InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ Meeting of the Minds ( Chapter 5 )

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.

 

Meeting of the Minds

 

Ayana stared at Maki as if he had lost his mind. He was uncertain of his moves but he knew there was no way he could take on Kuchiki. He tried to gather his thoughts and Ayana had jumped up and ran.

 

“Geki!” he cried as he made the necessary motions for the kido spell.

 

Ayana became completely engulfed in a red haze and she fell unable to move. Maki came over and knelt beside her.

 

“I am sorry to do this to you but I cannot have you leave. You will have to abide my wishes for now Yamasaki-chan.” Maki said softly.

 

She could not respond and he picked her up. He shunpod towards Karakura Town and deviated to a secluded forest a good ways from the mansion. She began to move and she groaned as her muscles began to come awake.

 

“Where are we?” she demanded.

 

“Alone for now. Can you somehow make it to where we are not so out in the open?” he asked.

 

“ Hai. I want you to look away.” She demanded.

 

“Why?” he asked annoyed.

 

“My true from is none of your business.” She said darkly.

 

“I have fought hollows; do you think a kumo is going to scare me?” Maki asked.

 

“Look away please?” she asked.

 

He turned his back and he would respect her wishes. He felt a huge amount of power and then nothing. He waited calmly; he waited nearly forty five minutes when she finally tapped him on the shoulder. He turned and saw a tube shaped web.

 

“It is a funnel.” She explained.

 

He nodded and she produced her shoki cloud and pulled them in. They were inside the web and Maki was suddenly hot. It was a tight fit and they were pressed together.

 

“You are able to compress your natural state quite a bit.” He said looking up.

 

“Hai.” She whispered.

 

“I had no intentions of hurting you. Kuchiki is a renowned shinigami. His bankai is one of the most devastating there is.” He explained.

 

“Really? You pressed your blade to my throat for kicks?” she asked dripping sarcasm.

 

“I had no intentions of hurting you.” He said indignantly.

 

“Why did you just not take me back to the Bounts?” she asked.

 

“I do not know.” He said thinly.

 

She was angry that she had been pulled into his deception and she could try and get away but his ability to use certain magics was staggering. His hands had to grip her to stay steady and her mind was conscious of every twitch he made.

 

“You are quite clever shinigami.” She hissed.

 

“What are you talking about?” he asked.

 

“You pretend a pull? I would not have guessed that about you.” She said coldly.

 

“It is not feigned at all!” he said in annoyance.

 

“Whatever. You are talented with your tongue Ichinose. You lie with it so well.” She sneered.

 

He turned her around and she growled in the process. He had to close his eyes a minute and she was pressed so close to him. Maki leaned in and began kissing her gently. She growled into his mouth and let the feelings consume him. His body reacted and she gasped softly into it. Maki was not controlling himself well at all. They were as if a drug to the other and Ayana wrapped her arms around him tightly. She did not want to let him go. She sucked on his lower lip and he moaned softly. She arched her neck and his lips kissed along it.

 

“You are a tease Ichinose.” She said in a hoarse tone.

 

“Who is more a tease?” he asked in a similar tone.

 

He ripped open her jacket and exposed her round breasts. His warm, battle calloused hands cupped the pliant flesh and he lost his will to fight. He ran the pads of his thumbs over her nipples and she mewled softly.

 

“I want to…” he started to say.

 

She met his eyes and she suddenly ported them out. She took them to her chambers in the Sendai castle. He looked around surprised and she pressed him back upon the softness of a massive bed. She sat back and threw her jacket to the floor and she went to his stays. His own hands fumbled and tried to help her undo them. She grew impatient and tore through them with her shortened claws. He lifted his hips and she pulled them down. Her eyes perused his body and they clouded over in lust and want. She pulled the hakama from his legs and went to his haori and kosode; she practically ripped them from his body and his hands went to her trousers. Once they were both nude, she fell upon his body and passionately kissed along his neck and shoulders. Their bodies were entwined already and Ayana was melting along every point. Her lips and tongue found his male nubs. She lightly bit and sucked on them while her hand ghosted along his abdomen.

 

“Ayana.” He groaned softly.

 

She looked up at and her heart shaped lips were in a slight pout. Her natural beauty was almost dizzying and her touches were driving him wild. She continued to watch him and she lowered her mouth to his stomach and dipped her tongue along his belly. She gripped his hips as she worked her way down.

 

“Ayana, no not yet. Oh my kamis!” he cried as she began fondling his sac.

 

“I want you so badly.” She grunted as her fingers wrapped around his girth.

 

“Hai. Harder!” he growled.

 

She shivered and knew he was wanton in lovemaking the same as she. Her lips went dry and she refused to wait any longer. Ayana slid up his body and slowly kissed him as she stroked his member. He felt so hot and silky in her hand and her eyes rolled back as they blaze raged. He pushed her back and he began suckling her delectable tips. She cried out as he made her completely weak in the knees. He left her breasts then sucked on her abdomen. He looked up and their eyes locked; he noticed her eyes were mixed in color at the moment and he gently spread her nether lips.

 

“Maki please. Do not walk away this time.” She begged.

 

“I shall not.” He whispered as he ran a finger along her slit.

 

She wiggled around and he slipped his finger into her center. He looked down and felt her weeping. He closed his eyes and knew he would not walk away from her. He pushed back his thoughts and lowered his head to her center. She cried out softly as he ran his tongue along her core and made a very animalistic sound as he began sucking on her button of nerves. She lost her breath and her body was gearing up for release. He took and did as he wanted and she was flowing along with it. Her hands were shaking as she ran her fingers through his hair. Her legs shook lightly and he lifted his head.

 

“Ayana? This course, this is what you wish?” he asked.

 

“Quit talking! Make love to me Maki!” she growled.

 

He settled between her thighs and lifted her chin. Her perfect lips trembled slightly and he pushed into her. Maki was lost in a sea of feeling and Ayana groaned loudly. Her body arched as they both moved in unison.

