InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ Flashing ( Chapter 10 )

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.

 

 

Flashing

 

Karu was within the apartment building immediately. He went in search of the black haired shinigami named Kuchiki. He found him holding a meeting with other shinigami and he came upon him fast. He tackled him to the ground and began snarling in hatred. He was breaking his word to Mizuki but he intended to show the bastard up. He was suddenly thrown back by a red engulfing light and he landed hard.

 

“Do not make me hurt you!” Byakuya snapped.

 

“Why her? Why do you have to have her? I have lovely and beautiful sisters and you marry MY wife?” Karu hissed.

 

“She is a means to an end kumo and nothing more!” Byakuya sneered.

 

“You must really think I am stupid! I have known her for three hundred ninety seven years shinigami! She may on the rare occasion have a drunken encounter but she certainly does not carry on with someone else and take their surname!” he snarled.

 

“Maybe she was bored.” He said coldly.

 

Karu backhanded Byakuya and he was thrown back a little. The other shinigami stared wide eyed at the melee and suddenly Mizuki appeared.

 

“Stop it! Stop it! Stop it!” she screamed.

 

“Get out of the way Mizuki!” Byakuya said in a frigid tone.

 

“No! Karu you promised me! You too Byakuya!” she said in despair.

 

“You are right my heart. I humbly apologize for breaking my promise.” He said calming down.

 

Karu moved closer and she was visibly upset. He pulled her shirt up exposing her belly pressed his hand to the smoothness of her slightly swollen stomach. He gently kissed along her jaw and Mizuki shook a little.

 

“Karu?” she said in a hoarse whisper.

 

“Shhh. I am sorry. I was wrong.” He said in her ear.

 

Spikes of passion tore down her spine and Byakuya was growing colder by the second. Karu took her hand and bowed. He kissed her open palm and she suppressed a groan.

 

“I will be at the office. Come to me when you can.” He said with a thick tone.

 

He let her hand go and he ported via his shoki. Byakuya was simmering in hatred and walked over to her and pulled her into another room.

 

“What was he doing?” he demanded.

 

“Nothing. He was calming me down.” She said looking down.

 

“Mizuki?” he demanded.

 

“What Byakuya?” she asked in a tired voice.

 

“What has happened since you left me this morning?” he demanded again.

 

“Nothing! I have to go back.” She said in a firm tone.

 

“I will not interfere with him but he should respect my space as well. I will not tolerate the humiliation in front of others!” he said in a wrathful tone.

 

“Do not take that tone with me Byakuya! You and I both knew what we were doing and by the Kamis in heaven you will respect him as well! He is the son of a revered lord amongst the Tsuchigumo and the great grandson of one of the greatest onna these islands produced! He is royalty ten times over and you will remember that!” she snapped.

 

His grey eyes hardened and he bowed low before her. He turned swiftly away and called the other shinigami.

 

“We leave now. Spread out and report back any large amounts of reiatsu!” he stated in a flat tone.

 

His arms were crossed and she could tell he was furious. Mizuki felt horrid but she steeled herself to deal with it. She ported to her office and closed her mahogany eyes for a moment. She stepped into the room and Karu was on the phone with lawyers. He hung up moments later and walked to her. He stepped over cautiously and lifted her chin. Her haunted eyes met his and he proceeded to kiss her forehead and then her chin. She was in disbelief at how he was acting. His lips were barely touching her skin and she was breathing rough.

 

“I do remember telling you I would find you again. I remember the rabbit you stunned for me as well. I remember what a sweet little onna you were as you tried to comfort me. As you grew older, I used to stare at you as you would brush your hair. I would not be able to breathe at how beautiful and so incredibly awesome you were. I remember you telling me how you would wipe my ass all over the place and hai; I remember the first time we kissed. I realize that Ayumu was a better man then I and I know that if I love you then I must be willing to let you go. I have been the luckiest on earth to spend most of my life with the one onna I have always loved.” He stated barely above a whisper.

 

“Shut up!” she said tearing up.

 

She held both sides of his face and they both were emotional.

 

“You are so much like your mother in some ways and if I was half the man my own father is then I could live with you as you are. I want to be that man for you Mizuki. I was not worthy of you almost four centuries ago but I want to try and be worthy now.” He stated gently.

 

“It is me that was not worthy. Karu, take me home.” She begged.

 

He pulled her to him gently and held her to him as he ported via his shoki cloud. They were in their bedroom in Sendai and she slowly began to undress him. She softly nipped his lips and unbuttoned his dress shirt. Her fingers deftly undid his dark brown trousers. His own fingers undid her own blouse and undid her pants as well. There movements were slow and deliberate as they peeled away their modern trappings. Karu slowly laid her back and they were kissing desperately. He slowly withdrew from her mouth and she arched her neck as his lips grazed and nibbled the soft flesh. She was sighing softly for him as he touched her to fulfill his need to feel. His hands were in hers as they pressed their flesh against each other. He pressed his lips to her ear and breathed heavily.

 

“I still remember this tiny onna telling me that her chichi would spank me because I was bad. Am I still that bad boy Mizuki?” he asked.

 

“Hai. Such a rotten boy.” She teased.

 

“I remember how we used to fill the castle with our webs. I envied yours as they were invisible.” He stated softly as he began nipping her throat again.

 

He slipped into her mind and she gasped in her breath. Karu ran his tongue slowly along her sternum and gently kissed each soft globe. He sucked lightly on one tip and flicked his tongue against the turgid flesh. He kissed the underside of each breast and her sighs were getting louder.

 

“Mizuki? Do you want me?” he asked almost inaudibly.

 

“Hai. I want you for every second I breathe. I need you Karu.” She groaned.

 

To hear the words upon her lips lifted every bit of doubt from his heart and he slipped two fingers into her.

 

“Take in a deep breath.” He stated.

 

“Huh why?” she asked softly.

