InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ Drifting Sands of White ( Chapter 25 )

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.

 

 

Drifting Sands of White

 

What seemed as rivers of red surrounded him as he tried to fight off the attacks of so many. The ningen were overwhelming in their numbers and that was the only way they could win; they called them beasts when it was them who did not understand. He saw her trying to hold herself up, arms covered in the thick viscous liquid. Her brown hair was soaked in it as well and she was shaking as shock set in. The eldest daughter of their ruler; his lover, mate, cousin, and best friend was succumbing. She leaned over the body of Tenma another distant cousin and wept as she closed his black eyes.

 

“Erena.” He said falling beside her.

 

“Ataru why? I do not understand.” She said in a hoarse whisper.

 

“Erena! Your mother has fallen. Gaku Jouichi is injured. Beloved please you have to try to go.” He said as he tried to reach her.

 

“Our Tenma. Our love. Ataru? I cannot live with out you two. I will die too and join you in the Netherworld.” She said as she laid her cheek into a puddle of blood.

 

“No! You will not! You have to live. I will not rest Erena if you are dead. We swore we would find each other again” he said as his life slowly drained away from the wound in his side.

 

“Evil beasts! Die and burn in hell kumo youkai!” A male ningen said thrusting a katana through his back.

 

The blade pierced him and Erena but he tried to shield her. Tenma was gone, he knew his other best friend, confident, and lover was gone the second he fell. He was typically attracted to onna but Tenma had drawn him to himself like ga to a flame. His personality had been larger then life and he always took what he wanted. He tried to protect her but he was sure her breaths had already ceased. Fury erupted in him and he turned and twisted the neck of the ningen till a sickening crunch was heard and several more blades were shoved his gut. Hatred unlike anything he had ever known and as he hit the ground his last thoughts were of revenge and gaining more yoki. He would become as cold and scary as the ningen accused him of. He would kill without thought or mercy. He managed to spy his brunette mate and his ebony haired lover. He allowed himself to succumb to the blood loss in hopes of seeing them again.

 

He hardly ever slept and when he awoke he was bathed in a cold sweat. He remembered and it filled him with unknown fury. The castle at Matsuyame had been totally destroyed and he had thought Erena dead. He did not care if he was supposed to be in Los Noches; he produced a garganta into Rishou's apartment in Tokyo. He moved slowly and he found Rishou on the couch watching the television thing and Erena was rubbing his feet. He watched as Rishou smirked a little as she rubbed his feet. He listened to their banter and he closed his eyes.

 

“You know you could massage another area as well.” Rishou whined.

 

“You are insatiable Rish. How many times today?” she teased him.

 

“Only three or so. I am still a young man Erena. I have needs of my mate and she denies me. What is this world coming to?” he asked.

 

“Perhaps if you slept more and quit whining then she would be inclined to accommodate you.” Ulquiorra stated with a deadpan face.

 

 

“Are you going to back up those words Arrancar?” Rishou taunted.

 

“Hai. I have need to converse.” He said in his almost lifeless tone.

 

“What is wrong?” Erena asked.

 

Ulquiorra came closer and moved Rishou's legs and sat between them. He laid the shape shifters appendages over his thighs and Erena's as well.

 

“Your eyes stared up at me. They were devoid of life and warmth. Erena, you were covered almost head to foot in blood. The ningen males pierced my body with blades several times and one passed through me to you.” He said tonelessly.

 

Erena stiffened and she nodded. Rishou watched both of their faces and he had suppressed any memories he had. He had seen his mother and the results of her past lives. He was a result of a past life in a way. Ulquiorra was speaking in his normal voice and lack of tone but he could feel the Arrancar's turmoil and confusion. He sat up and wrapped his arms around his shoulders.

 

“It is past Ulquiorra. It matters not anymore as we are all together.” Rishou stated calmly.

 

“It matters as I cannot get the image of your lifeless body out of my head or the image of Erena either. You were pregnant.” The Arrancar stated.

 

“Hai.” She mumbled.

 

“All was lost to us. We were a family; albeit not normal but we were together and in love. Our babe was taken from us and we were decimated for what, for ningen?” he asked raising an inky black brow.

 

“That was more than a millennium ago. This is here and now. What we have is good is it not?” Rishou demanded.

 

“I cannot accept this. The ningen are trash and expendable.” He said standing and without emotion.

 

“Ulquiorra, please come to bed.” Erena asked.

 

“I have matters to attend to in Hueco Mundo for Aizen-sama.” He said shaking his head.

 

“Stay the night here.” Rishou demanded.