 

“I knew. I knew.” She cried out softly.

 

“What?” he said in his haze.

 

“Perfect.” She breathed.

 

Ayana pulled on his reiatsu and he nearly choked. She let her yoki go and he began shaking hard. He released a shuddered breath and began moaning as their different energies flowed. Her body arched more and Maki was pushing harder into her. Their bodies were covered in perspiration and Maki gathered her to him. She ground against him in urgency as the ache that had begun the previous day was more intense. She began mindlessly crying out as jolts of pleasure consumed her and she was trying to reach for the point of release. Maki's own body was tight and he too was desperate for culmination. She whined as their energies again released and a blinding climax blossomed from within and she exploded. Her claws dug into his back as she tightened and released constantly. Maki held onto her tightly as a powerful orgasm overwhelmed him too. She found his lips and slowly kissed him and he held onto her as they explored each other slowly.

 

“Ayana?” they heard.

 

“Karu go away!” she yelled.

 

“I hope you are dressed because I am coming in!” Karu snapped.

 

“Brother leave me alone!” Ayana hissed.

 

“Ayana open the Kamis damn door!” Karu roared.

 

Maki looked at her and her hand was held up and he was sure she was keeping the door shut.

 

“Mizuki is at the office and a Bount abducted me but I escaped. They will be searching for me but I am fine but quite indecent at the moment Brother.” Ayana lied smoothly.

 

“Why are you indecent?” he demanded.

 

“I was covered in blood and gore. I just got through with my bath so can you go help your mate and leave your little sister alone? Tell them I will be there shortly.” She growled.

 

She heard him snort and she felt his aura leave. Maki looked at her surprised and she leaned forward to capture his lips.

 

“I will take you back to that forest.” She said softly.

 

“Hai.” He whispered.

 

She nudged him with her nose and their lips barely touched.

 

“Meet me there tomorrow?” she asked.

 

“Hai.” He responded.

 

They began kissing again and he laid her back. He finally had to breathe and he sat up.

 

“Stay here. My chichi has clothes in his room that are more formal.” She said jumping up and grabbing a robe.

 

She wrapped the silk robe around her and she ran to her sire's room. She grabbed a black hakama and black haori for him and went to her rooms. He was sitting amongst her sheets and she handed him the black silk. He took them and dressed quickly. She went to her closet and dressed in a tight fitting haori in green and a dark green hakama. She wrapped a multi-colored obi around her waist and joined him. His eyes roved over her and she smiled.

 

“I will take you now.” She said gently.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

She moved to him and wrapped her arms around him. She produced her shoki cloud and pulled them in. They appeared in the forest and their lips became locked again. The finally stepped away from each other and he took her hand and kissed her knuckles.

 

“Tomorrow.” He whispered.

 

Maki was suddenly gone and she was shivering. She was attuned to chemistry and to thoughts. She had a deep connection with Yasunari very quickly as well and she knew her gut never led her wrong. She ported to Tokyo and she was highly pleased as she sheathed her fang into her obi. She then ported to Mizuki's office and they all turned when they saw her. She saw Kenpachi and her jaw dropped.

 

“Little onna.” He said with a smirk on his face.

 

“Karu said you got away. Are you okay?” Mizuki asked.

 

“Hai but why are there so many shinigami here?” she asked.

 

“The Captain General ordered it.” Byakuya stated.

 

“Well then shall we search for the Bounts?” Mizuki said standing.

 

“Why not now Lady Mizuki?” Byakuya answered.

 

Ayana was glaring at Kenpachi and the huge shinigami was smirking.

 

“Why are you here?” she demanded.

 

“Any reason to cross paths with you little onna.” He answered.

 

“Go back to Soul Society! You stand out.” She hissed.

 

“I do what I want little miss.” He snapped.

 

“Enough!” Mizuki snapped.

 

“Ayana, I have Karu working on the meeting with the Americans. Trevor Danning will be here by Friday. I know not what manner of feline he is but it is said that North America has a few feline youki. After this sweep I need you to head up the board for our buy out offer.” She commanded.

 

“Hai. Has Karu made arrangements for the American's lodgings?” Ayana asked.

 

“No. I leave that to you as always. Their tastes are said to run to Geisha. Now we go.” She said stepping from behind the desk.

 

“I will go with her.” Kenpachi said.

 

“Whatever. Let me make some arrangements and then we shall be off lout!” Ayana growled.

 

Kenpachi chuckled and Mizuki glided out of the office. Byakuya followed in a regal manner and she turned and lightly touched his arm. They appeared in her penthouse and she went to her bedroom and closets. She pulled out a steel blue haori and short cropped pants. She tied a black narrow obi around her waist and slipped her fang into the belt. She slipped on geta and looked over at Byakuya.

 

“How long have you been standing there?” she asked.

 

“Since you entered. Are you ready now?” he asked in a blank voice.

 

“I am sorry that your Captain Yamamoto ordered you here. I have seen your bankai as you call it and it is amazing. I realize that I must be an annoyance but I can be very professional.” She said softly.

 

“Let us go.” He stated ignoring her comments.

 

She sighed inwardly and wished she had not slept with him several times. She took his arm again and ported outside of the city limits. She surmised that Kariya had expensive tastes based upon his clothing and she intended to search some of the more affluent suburbs outside of Tokyo proper. She closed her eyes and tried to sense any auras. She sensed fleeting ones of youki but nothing substantial.

 

Byakuya watched her and found her stunning while she sensed things.

 

“Do you feel anything?” he asked.

 

“Just a youki here and there.” She said with her eyes still shut.

 

He waited till she opened her eyes and she scowled. She pulled her fang and it fanned out. There stood an ordinary looking male and he circled her.

 

“Mizuki! It has been a long time.” The male purred.

 

“What do you want Demitri?” she asked.