 

He pressed his claws into her sensitive spot within her sheath and leeched a tiny bit of venom. Her head rolled to the side and she felt as if she had a heavy, scorching weight within her. Her lips trembled and she began groaning loudly. Her claws fisted in his hair and she withered on the bed. He pressed against her again and she clutched at him. Mizuki took one his hands to nip and suck on his fingers. He was hoarse as was she and they were delving and stroking the other's soul. Karu suddenly realized that this was what his father was talking about. He began to physically shake hard and Mizuki looked concerned.

 

“I want you to feel. This is not about me.” He said clenching his teeth.

 

“Feel my thoughts my soul. Imagine yourself in glorious warmth.” She stated in a growling tone.

 

Mizuki's insides were a quivering mass and her beloved mate was causing himself unnecessary pain. She wrapped her hand around his girth and began stroking his lustrous skin. She did not want to make him wait and she guided him to her tunnel. She ran a leg up his and he shivered at the sensation. He slid into her and the different vibrations had him crying out. Mizuki was wilder and tried to buck her hips but he held firmly and varied his movements. His mate was gasping, trying to catch her breath as she pulled her legs up. He felt her claws dig into his back as their bodies met.

 

“Karu? I love you. I am sorry...” she moaned out.

 

“Beloved.” He groaned.

 

Their yoki was mounting between them and he pulled harder. She pulled back and caressed his thoughts. His primal nature was bursting forth and he was growling. He felt her telekinetic yoki touching him much as he had touched her and she knew how it would affect him. He felt her convulsing around him as her limbs shook. Her face was deeply flushed as she moaned his name over and over. He pressed his forehead against her juncture and began a long groan as his body exploded. His fangs found his mark and bit into her throat. She screamed and gripped him again in another climax. They were trembling together after one of their most intense and beautiful encounters. He stayed within her and he felt her babe. He was a powerful being and intensely telepathic.

 

“Karu, you are mine. I love you. I love you.” She said into his ear.

 

“I love you too. Will you do something for me?” he asked softly.

 

“What?” she asked running her hands down his thighs.

 

“Will you give me a girl who is as beautiful as you?” he teased.

 

“Hai.” She laughed.

 

“One more thing.” He said tentatively.

 

“Hai?” she asked sensing his change in mood.

 

“Will you share with me your memories? Will you allow me to share with you?” he asked gently.

 

She looked frightened and then nodded. His face relaxed and he went to try and pull back but she locked her legs around his hips.

 

“You remarked me, I think I should return the favor.” She said wickedly.

 

He smiled and he rolled them. He watched as her hands ran over her slowing changing breasts as her body grew with her babe. Karu was mesmerized as she made love to him. He watched as she seemed free. Thoughts of the office left his mind.

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Ayana stalked into the apartment dojo. She was wearing a knee length black pencil skirt with a slit up the side and embellished white tank top. She was also in heels and Kenpachi was staring at her. She recognized lust and she got a predatory grin on her face. She walked forward and slapped him; he grinned at her and grabbed her hand.

 

“Do not take such liberties with me again.” She said in a false anger.

 

“I know your type little onna. You like liberties being taken; you show up to fight then you demand I take you like I fight. I never leave my battles in less then an hour.” He said smirking.

 

“You are a loutish brute. You think I will fight more?” she asked.

 

“I think you are intrigued like I am.” He stated honestly.

 

She stepped right up to him and licked her lips. He stared at her hard and she reached up and traced the scars on his face.

 

“You think I am intrigued? Could it be that I just enjoy a good fight?” she asked suggestively.

 

“There are very few onna like you. There is a type and you are that type; you are hard and edged in glass but there lies softness unlike any other onna. You need the fight to find the onna.” He said smirking in triumph.

 

“How eloquent, I truly did not think that you were capable.” She sneered.

 

“Oh there is a lot about me that others would never guess. You are an open book.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“You think so? You really think so? There is more to this onna then you will ever have the privilege of knowing. I do know you killed the former captain of Eleventh Division and you have not or have not shared if you have reached bankai. I also know you really do not need that ridiculous eye patch and your bells are retarded. I think you pretend to be a uncouth, loud mouthed brute and I know who wants to kill you, there now.” She said smirking.

 

“You know this shinigami personally or figuratively?” he asked narrowing his eye.

 

“I know who it is. Ichinose-san really does not like you.” She said smiling widely.

 

He picked her up and shoved her against the wall. He stared into her nearly opaque eyes and growled.

 

“You have been cavorting with the enemy little onna? Do the others know?” he asked darkly.

 

“I am not cavorting as I said I know who it is. Put me down and take your fucking hands off of me!” she snapped.

 

“You are a devious onna.” He growled.

 

“I am kumo. I am a big, hairy black funnel web in my true form. I eat individuals like you for lunch.” She said leaning forward.

 

He hiked her skirt up and she growled loudly. He pushed her panties aside and felt her wetness. He smiled lewdly and met her eyes.

 

“So you are kumo. Females are dominant and you like this; you need to be taken by a stronger man.” He said in her ear.

 

He breathed along her exposed neck and she shuddered. She reached up and ripped his eye patch off. His eyes were glazed over in profound lust.

 

“You are almost gushing. Damn! I have to go search for these Kamis damn Bounts. Kuchiki will glare and I will grow ice off of me. Care to join me in the hunt?” he whispered seductively in her ear.

 

She tried to think of Maki and her brain was wholly focused on the way his finger brushed against her nether lips. The light stroking was making her wild and she was shaking slightly.

 

“Undo your hakama!” she snarled out.

 

He watched her and her eyes were burning red. He lazily undid them and pulled out his hard cock. He brushed it against her wetness and she dug in her claws through his haori.

 

“You want this? You want me to fill you?” he asked harshly.

 

“Hai.” She managed.

 

“Say it!” he snapped.

 

“Say my name then!” she snapped in return.

 

“Ayana.” He said softly as his thumb brushed her lips.

 

“Fill me then.” She hissed.

 

He pulled her down slowly and Ayana nearly lost her mind. He was gasping too and they clung for a moment.

