InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ Reveal the Shinigami ( Chapter 15 )

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.

 

Revel the Shinigami

 

Yuzuna stretched along side Jyuushiro and she watched him sleep. She rolled to her belly and gently ran a hand along his abdomen and he woke up slowly.

 

“Shall I make breakfast Captain Ukitake?” she asked in soft tone.

 

“Hai. I am ravenous.” He said waking up.

 

“Any requests?” she asked.

 

“I like your rice dumplings.” He smiled.

 

“As you wish Ukitake-san.” She said getting up and going to his kitchenette.

 

“How is it a princess knows how to cook?” he asked watching her.

 

“Well, my brother thought it prudent that I not be a snob. My chichi he said was very strict and abhorred snotty pups. He used to whip my mother and Yuudai when they were young pups. Apparently he had some very ancient inugami statues that my mother tore up. They were priceless and Yuudai swears he never forgave her but I am sure he did because he mated her after Yuudai had died.” She said grinning.

 

“I have no idea how Kaito managed what he did but it is amazing.” Jyuushiro said.

 

“We do not either. I remember being in a pool of my chichi's blood screaming for him. Mother used to rule the Northern Islands and Sapporo was the capital. She had my chichi, whose name was Yuuta, administer it for her. Anyway he had me hidden within the palace walls themselves and I saw him struck down. They did not find me and I came out to find him dead.” She said as she began boiling the bamboo wrapped rice balls.

 

“I am so sorry.” He said with a scowl.

 

“It is okay. Yuudai and haha raised me together. He is like my chichi and he seems to forget that I am his sister and not his daughter. He gets so furious with me at times.” She laughed.

 

“He sounds like a wonderful man.” Jyuushiro stated.

 

“He is. I cannot stand his mate, Ise. She is an insecure whore in my book. When haha passed away, he ended up mating her and I never did get along with her. I moved out of the family castle into the palace with my jii-chan and obasan.” She shrugged.

 

He continued to watch her as she cooked and she wore only a white camisole and panties. He was incredibly happy at the moment as they were more than lovers. She brought him the rice balls and sat next to him. He ate with abandon and she poured him tea.

 

“Does your brother know you are involved with me?” he asked sipping his tea.

 

“No.” she said sipping her own tea.

 

They ate in silence and she cleaned up after they were finished. She came back over and straddled his hips and he grinned at her.

 

“So Ukitake-san what shall you being today?” she asked.

 

“Endless amounts of paperwork and observing the training of candidate shinigami.” He said smiling at her.

 

“So my beautiful Jyuushiro would you like to have dinner in the real world this evening?” she asked.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

“Okay then. I shall let you go about your business. Promise me that you not spar anyone.” She said standing.

 

“I promise.” He said crossing his heart.

 

“Shunsui has been asking to see you by the way.” She stated getting dressed.

 

“I shall have to stop by. You are too wonderful.” He said watching her.

 

“Touché.” She said winking.

 

He laughed and she bowed low. She kissed him softly and then ported out. He was falling in love and he could not stop even if he had wanted to. Yuzuna was going to see her friend Yumichika and get him to open a gate for her. She walked along merrily and she saw Renji walking towards her. She side stepped to avoid him and he grabbed her. She growled softly and he looked morose.

 

“Lieutenant Abarai, please release me.” She said in a commanding tone.

 

“There are rumors flying around that you and Captain Ukitake are a couple!” he hissed.

 

“They are not rumors; he and I are together. It happened quite by accident.” She said lifting her chin.

 

“What did you do, break up with me and jump into bed with him?” he fumed.

 

“Hai Renji that is exactly what I did. I was so hyped up that I could not help myself. Go harass someone else. Yuji is being released today and I intend to see my nephew.” She said coldly.

 

“You quit seeing me!” he growled.

 

“You told Rukia that you had no idea where the relationship was going and that I was in my own lala land. Excellent hearing Renji; I am inu after all. You should not have had to suffer my insufferable presence. Goodbye.” She said as she walked away.

 

He stared at and he turned as red as his hair. He watched her head to Squad Eleven and he suppressed a sigh. He had let his insecurities damage a good relationship. He cursed himself and left the area.

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Jyuushiro was sipping tea at a long low table. Her family was large and in his eyes quite wonderful. Her jii-chan was quite stoic and reminded him of Captain Kuchiki. The Western Lady was beautiful and quite kind hearted. Yuzuna sat next to him and she was laughing merrily at her brother.

 

Yuudai watched the shinigami captain and he could not help but approve. He was kind and respectful and was even tempered. Ise was absent and Yuudai had forbid her from appearing at court. Asuna was also absent as she was hunting Nanami more then ever. Jyuushiro smiled softly as they were served their food. He was in gigai but wore his captain's uniform to be formal. Yuzuna was talking at her jii-chan and he noticed how the inu lord looked at his grandchild fondly.

 

“Captain Ukitake, how old are you?” Sesshomaru asked in his deep voice.

 

“More the two millenniums my lord.” He said respectfully.

 

“Indeed? Hn.” The inu lord commented.

 

“My compliments to your cooks my lord and lady. This has been a most excellent meal.” Jyuushiro stated inclining his head.