 

“I have not seen you in more then two centuries.” He stated looking at her.

 

“Does my Obasan know you are here? What about Vlad or Rina for that matter?” she hissed.

 

“My fair cousin and her father can kiss my ass. I hear you are having issues with soul sucking uppyr type beasts.” Demitri said smirking.

 

“What do you know?” Byakuya asked.

 

“A lot actually. You should look for a man named Eugene. Please do not be a stranger to your Russian kin lovely Mizuki. Father has stated that Aunt Augusta still cannot get over cousin Asuna.” The male said porting.

 

“I hate him!” she growled.

 

“He is?” Byakuya asked.

 

“He is a cousin of sorts. His father and my Obasan are twins. There is nothing here Kuchiki-sama.” She said looking around.

 

“Then we shall move on.” He said walking away.

 

He wore his kenseikan in his hair and he was in full shinigami uniform.

 

“Byakuya!” she called with a heavy heart.

 

He turned and he could all manner of things cross her face but he stayed stoic. He raised a brow and he waited for her to speak.

 

“I am feeling horribly about my actions.” She said softly.

 

“I do not think of it. It was a distraction.” He stated meeting her eyes.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

He ignored everything and walked into the countryside. He suppressed his feelings like he always did. She fell in step beside him and her face was troubled.

 

“How many lovers have you had?” he asked suddenly.

 

“A few.” She replied.

 

He fell silent again and the silence was deafening. Her head ached and her throat hurt as she kept sensing for Bounts. She turned her head and saw silver hair in the distance. She went to her knee and Byakuya looked over at a very regal male of tremendous power. He bore the same crescent moon on his forehead and magenta stripes on his cheeks. He wore formal attire and three katana.

 

“Bow you fool!” she hissed softly.

 

Byakuya raised a brow but then too went to his knee. Mizuki looked up and her jii-chan stepped forward. His face looked troubled and Byakuya rose as well.

 

“My lord!” she said bowing.

 

“What is this threat that Yuzuna has mentioned.” He asked in his deep voice.

 

“They are called Bounts my lord. Jii-chan this is Captain Kuchiki Byakuya from Soul Society.” Mizuki said in a respectful tone.

 

Sesshomaru barely turned his head to the shinigami and looked back at Mizuki. Byakuya felt chagrin at the regal youki but he understood pomp.

 

“Let this Sesshomaru know what you need. You are our grandpup.” He said lifting a clawed hand to her cheek.

 

“I know jii-chan. I miss her too.” She whispered softly.

 

“I shall be home. Take care shinigami.” He said coldly to Byakuya.

 

“Hai.” The Sixth Division captain said bowing.

 

He transformed to his energy sphere and left the area. Byakuya looked over at her and she began walking on. He again fell in step beside her and the silence again pervaded. She touched his haori and she ported them to Karakura Town. She closed her eyes and sensed the area.

 

“I feel a huge void.” She said softly.

 

Byakuya's eyes widened when he realized what she was speaking of. He shoved her back and a grotesque creature appeared.

 

“Stay back Mizuki!” he shouted.

 

“Soul Reapers!” the beast cried in glee.

 

The thing came at Byakuya first and he was distracted by Mizuki moving swiftly. He watched her opening her hands forcefully and the hollow exploded. The resulting blast threw them both and he hit a tree. She was on the ground when the hollow came back together. He got up and moved so fast it appeared he had not moved at all. He pulled his blade into the ground and suddenly he calmly stated `Shire'. The cherry blossoms suddenly appeared all around and he waved his arm at the hollow. The beast looked as though it would eat Byakuya and Mizuki scrambled.

 

“No!” She screamed.

 

“No Mizuki! Stay back!” he yelled over his shoulder.

 

She pulled Jougosaiga and it fanned out. She released her yoki and the hollow shrieked in pain. It turned on her and came at her. It bit into her hip and she screamed.

 

“Senbonzakura Shuukei: Hakuteiken!” he said forcefully.

 

Pure light erupted and it looked as if Byakuya had wings. He unleashed the fury of his full bankai upon the hollow and it was suddenly no more. Mizuki had fallen and she held her hip. He reached over and gave her his hand.

 

“Take my hand.” He said softly.

 

“Hai.” She said grasping his larger hand.

 

“Foolish onna why did you not listen?” he demanded.

 

“It was coming at you!” she cried.

 

“I am a shinigami and this is what we do. That hollow was nothing. I am one of the most powerful shinigami in the Gotei Thirteen.” He said in angry tone.

 

“I am sorry! I saw it coming at you and I panicked.” She said looking away.

 

“Enough of this nonsense. Port us to Soul Society.” He demanded.

 

She stared at him and did as he asked. He lifted her up in his arms when they reappeared and they were on the outskirts of his estate. He made it to his rooms and laid her on the bed. He stripped her clothes and looked at the wound.

 

“I shall retrieve a fourth squad member.” He said stepping back.

 

“Byakuya, please stay.” She said taking his hands.

 

“That needs tending.” He said in a stern tone.

 

“Why are you angry?” she asked.

 

“You should have listened.” He said in a fierce tone.

 

“I am not weak Byakuya. I was a warrior for a long time. I was taught to fight by several but most of all my jii-chan you met today. He has his name for a reason. My great grandsire was the Inu no Taisho!” she exclaimed.

 

“I will not continue this farce or joke any longer. I realize that this is frankly quite odd but I will not continue to act like there is nothing between us. You would have risked your life for mine.” He said coming closer.

 

“I would have done that for anyone I liked.” She said turning her head away.

 

“You intend to continue to deny. I shall return, we have Bounts to hunt.” He said in his cold voice again.

 

“What do you want me to say Byakuya?” she yelled.

 

“It does not matter.” He said from the door.

 

“Byakuya!” she yelled again.

 

She grabbed the sheet from the bed and wrapped herself in it. He had apparently shunpod out and she sensed him. She ported suddenly and she was in the middle of the Seireitei and he stopped totally shocked.