 

“Damnit you are gripping me.” He groaned out.

 

“Move! Too much pressure shinigami.” She moaned out.

 

“Say my name then kumo.” He stated through clenched teeth.

 

“Zuraki.” She moaned out.

 

“Good girl. You can teleport yourself; take us to a bed beautiful.” He commanded.

 

She produced her shoki cloud and stepped back into it. They fell back on her bed and she was on her back. He moved slowly within her and she lost her voice. He was enthralled with the warrior onna underneath him since he had seen her the first time. He wanted to take his time this go around and savor how she felt around him. She was clawing at him and it drove him further into his passionate madness. She was arching her body to meet his slow thrusts and he lifted up her top. Her lacy bra barely covered her ample breasts and he pulled down one cup. He leaned over and with surprising gentleness sucked and licked at her tit. Her primal nature was dominating and she responded wildly. Zuraki continued his slow and amazing possession of her body until she screamed out as she gripped him tightly and threw him over the ledge into an abyss of pure feeling. He found her lips and continued with his theme of slow; he brought her to whimpering as he explored her mouth. He nibbled her lip and finally pulled back. He righted her clothes and her eyes were shut tightly. He pulled her skirt down and she was still in bliss. He righted his hakama and sat on the bed beside her.

 

“You gonna join me?” he asked amused.

 

“No. I am going to crawl under my covers and go to sleep.” She muttered.

 

He slapped her ass and she yelped. She glared over at him and he stood up. She was eyeing him and horrendous guilt tore through her. This man she thought was a mindless brute had been a very attentive and skillful partner. She groaned and crawled off the bed. She went to her closets and stepped in. When she stepped out she was in jeans and the same tank top. She had her fang in a holster on her back and she took his hand. She ported them to the outskirts of the city and she kept her senses sharp. Zuraki was trailing her and she looked back at him.

 

“That was incredible.” She said softly.

 

“Hai.” He said tight lipped.

 

She kept her face neutral and moved forward.

 

“See me again Ayana.” He demanded.

 

“Why? The sex is great really.” She stated staring at something in the distance.

 

“Maybe it can be more then sex. Maybe you can set aside your false bravado the same as me.” He said in a low tone.

 

“You want to complicate things? Take the sex and leave it at that.” She said to him.

 

He said nothing and she was feeling a sense of something. She knew the reiatsu and she was horrified. She went to port them away when she saw Maki in the clearing. His face was wrathful and she stared at him.

 

“So you actually come into the land of living murderer!” Maki snarled.

 

“Weak boy! You think you can kill me? I tell you what; you can have the first blow!” Zaraki said grinning.

 

“Do not be a fool! There are too many ningen around!” Ayana hissed.

 

“Stay out of this kumo!” Zaraki snapped.

 

“No! You will not do this!” She said between him and Maki.

 

“Move Ayana!” Maki yelled.

 

Zaraki looked over at her and she was flushed. She hissed and willed Maki backwards and he fell. She pulled her fang against the shinigami captain.

 

“You will not fight him here!” she yelled at Zaraki.

 

“You are a little liar! You know him personally, plan on helping him then? I can take you both on.” Zaraki said in anger.

 

“Zaraki get the hell out of here now!” she yelled.

 

Maki stared at Ayana and fury took hold of him. She was protecting both him and the bastard. He scrambled over to her and grabbed her shoulders.

 

“What the hell are you doing? Get out of my way Ayana!” he hissed in her ear.

 

“Maki go or I will make you go!” she hissed.

 

“What tangled webs you weave when at first you deceive! Move it kumo or I take you both on!” Zaraki threatened.

 

“You insufferable bastard! It is me you will fight.” Maki said shoving Ayana hard.

 

She stumbled and fell. Maki shunpod and pulled his weapon. She watched in horror as they began attacking. She could not stand the idea of Maki being killed but she could not come between them at the moment. She could see Kenpachi's sheer strength and skill. Maki was an excellent fighter but he would loose. She got up and saw an opening. She produced the supaida nami and unleashed at Kenpachi. He was thrown forcefully and his uniform was shredded some. She threw Maki with her will and he landed in something soft but to his consternation, sticky. She pulled Amimono and prepared herself. Kenpachi was furious and came at the onna he wanted. They began clashing blades and his face held his wrath.

 

“You defend a coward?” he yelled.

 

“You will not harm him!” she yelled back.

 

“Playing both sides little onna?” he growled.

 

“Shut up!” She said slicing into his chest.

 

Kenpachi knew exactly what was going on and he was in a jealous snit. He grabbed her fang and pulled with all his strength. She did not let go and he pulled her into his arms. He crushed her to him and brutally kissed her. He felt the flare in reiatsu from Ichinose and he kept his grip on her. She tore her lips from his and slapped him.

 

“Thanks for the fuck.” He said releasing her.

 

“Bastard!” she hissed.

 

He slapped her ass again and he walked away. Ayana was shaking and she turned to Maki. His face was unreadable and she came over to him. She began dissolving the web and he quickly disengaged from it. He turned and slapped her hard. She looked hurt and he grabbed her and shook her.

 

“You slept with him? I tell you he is my bitterest enemy and you sleep with him? Screw you!” he said shoving her away.

 

“Maki wait!” she cried.

 

“No! Stay away from me. I tell you I love you and you screw him? He is a murderer Ayana! That captain's coat was my captains'.” He said boiling in anger.

 

“Maki, I am sorry!” she said trying to near him.

 

“You are something. I suppose it is your youkai nature right? Kamis, you could at least have had better taste. I am done with you. If you ever step between he and I again then I will kill you too.” He said leaving.

 

He had shunpod and there was no trace of him. Tears streamed down her face and she wiped them away. She lifted her nose and followed his scent. He was releasing fury and she could scent the pheromones. She followed the scent to a posh small mansion. She realized it was the hideout of the Bounts and she masked her presence. She jumped over the gate easily and followed his scent. She climbed up the trellis with ease and made it to the balcony. She saw Maki stripping from his clothes and she saw blood. She slipped into through the French doors and he saw her. His face registered hate and she was shocked. He came over to her and covered her mouth.

