InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ Kariya's Defense and the Ghostly Presence ( Chapter 17 )

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.

 

 

Kariya's Defeat and the Ghostly Presence

 

Asuna watched as the Quincy fired his reiatsu arrows at Kariya and he defended a brunette shinigami onna. Kariya had taken in a seal called the Joukaishou. It was not the only one and all of the Seireitei was trying to seal off those within the city. The female shinigami named Ran Tao had stabbed Kariya with a weapon and now Ichigo and he were talking trash to the other. The amount of reiatsu was staggering and the battle unfolded. She saw Kariya unleash his doll's true form and it was awesome; no other word could describe the power. Asuna went to move and she was held firm by a familiar hand.

 

“Let me go Teruyoshi!” she growled.

 

“The Kurosaki boy has to finish this. He has the power.” The Captain General said.

 

“I have been training him; I know his ability but can you not see him hurt?” she yelled.

 

“I know what I see Asuna and that boy rivals you any day.” He said flatly.

 

“I said let me go!” she yelled again.

 

She felt his physical pain and it was driving her to distraction. She felt his anger and his overwhelming need to protect. She saw Byakuya in the distance with Yoruichi; she also saw Rukia, Renji, and Ichigo's friends too. It happened so fast but Ichigo was thrown against a rocky out crop. She struggled to free herself from the demi-kami's hold. She watched in disbelief as Ichinose appeared and stuck his zanpakuto into the rocky out crop and in a sense protecting the younger shinigami. Seeing him alive but obviously suffering; Asuna ported behind him.

 

“You live.” She stated simply.

 

She ported out so fast that he could not do anything. She ported to the Kuchiki estate and he fell to his butt in exhaustion.

 

“Why did you do that and how is it you are here?” she demanded.

 

“The Tomoshibi brought me. She said Ayana needed me.” He said dumbly.

 

“Go to your mate Maki. She suffers thinking you died.” She commanded.

 

“This is not what was supposed to happen.” He said in disbelief.

 

“Your revenge has to end. I understand the need to avenge but you have something so much more precious do you not?” she asked.

 

“Hai. I love her.” He said looking towards the sprawling old style mansion.

 

“She is coming. She feels you.” Asuna said softly.

 

Ayana ran to the aura she had been desperate to feel. Her eyes were filled with unshed tears and she let loose a cry of joy. She fell next to him and they held each other; Ayana began kissing him all over his face as she felt his flesh underneath her fingers. She just touched him to see of he was real and she held him. Asuna looked away and felt tremendous relief for her first born kumo daughter. She ported into Byakuya's rooms and Mizuki still slept. Emi had arranged Yuji to her breast so that he could feed.

 

“It was good of you to watch him like this.” She said watching fondly.

 

“It is no matter. I am glad to be of help but you know me and I would have preferred the brawl.” She said smiling.

 

“You are a good sister and good daughter.” Asuna said touching her hanyou daughter's cheek.

 

Emi's koinu ears laid back and she turned red. She felt relief whenever she did not have to use magics to hide her true nature. Considering her sire could not stand her great uncle to this day; he sure as hell adored his inu eared daughter. Emi felt her sister's joy and it was good to feel it. Ayana had fallen so hard after Yasunari had died and now she felt happiness again. Emi was pleased and wondered when she too would someone. She put it from her mind and her mother ported out.

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Ayana held Maki to her and refused to let go of him. He looked up at her and she pressed her forehead to his. She kissed him gently and then with more need. He was still very out of it from the medicine that had been given to him by her little sister. He knew she had used different medicines than on a normal patient.

 

“Maki, I want to take you home. I want to go and never come here again.” She said softly.

 

He nodded and stared up into her strange but beautiful eyes. Thoughts of her being taken made him sick and his blind devotion to a man that would just murder and kill, he was sick of himself at this point. The Tomoshibi appeared and she looked spooked.

 

“I'll take you two now. I have to go after this sister. I am in deep trouble. They have threatened to suspend me in the living world.” She said urgently.

 

“Can they do that?” Ayana asked shocked.

 

“Hai but it would mean death for me.” She said softly.

 

Ayana was shocked and she realized that Hikari was trying to make up whatever differences there was between them.

 

“Hikari, you go now and do not further trouble yourself for me. You gave me back so much and I was such a horrid bitch to you.” She said horrified at herself.

 

“Are you sure?” she asked.

 

“I am sure. Mizuki will take us back. You need to protect yourself.” Ayana said gently.

 

“I have always loved you all and Kamis know I wished I could stay longer but I will not drink the blood of a youkai and mortal to do it. I love you all so much!” she said as a couple of tears fell down her face.

 

“We love you too little sister. Go now!” she said.

 

Hikari phased out and Ayana helped Maki up. He was exhausted and woozy but leaned on her. Mizuki was awake and bleary eyed as she found them.

 

“We have to go now. Byakuya would flip.” She said porting them both to the living world.

 

“I have to go back.” She said as she ported back to Soul Society.

 

Emi continued to watch Yuji and Mizuki ported to her husband's aura. He looked over at her and kept his visage cool but he reached over and took her hand. She watched the fight and it was frightening. She knew her mother was around and she could sense her overwhelming concern for Ichigo.

 

Asuna was fighting the urge to help her lover and she saw him hurt and it made her wince. Kariya's clothes were shredded and Ichigo moved with incredible speed. The build up of reiatsu was overwhelming and Asuna saw a blue aura go up around Ichigo. A red hue went up around Kariya and Yoruichi was yelling at Byakuya to block the Joukaishou. Kariya and Ichigo came at each other and the resulting explosion of power reached up to the sky. All watched as the dust settle and Kariya faded away. Ichigo fell to his knees and many began rushing to his side. He was bloodied badly and obviously out of energy. Rukia was there as well and his friends too. He had not the energy to look up and she had not the will to interfere. Mizuki came to her side and looked at her.