 

“What are you doing?” he asked in an angry whisper.

 

“Tell me what you want from me?” she demanded.

 

“I want you to admit what it is we are.” He said taking her shoulders.

 

“I will end up loving you more than I could ever imagine! Is that what you want to know?” she asked in an anguished tone.

 

“Hai.” He whispered fiercely.

 

“I will not be able to give you up.” Mizuki said in a hushed voice.

 

“Please go back to my estate.” He commanded.

 

“No, Shinobu can look at me.” She said porting out completely.

 

He lifted his head and knew he had drawn unwanted attention to himself. He clenched his jaw and he had to get back to the living world.

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Mizuki listened to her younger complain and bitch about their carelessness. She raised her hand and made the talking motion with her hand. He slapped it away and growled at her.

 

“You are too much like your sire.” She groused.

 

“Pardon me for that. Damn Zuki that thing nearly clamped straight through to your hip bone.” He said shaking his head.

 

“Well I have been injured worse.” She snapped.

 

“You still have not told Karu have you?” he asked.

 

“No, I have not and what am I to stay? Sorry my love but whilst I left you, I got pregnant and when the beast ripped her from my womb; I lost the ability to have babes. Karu has wanted more for a long time Shinobu and I am flawed. I failed him once before and it kills me to think I am doing so again.” She said wiping away angry tears.

 

“I think if you let I and Nanami do surgery then we could help you sister! You will not stop long enough to let us do it! You worry over this blasted empire and money!” he snapped.

 

“You were still a very small babe when everything went down. Kamis! I hate talking about it! I hate remembering.” She said starting to sob.

 

Strong arms went around her and her little brother held onto her. She was responsible most of the time and looked out for all of her younger siblings. She occasionally got a wild hair up her backside but all forgave. Shinobu knew about her string of lovers from the past and kept his mouth shut from Karu. The young kumo looked up and saw a shinigami of great strength standing in his doorway.

 

“How did you find me Byakuya?” she asked.

 

“Your doorman seems to recognize me now. I have a gigai and we need to speak.” He said with a steady voice.

 

“I want to be left alone for a little while okay? Why not go look for Kariya?” she asked as tears poured down her face.

 

“Things need to be said. I will not be distracted in battle again.” He snapped.

 

“Byakuya, I swear if you do not leave me alone! Do you not think I embarrassed myself enough for one day?” she demanded.

 

“Doctor? May I speak with your elder sister alone.” He asked.

 

“Zuki? You okay with that? I will be in the other room.” He said lifting her chin.

 

“Fine.” She said looking away.

 

Shinobu walked away and Byakuya came to stand in front of her.

 

“Why will you not have this surgery to possibly have more children?” he asked.

 

“I do not want anymore. I have my son who is fully grown.” She said looking away.

 

“You lie.” He said flatly.

 

“Why do you care? This is between Karu and I.” she said bluntly.

 

“I care.” He said as bluntly.

 

“Byakuya, stop please. Please no more okay? I was drunk and I came onto you. You are a beautiful man and really a good man but I am not worthy alright? I hurt everyday and that pain does not go away!” she said meeting his grey eyes.

 

“I hurt as well Mizuki. I lost my wife after five years! I have made many, many mistakes that have cost me personally, too much.” He admitted.

 

“Stop!” she cried.

 

He lifted his hands and gently held her face. He made her look at him and it was raw.

 

“I do not want to make anymore mistakes. I want to honor my responsibilities but I want to honor my heart as some point as well. I am being presented with a chance and I am willing to seize it. This is not my way onna but I am willing to try.” He said softly.

 

She shut her mahogany eyes and leaned forward and kissed him softly. His eyes closed as well and savored her presence. Shinobu cleared his throat and Mizuki looked up at her brother.

 

“Can I schedule that surgery?” he asked.

 

“Hai.” She whimpered.

 

Shinobu grinned and he walked away to a telephone. Byakuya slipped his hands into her silk like hair and kissed her again. Mizuki pulled back and held onto his shoulders.

 

“We have a job to do right now Byakuya. Let us work on that and then worry about anything else.” She said softly.

 

He nodded and stepped back to give her room to get off of the gurney she was on. He took her hand and they slipped out of the apartment. He let her hand go once in the hall and she saw Emi running to her.

 

“Saaya ran into some nasty buggers in the south of town. She was actually injured Zuki. I mean she is hurt pretty bad. This thing attacked a group at a hospital and they were able to use water!” her little sister cried.

 

“How bad is Saaya hurt?” she asked concerned.

 

“That Hitsugaya fellow took her back to Soul Society. She was damn near drowned. The Kurosaki fellow and his friends are on their way back to Karakura Town but they have something called a Quincy with them.” She said relaying the message.

 

“Send Ayana and that Kenpachi fellow to Karakura and have all of our warriors spread out. I want one shinigami for every family member.” Mizuki said with authority.

 

“Hai! Hey Zuki Karu had to go back to America. He said the Danning fellow decided to be an ass. Something about the market falling.” Emi said.

 

“Kamis damnit! This deal is becoming personal. Find out all you can on Trevor Danning and go to Los Angeles and Karu. I do not want any youki politics coming involved. By the way nice spell on the ears.” She said quickly.

 

“Hai.” Emi said bowing.

 

“Shall we go back to Soul Society for now?” He asked.

 

“Hai. Saaya has been awfully kind to help us. Her grandsire was one of our family's biggest enemies for a long while. I know her father Kenomaru is still around and so is her uncle.” Mizuki said.

 

“Ga?” he said amazed.

 

“Oh hai. They are amazing warriors. They are quick unlike anything I have seen.” She said taking his arm.

 

They ported and Byakuya led her to fourth division. She sensed Saaya's aura and it was weak. She began running and came in and her mouth dropped. Her tiny sister was passed out and burned badly. She settled next to her and pressed her mind. Saaya opened her eyes and gasped sharply.