 

Ulquiorra looked on the verge to speak and he said nothing. He moved to the bedroom and looked back at them with a blank expression. Erena smiled softly and Rishou followed. The Arrancar was already in the bedroom and when Rishou entered, he slammed him against the door.

 

“I cannot reproduce. You will have to provide for us. You will have to give Erena your seed.” He said close to his ear.

 

“You think now is the time for it?” Rishou asked calmly.

 

Ulquiorra was shaken to his core and he was dominating him whereas he had taken on that role. His cool lips touched his neck and Rishou shut his mahogany eyes.

 

“I will have my babe. I will have it before any harm would befall me.” He stated flatly.

 

“Are you in danger?” Erena demanded.

 

“There is always danger to Espada. There is danger from hollows and now Grimmjow.” He said.

 

“Then let us get you out!” Rishou demanded.

 

“I cannot.” He replied.

 

“Quit acting like that!” Rishou demanded.

 

The Arrancar took Erena's hand in his and he took Rishou's lips with his own. He had learned to like touch and needed them both to touch him when he was here. His lips drifted to Rishou's ear and he softly kissed it. Rishou groaned softly and he met his eyes.

 

“I want to see you both; I wish to see the only two individuals I love make love.” Ulquiorra stated in a heavy whisper.

 

“Hai.” Erena said nipping his neck.

 

She touched the edge of his hollow hole in a very soft caress and he moaned. It was going to be emotional and Rishou was getting to point of craziness whenever Ulquiorra left. He did not think he could handle much more. His family pretty well knew that these two were very important to him but he did not explain. Rishou took Erena to the bed and he made sure to give him a very erotic show. His kumo mate was so responsive to his touches and kisses that it was such a pleasure and joy to take her. Ulquiorra watched with undisguised passion and his own member was aching badly. He refused to touch himself and continued to watch rapt as his mates made love for him. He kept himself even and he allowed his eyes to close for a moment. He could always replay the event if he wished.

 

“I must go. I will return as soon as I can.” He stated standing.

 

“You are in need.” Erena said gently.

 

“I wish for anticipation.” He replied neutrally.

 

“Whatever you want.” Rishou stated.

 

The Arrancar bent down his head and kissed his kumo princess and then he possessed his shape shifting lover. He almost gave into his lust but withheld himself. He produced a garganta and walked into it. Erena watched him leave and Rishou laid down in a huff.

 

“Asshole!” he growled.

 

“He wants to make the next time an event. He wants to be able to hold back and take us both.” She whispered.

 

“He shares that with you?” he asked annoyed.

 

“No, I picked it from his brain when he was kissing you.” She smirked.

 

“My gorgeous kumo goddess. You need all my yoki in you to become pregnant do you not?” he asked smiling widely.

 

“I took in your yoki. Can I pop down to the store for some more food? You have a bare fridge at the moment.” She said smiling.

 

“Leave me then. Leave me all alone.” He whined more.

 

“You are a big baby.” She stated dressing then putting on flats.

 

“I will be right back.” She said blowing him a kiss.

 

He laughed and flopped onto his belly. She left the apartment and began walking towards the nearest open market. She felt a strong presence and she was grabbed. She struggled and she was shoved against a building. She struggled and she felt hot breath on her neck.

 

“Ulquiorra ought to take better care of his pets.” She heard in her ear.

 

“Who are you?” she demanded.

 

She heard laughter and his clutch on her body was painful and he whirled her around. She stared at a blue haired and blue eyed Arrancar who stared at her in hatred.

 

“I'm gonna be your salvation. Seems Ulquiorra has been playing both sides of the fence, the fucker!” he laughed.

 

“He has done nothing of the sort!” she stated in a low growl.

 

“Yeah right. He sneaks off to get himself a couple pieces of ass while I get punished for doing my job.” He snarled indicating his arm.

 

“I cannot see him causing that!” she snapped.

 

“You don't really know your fuck buddy do you?” he laughed.

 

“I know what I need to. I know that most of you Arrancar are worthless!” She said spitting at him.

 

“Worthless huh?” he growled.

 

“Release her rubbish.” Ulquiorra said calmly.

 

“So you figured out what I was up to. Screw you Ulquiorra!” Grimmjow said laughing in a crazed way.

 

“You overstep your bounds number six.” Ulquiorra uttered as he lifted his hand.

 

A concentrated blast of cero erupted and Grimmjow was thrown through the glass window. Erena stared in shock and stepped back.

 

“Go home onna.” He commanded.

 

“Fight me right bastard! Use your zanpakuto son of bitch!” Grimmjow yelled as he came crashing through the remnants of the building.