 

“What are your intentions with my sister?” Yuudai asked.

 

“Yuudai!” Yuzuna snapped.

 

“Fair question Sister!” he growled.

 

“I have come to know her Sir Yuudai and she is my very good friend above anything. She is one of the most beautiful souls that I have met. I compliment you and Lady Asuna on such a good job.” He said inclining his head again.

 

“Well answered shinigami.” Yuudai stated grinning.

 

Lord Sesshomaru was impressed but he scented illness on the shinigami. He wondered how it was even possible but the Thirteenth Squad captain was an excellent person with excellent breeding. They passed the rest of the meal in good conversation and excellent food. After they had left she led Jyuushiro to the gardens. He was captivated by the variety of plants and sat upon a chaise.

 

“What was it like growing up here?” he asked.

 

“Amazing. My jii-chan likes you.” She said smiling.

 

“He seems quite the individual.” He said softly.

 

She came and sat by the chaise and pulled him down in a kiss. He was overcome in the beauty of the moment and he gripped her shoulders gently.

 

“Jyuushiro, how are you feeling?” she asked in low tone.

 

“I feel very well at the moment.” He said pressing his forehead to hers.

 

“Come with me.” She said urgently.

 

He nodded and she ported them to her chambers. She fell backwards on the bed and took him with her. He was deeply kissing her and he pulled up her shirt. Jyuushiro intended to make love to her how he wanted and he began nipping and sucking a breast.

 

“Oh!” she moaned softly.

 

He grinned against her plush globe and continued on with his exploration. He did not care if ended up in an attack; he intended to completely satiate this wonderful onna. He slipped fingers into her and watched as she seemed to melt for him. She squirmed as he touched her and slowly brought about the most powerful release she ever experienced. She was rasping as he finally entered her. He groaned deeply as they entered the beautiful old dance. She was crying out for him unlike their previous encounters; her true nature emerged and she began growling.

 

“Yuzuna.” He whispered in her ear.

 

“Jyuushiro finish! I will hurt you.” She growled.

 

“No my sweet onna you will not.” He murmured in her ear.

 

Her legs began shaking in another pass of bliss. She shoved her claws into her mattress and arched her body against his and he closed his eyes as he grunted softly. She wrapped her legs around his waist and held him as he shook. Her eyes were burning and blood spilt from her lips. She had bitten into her own tongue to stop from brutally marking him. This was the first time in her life that her instincts had reared to the extent to mark someone. Jyuushiro wiped away the blood and he looked concerned. She finally opened her mouth and she received his kiss. She began groaning against it and she snarled out. Yuzuna ripped her lips from his and she begged him with her eyes.

 

“What is wrong?” he asked concerned.

 

“Ch-changing. I must go there!” she said pointing to the window.

 

She moved quickly and grabbed her robe. She went to her balcony and jumped down. He straightened his clothing and went to the window. He stared down at the most beautiful inu he had ever seen and the largest. He could see the intelligence as well as more. She sat there panting for awhile and she took off. He was confused but she appeared within the hour and held onto him tightly.

 

“Are you okay? Did I do something wrong?” he asked gently.

 

“No, I have never felt so perfect or wanted to be with someone as much as I want to be with you. I stopped myself from marking you.” She said holding his face.

 

“That was as emotional for you as it was me.” He smiled.

 

“Hai. I tore a deer to pieces because I was in a blood lust.” She said looking away.

 

“Yuzuna, I love you.” He said holding her face and kissing her lips.

 

“Kamis Jyuushiro! I love you too.” She said taking his lips passionately.

 

He felt himself exhausted but he was so happy that he did not care. He had not been this content with his life in the longest while. He pulled her towards the bed and he slowly undressed them both. He lay next to her and held her closely. He ended passing out with a soft smile on his face.

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Mizuki held her son and stared down at his perfect little face. He looked like a tiny Byakuya and she was endlessly fascinated by his myriad of baby expressions and yawns. Karu was making faces at him and the Sixth Squad captain watched tenderly. This family as it was, it was working. Byakuya found himself very good friends with Karu now and they ganged up on Mizuki to get their way. Mizuki laid Yuji in Byakuya's arms and he felt such incredible emotion. He stared down at his tiny son and lowered his lips to the tiny cheek and spoke an ancient prayer for his beloved child.

 

“Well you have a mini you Byakuya. I am heading into the office.” He said kissing Mizuki and bowing to his friend.

 

Byakuya nodded and sat by his wife. She was mesmerized with their babe and could not stop kissing him.

 

“You truly did want him.” He stated touching her hair.

 

“Of course! Silly shinigami.” She said smiling sweetly.

 

Her cell phone began ringing and she flipped it open. Her face fell and she stood up quickly. Byakuya waited for her to say but she went to her room and began changing her clothes. She willed Jougosaiga into her hand and he put up his hand to stop her.

 

“What is wrong?” he asked.

 

“My father took a Bount down. He was attacked.” She said in fury.

 

“Can one of your siblings watch Yuji and we will go?” he asked.

 

“I will call Karu.” She said quickly.

 

“Much better idea.” He nodded.