 

“Sister, I am in pain.” She said softly.

 

“Do you want my blood?” she asked as softly.

 

“Can you control the pain?” she asked.

 

“Not like Ayana can.” She said regretfully.

 

“Rina or Asher?” Saaya asked taking her hands.

 

“I can get them. Stay awake for me.” She said gently.

 

“I shall try.” She said wincing.

 

Mizuki looked over at Hitsugaya who looked as if he had been hit in the stomach. Mizuki ported to Budapest and found her sister's mansion. She walked right in and Rina was in a meeting.

 

“Rina! I need you now sister.” Mizuki commanded.

 

“Mizuki, it is rude to just walk in.” she said in Russian.

 

“Saaya has been hurt and you dear sister are uppyr.” Mizuki snapped.

 

The sisters stared at each other and Rina stood.

 

“Jarek? Tell Father that I have gone to Japan to see my siblings.” She said to her elder brother.

 

“Da.” He said without looking up.

 

Mizuki took her hand and ported them to Soul Society. Rina looked around and saw her moth sister that she had only seen a few times in her life.

 

“Where are we?” she asked Mizuki in Russian.

 

“Soul Society.” She answered.

 

Rina moved over to the moth female and knelt by her. She looked over her and her knuckles along her cheek.

 

“Saaya, it is Rina. I am going to give my blood now.” She said softly.

 

“Thank you.” Saaya stated in a low tone.

 

Rina cut her wrist with a claw and pressed it to Saaya's mouth. She closed her eyes at the intense connection and suppressed her groans. Saaya took in quite a bit and closed her eyes.

 

“She will sleep now.” Rina said standing.

 

“What are you?” Hitsugaya asked.

 

“I am an uppyr Toushirou. I am a creature that the legends call vampires.” She said softly.

 

Everyone's eyes widened except for Mizuki and Byakuya. Rina bowed and waited on Mizuki to port her back.

 

“We are fighting creatures that feed off of souls Rina. We could really use your help.” Mizuki said.

 

“You were favored above all of us sister. Surely your power is sufficient enough. Japan is not my concern as you all are really not my concern.” Rina said coldly.

 

“You think we took haha away? She spent all kinds of time in Romania!” Mizuki growled.

 

“What I feel is no matter. I know that there has been silence for over a century! Asuna Orlovich died and then there was silence from Japan. You may feel whatever Mizuki Hina Joy Orlovich but I know the truth! Mama's `Beautiful Moon' was always first in her mind! You were her golden child and the rest of us were there!” She said in anger.

 

Mizuki shook in anger and slapped Rina. Her sister stared in anger and she was thrown against the wall with Rina's mind.

 

“We are both strong. Too bad Mama could not see it.” Rina said in old anger.

 

“You were brought up in that stupidity of one mate or spouse! You are part Asian sweetheart. Haha did not love one over the other. I was the oldest after Hiroto and Kazuo died. I am sorry your ass was not wiped enough but I envied you in that you did not have to have the training and the long hours in a dojo because I was her daughter! You were a pampered princess sitting in a castle lording over others! Grow up!” Mizuki stated furiously.

 

“You saw her die. You got to say goodbye. My father had to sleep because the pain was so awful. You and your stupid spider siblings got to say goodbye!” Rina said beginning to cry.

 

“We were in a battle Rina. Ayana and I were there hai. We had to hold her as she died. She cried because she said she failed again. She said she could not live to see us all have our own young. She cried that she would never see those she loved the most because she was leaving them. She mentioned your father several times and begged me to make sure you were there at her service but I could not find you. Shezmu ended up killing himself. You were not the only one that lost Rina.” Mizuki said crying freely.

 

The whole of the clinic was quiet as the sisters spoke. Mizuki looked away and she broke down.

 

“I can show you her last moments if you wish. I can do that.” Mizuki stated wiping away tears.

 

“Some other time. Take me home Mizuki.” Rina demanded.

 

Mizuki stalked forward and suddenly ported out with her. Byakuya looked around and the shinigami of the fourth division got back to their business.

 

“Captain Hitsugaya.” He said under his breath.

 

“Captain Kuchiki?” Toushirou asked.

 

“I am leaving to find out more about the Lady Asuna.” He said and he bowed.

 

“Hai Captain Kuchiki.” Toushirou said then turning his green eyes to the onna that had saved his life.

 

Toushirou watched Kuchiki leave and he sat by Saaya. She was such a tiny onna but the best he had ever seen with a sword. She stirred and looked over at him.

 

“Hello. How do you feel?” he asked.

 

“Much better. May I ask that a letter be sent to my father and uncle? I have been away awhile.” She said softly.

 

“Hai. May I write it for you?” he asked.

 

“Yes. Thank you very much Captain Hitsugaya.

 

“That was very brave of you taking on that Bount's doll.” He said under his breath.

 

“I normally can move much faster then most things. Will you just say in the letter that I am well and I am aiding Mizuki? Tell him that I sustained a little injury but that I shall be well very soon. Tell him that Uncle Menomaru must not try and defend me that I am old enough to handle myself.” She said softly.

 

“How old are you?” he asked as a fourth division handed him paper and a pen.

 

“I am one hundred sixty. I am next to the youngest and I truly do not know my siblings that well. I was not raised around them as my father was possessive of me. He and mother used to fight like wild beings over me. It was because of me that their relationship fell apart.” She said looking away.

 

“I am sorry.” He said as he wrote.

 

“No matter. I saw my mother often just not with my father around. The Hyoga was my grandfather and he attacked the islands in the fourteenth century. There was a great tsunami that my great grandfather; the Inu no Taisho caused that stopped an all out invasion. I am the product of two rival clans of youki.” She said smiling as she closed her eyes.

 

“I remember that story.” He said surprised.