 

“Take me home please Mizuki.” She said with no tone.

 

“Hai haha.” She nodded.

 

“Tell Kurosaki-san that I am pleased he is well.” She stated.

 

Mizuki nodded and ported her mother back to the Tokyo penthouse and intended to clear out her siblings that did not need to be there. She watched her mother walk towards her bathroom and she slammed the door. She sighed and began the process of returning to their lives.

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She lay in her bed next to him and ran her hand through his ebony waves. Ishin was behind her sleeping and she could not sleep. Their presence calmed her overwrought nerves and she decided to go into the office and actually attempt to help get the merger done. She crawled out of her warm bed and she padded to the kitchen. She loved coffee with a passion and she noticed Rishou still passed out on her sofa. Her youngest son looked like a much younger Naraku and he was unbelievably beautiful. He also drove his chichi mad at times. Where Rishou could almost be mistaken as his father's clone, they acted nothing alike.

 

“Rishou.” She said shaking his shoulder.

 

“Huh what?” he asked.

 

“When did all your brothers leave?” she asked.

 

“No idea. I was trashed haha. I think most of us were. Is chichi mad?” he asked.

 

“He is not pleased.” She sighed.

 

“The great Naraku has never been drunk?” he asked with a sneer.

 

“Not that I have seen.” She said sitting by him.

 

He took his mother's coffee and sipped a little and handed it back. He had always been close to her and he knew she adored him simply because he was a Naraku look alike and the fact he worshiped her.

 

“I am going to go home. What did chichi say?” he demanded.

 

“He stated that he worries over your path. He says you should have more direction.” She said then took a sip of coffee.

 

“Yeah well we all could not lust after a fucking jewel.” He snapped.

 

“Hush right now! That is long past!” She said in anger.

 

“Well I am not him! I wish someone would figure that out!” he yelled loudly.

 

“Does it require waking up me and your uncle?” Naraku demanded from the bedroom doorway.

 

“Whatever. You know I wish for once you saw me father! I wish you saw that I am just as worthy as Mizuki or Emi. I suppose if I had been born female then I would be worthy of your praise!” Rishou said in fury.

 

“Leave this house! I care not how old you are, I am still your sire and you will not speak to me in such a manner!” he growled.

 

“Fuck off.” Rishou growled and then produced his miasma cloud and disappeared.

 

He appeared at his apartment across the city and realized his apartment was freezing. He rubbed his hands together and he could feel a very weird presence.

 

“I know someone is here!” he growled.

 

He felt the cold go down his spine and he shivered. He could not see an individual but he knew there was one.

 

“You should lock your windows and your doors.” A monotone voice stated.

 

“What the hell are you?” he demanded.

 

“No matter. You work with the shinigami.” It stated as what seemed a cold finger down his arm.

 

“Get out!” Rishou snarled.

 

“When it suits me I shall.” It stated in the flat voice.

 

“I am not a mortal fool! I am not without my yoki.” He snapped.

 

Rishou gasped as the cold was around his cock. He could not breathe and he could swear he felt teeth on his neck.

 

“Do not help them. They are a dying breed.” He heard.

 

“Let go of me!” Rishou said almost breathlessly.

 

“I do not waste my time or my breath. Stay away from the shinigami.” The almost death like voice said.

 

He was rasping as he felt the hard planes of a body and the cold within his pants; touching him with too much interest. He fell to his knees and he felt the hot breath and cold skin of his intruder.

 

“I have observed you.” The voice said.

 

“Let me go.” He begged.

 

“Stay away from the reapers. They will bring you death.” The flat voice said.

 

Rishou could not help the impending release and he groaned out as his seed left him. The cold was gone and he swore he was mad.

 

“Heed my words.” The voice said and then vanished.

 

He looked around and he was still aroused and ashamed of himself. He was certain that the null voice had belonged to a male and he blanched. He went to his phone and dialed his sister Mizuki.

 

“Kuchiki.” She answered.

 

“Sis, it is Rishou. I need to talk to you.” He said with a shaky voice.

 

“Rish? What is wrong brother?” she asked concerned.

 

“Something was in my apartment. Please can you come here?” he asked.

 

“Hai.” She said and the phone went dead.

 

She was by his side immediately and he hugged her tightly. She could feel his trembling and she made him look at her.

 

“Rish? What happened?” she asked.

 

“There was presence but I did not see it. I felt its icy fingers and it touched me. I am sure it was male.” He said looking away.

 

“I am getting Byakuya.” She said quickly.

 

“Did we not finish up the Soul Society crap just a couple of weeks ago?” he demanded.

 

“Anything that is soul related they have to know about Rish. I believe you about what you heard. Why not stay at my place.” She said.

 

“You have your baby, Sister and frankly Seina is coming back soon anyways.” He said unable to meet her eyes.

 

“Why are you so shaky? When you said touch you, do you mean it violated you?” she asked horrified.

 

“No!” he snapped,

 

“Rish, it is me. You do not have to pretend with me.” She said softly taking his hands.

 

“I think you need your husband.” He said in a whisper.

 

“Okay. You stay here and if need be go to my penthouse okay or go to Sendai.” She commanded.