 

She dialed Karu's number and within minutes he appeared from his shoki cloud. He took Yuji from Byakuya and Mizuki grabbed his hand after she kissed Yuji's head and Karu. She ported them to Korea and her sire was bleeding and he looked furious. The bespectacled Bount looked nervous and furious. Mizuki came over to him and jerked him up.

 

“Who are you that you would dare attack the great Naraku!” she snarled.

 

“I am Ugaki.” He snapped.

 

“You should have killed him chichi!” Mizuki snarled.

 

“Well I would prefer information before I dismember him.” Naraku said smirking cruelly.

 

Mizuki turned when she felt her mother's presence and Asuna walked forward very calmly. She knelt down by the Bount and he suddenly began clawing at his throat.

 

“How dare you touch what is mine fool. You will tell me where my daughter is or your death will be slow and painful.” She said in a low whisper.

 

Blood began dripping from his nose and he could not scream. She released her mental hold on him and he gasped.

 

“The female was at the Kyoto mansion when I left.” He said terrified.

 

“I see.” She said calmly.

 

She ported with him suddenly after ripping open his mind. She grabbed his arm and crushed it within her grip. He screamed and other Bounts appeared. Asuna flared her aura and Kariya emerged from a side room. She grabbed Ugaki by the throat and crushed his larynx. She twisted his arm and tendons and bone could be heard being shredded. She threw him to Kariya feet and the Bount leader stared at her.

 

“Do not try to take me on Kariya. Where is Nanami?” she demanded.

 

“Wherever she wishes to be.” He retorted.

 

Asuna held out her hand and Konkisaiga appeared. She whirled it in her hand and Kariya produced Messer.

 

“So you wish to fight. Fine then! You will regret it!” she sneered.

 

She moved with incredible speed and began striking high and low. He was deflecting with effort and she was furious. She managed to run him through his shoulder and she released the wave through her blade. He screamed as unholy pain filled him and he staggered back. She lifted her hand and threw him backwards and she heard Nanami.

 

“Haha please!” she yelled.

 

“You ask me to spare this thing?” she snarled.

 

“No, I could care less if you kill him. I will come with you!” she said coming down the steps.

 

Kariya took the opportunity to vanish and Asuna growled. She grabbed Nanami and ported away. She appeared next to Naraku, Mizuki, and Byakuya. Naraku grabbed Nanami and shook her. She stared at him and she looked vacant.

 

“What is wrong with you!” he snapped.

 

“I want revenge!” she cried.

 

“Then we shall avenge you! I will avenge you; I will make the mortals pay for this but baby girl, do not turn to the Bount!” Naraku said emphatically.

 

“Hai.” She said dully.

 

He pulled her into a hug and held her tightly. Nanami was loved and adored by Ishin, Naraku, and Nobu. Asuna watched her daughter as she just allowed herself to be hugged and noticed her dull visage. Nanami was taken along and her mother noticed the haunted look. She knew it because she had experienced it when her pups had died and others. Her heart bled for Nanami and she walked up to her and hugged her tightly.

 

“The pain gets less but never goes away.” She said softly.

 

“I figured but I am trying to survive is all.” Nanami said.

 

Nothing much else could be said and they all went where they needed to go. Nanami knew Kariya was planning to enter Soul Society soon and she figured he would now move it up. She had seen a small bit of fear in the Bount's face when faced with her mother. Nanami quit thinking and went with Naraku back to the Korean palace.

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Asuna was sitting in Yamamoto's office with several of the shinigami captains and she was staring at the ugliest thing she had ever seen. She had been told he was the Twelfth Squad captain and he gave her the creeps. He kept staring at her and she raised a brow.

 

“Do you have a need to say something?” she asked in annoyance.

 

“No not at all.” The being said.

 

“Then quit staring at me you freak!” she snapped.

 

Byakuya snorted and so did several other captains. He continued to stare at her and she began growling.

 

“Captain Kurotsuchi, quit being impolite!” Yamamoto snapped.

 

“Hai Captain General.” The painted freak said.

 

The beast kept glancing over and she lost her temper. She jumped over Captain Hitsugaya and grabbed Kurotsuchi's throat. He looked at her in amusement and curiosity and she squeezed.

 

“Lady Asuna!” Yamamoto said in commanding tone.

 

“You will not disrespect me anymore shinigami or I will end your existence on any plane!” she snarled.

 

“Asuna!” The Captain General yelled.

 

“I understand.” Kurotsuchi stated almost in glee.

 

Asuna shoved him backwards and he fell on his backside. She stretched her hand and Konkisaiga appeared. His eyes widened and he smirked.

 

“Lady Asuna, you will quit threatening my captains!” Yamamoto almost growled.

 

“Teruyoshi, I swear if you side with that thing one more time you will find yourself on your ass!” she snapped.

 

Yamamoto snapped his fingers and pointed to another room and Asuna leaned down next to Kurotsuchi and growled.

 

“Be sure you are not in the Seireitei this evening or you will find yourself painted in your own blood!” she said slapping him and dragging her claws across his face.

 

“Now!” Yamamoto said moving forward.

 

She stepped back and her fang disappeared. She stomped to the other room and he slammed the door. He crossed his arms and he glared at her in fury.