 

“What are you doing here? Kariya is here and he will take you Ayana!” he snapped in her ear.

 

“I am sorry! Maki, it was before I met you and he has pursued me. I have been rebuffing him!” She said hurriedly.

 

“Then why did you not tell me? Why did you let me find out this way?” he snarled.

 

“I was ashamed. I did not want you going after him! I have fought him several times and I did not want you in danger!” she said reaching up holding his face.

 

“You are interfering with my revenge Ayana.” He hissed.

 

“Maki, I was drunk and it was a mindless encounter. I want you! I need you!” She said desperately.

 

“You have to get out of here. I do not want him to take you Ayana.” He said holding her.

 

“Maki, come with me.” She said in a quiet cry.

 

“Port us now!” he whispered.

 

She produced her shoki cloud and she took them to one of the small palaces in Vietnam. He looked around surprised and she sat on her butt. He came over to her and lifted her chin. Tears fell from her eyes and his features softened.

 

“You cannot stop this battle Ayana. I have to carry through. This is about honor and what is right!” he said holding her chin.

 

“You are not strong enough to beat him Maki. I know you are a great fighter but you will die! You want to know about Yasunari? He was a wonderful fool! He was too much like his father; arrogant and cocky. He did not think he could die and he tried to be honorable! He left me; he left me with our daughter! She died not long after as well; she was born too early. You will run after something that is ridiculous! You stood up to him and for your captain when you left Soul Society! You will leave me too!” she said covering her face with her hands.

 

“Ayana, I cannot stop.” He said tersely.

 

“Selfish bastard!” she yelled at him.

 

“You say that after I find out you screwed him?” he snapped.

 

“Maki, why is revenge more important then I am?” she asked.

 

“Because apparently it is all I have.” He said in a quiet tone.

 

“No! It is not all you have. I have fallen so hard for you and I do not want to be without you!” she said wiping her eyes.

 

She had no idea what happened but she was suddenly under him. He was kissing her wildly and dragging her jeans down. He moved in her fluidly and would not give up her lips. Ayana was already gone and Maki was pulling on her yoki. He had found out what a rush it was to combine their energies and he forced his upon her. She gouged him in her passion and she began pleading with him. He held onto her tightly and he sucked on her pulse point. She arched and released a soulful yell. He was claiming her in a way and her spirit was soaring in it. She ended up blacking out as her senses were overwhelmed.

 

She woke up and it was pitch black out. Maki was sleeping beside her and they bother were still half clothed. She lifted her hand and felt her neck. He had actually bitten in her juncture and she shivered. She looked over at him and he too bore a set of fang marks. She laid back and stared at the ceiling. Her stomach was a wreck.

 

“Maki.” She stated gently.

 

“What?” he groaned.

 

“I am going to hunt. This palace is never used; there is no staff. Go back to sleep.” She said kissing the back of his neck.

 

“Okay.” He said falling back asleep.

 

She ported out into the forest and changed into her true form. She made her web and crawled inside. She was musing as she waited. She did not wait long and took down a bore. After she had fed, she changed back. She walked into the palace and made it to the bedroom before she began vomiting. Maki was up in an instant and came by her.

 

“Ayana?” he asked gently.

 

She was vomiting blood and he looked horrified. She crawled away and laid her head on the floor of the room.

 

“Need to go. Sister and brother are doctors.” She managed.

 

“You are sick.” He stated dumbly.

 

“Hai. Where do you want to go?” she asked.

 

“South Tokyo. Ayana, I will stay with you.” He said softly.

 

“No. I will be okay.” She said beginning to vomit more.

 

She managed to port them to South Tokyo in a secluded park. He held her close and she ended up passing out in his arms; Maki grew terrified as she sagged. He shook her lightly and she was not rousing. He grew concerned and pulled out her cell phone. He went down her contact list until he found the name Shinobu. He pressed the talk button and it rang.

 

“Ayana is sick. We are in South Tokyo. Hai! Hai! Hurry she is vomiting blood.” Maki said quickly.

 

He snapped it closed and slipped it into her pocket. He waited a few minutes and the kumo doctor appeared. He was wearing scrubs and he gawked at the shinigami.

 

“You! Who are you?” he asked.

 

“Her lover. She is not well kumo, she came back from hunting she said and began vomiting blood.” Maki stated.

 

Shinobu took her into his arms and Maki shunpod away. The kumo stared at his older sister and she was pallid. He produced a shoki cloud and took her to the ER in his hospital. He laid her on a gurney and called on his father. He noticed the blunt teeth mark on her juncture and realized that the shinigami had mated his sister in a youkai manner. Nobu walked in and he picked up a stethoscope. He pressed it to her heart and then her chest.

 

“The shinigami said she had just hunted. He said she was vomiting blood but it was her meal. I have called for a CBC though.” He said meeting his father's eyes.

 

“Listen to her belly.” His father stated.

 

Shinobu put his own stethoscope to her lower abdomen and he smirked.

 

“Ayana is going to be a mother.” He said softly.

 

“Hai. That is a ningen bite.” Nobu noticed.

 

“Shinigami actually.” Shinobu said.

 

Nanami rushed in and saw her sister. She looked at her father and brother and they smiled.

 

“Big sis is finally going to have a baby.” He said.

 

“Kamis really? I will call Papa Ishin! He is going to be so excited! Finally!” she said grinning.

 

Nanami pulled out her phone and dialed the kumo lord. She talked excitedly and moments later Ishin was there. He looked down at his first born daughter and she looked rough.

 

“She must be worn out. Who mated her?” he asked shocked.

 

“A shinigami!” Nanami said smiling.

 

“Okay, she never said a word.” Ishin said softly.

 

Ayana started to come too and she groaned. She called out Maki's name but she came fully awake and saw part of her family.