 

Erena released her own shoki and Grimmjow hissed as it ate away at his tough skin. Ulquiorra appeared behind Grimmjow and the feline Arrancar tried to release his own red cero, Ulquiorra blocked it with just his hand. He was pushed back just a little and Grimmjow snarled. He began grappling the white male and punching him quickly and tried to give him a round house kick but the male caught his foot and unbalanced him. He pointed his finger and his cero exploded again. Grimmjow was thrown out of sight and Ulquiorra turned to Erena. His face actually showed displeasure and he marched up to her and held her arms.

 

“I told you to go home.” He stated.

 

“He attacked and I could have helped you.” She protested.

 

“Onna! I can handle another Arrancar, you were told to go home.” He said firmly.

 

“Do not command me Ulquiorra.” She said as firmly.

 

She stiffened and cried out as she sagged. Grimmjow stood further away and he had released his cero. Ulquiorra stiffened and used his sondio to appear in the apartment. Rishou was up instantly as he saw the Arrancar on the floor.

 

“Get her to your healers now!” he commanded.

 

“What happened?” he asked panicked.

 

“Take her now.” He commanded again but this time a firmer tone.

 

Ulquiorra moved quickly and went back to where Grimmjow had been. The other Arrancar was gone and he felt concern and anger at the Sixth Espada. He knew where the hospital was and he went. He would not loose her again. He would not loose him again. He would decimate Grimmjow if need be.

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Asuna was pouring over paperwork and trade negotiations and she pressed her hands to her head. She could not find Li and she was dealing with too much in her personal life. Ichigo had carried through with his threat and had contacted Ishin and Naraku. They had a huge fight of epic proportions to where she had hid out in the West. Sheng and her son were crafty bastards and the take over looked like it would be possible. She clenched her fists and felt helpless. She almost wished things could be handled with a fang like they had in the Feudal Era. She stood up and there in her doorway stood Yuudai.

 

“You look like you could use some company.” He stated.

 

“Hai. You look very well, where are you going?” she asked.

 

“I was hoping to have an intimate dinner with you here in the city.” He replied smiling softly.

 

“That sounds good.” She replied.

 

She took his hand and they left the office. She was noticing strong auras coming further south and she looked at Yuudai.

 

“I guess dinner is postponed.” He laughed.

 

She took his hand and ported close to Karakura Town and they appeared in the middle of a battle. It was hollows but Asuna began shaking in rage. She saw a being she had not seen in nearly four hundred years. Yuudai turned and saw it too. She held out her hand and Konkisaiga appeared.

 

“Get a katana!” She yelled at Yuudai.

 

Ichigo was nearby and several other shinigami when he saw the onna he loved go after a rather strange looking being. Asuna appeared in front of the Shouten wraith and the female began clashing her morphed arm against the horrendously angry inu female.

 

“You! You dare show your face in this plane?” Asuna snarled.

 

“I will dare what I will whore!” she yelled.

 

“You Jings should all be dead!” Asuna said narrowing her eyes.

 

“No Lady Whore. You who destroyed my family! You will die and you will die a painful death. Starting with him!” she said suddenly disappearing in a mist and appearing behind Yuudai.

 

He whirled time and his claws took a light green hue. Asuna threw him her fang and it and began wielding it as if he was still a general. His former mate held out her hand and her yoki released as the wave; the Shouten female had to roll and Yuudai and Asuna were both embedded with glass like projectiles. She jumped at the wraith and she appeared and disappeared so fast that the inu onna had a time trying to locate her. She tried to throw her but she phased her hand and entered Asuna's chest. She choked as the wraith female sneered. Yuudai rushed her and cut through her corporeal portion of her arm with Asuna's fang. The Shouten screamed the shriek of her kind and stepped back into a mist to disappear. Blood poured down Asuna's chest and she stared at Yuudai. The shinigami had managed to beat back the hollows and the three Arrancar. Ichigo ran over followed hotly by Rukia, Ikkaku, and Yumichika.

 

“What the fuck was that thing?” Ichigo asked horrified.

 

“That would be Meihui Jing.” Asuna said as her face was white.

 

“Chuusin!” Yuudai stated holding her up.

 

“I thought she had died when I crushed Renshou. Karuson, my fangs accepts you.” She said as she started to black out.

 

Yuudai had already picked her up and he stared at Ichigo.

 

“Your father is a doctor no?” Yuudai demanded.

 

“Yeah. I can get her there faster.” Ichigo snapped.

 

Yuudai looked at the younger male and lost his temper. He drew his fist back and punched Ichigo squarely in the face. A cracking noise was heard and Yuudai transformed into his energy sphere. He really hated the kid and he knew more about the boy then he let on. He had checked up on him and appeared close to the clinic. He transformed and lifted his nose. He scented Ichigo all over the place from a nearby building and he hurried to it. He pounded on the door and a black haired ningen girl answered.