 

He nodded and she ported out. He decided to shower and turned on the water to full heat and he sensed it again. He began growling and he tried to produce his miasma. He was freaked out and had no idea what the hell he was facing. He stepped out of the shower and grabbed a yukata. He slipped into his room and grabbed his katana. His hand was slammed against the wall and he stared at the most deathly pale individual he had ever seen. He had inky black hair and intense green eyes. He had black markings that went from below his eyes to his jaw. There was a hole below his neck in his upper chest. His jacket was open revealing lean, compact and very sinuous muscle in pale white.

 

“Who the hell are you?” Rishou asked in fear.

 

“You were warned. You have information that I will gather.” He said in his cold tone that matched his body temperature.

 

“I have no information!” Rishou hissed.

 

“Control yourself.” It said.

 

“Release me!” Rishou demanded.

 

The being dropped his arm and Rishou held the hilt of his katana. He was a skilled warrior but he noted that this creature too wore a blade. The pale man slipped his hands into his pockets and stood there observing Rishou.

 

“I have nothing of value to you. I know barely anything about the Kamis damn shinigami.” He said.

 

The being just observed him and he watched him closely.

 

“You are warm.” He stated in his monotone.

 

“Okay well I am not a freak.” Rishou snapped.

 

“You are like the one known as Naraku.” Pale face stated.

 

“He sired me.” He snapped.

 

“Powerful being that he is; you have power underneath your very skin.” Pale face uttered.

 

“So? You tell me to stay away from the shinigami and I am a youkai. I could care less about them.” He said inching towards the door.

 

The pale faced male moved so fast that he did not see him. He pinned Rishou against the wall again and the green eyed male crushed him with incredible strength.

 

“We know of you. Aizen knows of the youkai's involvement. You have power.” The pale one said flatly.

 

“Who the fuck is Aizen? Why should I give one damn?” Rishou snapped.

 

“You are very warm.” Pale face stated in his tone devoid of life; almost.

 

“Yeah well you are freaking cold.” Rishou snapped.

 

He pulled Rishou to him and his eyes roved his face. A free hand reached into the yukata and Rishou hissed as the cold fingers touched his belly and lower.

 

“Stop!” he yelled.

 

“Young.” The green eyed man said.

 

“Stop! Do not touch me like that!” Rishou snarled.

 

The other male's eyes never wavered and his expression stayed the same. Rishou was groaning as the cold mixed with the unbearable heat that began coursing through him.

 

“Your faces changes.” The other male stated.

 

“Kamis this cannot be happening!” he said in a grunt.

 

“Why?” the other asked unmoved.

 

“Not like this!” he groaned as the beast increased the friction.

 

“Your body responds. Why are you not like this?” Green eyes asked without his voice changing.

 

The pale one cocked his head to the side and watched. He hauled Rishou from the wall to the bed. The hybrid youkai tried to will himself to fight but the creature's ministrations caught him up in a dizzying spin.

 

“Your warmth is entertaining me.” He stated as he languidly moved his hand up and down the shaft.

 

Rishou groaned and arched his hips in response to the soon to be explosion. The pale man watched his face impassively and leaned over and took him into his mouth. He wanted to die and he could not reach the end. This male was more powerful then himself and subdued him without thought. He wished like hell Mizuki would show up and he lost his mind slowly to the unbelievable pleasure.

 

“I wish to see your myriad display.” He said as he lifted his deathly pale lips.

 

“Let me go!” Rishou snapped out.

 

“This is interesting.” He said in that toneless tone.

 

He could not breathe again and it hurt like hell. His mahogany eyes actually stung with tears and the cold one snapped his hips down and the pain mingled with incredible pleasure. His mind shut down and he could not handle what was happening. He was remotely aware that he gasped and he opened his reddened eyes. The beast's hips continued to move and Rishou was fighting back moans. He heard the male breathe in sharply and Rishou cried out. The green eyes were focused on him and his powerful, frigid fingers held his hips as he yelled out loudly as he came suddenly and quite hard. The green eyes seemed to glow as he slid from him. He fluidly dressed and was gone quickly. Rishou rolled to his side and dry heaved as he realized what had happened. He scrambled to his feet and grabbed clothes. He produced his miasma and fell through to his mother's penthouse. His face was white and he was on his knees still dry heaving. His father stormed out of the room and he saw his youngest son on the floor trying to be sick.

 

“Rishou?” he asked concerned.

 

“Get away from me!” he screamed at his father.

 

“Son what is wrong?” Naraku asked utterly confused.

 

“Where is mother? Where is Mizuki?” he growled.

 

“Your mother went to her office. Son you are sick; have you been drinking more?” Naraku demanded.

 

“I swear you are an ass! Arrogant son of whore and you judge me! You are the vilest villain in Japanese history and you judge! Screw you father!” he screamed.

 

Mizuki appeared suddenly with Byakuya and she went to her brother. She lifted his chin and he looked horrified. She looked back at Byakuya worried.

 

“Do you wish to have discourse about what it was you saw?” the shinigami asked.

 

“See? What happened?” Naraku demanded.

 

“Would you not like to know? What so you may bash me some more? I hate you! I wish you had died! I am not Nori or Ken'ichi for that matter! Your sons mean nothing to you!” he screamed.

 

“Rishou!” Mizuki said holding onto her brother.

 

“That is not true! I have loved and cherished every single pup that your mother bore me! How dare you! I was hard on you because you are most like me you fool!” Naraku sneered.

 

“Chichi stop!” Mizuki snapped.

“Can you speak of what you saw?” Byakuya asked kneeling next to his brother in law.

 

“It had a hole in its chest.” He said numbly.

 

“A hollow?” Mizuki asked surprised.

 

“I guess. It had half a mask and its hands were so fucking cold.” He said shivering.