 

“It is no matter. Although they were no longer together in any means; my father wept when he learned of her death.” Saaya said.

 

“Here. Sign this if you would.” He said as he handed her the pen.

 

“You have an elegant hand Captain Hitsugaya. I have enjoyed fighting alongside you. Your bankai is amazing.” She said as she signed her name.

 

“Thank you.” He said softly.

 

“Why can I not hear your thoughts?” she asked.

 

“Because I can hear others' thoughts if I do not shut them out.” He admitted.

 

“No wonder you are so serious. You are quite special. I shall sleep my friend. I believe a visit with your friend Momo is overdue.” She said falling asleep.

 

Toushirou took the letter and made sure it would reach the land of the living. The ga female fascinated him as she was elegant and spry. Her hair was around her like a fan and she was slowly healing. He frowned as he shook his head. He shunpod to his office and he would call on Momo later. He began scanning over paperwork that had piled up in his absence. He growled at the laziness of his lieutenant Ran. He sighed as he began writing his accounts of the Bount attack for the Captain General and the Captain's meeting tomorrow. He heard a knock on his door and Byakuya entered swiftly and sat down.

 

“I have found extensive writings about Lady Asuna Orlovich. It appears she is destined to become an elder but her life was cut short.” He stated.

 

“Excuse me? That is quite a claim.” Toushirou stated.

 

“I cannot explain this to anyone else yet Captain Hitsugaya; you have always struck me as honorable and hard working.” The Sixth Division captain stated.

 

“Thank you Captain Kuchiki but what does this have to do with us?” Toushirou asked confused.

 

“That onna is somewhere within Soul Society and I believe she is in the Forbidden Zone. I believe that is where youki souls go when they pass on.” He stated bluntly.

 

“Why would you care?” he asked Kuchiki.

 

“I intend to make the Lady Mizuki my wife.” Byakuya stated standing.

 

“What?” Toushirou asked shocked.

 

“Hai. I say this to you because I may need an ally within the Gotei 13 to help me. You may not be interested in the ga but I believe you view her as a friend and I know your ridiculous loyalty to your friends.” Byakuya stated.

 

“I will let you know Captain Kuchiki but I will swear to keep silent.” Toushirou said in annoyance to the arrogant man.

 

Byakuya bowed and left the young captain of the Tenth Division. Toushirou decided to go see the ga female and he found her sitting up and Captain Unohana was brushing out her long hair. She had only a strapless sheath covering her and he could see her wings were still quite burned.

 

“Captain Hitsugaya hello.” Saaya stated.

 

“Hello. I made sure your letter made it to the living world.” He said sitting by her futon.

 

“I thank you.” She said nodding.

 

He fingered what was left of her right wing and she winced. He looked up apologetically and gently let it go. She reached over and patted his hand and he brightened.

 

“How long till you can fly?” he asked.

 

“I know not. My wings have never been damaged before but I do feel better though. Perhaps a stroll would do me good.” She said in askance to Captain Unohana.

 

“Yes but you will need to be slow and not far.” She replied.

 

Toushirou helped her up and steadied her as she walked beside him. Her jade colored hair blew behind her and he could not help but think what a creature she was.

 

“Can you provide a way back for me please?” she asked.

 

“I can get you there but you are still healing.” He said confused.

 

“I want to go home.” She said softly.

 

She turned to him and took his hand and pressed it to her cheek. He was very confused and he just nodded.

 

“I can have a gate opened soon. What will your father say?” he asked.

 

“I am more worried about my uncle. He is a fiercer individual then my father. Menomaru is the eldest twin and my father the youngest. It seems they both raised me and Uncle Menomaru has been hateful to my father in the past. I would like it if you saw my home.” She stated lifting her chin.

 

He nodded and he walked her back to Division Four. He went and made the necessary details to get back and it took a few hours. He carefully walked her through and when they made it to the mortal realm she ported them to Mongolia. She stepped lightly and he followed along. He sensed thousands of individuals but he had to look up and it stole his breath. Amongst a huge forest there was a cocoon city.

 

“Princess!” she heard from the skies.

 

“Hello Van. Is my father around?” she asked.

 

“Yes. He just got here from the colonies. Your uncle was in a royal snit when you left.” Van said smirking.

 

“That is Uncle Menomaru.” She sighed.

 

“Who is this?” Van asked.

 

“Van, this is Captain Hitsugaya Toushirou and he is my savior.” She lied.

 

Toushirou stared at her blunt lie and she smiled softly.

 

“Saaya what happened?” the ga male asked setting down.

 

“There are beasts that are attacking in Japan and my siblings have become involved. This man here is a shinigami.” She said softly.

 

“Why are you helping them?” he asked shocked.

 

“Because they are my mother's children the same as I. Come Captain Hitsugaya.” She said taking his arm.

 

She ported them inside the cocoons themselves and he hissed softly.

 

“Why did you lie?” he asked.

 

“Because then they will not resent your presence. Father!” she cried happily.

 

Kenomaru stared at his daughter and he could plainly see she had been burned. Menomaru and he had a row over her going to her sisters and brothers; Menomaru would prefer to keep his daughter isolated and sometimes he felt the same.

 

“Why are you injured?” he demanded.

 

“The beasts that are causing issue for Mizuki attacked me and one was elemental. I was burned badly but this shinigami; Captain Hitsugaya helped me.” She said.

 

He looked over at the short male shinigami and appraised him. He sighed and hugged her lightly.

 

“Has my brother seen you?” he asked.

 

“Not yet.” She stated happily.

 

“Please avoid him.” He sighed.

 

“Welcome Shinigami.” Kenomaru said as he walked past him.

 

Toushirou watched the ga move away and he suddenly felt a presence just as powerful as the ga lord. Saaya stiffened and she sighed. The shinigami watched an identical ga enter and he looked down right pissed.

 

“Van told me you were injured! Why did you go Saaya? Are you trying to die? What is wrong with you girl?” Menomaru hissed.