 

“Chichi.” She said confused.

 

“Hai. You are pregnant.” He said raising a brow.

 

“What? How? I have been on birth control!” she cried.

 

“Well Ayana just because you are youkai, it does not mean that birth control is one hundred percent effective.” Nobu said.

 

“Oh shit! Oh my Kamis. Oh my Kamis.” She said holding her chest.

 

“Baby what is wrong?” he asked.

 

“I have messed up. I have to go.” She said suddenly flooded with tears.

 

“Ayana wait!” Ishin demanded.

 

She ported out and appeared in her apartment and began sobbing. She knew she had ruined her second chance at happiness.

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Asuna was walking through the streets of Tokyo to familiarize herself with it. She was amazed at all the technology and modern things. She found she enjoyed the material cashmere very much and wore a red off the shoulder sweater that hugged her form and cream colored silk pants. Her young had all grown and she was very well pleased. She still felt old pain in the deaths of her first twins and second set of twins and Hana. She stepped into an alley and ported to Budapest. She had seen her uppyr children but Rina was a belligerent onna and she had not seen Eyal. She knocked on the door of the huge town house. The door was opened and Judafre pulled her into a hug.

 

“Hello my son. How is your papa?” she asked.

 

“Somewhere. Rina is bitching again.” He sighed.

 

“I shall follow you.” She said softly.

 

Asuna stepped lightly and she heard Rina raging. She was on the phone and she saw her mother.

 

“I have to go! I said I have to go. No you will kiss my ass.” She said slamming the phone down.

 

“That is not how you were raised, who were you speaking to?” she demanded.

 

“A business associate. What mama?” she asked annoyed.

 

“I wished to see you all here and not in Japan. I will also have you speak to me about your feelings of jealousy towards your sister.” Asuna said bluntly.

 

“Mama! Stay out of me head!” Rina yelled.

 

“Where is your papa?” She demanded.

 

“In the country house. Look Mizuki has always been fawned over and loved.” She said in a bitter tone.

 

“Mizuki has never been fawned over. You had less tragedy then she did Rina. Your papa was an excellent protector.” Asuna said firmly.

 

“You should have not died! You should have been here. Instead you were off trying to get yourself killed and it worked.” She yelled.

 

Asuna walked over to her and pulled her into a hug. Rina began crying as her century long anguish came about.

 

“Asher, get your papa from the country would you?” Asuna asked.

 

“Da mama.” He said bowing.

 

She watched her son ported and she waited with Rina. Her daughter went to a table and poured some red wine and she raised a brow to her.

 

“Hai, I would like some.” She said nodding.

 

She felt his presence first and she moved to the doorway. His hair was shorter and he had a very neatly trimmed beard that ghosted his jaw. She masked suddenly and her breathing was heavy. He came into the room and Rina said nothing.

 

“Rina, why did you send for me? I was dealing with land grants at the moment.” He said annoyed.

 

“Papa, turn around.” She said in a whisper.

 

He turned and his chest constricted so tightly that it was painful. He stared at the woman he had given his all to and she was in the flesh. Her hair was shortened to below her shoulders and she wore the clothes of the modern era.

 

“Are you a ghost?” he asked in disbelief.

 

“Our bond was broken. It is me Eyal.” She said too in a whisper.

 

She was in his arms quickly and they began kissing madly. Asher neared his sister and poked her. They both blushed and ported out. The uppyr ruler cried softly as he felt her flesh in his arms. He had to feel her as they both felt tremendous and overwhelming emotion. She turned her neck to the side and sank his fangs into her throat. She groaned loudly and they sank to the floor. Somehow their clothes ended up off and they ended making love on the floor of the library. The feelings overcame him and they immediately bound themselves again. He held her to him as they rested from their passionate reunion.

 

“Our daughter is a little liar.” He said as his hand ran up her leg.

 

“She kept my awakening a secret? Well it seems the boys did too.” She said reveling in his touch.

 

“I had to sleep. The pain was unlike anything I had ever felt; I would have taken my own heart out and my own head off. I woke up ten years after and it was slightly bearable. Why did you involve yourself?” he asked in a heart wrenching tone.

 

“Ang Chi needed me. I could not leave one of my pups to flounder; no matter how old they are. I have not seen Saaya yet. She has been around me but will not see me.” She said distantly.

 

“Kenomaru still does not know?” he asked.

 

“No. Kenomaru sees me differently now. Do you know of creatures called Bounts?” she asked lying on her belly.

 

“Those beings? They do not cross me. Their leader Eugene Currier has faced me several times and unleashed his thing he calls a doll; he calls it Messer. Bastard is power hungry and kills humans whether living or dead.” He growled.

 

“The leader of the Bounts that I know of is known as Jin Kariya. He violated Nanami.” She said in a dark tone.

 

“He touched our baby?” he growled in fury.

 

She nodded and realized every single member of her family loved Nanami. She was so young in comparison and they would kill for her.

 

“I take it I need to come back to Japan. Why has Rina said not a thing?” he asked shocked.

 

“She and Mizuki had a row recently when Saaya was injured. She thinks I favored Mizuki.” Asuna stated looking down.

 

“She was jealous that Mizuki and Ayana were there to say goodbye. She was horrified because you and she had that fight. She was so angry with herself that she was despondent and I slept. It was a rough time for us all. Judafre and Asher helped each other; Judafre took up living her after Shezmu left this world. He was so utterly shaken that both of you were gone that he too slept.” Eyal explained.

 

Asuna stretched and he caught a nipple between his teeth and she mewled. He was so immersed in his feelings at the moment.

 

“Mama? Papa? Can you all dress? Mizuki is here.” Rina said through the door.

 

Asuna quickly dressed and so did Eyal. She was admiring his backside and she made sure he heard her thoughts. Mizuki and Rina walked in and they bowed. Mizuki came over and hugged Eyal and then her mother.