 

Naraku's eyes widened when he realized what he son was feeling. He had felt the same when Jing had abducted him. He went to the sink and began vomiting himself. He made himself calm down and he went to his son and pulled him up.

 

“You will stay here.” He commanded.

 

“Hai.” Rishou said unable to meet his eyes.

 

“Did it say what it wanted?” Byakuya asked.

 

“He said the name Aizen and I have no clue who the hell that is.” Rishou said almost shaking.

 

Byakuya stood up and looked impassive.

 

“Mizuki, please take me back to Soul Society. I will be back here this very day.” He said hurriedly.

 

“That name…it means something?” Rishou asked.

 

“It means many things young Rishou. I am unsure of what you faced except that it of Hueco Mundo.” He said darkly.

 

“I have no friggin clue what the hell that is and I get attacked by that freak!” Rishou snarled.

 

“What else did it say?” Byakuya asked.

 

“He said he had been observing.” He said shuddering.

 

Byakuya turned to Mizuki and she realized it was serious. She ported with him back to the Seireitei and Rishou moved to the bathroom.

 

“Son?” Naraku asked softly.

 

“I feel filthy. Let me bathe okay?” Rishou said in a disgusted tone.

 

He left his father standing there and he went to the shower. He turned it on scalding and he laid his head against the travertine tiles. He enjoyed it at the same time as being reviled. Self hatred consumed and he was haunted by the almost unholy looking green eyes.

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Asuna sat there unable to move. She could not believe her ears as Naraku told her that their son had come up against something that had taken advantage of him. Naraku believed that the beast had overpowered Rishou and taken liberties. Asuna was growling in horrendous anger and she ported home. Rishou was on the couch covered by a blanket. He said nothing and she sat by him.

 

“You have messages on your phone.” She said softly.

 

“I broke it off with Seina. I want to be alone.” He said in a soft tone.

 

“Will you talk to me?” she asked.

 

“I feel like trash Mother. I feel used and disgusted with myself. I am Naraku's pup and I cannot fight off that creature? He used me.” He said sneering.

 

“Lay your head in my lap.” She said gently.

 

He laid his head in her lap and she ran her fingers through his hair to calm him. He closed his mahogany eyes and felt his mother's comforting growl.

 

“The thing is Mother, he was beautiful and that thought terrifies me.” Rishou said under his breath.

 

“You are beautiful as well Rishou. You do remind me of your chichi but you are beautiful to behold.” She said calmly.

 

“Haha, I want to be Matsuda Rishou and not the son of the vile Naraku.” He said bitterly.

 

“Your chichi loves you Rishou. He cried when you born and out of happiness.” She said massaging his neck.

 

“Hai. I know. I will be okay. I just want to hang out on your couch for awhile.” He said closing his eyes.

 

“You can path to me at any time. I will hear you. You are one of the few that can do that.” She said kissing his cheek.

 

“I love you haha. I missed you so much when you were gone. Please do not leave us again.” He said closing his eyes.

 

He fell asleep and she produced a powerful barrier around the pent house. She watched over him and sighed. She felt his confusion and she felt his deep confliction about enjoying what happened. She had no idea what the creature had been but she could see in his thoughts what a beautiful creature the green eyed one had been.

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Rishou had moved back to Sendai and away from the city for awhile and Asuna was reading business reports. The shinigami were clueless as to what had happened exactly to Rishou but they knew it was not good. She leaned forward and dialed a number and she began speaking in English. She looked when she felt him at the door.

 

“I have to go. Thank you.” She said hanging up the phone.

 

“I haven't seen you an entire month!” he snapped.

 

“Why would you have needed to see me? You defeated Kariya quite well and I am sure you had things to clear up. You were quite spectacular you know.” She said sitting.

 

“Why can't I sense you anymore?” he demanded.

 

“Whatever happened has faded. You need to leave this alone Ichigo as I have issues with my children that need my attention. I have heard that Rukia is well again. Perhaps you can reunite with her.” She said calmly.

 

“Something more happened in that room and you are gonna put me off again?” he asked in anger.

 

“We had an intense encounter Ichigo. You managed to bring me to my knees so to speak.” She shrugged.

 

“You should have been there by me when I stood up. You were gone and I was told you were pleased with my fighting? I tell you that I am in love with you and you try throwing me at another onna. I swear you're fucked up.” He said in a hurt tone.

 

“Thank you Ichigo for your words and you can leave now.” She said barely meeting his eyes.

 

“What happened?” he asked.

 

“You managed to stir my true nature and I marked you. My full mind is in control and I choose not to follow through with what it means. I will not ruin your life.” She said raising her chin.

 

“What happened?” he demanded again in a louder voice.

 

“You took in my blood Ichigo. You are no longer a normal ningen but you never really were anyway. Please go.” She said calmly.

 

“How come I can't feel you?” he asked nearing her.

 

“Because I am masking. I am keeping you from feeling me.” She shrugged.

 

“You really want me pursuing Rukia?” he asked in a near fury.

 

“I want you happy and that is not what I can give you. You deserve to be with someone who is in fact closer in age to you and frankly this is way too complicated.” She said standing.

 

“You really want me gone?” he asked meeting her eyes.

 

“Hai Ichigo I do. I do wish you the best.” She said bowing low.

 

“How often did you do this in the past? Did your other mortal end up hating you?” he asked.

 

“Hai. He said that I was like a plague and that I would burn for my numerous sins.” She said looking past him.

 

“Who was he?” Ichigo hissed.

 

“Hakushin.” She said looking down.

 

“As in Saint Hakushin?” he asked dumb founded.

 

“Hai. You may go.” She said sitting.