 

“I am Captain General Yamamoto Genryuusai to my captains! Do you understand me?” he hissed.

 

“His thoughts were disgusting and how could you have someone like him as a captain?” she snarled.

 

“He serves a purpose and you are personifying a spoiled rich princess right now!” he said in a hissing tone.

 

“Fuck you! You are a joke! This whatever this is, it is not you Teruyoshi! You are not a shinigami but a Kami. You accept someone that evil as a captain?” she said coming within an inch of his face.

 

“Back off Asuna! I may be a Kami but I am shinigami! Mayuri is a freak hai but he has developed many useful things that the Soul Society uses.” He said with clenched teeth.

 

“I am here to coordinate with you all as Nanami said that Kariya plans on invading Soul Society soon!” she said snapping her fangs at him.

 

He reverted his appearance and he lifted her chin. He was damn near ready to beat her for her stubborn nature. She began growling loudly and he pressed his fingers to her lips to quiet her.

 

“Stop talking long enough to listen!” he snapped.

 

“Make me!” she growled.

 

“I swear to all the other Kamis that you make me crazy!” He yelled.

 

She crossed her arms and stared at him. He paced for a few minutes and narrowed his eyes.

 

“Just because you happen to be the strongest onna that the islands have produced does not mean that you can order everyone about Lady Asuna!” he said in annoyance.

 

“You are telling me that this Captain Kurotsuchi is an asset to you Teruyoshi?” she asked in anger.

 

“He serves a purpose and hai I do have to keep an eye on him as he is dangerous but most captains of the Twelfth Squad are shady.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“Fine.” She said heading to the door.

 

“Asuna! Damn you onna!” he snapped.

 

“You have made your point quite clear Captain General Yamamoto!” she said sneering.

 

She yanked open the door and walked into the room of assembled captains. She walked right up to Captain Kurotsuchi and lifted him up. Her eyes were red and her claws glowed green.

 

“I will never say this to you again but I swear if you ever look at me like I am an experiment again you will be a dead man! Who are you? I am the daughter of a lord and Russian royalty you worthless peon!” she said throwing him through a shoji door.

 

Yamamoto sighed in the doorway and she stormed from the office.

 

“Captain Kuchiki, I am seeing my grandson!” she yelled.

 

Byakuya nodded and said nothing. He was so amused that it took everything not to laugh his head off. His mother in law was one of the most amusing onna he had ever met. He watched the Captain General leave at a more staid pace following the inu onna.

 

“Is your wife as highly strung?” Captain Fon asked him.

 

“My wife is a lot like her mother.” He acknowledged.

 

“Well I think she did an excellent thing pushing Mayuri around.” Toushirou said standing.

 

“Captain Hitsugaya, a moment please.” Byakuya asked.

 

“Hai Captain Kuchiki?” the younger shinigami asked.

 

“How is Lady Saaya?” he asked.

 

“She is well.” He nodded.

 

“Mizuki has said you two are very close.” Byakuya said frankly.

 

“We are close.” He nodded.

 

“Please join my wife and me for dinner at my estate if you would and bring Lady Saaya so that she may meet her nephew. Mizuki says she is timid around her other siblings.” The nobleman said.

 

“I would be honored.” He said bowing.

 

Toushirou knew Saaya would be excited. She stayed between his rooms in the barracks and Mongolia in the Land of the Living. He came into his room and he was suddenly pushed against the wall as he entered.

 

“I missed you.” She purred in his ear.

 

“Did you?” he asked amused.

 

“Yes. I missed my Toushirou.” She grinned.

 

“I missed you as well. Captain Kuchiki asked that we attend dinner at his estate. Lady Mizuki and him have brought home their son.” He said wrapping his arms around her waist.

 

“Yuji? Really?” she said excited.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

They began nipping and kissing at the other as they made it to his futon.

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Yamamoto finally caught up with Asuna and grabbed her. He pulled her into an alley and he was furious. She ported them both back to his actual castle within the Seireitei. She began snapping and snarling at him as he held her steady.

 

“You are a piece of work!” he yelled.

 

“You are a deluded fool! You actually think I would allow that beast to act as such? You think I will not put him in his place since you are unable to?” she yelled back.

 

He walked forward and again his appearance changed. He slammed her against a wall and he was angry; he was angrier then he had been in a long while. She stared at him defiantly and reminded him so much of Juria and Yoruichi. He lifted his hand and held her jaw firmly.

 

“You are not the leader here, I am! I have made this my life and my life's work. How dare you act as though you rule this world as you think you rule the living!” he growled in her face.

 

“I may not be a ruler anymore Teruyoshi but I am still royalty if those around me know or not! I have battles and bled for my lands and my family; no painted face eccentric freak shall disrespect that! I am telling you the things he was thinking was disturbing!” she growled back.

 

“What was he thinking?” he asked sighing.

 

“How he wanted to dissect me and take my organs to see if they would survive different toxins and such. He also wondered if he could create another hybrid shinigami youkai like Yuji.” She said in anger.

 

“I will speak with him. I will see what he has been doing.” He said in almost defeat.

 

“Better!” she said in a condescending tone.