 

“Kariya attacked a small town near the city. It was brazen and there are twenty dead. They are calling it some sort of plague but haha we need to find this bastard now! Byakuya and the other shinigami are combing the area.” She said quickly.

 

“Rina, we shall hunt these Bount.” He said.

 

“As you command papa.” Rina said scowling.

 

Mizuki looked over at Rina and there was anger there. Asuna growled loudly and both females bowed before their mother.

 

“There has been fracturing since my demise but I will not tolerate it. You are sisters!” she snapped.

 

“Da mama.” Rina said softly.

 

“Hai haha.” Mizuki grumbled.

 

“We will be at your home in Sendai by tonight.” He said brushing her silver hair back.

 

“Hai. Thank you.” Asuna said touching his cheek.

 

He bowed and Asuna came to Mizuki's side. Rina bowed and kept her eyes averted from Mizuki. They ported back to Japan and Mizuki sat in her office chair.

 

“It will be great to have the uppyr to help us.” She said smiling.

 

“Hai. I smell young Karu all over you.” Asuna said bluntly.

 

“Hai. We have come to resolution over the time when I left him.” She said softly.

 

“Care to explain?” she asked.

 

“No haha. It is the past.” Mizuki stated standing.

 

“You and the shinigami are at odds?” she asked.

 

“Hai. I love Karu haha. I have never not loved him. He has been such a huge part of my life but I do love Byakuya too.” She stated.

 

“I understand. Come let us go now.” She said.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

They ported to the town that had suffered from the Bounts and Mizuki blanched. There was ash on the ground and she saw Byakuya in the distance. Rina suddenly appeared and she looked red in the face.

 

“I am to apologize to you as it seems I have been unfair. I am sorry Mizuki.” Rina said in annoyance.

 

“That would be nice if it were true.” Mizuki hissed.

 

“Snot nosed bitch!” Rina growled.

 

“Arrogant self involved blood sucker!” Mizuki retorted.

 

Asuna tried to say something but Mizuki and Rina were suddenly in roll on the ground. They were snarling and hissing at the other and Byakuya came over urgently.

 

“Mizuki!” he called.

 

“Let them work it out Captain Kuchiki.” Asuna sighed.

 

“She is pregnant!” he said fiercely.

 

“Your son is strong Kuchiki; he will be fine.” She said bluntly.

 

“Son?” he actually said stuttering.

 

Asuna was suddenly thrown forward and she landed flat on her stomach. She rolled quickly and there stood Kariya. Mizuki threw Rina and jumped up. Rina stared at the Bount and she narrowed her eyes. Kariya stared at the three women who shared the same crest. Rina moved slowly forward and he suddenly directed pure energy at them and Rina lifted her hand and deflected it. She recognized another vampiric like creature and she willed him and arced her arm. Kariya went flying backwards and landed badly.

 

“Rina! Wait! Rina!” Mizuki yelled.

 

Rina ported and suddenly appeared behind Kariya. She had a blade to his throat and she was furious.

 

“What are you doing here?” she hissed.

 

“How are you related to these demons?” he demanded.

 

“What are you doing Currier? What the fuck do you think you're doing?” she asked in a raw voice.

 

“Revenge Rina. Gods you are related to this?” he growled.

 

“Did you rape my sister?” she demanded.

 

“I never raped anyone! She was inexperienced.” He snorted.

 

“You used her. You never change! You son of a bitch!” she growled as she again threw him.

 

“Your mother is Lady Asuna. You never told me she was Asian.” He sneered.

 

“You bastard! You used me and my father would have killed you!” she yelled.

 

“There is no room for feelings Rina! It is about power and Gods know you have tons of it! I could never take your soul.” He said circling her.

 

“Because you know I could actually kill you! God, Eugene what happened to you?” she asked in anguish.

 

“It is Kariya!” he yelled.

 

“Do not ever touch another sister of mine again!” she said in anger.

 

She moved on him swiftly and he tried to throw her. She latched onto his neck and bit in. He managed to push her back some and she shoved her claws into his chest. He roared in pain and she was suddenly on the ground in a heap. He had used his full power and had manipulated the wind into energy.

 

“You are actually one woman who understood me. You hid your crest as you hid much! Yoshino, I am sure misses her lover!” Kariya sneered as he was suddenly gone.

 

Rina finally managed to push herself up and she realized how far they had gone. She was in disbelief about his identity and she walked slowly over to her family.

 

“You know him?” her mother asked lividly.

 

“Da. I knew him in Germany and Austria.” She said looking away.

 

“Your father fought him he said.” She said growling.

 

“He did. He had to back down because there was no way he could best papa. He tried to use me and his wife and I were good friends.” She said choked up.

 

“He was married?” Mizuki asked in disgust.

 

“Da Mizuki. She was lovely and he used her too. I am going to Sendai mama.” She said porting away.

 

“My Kamis this is complicated.” Mizuki said under her breath.

 

“I will be in Sendai for the evening. Eyal will be there as well. Your chichi and Uncle Ishin are there too.” She said bowing.

 

“I will be in the city. I actually have to meet with Danning.” Mizuki said bowing.

 

Her mother ported and Byakuya stood there silently. He turned to leave and she grabbed his hand. He turned and stared at her with cool grey eyes.

 

“I am due back at the building soon for a meeting.” He said tonelessly.

“Why are you angry?” she asked.

 

“I do not know Mizuki. I was under the impression that you stayed with the kumo out of duty. You lie to me and to yourself.” He said blandly.

 

“I…” she started to say.

 

“There is nothing to say. I forced you into something I assumed you felt as well. When you have my son I shall release you from our farce of a relationship.” He said then shunpod away.

 

She ported right in front of him. He was so quick and she stunned him. They fell and he landed on her.

 

“I will show you what I have not even shown Karu. I will show you my deepest sorrow and my deepest pain.” She said softly.

 

“Why?” he asked.

 

“Because Kamis help me; I do not want to loose you. I love you very much.” She admitted.

 

“How would you show me?” he asked.