 

“No! Not no but hell no! I felt what you felt Kamis damn it!” he yelled.

 

“Let it go! You are not even an adult and I am a monster for touching you! You do not deserve the yoke that has already been placed upon you! You are ningen and you have shinigami powers. You have to put down things that you should not have to! You are almost seventeen and you have two worlds upon your back and the Greek kami Atlas only had one! Now this? No, I will not do this to you. Go to Rukia with my blessing.” She said suddenly in tears.

 

“What is going on?” he said coming closer and lifting her chin.

 

“Nothing. There is nothing as it should be.” She stated not meeting his eyes.

 

“So I make love to you and you run like a coward?” he asked.

 

“I am not a coward! I am doing the right thing!” she snapped.

 

“So you can't tell me what happened from the time I left you at Byakuya's place till after the battle?” he asked making her look at him.

 

“I realized that we made a horrid mistake. You did not need me Ichigo. You have the strength within you.” She said wanting to nuzzle his hand.

 

“I am sick of everyone telling me what I need and what I feel. I make up my own mind! You know I try my best to the do the right things and I want to be selfish just once! I want to make up my own mind for me!” he said forcefully.

 

“You are not ready for this Ichigo. I demand you leave now.” She said in despair.

 

“As you wish Sensei.” He said in hurt.

 

He stormed from her office and put her face in her hands and cried. She wiped her face and stood up. She could not concern herself with him at the moment and put aside the inevitable. Rishou was reeling and she ported to Sendai. She felt a strange presence and she ran to her youngest son's room. A black haired man turned suddenly and she extended her hand. Konkisaiga appeared and she hissed. Rishou woke up and he jumped away.

 

“You are in my home hollow.” She snarled.

 

“More than a hollow.” He said with a blank expression.

 

“Then what are you?” she demanded.

 

“This discourse serves no purpose. You stand in my way.” He said expressionless.

 

“Rishou, go now!” Asuna commanded.

 

“Mother, I cannot!” he said breaking out into a sweat.

 

“You will release my son!” she said furiously.

 

“Because you say?” he asked.

 

“Hai!” she growled.

 

She lifted her hands and released a huge amount of yoki. The man lifted one hand and managed to deflect it. He was pushed back several feet and Rishou was floored. He took the opportunity to try and grab his mother but the male lifted his hand and barely gestured. A green energy was released and Rishou threw his mother down. Rishou was thrown back and through the wall. Asuna looked up and snarled. She released her whip and began tearing at the pallid man. He was cut up in many places and said nothing as he bled black. He went to lift his hand again and she threw him backwards with almost as much force as his green reiatsu. She moved with incredible speed and touched Rishou, who was unconscious. She saw the pale man and his green eyes flashed lust for barely a second and she ported out. Rishou came to and stared at his mother.

 

“I thought you could not?” he asked in a hoarse whisper.

 

“Say nothing Rishou!” she demanded.

 

“I swear.” He said closing his eyes.

 

“That creature was some manner of hollow. They dwell amongst the same plane as the fucking Shouten.” She cursed.

 

“The black wraiths?” he asked confused.

 

“Hai. We have to tell the Soul Society.” She said standing.

 

“Mother who?” he asked.

 

“It matters not Rishou. You father and I have an open relationship. You pups are grown; I am not married.” She said staring ahead.

 

“Okay.” He said standing.

 

“That thing desires you.” She said bluntly.

 

Rishou stiffened and turned to stare at his mother. He looked away and gulped.

 

“He knows that I in part enjoyed it.” He said hoarsely.

 

“He is a hollow Rishou. They devour souls.” She said sternly.

 

“Hai.” He stated shaking off the dust.

 

She grimaced as she would need to speak with Ichigo. She took Rishou to the West and bid him stay within the barrier and she ported to Karakura Town. She appeared in an alley near his home. She sensed him home and she pulsed her aura. He came out slowly and stared at her as if she had gutted him.

 

“I was in Sendai and there was a hollow type creature that has decided he wants Rishou.” She said softly.

 

“Hollow after a youkai?” he asked surprised.

 

“Byakuya knows about it but they seem to have no idea what they are dealing with. Please talk with Urahara. Rishou needs me.” She said drifting back.

 

“Sure. Can I ask you something Sensei?” he asked.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“What is wrong with us? Why can you not allow me to love?” he asked.

 

She bit back a groan and she moved closer to him. She reached up and held the sides of his face, actually brushing her cheek against his. He gripped her arms and she was releasing a low growl.

 

“Ichigo.” She said hoarsely.

 

He cupped he cheek and she closed her eyes. She leaned her head back and arched her neck. She moaned as his mouth and his teeth nibbled her juncture.

 

“Sensei.” He said against her throat.

 

Her mind had become mush and he began kissing her exposed skin. She could not think other then the feel of his lips and the scent of him. Ichigo began breathing heavily in her ear and kissing along the tender spot right under her lobe.

 

“I love you.” He whispered.

 

“Love you.” She groaned.

 

She gave up and wrapped her arms around him tightly. He held her tightly and tucked her head under his chin. She clutched at him and they stayed like that for quite awhile. He whispered in her ear and she ported them to his room. He began kissing her with such incredible passion that it left her spiraling. He slammed her against the wall and lifted her skirt. Small cries could be heard and she realized they were coming from her. Ichigo was taking her with short hard thrusts. He was branding her and her claws dug into his back. Asuna began groaning loudly and Ichigo covered her lips with his. She was wild and blood trickled from the corner of their mouths. She was gripping him tightly in her release and he ripped his lips from hers.

 

“Kamis!” he grunted out as he trembled in his own.