 

He brown eyes blazed in fury and his aura actually heated up. She stood her ground even though she began perspiring heavily. He leaned closer to her mouth and made a mean noise.

 

“You think you have a right to command everyone?” he demanded.

 

“No, I think I have a right to protect all those under me and around me.” She retorted.

 

“I have tried to not think of you or about you for nearly fifteen hundred years. You walk into someone's life and make all manner of issue and you waltz right out. You have no idea what kind of havoc you wreck upon those left in your wake!” he snapped.

 

“Then let me go!” she said in equal anger.

 

“You are a powerful onna to be sure but you are not a kami!” he said ignoring her.

 

“I never claimed to be.” She said in retort.

 

“Then stop acting like one!” he snorted.

 

“Then control your shinigami better.” She said in a growl.

 

“Then quit beating up on and acting like a fool yourself.” He said narrowing his eyes.

 

“Unhand me! I know you not!” she hissed.

 

“Not until you swear on your honor that you will behave whilst in my realm!” he said as he flared his aura again.

 

“I swear I shall behave as my honor dictates.” She said sweetly.

 

“You are the most stubborn and tiresome onna there ever was!” he said hitting the wall.

 

“You wish to hit me?” she asked raising a brow.

 

His eyes widened and he hissed in anger at himself and her. He kissed her suddenly intending to punish but she kissed him back as brutally. Her hands were in his long white hair and they ran down his chest to tear open his haori. He caught himself and pulled back. She stared at him defiantly and he caught the hem of her shirt and pulled it up. They began tearing at the other as their lips continued to collide. He held Asuna up as he kneaded her backside in his hands and he pushed into her. She was wanton and wild as they experienced the pull of the other's energies. Her cries filled the hall as it became too much. Teruyoshi had to press her against the wall with his body to keep from them falling. They both were breathing hard as they felt the after effects of their animalistic coupling.

 

“I apologize.” He muttered.

 

“You did not silence me.” She said smirking.

 

“No, I did not.” He agreed.

 

“You smiled more when I first you.” She stated as her fingers ran through his hair.

 

“I had less to worry about then too. My hair was not always white you know. It turned from brown to this after several millennia.” He commented.

 

“How old are you?” she asked.

 

“Older then Kaito. I am better then this! I do not act like a young man who cannot control himself.” He said as he pulled out of her.

 

She closed her eyes as she slid down the wall. He sat next to her and sighed. She reached for her shirt and pulled it over her. Asuna straightened her silk hakama and stared straight ahead.

 

“I shall see what Mayuri is doing.” He said softly.

 

“Thank you. I will tear him to pieces if necessary.” She said.

 

“You will never bend! Kaito always said what a hardheaded bitch you were!” he snapped.

 

“Did he? Well did he ever tell you how he did nothing but interfere in my lives?” she asked.

 

“I knew he did Asuna! He was in love with you and Juria just could not leave well enough alone! You, Juria, and Kaito have caused Soul Society so many problems that it is ridiculous!” he said standing.

 

“So what was this?” she asked.

 

“Insanity. You drive me insane! I suppose I should go to Retsu and take something to restore my sanity!” he said emphatically.

 

“You would not have rutted if it was just something!” she snapped.

 

“I have always liked you since I met you in the Yayoi period. You were flirtatious and different from any youkai I had come across. You did not think yourself so far above a mere ningen Kami.” He said looking back.

 

“We were around each other for days!” she said.

 

“I know. I also knew you found me attractive but I kept myself off limits for a reason. You were pregnant with Hana I believe and you were in anguish over the wraith and kiang shi incidents.” He said looking ahead.

 

“Well now. Poor shinigami has emotions and lust like everyone else. Get your things pulled together for an invasion Captain General Yamamoto.” She said standing in anger.

 

“Arrogance!” he yelled.

 

He stormed over to her and grabbed her and shunpod and dropped her in a pond. She sputtered as she stood up and she began growling in utter fury. He smirked in triumph and turned on his heel and left her standing there. She was in disbelief and ported to the Kuchiki estate. She walked straight past Mizuki and Byakuya and she began growling.

 

“Do not ask!” she snapped.

 

“Mizuki?” he asked his wife.

 

“She has known Yamamoto for awhile.” She said under her breath.

 

“Really? Interesting. What happened you think?” he asked.

 

“She keeps hissing bastard in her mind.” She said smirking.

 

Byakuya looked down the hall and let himself smile just a little. Asuna was in her room that had been given to her by her son in law. She changed into a modern hanfu and gnashed her teeth. She ported back to Teruyoshi and he was in his bedroom it seemed. He had not reverted yet and she walked up to him and slapped him.

 

“Make the water warm next time.” She said narrowing her eyes.

 

“Have to have the last remark?” he asked.

 

She lifted her hand and snapped her wrist. He was thrown backwards onto his bed and she gave him a nasty smirk. She moved closer and looked down at him.

 

“Men like you think you can control everything around you. I am not to be controlled and I sure as hell will not bend my will to that of yours. I care not how old you are or what manner of creature you are either. You could be a hollow for all I care and I would still do as I wished.” She said in a fierce whisper.

 

His brown eyes stared at her and they said nothing. She had a need to overcome him for some reason and she sat next to him.