 

“Uncle please!” Saaya cried softly.

 

He growled loudly and it was obvious the male ga adored the tiny female. Toushirou scowled but kept his peace.

 

“Saaya, you do not know everything my girl. You have no idea what you mean to me!” Menomaru stated in fury.

 

“You allude to all manner of things but what are you saying Uncle?” she asked.

 

“Stay away from your kumo siblings! You are moth!” he shouted.

 

“Brother enough already! She has a right to know her siblings.” Kenomaru stated in a firm voice.

 

“I mean it Saaya.” Menomaru snapped and left.

 

Saaya sighed and she knew there was something with her birth that had caused a sensation. Her uncle acted the same as a father and it was unnerving. She used to call them both father and they both answered.

 

“Captain Hitsugaya will you wait for me for a few minutes?” she asked.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

Saaya followed after her uncle and she found him reading a book. He looked up and sighed.

 

“Uncle Menomaru, why will you not tell me what is going on?” she asked.

 

“Saaya let it go.” He snapped.

 

“What the hell is going on? No other moth female is treated this way. You act as if I am a priceless ornament. I am your niece.” She said in despair.

 

“You are my daughter!” he hissed.

 

“What?” she asked confused.

 

Menomaru grabbed her and ported them away from the cocoons. He began pacing and she looked stunned.

 

“You are my daughter. You are mine and Kenomaru was never to find out. He still does not know and I will not destroy my twin that way but you are mine Saaya. I became obsessed with your mother too and I made a terrible mistake in pursuing her. I begged her to say that you were Kenomaru's.” he said ashamed.

 

Saaya's chest was heaving in total shock. She shook her head and backed up.

 

“You are a liar!” she cried.

 

“Saaya, it was for the best but I have been here the whole time.” He said fiercely.

 

“Did you rape her?” She asked in anger.

 

“No.” he said in a growl.

 

“Why should I believe that Father? You are a bastard and you turned me into one too!” she yelled.

 

“Saaya wait!” he snapped.

 

“Stay away from me! You whored out my mother because once again you could not stand that my father had something you did not!” She screamed.

 

“You are right. I am a bastard but I love you and I have always loved you!” he snapped.

 

“Did you love her or was she a conquest?” she demanded.

 

“Saaya, I will not answer anymore questions. I was wrong and I have tried to pay for my sins in caring for you and looking out for you.” He said coldly.

 

She stormed away and he hit a tree in anger. He loved his daughter more then anything on this earth but she was as bullheaded as he was. He closed his eyes and remembered his horrid sins.

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“Menomaru, where is your brother?” Asuna asked as she walked into the cocoon.

 

“Off in the colonies. What brings his sometime mate here?” he purred.

 

“I believe that is my business ga!” she hissed.

 

“When will you forgive me for my actions centuries ago now?” he demanded.

 

“When you leave Kenomaru alone and stay away. You are the arrogant one and the needy one who was not spoiled enough by your father. He was the well mannered one so you had to go and show him up every chance you had! He is your twin brother and not your rival!” she growled.

 

“You presume to know me so well inu? Well I know all about you. You who cannot handle one mate and you who succumb to your kiang shi half all the time!” he said in a low growl.

 

“What I am or what I do is none of your fucking business! Please tell him I came and that I miss him.” She said as she tried to walk away.

 

Menomaru pinned her to the side of the cocoon and stared at the woman he had fallen madly in love with. He lifted her chin and made her look into his eyes. She saw something forbidden and she growled low in her throat.

 

“I will have you.” He hissed.

 

“Like hell!” she snarled.

 

“By the Gods you are so beautiful. I see you every night as I close my eyes and I dream of just holding you! You are a temptress and I think you have the soul of a siren.” He hissed softly as his finger traced her lips.

 

“Menomaru, you want me because Kenomaru loves me. There is no true feeling here. You cannot accept anything that he has that you do not.” She said in a cold tone.

 

“You know nothing! You think that is the only reason I want you? Moth and spider are similar in that you are the ideal in our species. I see you how you are with him and I want your lips against my skin and your thighs around my waist.” He groaned in her ear.

 

“Stop! You will never be Kenomaru.” She said cruelly.

 

He grew wrathful and ripped open her haori. Her breasts were full and he groaned as his thumbs grazed the nipples. She bit her lip and hissed softly.

 

“Stop now,” she stated in anger.

 

“I will show you who the better man is.” Menomaru snapped as he lifted her up against the wall.

 

“Put me down now!” Asuna yelled.

 

He pulled her face to his and he invaded her mouth and slowly tasted and kissed her deeply. She struggled at first and she began groaning as his fingers slipped into her hakama and rubbed her clit almost lazily. She began whimpering loudly as he worked her slowly. He slipped his fingers into her soaking sheath and he groaned hard as she was responding. He stroked her spot and she began gasping in pleasure.

 

“I am sorry. I am so sorry I was so hateful.” He begged in her ear.

 

“Menomaru, please stop. Oh my Kamis! Oh no please, please.” She suddenly started begging.

 

He saw her face contort and he knew he had found a combination that was driving her into a euphoric madness. She was crying out for him as he began softly kissing along her neck. Her essence was coating his fingers and he was aching horribly but he wanted to see her sweet orgasm. He lowered his head and lightly suckled her breast and he felt her walls flutter.

 

“Will you let me see you release? Please inu. You helped save me and I never thanked you. Please come for me. Clench my fingers as you quiver.” He said in her ear.

 

She had her eyes closed and he felt her awesome yoki begin to bleed into him and he too began moaning like her. He felt her walls beginning the tell tale signs and she was gasping and moving her hips. He felt her claws pierce his skin ad she held on; he had to kiss her to silence her scream. Her walls clutched his fingers in a vise and he lost all manner of will power. He ported them suddenly to his bed and he quickly undid his ku. She was right and he wanted her because Kenomaru had something he did not. His body arched over hers and he thrust into her. She groaned out loudly as he filled her over and over. He had not given her body any time to recover from her first orgasm before she was dragged into another.