 

There was knocking on the door and Ichigo yelled go away.

 

“Ichigo, it's your dad!” Isshin Kurosaki yelled.

 

“Get us out of here.” He asked in her ear.

 

She nodded and she ported them to her Tokyo penthouse. They fell on the bed and he laughed. He pulled back and lay on his side and pulled her to him.

 

“Have I ever told you how hot you are?” he asked lightly.

 

“Not with those words no.” she said smiling.

 

“Hai. My friends at school said I was the luckiest guy on the planet to stare at your half naked body.” He said snickering.

 

“Your training.” She said running her fingers along his abdomen.

 

Her fingers drifted lower and he closed his brown eyes.

 

“So are you gonna tell me what the whole blood thing meant?” he asked.

 

“Your life is that of mine Ichigo. You will not succumb to injury in this body as easily nor will you catch common illnesses. You are still ningen but more. You were more than just a mere ningen before but now you have an added dimension.” She sighed.

 

“Okay. That rocks! I hate colds and the flu!” he said grinning.

 

“It rocks?” she asked amused.

 

“Hell yeah!” he said laughing.

 

“You are so silly at times.” She said smiling softly.

 

“Yeah well you worry too much. Worry when there is something to worry about. Now I bet I am gonna have to start looking around for these nasty bastards.” He said with a satisfied grin on his face.

 

“I am going to buy some property between here and Karakura Town.” She stated letting her fingers drift down his leg.

 

“Really?” he asked pushing himself up.

 

“Hai.” She said watching his sculpted body.

 

“Your staring at me funny.” He said running his hand through his hair.

 

“I am entranced and fighting my need to taste every bit of flesh on your physique.” She stated raising a silver brow.

 

“How come you cover up your markings?” he asked as he slipped from the bed.

 

“I have no wish to appear too different. I unmask them at home and when I am amongst other non mortal beings.” She shrugged.

 

“Bet it must have been nice not to have to do that in the past.” He said pulling on his jeans.

 

“Hai. Life was different. Japan was very isolated as you know. I remember when I was pregnant with Zihao; I was suffering from a shoki induced fever. I ended up in coma. I was fighting my Ishin at the time and I was battling near Sendai. I fell and was so weak I could barely move. I was rescued by a ningen samurai. Turned out to be a cousin of the then emperor.” She said smiling.

 

“I haven't met Zihao.” He commented.

 

“He is Hunan most times.” She said slipping from the bed.

 

“Cool.” He smirked.

 

“He is half tiger.” She laughed.

 

“Very cool!” he said.

 

“He is. I will port you back to Karakura Town.” She said pulling on a slip dress.

 

“Thanks.” He said stretching.

 

She took his hand and they ported back to his room. The door had been opened and he shrugged. She held his chin and pressed her lips to his. He kept himself in check and they heard complaining coming from the closet.

 

“Ichigo! Let me out!” Kon whined.

 

“What is that?” she asked as he pulled out the plush animal.

 

“This thing is Kon. He is a mod soul and he inhabits my body when I go into shinigami form here in the living world.” He said shaking the plush lion.

 

“Who are you?” the plush said waggling eye brows.

 

“Stop!” Ichigo growled.

 

“What? Lady can I have a hug?” Kon asked putting his paws out.

 

It wiggled out of Ichigo's grip and landed against Asuna's chest. She stared down at the thing and he stared at her chest. She plucked him off and stared at him.

 

“I am thrown around and given no love. Love me please?” Kon begged.

 

She looked amused and dropped the stuffed animal.

 

“No respect!” the plush bitched as it walked to the bed and pulled itself up.

 

“I will see you soon sensei.” He said kissing her hand.

 

She nodded and ported away. Ichigo was happy and felt a sense of joy. He reached for Kon and dug into its mouth whilst the mod soul gurgled and complained. Ichigo popped the small green orb and his shinigami self popped out.

 

“Be good!” he commanded.

 

“Yeah yeah!” Kon said from his lips.

 

He left his house and went in search of the weird hollows.

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Rishou stretched and longed for his mortal girlfriend. They had been seeing each other on and off for a few months. She knew what he was and she did not care. He sighed and wished he knew what the hell was going on. He hated being ignorant and the damn shinigami had no fucking clue. He growled and sat up. He dressed a hakama and tee shirt and went to have breakfast. His jii-chan was warm towards him always and he wondered about it. He looked so much his father that he knew it must bother the Great Sesshomaru but the inu lord never let on it did. He came into the Great Hall and there were his obasan and jii-chan and various aunts and two uncles.

 

“Uncle Osamu!” he said hugging his mother's twin.

 

“How are you Rishou?” Osamu asked.

 

“Freaked.” He said honestly.

 

“Do you know what it is that attacked you?” Sesshomaru asked.

 

“Mother said it was a hollow and that the Shouten reside within the same plane.” Rishou said shivering.

 

“The Shouten?” Augusta asked darkly.

 

“Hai Obasan.” He nodded.

 

“I thought Asuna decimated their ranks along with Vlad.” Augusta said darkly.

 

“It is not the Shouten Obasan. It is something different.” Rishou stated.

 

“You will stay here until it is figured out.” His grandsire said sipping tea.

 

“As you command jii-chan.” Rishou said bowing his head.

 

He nodded and Rishou ate his soup. He stood up and bowed when he was done. He wandered the palace and remembering loving this place as a young child. Mizuki was always so protective and his siblings so numerous that he never felt alone. He loved the uniqueness of his large and extended family but wished his father loved him more. He went to the shrine that held his brothers and sister that had lost their lives four centuries ago. He knelt and lowered his head.