 

“I need the doctor.” He said flatly.

 

“Bring her in here.” The little girl said with authority.

 

He followed her in and a grumbling black haired ningen popped in. He saw Asuna and he got serious. He inspected the wound and it was not that good.

 

“Do me a favor inu. Call that hospital her family owns. This is bad.” He said urgently.

 

Yuudai pulled out his cell phone and dialed Naraku. He and the hanyou were still good friends and now that the boys were alive and young; they had to keep in close touch. The twins still refused to separate. He talked quickly and moments later Naraku appeared and so did Ichigo and the other shinigami. Yuudai still clutched her fang and Naraku touched his mate and looked at Yuudai.

 

“Come my friend.” He said grabbing Yuudai.

 

“Wait!” Ichigo growled.

 

“She will be at our hospital boy.” Naraku stated flatly.

 

They went through his miasma cloud and they appeared at the hospital emergency room. Naraku laid her on a gurney and the doctors and nurses went to work. Shinobu came down the steps at a breakneck speed and picked up the chart.

 

“What the hell did this?” he asked Yuudai.

 

“A wraith.” He said in response.

 

“Haha's fang did not recede?” Shinobu asked surprised.

 

Nanami came running down the steps and came into the trauma room. She began shouting orders and they worked to staunch the bleeding.

 

“No apparently not.” Yuudai said looking at the weapon and then up at his best friend and sometimes lover.

 

They worked on her and she was awake when they all came in. She held out her hand and Yuudai pressed the hilt of her fang into it. It slowly faded within her yoki and she closed her eyes.

 

“She was with the Arrancar. That means that this is more than personal now.” Asuna whispered.

 

“Koi! Do not be stupid.” Naraku snapped.

 

“Do not tell me that ever Naraku! They hurt everyone they come in contact with and I will make it my mission to see the Shouten go extinct!” she snarled.

 

“Chuusin. Calm down.” Yuudai said calmly.

 

“No! Let me up!” she yelled.

 

“Haha please. That was a bad injury.” Shinobu stated.

 

“I am a youkai my son and I will heal. Get this thing out of me!” she said in a growl.

 

“Yes mam.” He said pulling the IV out.

 

She stood up and looked over at Nanami and Shinobu. She pathed about the cub and they both nodded. She visibly calmed and marched out of the trauma room. Naraku looked furious and Yuudai calmed him.

 

“She will fume for a little while. She would do this as a pup. She would throw such a massive fit and Sesshomaru-sama had to give her time. Of course he would whip her occasionally.” Yuudai said softly.

 

“Obviously not enough. Talk some sense into her mutt.” Naraku sighed.

 

“I shall my friend. Rest assured I can reach her.” Yuudai stated looking after her.

 

Yuudai gave her some space but followed her slowly. He sensed the ningen boy and his face twisted in anger. He walked right up to Ichigo and blocked his path.

 

“I swear buddy, you and I are fixing to go at it! Get out of my way!” Ichigo said frowning.

 

“You are a little boy. She does not need you right now.” Yuudai said crossing his arms.

 

“Like you know what she needs?” Ichigo hissed.

 

“Hai! I have known her since I was barely a two years old and I toddled after my princess. I commanded her army and shared everything with her so hai, I know what she needs!” Yuudai said in a dangerous growl.

 

Ichigo punched him and they grappled to the ground. Yuudai managed to throw the boy but Ichigo came back at him. He was surprised but should not have been considering the amount of reiastu that the kid had. Yuudai threw him again and they were both bloodied. Yuudai wiped his mouth and stared at him in anger.

 

“You are an obvious warrior but you have no hopes of besting me. I have loved that onna for nearly five hundred years!” He said walking away.

 

Ichigo was still confused as to what happened exactly and he tried to find Asuna but she was gone. He punched the wall in anger. He left and walked back into the waiting room. Rukia looked up at him and he ran his hand through his hair.

 

“She's gone.” He said in anger.

 

“She knew what that thing was Ichigo. That thing wasn't a hollow or Arrancar. She messed up Ikkaku pretty bad.” Rukia stated matter of factly.

 

Ichigo half heard what she said and he was simmering. Rukia asked him often why he would pursue such a difficult relationship and he had wanted to knock her upside her head. He sighed and made up his mind that all onna were insane. He was getting to point where he would not give one shit.

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Asuna stood near the Tone River and she sighed. She was bitter that such a huge portion of her life was centered upon the Shouten wraiths. Yuudai stepped up behind her and he gently pulled her flush to his body. He was just lending his presence and nothing else. She was a fool and she knew where things were leading and she would not stop it. She turned around and stared up at him.