 

“You have power; you would be receptive.” She said softly.

 

“Take me to your penthouse.” He commanded.

 

She nodded and ported them to her home. She pulled him down and he was searching her eyes.

 

“I have to connect with you.” She said looking down.

 

“How?” he demanded.

 

“Blood.” She said.

 

He turned his head to the side and she sighed. She was panicking about what he would think of her but she leaned forward and sank her fangs into his juncture. She moaned as she stated his reiatsu laced blood. She brought shaking hands up and held his shoulders. Byakuya closed his eyes as something unlike he had ever felt coursed through him. Mizuki lost herself and clamped down harder but he felt no pain. She opened her mind and he groaned.

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Mizuki was trying in vain to find Kazuo. Her mother had sacked Guangzhou after Sheng had again made moves for revenge. No matter how much she and her elder brother had fought growing up; he was still her big brother. The city was in ruins and she was scenting the air trying to catch his distinct scent. She was nineteen and had been mated to Karu for three years. They had such a tough time as their parents expected them to be grown up. The thing was that they were not completely. Her son whom she had named after her baby brother was closer to her mother it seemed then her. She bristled at the idea but she did not know how to reach him as she just did not get it seemed. Karu and she always argued over things that should not be that big of a deal. He was so possessive and if she spoke to another male he went insane. He had almost killed a soldier for touching her arm. Ishin had to banish his son for over a month because Karu would not listen to reason. She sighed as she searched and she had her hand on Jougosaiga ready for any surprises.

 

“Kazuo! It is Zuki! Kazuo!” she yelled trying to find him.

 

She followed an old scent and it led her out of the city. Her mother was on the other side of the city looking as well. Sheng was no where to be found either but her mother was fine with that. She was in the forest and she noticed the scent was getting stronger. She smelled blood now and she began running.

 

“Kazuo!” she yelled coming upon a ravine and she looked down.

 

Her elder brother was at the bottom and he was bleeding to death. She freaked and ported down beside him. She lifted his brunette head and his eyes opened. His amber eyes were clouded in pain and tears streamed down her face.

 

“Brother!” she cried softly.

 

“What are you doing here? Leave me alone!” he snarled.

 

“Kazuo no! Mother is looking for you.” She implored him.

 

“Your mother is looking. You mean she has come to finish me off? No thank you. I shall be with my brother in the Netherworld finally!” he said in gasping breaths.

 

“She is your mother too! She loves you fool!” Mizuki snapped.

 

“Shut up! You are Naraku's brat. Leave me alone home wrecker!” he said turning his head.

 

“What? It is not my fault that haha and my chichi fell in love.” She said in a pained voice.

 

“No it is not. It is your whore mother's fault. Leave me alone Mizuki.” He snapped.

 

“No! You will not die!” she said fiercely.

 

“Are you stupid? I hate you! I hate you and your slut of a mother.” He said in a low gasp.

 

“You are an idiot but you are still my brother! Come on.” She said porting them to a small castle near Shanghai.

 

“Tamiko! Tamiko!” Mizuki called to the air.

 

Her tengu appeared and she moved to Kazuo. He had passed out and the ancient inugami went to work. Mizuki paced for several hours and Tamiko finally was done with healing him.

 

“I have left medicines and he needs them every few hours. I suggest keeping him away from your mother for now. He is having violent dreams at the moment.” She said softly.

 

“Okay. Will you let them know in Sendai that everything is okay?” she asked.

 

“Hai. Careful Mizuki. He is belligerent.” She said gently.

 

“He is still a son of the West and my brother Tamiko. I have to try and reach him.” She said with her mahogany eyes.

 

Tamiko ported away and Mizuki sat near Kazuo. He was not that much older and they had always fought like wild animals when young. She covered her face and cried softly. Her life was nothing like she had thought it would be and she felt such a strong need to try and bring her brother back to their family.

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She had caught him a stag and she brought it to him. He was watching her as she skinned the deer. They had been barely civil to each other for the last several weeks. She cut up the venison and brought it to him.

 

“Why not try and eat it. I know you prefer to hunt but it is raw.” She said softly.

 

“Set it down. What form did you use? Your kumo or inu self. I mean what are you really SISTER.” He said cruelly.

 

“You know what. I am sorry you lost your brother and sister that day but I lost Nori and Ken'ichi too. Nori was my blood brother and he was murdered as well. You act like a fucking saint when you are anything but. My sire may not be your idea of a good man but you called him chichi at one time. He loved you too!” she said wiping angry tears away.

 

“You have no idea what it is like. You are a singleton. You are automatically alone and you have no idea what it is like!” he yelled.

“Maybe I do not but I sure as hell would not try and push every bit of family I had left away. We all suffered for that bitch!” she said glowering.

 

“Poor suffering Mizuki! I hear you mated already. You are a slut just like your mother.” He sneered.

 

Tears sprang to her eyes and she fled the castle. She was coming to hate him all over again. She sobbed into her hanfu and sat beneath a tree. She had no idea why she was trying; he was just as hateful as his sire and she would never have her brother back. She stood and he was on the veranda.

 

“Go back to your futon you dumb idiot. I do not have to be around your insults and hate to care for you.” She snapped.

 

“I do not like the quiet.” He said softly.

 

“Why not? Is it not better then my insufferable and whorish self?” She asked.

 

“I guess you can cower out here then.” He said suddenly cold.

 

She waited till he walked slowly back into the room he was staying in. She waited awhile until he was asleep and she crept in. She gently felt his head and he was hot. She sighed as she moved to the medicine and began mixing a fever draught like she had been shown. She brought it over to him and tipped his head back and poured it down his throat. He choked a little but she massaged his throat. His coloring actually reminded her of Ayumu a little and her heart constricted. She cried softly as she mopped his brow.

 

“I wish you could forgive Kazuo. I miss you big brother.” She whispered.

 

His fevered eyes opened and he saw her. Anguish ripped him through but his beautiful sister was attending him. He had unhealthy feelings for her he realized and he hated the kumo. He hated that she had been touched at all. They had always fought because he did not know how to deal with his beautiful sibling.