 

“Big brothers. Well this is Rishou again. Chichi still misses you two so much. I honestly think he will love you two more anyway. I think I would have been better off looking like haha. She is good by the way.” He said to the kanji.

 

He felt frigid fingers on his shoulder and he looked back into the emerald orbs of his tormenter.

 

“How?” he asked shocked.

 

“How what?” the other asked in his monotone voice.

 

“The palace is protected.” He said standing and backing up.

 

“No matter for one such as myself.” He replied.

 

“Who are you and why will you not leave me alone?” Rishou asked in anger and fear.

 

“Ulquiorra.” He said with his hands in his pockets.

 

“Answer my other question!” Rishou growled.

 

“Arrancar.” He stated without expression.

 

“You are a hollow?” Rishou asked.

 

“More than a hollow. You are sad.” He replied.

 

“What I feel is my own damn business!” he snarled.

 

“You call out.” Ulquiorra stated with his dispassionate tone.

 

“Well that is just fucking great. I want you to leave me alone.” He snarled.

 

The Arrancar was behind him instantly and held him in place.

 

“This place, what is this place?” he asked.

 

“Family members are enshrined here. You disturbed me as I was paying my respects to my brothers!” Rishou hissed.

 

“Pain fills this area, it amplifies your own.” Ulquiorra said flatly.

 

“Why do you care?” Rishou asked furiously.

 

“I do not.” He said blankly.

 

“Then leave me alone!” the young youkai snapped.

 

“I am compelled.” The Arrancar replied.

 

“Why did you do what you did?” Rishou asked through gritted teeth.

 

“I was compelled.” He replied again in his monotone.

 

“Compel yourself to leave me alone!” the young male demanded.

 

The blank green eyes roved his form and he suddenly ripped the shirt from Rishou. The chilled fingers ghosted over his flesh. Rishou could not breathe as this creature freely roved his hands over him.

 

“You trap yourself in notions of the female or the male. There is nothing but the soul.” The pale faced man said in his tepid tone.

 

“What do you mean?” Rishou asked confused.

 

“You call.” Ulquiorra replied.

 

“What because I hate my father half the time? I spent half of my life mourning the most amazing mother? No, that is not enough sadness to warrant this.” Rishou hissed.

 

“There is more.” The other stated in his ear.

 

“Leave me alone!” he yelled.

 

He was released and he turned around. He was gone and he shivered. He made a beeline back to the palace and planted himself amongst several members of his family. He stayed in the family room until he could not stay awake. It was the middle of the night and Augusta ordered him to bed. He made it to the bed and passed out. He felt the coldness creep into his consciousness. He came awake and he saw him across the room in the shadows. He wore only his white hakama and he inched forward. He was breathless as Ulquiorra slunk to him. The Arrancar said nothing as he pushed him back.

 

“Stop.” He whispered.

 

Green eyes just watched him and he felt himself stirred by the creature's eyes. Anger coiled in his belly as well at the creature's unspoken arrogance. Rishou forced himself to sit up and he was furious. He would be damned if he was a toy for anyone. Miasma began swirling around his claws and the green eyes flickered a moment. He shoved his hand into the hole at the base of his throat and the beast choked.

 

“You think I am gonna let you use me again?” Rishou said hatefully.

 

“You wish it.” The pale one said without tone.

 

“I do what I want you stupid asshole.” He said digging his claws into the pale hips.

 

Ulquiorra actually registered a flicker of anger. This youkai did not know his own aura or his own needs. It made him angry but not that it really showed. He stupidly thought about the physical world but his train of thought was shattered by severe pain. Rishou had actually changed his hand and he stared at it as if it were a frightening thing.

 

“Fuck!” he cursed.

 

Rishou scrambled backwards and stared at the Arrancar.

 

“You are a fool.” He said then moved to the window and moved with extreme speed.

 

Rishou willed his hand back into normalcy and he was shaking. He had never been able to shape shift before. He was confused and had assumed that Mizuki had all the power. He produced his miasma and ported to Korea. He found his father at his desk that had piles of papers. Naraku looked up and saw the pensive expression on his youngest son's face.

 

“Can I ask you a question?” he asked his father.

 

“Hai.” The older shape shifter nodded.

 

“Why did you favor the girls or was it just me?” Rishou asked.

 

“The girls and Kenji were grown when you were born. You are my last born and you think I favored them? I did not wish to see you coddled and they were! You never had to earn or suffer a thing in your life my son.” Naraku growled.

 

“Figured something out.” Rishou stated in old pain.

 

He morphed his limb like he had moments earlier. Naraku's eyes widened and he met his son's eyes.

 

“Yeah it showed up. Look chichi I wish to the Kamis that I was as good as Nori. I guess I am not but maybe you can take the time to show me what to do some time.” Rishou stated in a sigh.

 

“This is surprising that your yoki comes out now. What happened?” he asked.

 

“Nothing. You know what? I do not want to talk about it!” he snapped.

 

“You are being pursued by something?” Naraku demanded.

 

“Hai!” Rishou snarled.

 

“What it is?” his father snapped.

 

“It is called an Arrancar. He told me his name is Ulquiorra.” Rishou said through clenched teeth.

 

“Would you stay here so that I can teach you your yoki to protect yourself? Will you let me protect you?” he demanded of his son.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

Naraku suppressed his rage. He was angry that his son still thought that he did he favored his girls over him and he was furious that his youngest should suffer so. He stood and moved to his son and pulled him into a hug. Rishou hugged him back and Naraku released him. He indicated outside and Rishou followed his father.