 

Menomaru was working every nerve she had and she could not think. She arched against him as her body succumbed to another incredible release. She would end up shattering violently and that was what the ga male was aiming for. He was kissing and touching her everywhere he could. She heard him beginning to groan more as he massaged her clit in lazy rhythm. He swallowed another scream as she clamped down on his member in an intense climax that left her shaking hard in its intensity. He cried out as he was dragged along this time. He too shook as he emptied his soul it seemed. They were sweaty and he truly would have stayed there all day.

 

“You have had your fun with me. When you can, get away from me.” She said in a sorrowful tone.

 

“I will not regret this! You want me to feel guilty for feeling for you. I envy Kenomaru in that he had enough guts to mate you and I did not.” He growled softly.

 

“Menomaru? Kamis! Why are you tempting me?” she whined softly.

 

“Because later you will hate me again. I will never have you again.” He murmured in her ear.

 

They ended up making love several more times before she finally stole away from him and he heard her crying softly. He never felt guilt and he was crushed by the weight that was suddenly in his heart. He ended up leaving for several weeks as he could not stand to look at himself or be around his beloved twin. When he returned, she was there and she did not look well at all. Kenomaru was furious at his absence and they ended up having a row where they ended up bloodying the other. Asuna had broken up the fight and he had actually knocked his brother unconscious. She dragged him away from his twin and she slapped him.

 

“You will leave him alone! You will leave him be as you win! You have one upped your brother Menomaru!” she hissed softly.

 

“What the hell are you going on about?” he demanded.

 

“Feel this Menomaru!” she hissed as she pressed his hand to her belly.

 

His eyes widened as he felt life stir. He stared at her in horror as he realized what he had done. He stepped back and stared at her.

 

“He did not deserve either of us to betray him now did he? I will have to tell him soon I think and what shall I say? I have always been careful to not let myself become pregnant with his babe for a reason. Kenomaru has always remained my secret. My kumo mates would try and kill him and I could not have that. I have one night with you and I wind up pupped. You did what he never has in over two hundred years of my knowing him!” she snarled.

 

“I will not allow you to hurt him like this. This was my fault! Allow him think it is his babe. We are identical and he will not know the difference. Please! I will leave if it means you will do as I wish.” He said imploring her.

 

“No! I will do as you ask but do not think for a moment that you will cower away and abandon him or her! They are part of you Menomaru and every time we see her we shall know our betrayals and not repeat it!” she said coldly.

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Menomaru stared out and finally had to go back. He had never thought he could love someone so much as he loved his daughter. He followed after her and Kenomaru stepped out. He sighed and knew they would end up fighting again. They always fought over her; he was too lax with her in his opinion and he delivered his opinion often.

 

“Saaya fled and said she hated you. What did you say now to my daughter? Why can you not stick your nose out? Why is my girl your concern anyway?” he demanded.

 

“Because her mother is dead and we are the only family she has. Grow up little brother and realize I love her too.” Menomaru snapped.

 

“This is not like when were young Menomaru; she is not a toy that I have to share with my twin. She is my girl that I conceived in love with the only woman I ever loved. She is mine and you had better remember that!” Kenomaru snarled as he shoved his elder twin.

 

Menomaru sighed and left the area. He loved his brother but Saaya, he loved more. He had not told her that he had loved Asuna with everything in him. He had not told her that he would have rather died that day. He closed his eyes and sensed his baby girl and she had gone back to Japan. He would have to keep to the shadows but he would follow her.

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Saaya was dragging Toushirou along and he was trying to get her to talk but she was in turmoil. She could not believe what she had heard and it made sense finally. The ga she thought of as her father was her uncle and he acted like it almost. Menomaru was her sire and he acted like an over zealous father. Finally she stopped and pulled the young shinigami captain into a hug. They had had an intense week of fighting alongside the other and in the down time they had talked.

 

“What is wrong?” he asked concerned.

 

“You are a good friend. You are a good friend to all those you care for. I am the product of a sin Toushirou. I am the bastard of my uncle or who I thought was my uncle. He coerced my mother into rutting and she had me. She had to hide me away because her kumo mates would have killed him. I feel cold Toushirou, that is not you is it?” she asked softly.

 

“No, I am sorry.” He said hugging her tightly.

 

“What are you thinking? I am unused to not hearing thoughts.” She whispered in his ear.

 

“I wish you were not hurting. You were hurt badly enough on my account.” He sighed.

 

“Do you wish to know my thoughts?” she demanded.

 

“Please tell me.” He said releasing her.

 

“I am thinking you look haunted by all the events you have witnessed. I think you have too much burden for one so young. I know you are an adult but you are still young in Soul Society right?” she asked.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

“Can I ask you a personal question?” she asked in a soft voice.

 

“Hai! Anything.” He said.

 

“Have you ever been with anyone on an intimate level? I mean do you have a preference?” she asked.

 

He turned red and looked away. He turned his gaze back to Saaya and his cheeks were burning.

 

“I find onna appealing but I have not had time to pursue anything.” He said in a low voice.

 

“Menomaru has kept almost all males away from me. I have not pursued anyone either. I was just curious; I am not coming onto you.” She said turning red herself.

 

“Okay.” He said suddenly uncomfortable.

 

“Can we go now? I know you have a meeting in the morning.” She said softly.

 

 

“Yeah sure.” He said gently.

 

He leaned forward and kissed her cheek and she held his face for a moment. She smiled sweetly and pecked his lips. His emerald colored eyes widened a little and Captain Kuchiki's words came back to him. He leaned forward and pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly. He was confused and needed advice and Ran was the one to see. Saaya stayed there unmoving and it was comfortable. Toushirou realized she had been calling him by his given name and he had not cared one whit.