 

“Mizuki.” He said hoarsely.

 

“Hai Kazuo?” she asked gently.

 

“I am cold.” He muttered.

 

She moved to lie beside him and he wrapped his arms around her to help keep him warm. He fell asleep with her next to him and he felt decent for the first times in years.

 

“Remember when we were tiny? Do you remember all three of us cuddled up?” he asked distantly.

 

“Hai but barely.” She uttered softly.

 

“It never stops Mizuki.” He said crying softly into her neck.

 

“What does not Kaz?” she asked.

 

“The pain. He was always with me. We never separated. He could finish my sentences and I could finish his. I hate this feeling of oneness.” He said holding her tightly.

 

“Go to sleep Kaz. I am here.” She whispered.

 

He fell into blissful sleep and she was asleep in seconds. She began dreaming of Ayumu again and how his hands felt upon her body and his member inside of her. Kazuo woke up and he was able to see into her dream. He was shocked to see her in the midst of an erotic scenario. He gasped inwardly as he saw her lithe and supple body and a strange youkai in her dream. The youkai had brown hair and he was lithe as well. She was moaning in her sleep and he was curious. He delved deeper without waking her up ad he saw flashes of her encounters. He was amazed at her ability of amazing passion. He could see in his mind's eye as she was making love to the brown headed youkai and the bastard Karu. He was so tired of being alone and so tired of feeling nothing. She was still dreaming and he lowered his lips to his sister's lips. She responded in her sleep state and she groaned softly. He grew emboldened and kissed her deeper. Mizuki began waking up slowly and she felt soft lips. She fully woke up and she ripped her lips from his.

 

“Kaz wake up!” she cried.

 

“What?” he asked.

 

“You were kissing me Kaz.” She said blushing.

 

“You were dreaming. I did not know my younger sister was such a vixen. Who is the brunette youkai?” he asked.

 

“Ayumu. He is a Yosei.” She said embarrassed.

 

“Well sister you are so beautiful.” He said in a deep voice.

 

“Kaz, what are you doing?” she asked as he gripped her tightly.

 

“Do you like your step brother taking you?” he asked in a dark tone.

 

“We are not blood related.” She said trying to pull away from him.

 

“You like being dirty sister?” he asked suddenly.

 

“Kazuo, stop you are hurting me!” she yelped.

 

He rolled her flat onto her back and pinned her down. He was almost fully inu and powerful. He leaned over her and brutally kissed her. She began trying to fight him as he began biting at her. She shrieked in anger and fear.

 

“So tired of the oneness!” he growled.

 

“Brother stop!” she begged.

 

“You like your brothers do you not?” he asked in a cruel tone.

 

“Stop please! Please do not do this!” she screamed as he ripped at her hanfu.

 

He ripped the silk from her body and began biting and groping her painfully. She screamed and she was surprised was suppressing her yoki. He forcefully rolled her to her stomach and she began screaming horribly. She begged him to stop as he brutally raped her. He ripped her asunder in so many ways that she finally stopped screaming. She realized her brother was mad. She had to tell herself he was mad for doing such an awful thing. She was bloodied and her lips dry as she came to. The room was darkened and she felt nothing. She moved around and she hurt. She looked closely around and she saw his feet first. She felt his feet and then she realized he was swinging. She began screaming as she backed up from his hanging body. She could scent the death and it had to be several hours. She felt herself and she was torn to pieces. She stumbled and ported away. She was near the Sendai castle in the spring and she was trying to wash to filth off of her. Memories assaulted her and she could only cry silently. She pathed to her mother where Kazuo was. She said nothing else and just sat in the spring. After quite awhile she drifted into the castle. She was withdrawn and she said nothing. She went to a corner of her room and sat there. She said nothing and she could not tell if there was anyone around her. She said nothing.

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She had to pull back from Byakuya and she stood. She went to her sideboard and poured the expensive tequila she favored. Her hands were shaking badly and she could not look at him.

 

“You realize it was my fault. He was seeing things and he was not right. He had not been right since Hiroto.” She said in a shaky voice.

 

“In centuries of being here; I have never seen such brutality!” he cried.

 

“I have nightmares you know. He is swinging to and fro and his eyes are watching me. He tells me what a whore I am. He tells me I was not worth it. He tells me that I am sin of nature and it should have been me that died that day.” She said shaking hard.

 

“Mizuki!” he said rising.

 

He came over to her and he held her tightly. She did not cry but just shook.

 

“I could not destroy my mother. I never told her what happened. It was bad enough the crushing guilt she already felt when she lost four of my siblings. Ayana was murdered too but Kaito loved haha so much that he restored her. Kazuo rests next to Hiroto as he wanted. I aborted the abomination that was within me. Karu was so angry that I had been gone for so long. He was so angry that I would say nothing. I would sit in our room and say nothing. One day he tried to reach me. He wanted to make love and I went ballistic. I damn near killed him. When he woke up from the wounds; I was gone. I never told him and I was an awful mother to Nori. He does not call me haha. He calls me Mizuki and he calls Karu chichi. After Ayumu died and I lost my daughter; I begged for death. I threw myself at my mother's feet and begged her to kill me. I was in such a state that I did not want to live. Kazuo's dead eyes have haunted me and Karu's pain has filled me for nearly four hundred years. I have had mindless encounters to shut out pain and I thought that was what you were. When I realized I liked you then when I started falling for you; I was terrified. I was so scared and you went back for my mother. I do love Karu but I love you just as much and I need you as badly.” She said wiping tears away that poured down her face.

 

“I am not leaving Mizuki. I will never leave you. Karu will never leave you either. We will care and love you.” He said softly.

 

He wrapped his arms around her and he could not believe that this family had suffered such calamity. Her held onto her as if for dear life and made himself a promise and on Hisana's memory; he would figure a way to make her forget and he would destroy Kariya.