 

“You are thinking things I know but I cannot read your thoughts. You hold back on something and I would know what it is.” She demanded.

 

“I am thinking many, many things.” He said keeping eye contact.

 

“This is not about the Twelfth Division captain.” She stated.

 

“No of course not. Mayuri would be the last person I think about most of the time.” He admitted.

 

She leaned over and kissed him and he gathered the inu onna to himself and rolled her underneath him. He always kept appearances and this was totally not the life he had built for himself. He was very, very ancient and he allowed his appearance to match his age for a long time. When he saw Kaito again; he would not be able to face his friend. He felt as if he was acting like his much younger captains at the moment and when they were joined he did not suppress his groans. She slept next to him and he admired her lean and beautiful body. He closed his eyes and remembered the day that he had found out Juria had sent her baby's soul out into the cycle again. She had no remorse and she felt no shame. She had set into a cycle that Kaito had interfered in as well. This onna had so much manipulation of her soul that she was in chaos over half this past life. Juria had been banished from Soul Society at first and then because of her different abilities had somehow reached Tengu status; she was the inu-youkai equivalent of a shinigami. He needed to call his captains together in the morning. He stretched and noticed her waking up.

 

“I imagine you have things to do. What time is it?” she asked.

 

“Dinner time.” He murmured.

 

“I need to get up. I also need to get back to my life in Tokyo.” She said standing. She picked up her hanfu and he watched her dress.

 

“I have wanted you since you asked me to restore Onigumo's soul. I wanted to take advantage of your desperation and that is why I never asked for anything. I am an honorable man and the laws of Soul Society are here for a reason. I have to enforce them because I am not only a high ranking shinigami but a demi-kami.” He said sighing.

 

“So morally speaking I am immoral. Thank you.” She said glaring at him.

 

“I am trying to explain why I have not allowed myself to become close to you! As much of an idiot Kaito was for breaking every single rule that Soul Society had; he was also my very good friend.” He said standing.

 

“What a comical pair you two must have been. I will never see him again you realize! I lost him when he restored me and he knew that. You know that too.” She said clenching her teeth.

 

“I know of course. He has been banished outside of this plane. Go please. I have a need to speak with Mayuri it seems.” He said in a frustrated sigh.

 

“You know you act like I do not understand but I do. I remember the century of my life that was spent here in spirit form. I remember I had a life here too. I am able to move back and forth because I was originally from here. I realize that now and my children have inherited the trait as well. Mizuki is the only one that has the ability besides Hikari and I have no idea why but they are happy. I understand more then you think Teruyoshi. I understand the importance of Soul Society but I also understand how important this place has become to my pups.” She said moving to port.

 

“Always have to have the last word!” he snapped as she ported.

 

She was in the Kuchiki estate and walked in. Saaya and Hitsugaya were eating with Mizuki and Byakuya and she sat by Saaya.

 

“Hello Captain Hitsugaya. I am Lady Asuna and please pardon my earlier rudeness in the meeting.” She said inclining her head.

 

“I assure you that I took no offense. Most of the captains find Kurotsuchi a bane to our existence.” He said bowing his head.

 

Byakuya nodded as well and a nursemaid brought in Yuji. Mizuki smiled at her tiny son. Asuna held up her hands and Yuji was laid in her arms. She smiled down at him and he stared wide eyed at her.

 

“He is very handsome Captain Kuchiki. I know you are proud.” She said smiling.

 

“I am very proud.” He nodded.

 

Asuna laid him into Saaya's arms and she made a sweet face. She smiled down at him and Yuji yawned as he moved around.

 

“Does he stay in Soul Society without you Mizuki?” she asked.

 

“No. Byakuya does not want him here without me.” She said looking at her shinigami husband.

 

“Wise decision.” She said running a finger along his cheek.

 

Toushirou watched the small Kuchiki with kind eyes. He watched his Saaya make silly faces at the baby and he knew she wanted a family as well. He closed his eyes a moment and he looked at her. Asuna saw him looking strangely and she took the baby and gave him to Byakuya. Toushirou took Saaya's hands and she looked at him funny.

 

“Marry me.” He said softly.

 

“What?” she asked totally shocked.

 

“Hai. Marry me.” He asked again.

 

Saaya's eyes widened and she brought a hand to her mouth. Asuna's eyes were shining and Mizuki's eyes had misted over. Byakuya watched with interest as the moth youkai looked at Hitsugaya with big eyes.

 

“Hai!” she said nodding enthusiastically.

 

Toushirou pulled her into a hug and she cried softly. Saaya looked at her mother and Asuna wiped her eyes.

 

“Mama! You have to keep papa from killing Toushirou!” she said suddenly.

 

“You did not introduce them properly?” Asuna asked surprised.

 

“He has met him but papa has been demanding I come home. Uncle Menomaru has been horrid too.” She said softly.

 

“I will deal with them both.” She said bluntly.

 

Mizuki stood up and took her mother's hand.

 

“Byakuya, I will be right back.” She said.

 

He inclined his head and they ported to Mongolia. Mizuki had never been here and her mouth dropped open. She saw huge cocoons within the massive conifer trees.

 

“Amazing is it not?” Asuna asked.