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Yamamoto was tense and frankly bitter that peace could not happen. Immediately after the damn Bounts they now had whisperings of Aizen. He was very worn out and needed a break from the constant battles that kept taking place. He decided to take it upon himself to check into rumors. He called a short meeting of Captains and Lieutenants and then told his staff that he needed a good night sleep. He did not even need a gate like the rest and he phased into the living world. He took on his natural form and moved through the area of Tokyo that the hollow type creature had been seen in. He knew he was tired and weighed down by the enormity of everything. He caught sight of her first and she was headed it seemed to a local night spot. He appeared behind her and whirled her around. Asuna had not even felt him and she gasped. She narrowed her eyes and she was surprised.

 

“What are you doing here?” she asked surprised.

 

“I needed a fresh perspective so to speak.” He sighed.

 

“You look in need of respite my friend.” She said.

 

“Hai. Where are you going?” he asked.

 

“I am headed to the lounge that my family's company owns. You are dressed very old fashioned but nothing a bunch of youkai cannot handle.” She said raising a brow.

 

Teruyoshi searched her face. He did not want to be around more people. He wanted some sort of peace for a little while and he held her jaw. She was shocked at his actions and lightly ran his fingers along her lips.

 

“I need quiet Asuna.” He stated.

 

She was entranced and she ported them to the penthouse. He moved to an overstuffed chair and sank into it. She watched him and he looked at her.

 

“Would you care for sake or something else?” she asked.

 

“Hai. Sake would be good.” He nodded.

 

She poured him some and brought it to him. She sat across from him and he just watched her.

 

“How is your son?” he asked.

 

“Better. He is training with Naraku now.” She said softly.

 

He downed the sake and he moved over to her. He pushed her back and she was even more surprised.

 

“I am so tired Asuna.” He said under his breath.

 

“What is wrong Teruyoshi?” she asked.

 

“Sick of battle. Sick of dealing with things in general, I have lived too long.” He said sighing.

 

“Can Kamis die?” she asked.

 

“Do not know.” He said tracing her lips again.

 

“This Aizen…were you close to him?” she asked.

 

“Most of the captains I have a close working relationship. Jyuushiro and Shunsui are like my sons almost.” He said softly.

 

“I wondered if Captain Ukitake was related to you.” She said as softly.

 

“No but he is close to me.” He murmured.

 

“What do you need Teruyoshi?” she asked.

 

“Call me Teru.” He said looking down at her.

 

“Teru?” she asked.

 

“Hai. So long since anyone called me that. Too long since anyone has really known me.” He stated closing his eyes.

 

“This thing with Aizen is personal to you.” She said in understanding.

 

“I trained him along with my boys.” He said sighing.

 

She let out a small gasp as he sat up and jerked her to him. He lifted up the hem of her shirt dress and undid his own hakama. He eased her down and her face contorted with the full feeling. He did not move but laid his head back against the cushions of the couch.

 

“This is divine.” He muttered.

 

“Teru?” she moaned.

 

“Just feel Asuna.” He commanded.

 

“I am glad you have so much control!” she said in a quivering tone.

 

“Just enjoying feeling the closeness silly girl.” He said with a soft smile.

 

She could not endure and she ground against him. He sighed in pleasure and Asuna ground harder. He grabbed her hips and guided her harder and jolts shot through them both.

 

“You take in all energies?” he managed to ask.

 

“Hai.” She stated breathing rapidly.

 

He pressed his thumb to her nub and released his reiatsu and she breathed in harshly. She threw her head back and groaned out loudly. He was in complete bliss as she continued to roll her hips against him. It dawned on him that he needed a lover; he needed a way to feel anything other then this heavy weight. He pulled her to him and kissed her with violent emotion. He poured his disappointment and his despair into it and she responded. He would not release her lips even when they climaxed together. He laid her back and continued to plunder her sweet orifice. He poured himself into the closeness and Asuna was approaching more. He finally pulled himself back and her eyes were burning.

 

“Inu youkai are such passionate beings. Arrogant but so incredibly wonderful.” He said pulling out of her body.

 

“Your aura pulsed.” She said breathless.

 

“Hai. I have domain over Soul Society. The other shikyo konjou are in Central Forty Six. My shinigami have a very basic idea of how it works. As the ningen population grew so did our need for organization. There are only a finite number of us you know.” He explained.

 

He lay back on the plush couch and pulled him to her so that she lay against him. She closed her eyes and just felt him.

 

“I can give you a way of coming into Soul Society yourself without your wonderful daughter. I will give it to Yuzuna as well. Saaya has been staying there all the time. I will retrieve it from Mayuri.” He said running his fingers down his spine.

 

“Why would you do that?” she asked.

 

“Because if I want it or not my captains will not give up your daughters for anything. Jyuushiro is so deeply devoted to and in love with Yuzuna that he strives to be healthier for her. Saaya and Captain Hitsugaya will be married soon. Byakuya is truly frightening in his power and control. He would murder anyone to protect Mizuki. Hai your girls have infiltrated my ranks.” He said teasingly.

 

“I am pleased that you are okay with their relationships.” She murmured.

 

“Kurosaki also needs quick access into Soul Society as well. He is captain level and is just a mere boy and a ningen to boot. I still do not understand.” He said in a softer tone.

 

“You are sleepy.” She responded.

 

“Hai. Need to feel your heat more.” He said starting to snore.

 

She watched his breathing and he was saying much without saying anything. She wondered at the story of this Aizen's betrayal and laid her head against his chest. He was at peace for the moment and she was in turmoil. Asuna wondered after having lived this long and then longer in her previous incarnations; how she could possibly be so stupid. She allowed sleep to take and put it out of her mind for the time being.