 

“Hai!” she said softly.

 

“Go ahead and port back. I may be awhile.” She said.

 

“That day I burned you; you were with Lord Kenomaru?” she asked.

 

“Lord Kenomaru was the ga that I faced when I was in very young. He had a fascination with me and when he stole the Shikon; he got to know me. I had never intended to hurt any of you.” She said in a quiet tone.

 

“It hurt chichi. He is obviously over it but I know it really infuriated him.” She said touching her mother's arm.

 

“For that I apologize. I know how I am and it disagrees with sensibilities.” She nodded.

 

“Ayana and I are so much like you.” She said looking away.

 

“You will have to tell me sometime.” Asuna said smiling at her eldest daughter.

 

Asuna felt Kenomaru as Mizuki ported out and he eventually came to stand within a foot of her.

 

“My lady. How have you been?” she asked.

 

“Good. I am here to tell you that Saaya has accepted a proposal of marriage.” She said unemotionally.

 

“Excuse me? She has accepted without my approval?” he roared.

 

“She asked that I intervene on her behalf. You have met the young man.” She said shrugging.

 

“A shinigami? A fucking shinigami? She is a moth!” he snarled.

 

“She is half ga Kenomaru. You cannot continue to suppress our daughter. She is not treated as a normal ga female anyway.” She said leaning against a tree.

 

“No she is not treated normally; she is royalty within my kind. A male moth would not dare cross me!” he said in fury.

 

“She has made up her mind Kenomaru just as you made up your mind all those years ago. She is happy and he loves her. You cannot keep her your baby forever!” Asuna said growling.

 

“She is my baby! She was my only link to her mother.” He snapped.

 

“You severed that yourself when you took her from the birthing room! How dare you even have any righteous anger. I have gone to war over my pups in the past and I could not this time. You saw to it. You will give her this since I was stolen from her life!” Asuna growled.

 

“You birthed a moth female. She does not look inu or kiang shi, she looks and has almost every bit of moth yoki. She belonged with us and me. Leave me!” he sneered.

 

She bowed low and she saw Menomaru behind his twin. She bowed again and began walking away.

 

“Where are you going brother?” Kenomaru demanded.

 

“Finding out what you are too inept to!” Menomaru hissed.

 

Kenomaru threw up his hand and fury erupted in him. His baby girl could not face him? He was furious at the thought and he stomped after his brother.

 

“What do you want Menomaru?” Asuna asked.

 

“Saaya is getting married and she does not come to tell us herself?” he asked.

 

“Perhaps she thinks you will not accept Captain Hitsugaya.” Asuna said.

 

“Unacceptable! If she wants our blessing then the boy will face me!” Kenomaru yelled.

 

“She does not need your permission Kenomaru.” Asuna said frankly.

 

“Arrogant inu! Arrogant!” he said in total anger.

 

“How is it arrogance Kenomaru? She asked this of me! You barely allowed her to see me and she asks this of me! You are arrogant. I carried her and I am the one that endured the vomiting and near blindness!” She yelled.

 

“She is mine! Fuck you Asuna as I will never accept this!” he said stomping away.

 

Menomaru and Asuna sighed as they watched his brother leave. She looked down and sighed.

 

“You should have stopped him from taking her! You said you loved me and you allowed him to take our daughter!” She hissed softly.

 

“I was a coward.” He said looking down.

 

“Hai you were. I hope you both are happy but you will not dare stand in Saaya's way.

 

“Do not threaten me Asuna.” He said in anger.

 

“I do not threaten but this is what is making Saaya happy and by the Kamis you both will honor it for all the wrongs you both have committed!” she yelled.

 

She ported away and he stared at the spot. He knew she was right and he would have to convince his twin to accept the marriage. Kenomaru loved his daughter as much as he did. He sighed as he went back into the city to deal with a very irate twin.

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She was in a mood and she decided that Ichigo needed a workout. She walked through Karakura Town and she felt a strange aura near. She ported into a system of caves. She began running and she saw Bount and Maki as well. Her face grew wrathful and she threw the shinigami with her mind. Kariya glared at her and came at her. They began fighting and Maki stood up.

 

“Where is she?” she yelled at him.

 

He glared at her and did not answer and pulled his zanpakuto. Kariya shoved her backwards and she saw a young ningen male with glasses and Ichigo as well. Things happened fast and she was caught unawares. Kariya managed to knock her out and she fell to the ground. When she came to there was just Ichigo standing over. She noticed his friends and the Byakuya's sister as well.

 

“They escaped into Soul Society.” He said in anger.

 

She reached up and touched his face and pulled back blood. She looked at every face and knew the danger.

 

“Yamamoto knows that an invasion was imminent. He has already begun prepartions but we need to get to the Seireitei.” Asuna said standing.

 

“A gate will have to be opened.” Yourichi stated.

 

“Then make it happen Shihoin-san. I need to go to Tokyo first and find Ayana.” She said hurriedly.

 

“What is going on with her?” Ichigo asked.

 

“I cannot say Ichigo. All I know is that something is wrong. Hikari can take me to Soul Society. I will meet you on the other side.” She said softly.

 

She ported out and she appeared in Ayana's apartment. She searched every room and grew panicked. She knew Ichinose loved Ayana violently. He would not have willingly parted from her. Her eyes grew wide and she flew to the phone. She called Ishin and she began shaking.

 

“I cannot find Ayana! I am scared Ishin.” She said urgently.

 

Ishin suddenly appeared behind her and he searched for himself. He came to her and his eyes were clouded in worry. Asuna closed her eyes and tried to sense the events. She saw flashes of a violent encounter. It was not the Bount and she saw Ichinose reading a letter. He grew wrathful and left quickly. She pulled herself back and stared at Ishin.

 

“She was not taken by the Bounts themselves. They were not Asian at all and she was forced to write a letter to her lover. He believes she left him so he went back to the Bount.” She said in anger.

 

“Who would have taken her?” he asked.

 

“How much do we know of the Americans? I know he knew Kariya at least.” She said biting her lip.

 

“Good Kamis inu! Why did you not say this?” he asked.

 

“I did not think about it Ishin! They would not keep her here. She has to be in America.” She said pacing.

 

“What about the Bount? Do you not need to help fight them? Mizuki and Karu know the Americans and their holdings. We need to send them.” He said pacing as well.

 

“Mizuki has Yuji and he is still too young to leave. What about Emi or Hibari? What about Jouichi?” she asked.

 

“Jouichi heads the Beijing side of operations. We can send him and Iyo as well.” He suggested.

 

“Do it.” She said moving.

 

She had to find Ichinose before certain other shinigami did. Hikari was there suddenly and she hugged her daughter. Her other babes with Kaito were of Soul Society and could not leave. Hikari ported them to the other plane. She knew his aura and she suddenly ported behind him and grabbed him. He fought back and she ported them within the Seireitei itself.

 

“Let go of me!” he shouted.

 

“She was taken Ichinose! She did not leave you!” she said suddenly.

 

“It was her handwriting!” he snapped

 

“I am a seer Ichinose! She was taken by American youkai!” she said quickly.

 

He looked confused and then looked up. He could see plainly that she was telling the truth. He looked horrified and fell on his butt.

 

“I left to keep my cover. We had an argument and she did not want me leaving. She has been acting erratic and emotional lately. She started throwing things and I got sick of it and left.” He said in bewilderment.

 

“How does she smell Ichinose?” Asuna asked.

 

“She does not stink if that is what you mean.” He said really confused.

 

“Ayana must be carrying.” She said bluntly.

 

“What?” he asked stunned.

 

“Hai. Ayana has a cool head above anything. How does she smell to you?” she asked.

 

“She likes to shop. I figured she was wearing a new scent. She does smell sweet lately.” He said meeting her eyes.

 

“Ichinose she has your babe within her. She did not leave you willingly. Your Kariya has an ally amongst an American named Danning and I sent the bastard packing.” She said sighing.

 

“He must know about her! He has been questioning me a lot lately about her and I am an idiot!” he said in despair.

 

“She loves you. I have felt how violently you two feel for each other. This is not what you want Maki. Kariya has used you and will continue to do so! He is evil and his plans for Soul Society are not to fix it but to destroy it!” she said.

 

“He would not hurt me in such a manner! He would not hurt her; I have been distracted and away from my purpose.” He said raising his chin.

 

“You are a fool and will leave your babe fatherless! You fool!” she snapped.

 

“This is a more noble purpose and Ayana does get that. She cannot stand this place anymore than me.” He said clenching his teeth.

 

“She was attracted to Zaraki but in love with you. She did not have that babe for the simple reason that she fell in love with you!” she said pulling him up.

 

“I will kill him for my captain and for her! He is an animal and should never have touched her!” he yelled.

 

“You think you are strong enough to take on a captain?” she asked in disbelief.

 

“I have not been in Soul Society a long time.” He retorted.

 

“Have you reached bankai? You are a fool!” she snapped.

 

“Zaraki has not reached bankai either! Ayana beat him and she said you did as well!” he said in anger.

 

“I am a master swordsman Maki. I have been training for centuries as Ayana has too. We make use of our yoki in battle. She has told me you shikai is impressive but you have not reached the necessary level to defeat him!” she said as she growled.

 

“I am sorry. Please find her and tell her I am sorry. Tell her that she is my conscience as well as my heart but this is about honor and she understands that.” He said shunpoing away.

 

She realized that her daughter would be widowed a second time and she did not think Ayana could handle it. She ported back to Hikari and paced.

 

“I need you to take me to America. I have to find Ayana and soon. Her mate will have himself killed and she is pregnant with his babe.” She said sighing.

 

“Poor Yana.” She said shaking her head.

 

Hikari ported her mother to the living world and America. Asuna looked around at the foreign land and wrinkled her nose.

 

“Joucihi, Karu, and Iyo are here as well haha. They should be able to find you.” She said as she faded.

 

Asuna stared at the city of Los Angeles below her from her vantage point. It was huge like Tokyo but seemed dirtier. Things had taken on an urgency she had not felt in a long while. She was afraid that things could go very badly indeed. She waited for her kumo children and Karu to show up and prayed that they could find Ayana in time.

 

 

 

 

A/n: Please R and R if you can!