 

“You are bloodied.” She observed.

 

“Hai, your ningen is pushy. I told him you needed space.” Yuudai stated honestly.

 

“You told him correctly.” Asuna said as she pressed her palms against his pin striped oxford shirt.

 

“Do you wish to come home to the West or your house?” he asked cupping her chin.

 

“I think I should avoid my house for the time being.” She murmured.

 

“Well you are the one who can port.” He laughed.

 

She took his hands and she ported them to his castle. He kissed the top of her hand and bowed. He walked towards the kitchen and she followed. She knew her karuson could cook and it seemed he would. She also knew he had taught Yuzuna. He looked back at her and he smiled. She watched as he pulled things out of fridge and set them on the granite counter. He took out beef and rice and began to make a simple meal but she was starving. She grabbed his chop sticks and speared the nearly raw meat and popped some in her mouth. He watched amused and grabbed the m back. They kept sharing them till their food was gone. He poured tea and she smirked the whole time.

 

“We are both messes. Come Yuudai. I need some form of antiseptic and some clean cloths.” She said smirking.

 

“Hai chuusin.” He stated as he led her to his medicine cabinet in his bathroom.

 

She cleaned up his scrapes and cuts along his neck and face. He remembered having to do this many times as they grew up. She opened his shirt and he had a gash on his chest. Her face registered anger and she met his eyes.

 

“Ichigo did this?” she demanded.

 

“Well to be fair so did the wraith.” He said smiling.

 

“Karuson.” She sighed.

 

“What chuusin?” he asked.

 

“I was wrong all those years ago. I should have stood by you when you woke up. I am still befuddled in my personal life and you have been a constant completely this life.” She said holding his face.

 

“Well I have yet to get back at you for taking my first kill. You were such a mean little onna.” He said teasing.

 

“Well you looked so smug with your two year old self. Do you remember?” she asked.

 

“Hai but barely. I remember my sire had taken me and had me change form. I was excited and here came this other pup and dragged away my fresh meat.” He laughed.

 

“I was over three and you cried as you changed form. I told you not to be such a baby and you hit me.” She smiled widely.

 

“Hai and I do remember lying in wait for you a few weeks later and I tore you up pretty good. My father admonished me terribly. My mother just smiled knowingly. I wish I had known her better. My memories of her are of such a sweet onna.” He murmured.

 

“I did not meet her. I do know that once you beat me up a few times that I came to adore you. I would drag you with me everywhere and you came to adore Osamu too.” She laughed.

 

“Oh hai. There were times I had fallen asleep in the palace halls after we romped through them. I remember your sire shaking his head at me and he would pick me up and take me home. That was before you began sneaking out.” He said warmly.

 

“He did that?” she asked surprised.

 

“Hai. He would growl low to keep me asleep. I was in awe of him but I saw him as you did. He was a father figure to me as much as my own.” He stated with a small smile.

 

Their eyes locked and she leaned forward and took his lips with her own. He suppressed a moan and he reached up and held her head. She slipped the shirt off of him and the slow kiss was soul consuming. He stood up slowly and he refused to release her mouth as he managed to walk them backwards to his bed in his room. Yuudai was loosing control of his beast and that only ever happened with her. His hands had slowly undressed her and she managed to slip off the white blouse and patterned black and white slim skirt. She broke the kiss for a moment and undid his grey trousers. He shed them and pressed her back against the mattress.

 

“Karuson.” She managed to groan out as his lips grazed her neck.

 

“I love to hear you say that. I hate when you call me Yuudai, it somehow seems wrong.” He whispered.

 

She undid his hair and she arched as he entered her excruciatingly slow. She drew her leg alongside his as he kept his beast in control but he was straining. His eyes had long since changed and her throat was bared to him. He did not know if she did it purposely or on instinct but he could not continue to fight his true nature. He snarled out and tried to pull back. She wrapped her legs around his hips and locked him in.

 

“I am loosing it.” He managed.

 

“Shall I port us so that you can change form or shall you allow yourself to follow your instincts and needs?” she asked gently.

 

His eyes widened as her words dawned on him. He moved again within her and she cried out for him. He loved to hear her cry out in their instinctual tongue. He could not hold back and Yuudai bared his fangs. He bit into her juncture and she cried out as he as clamped down harder. His beast was pleased that his female was submitting so sweetly. He released her tender spot and he claimed her lips as he moved harder. He worked his hips in a way and she cried out more each time he plunged back inside. She sank her own fangs into his throat and he groaned loudly and whined out. Her claws dug into his backside as she rode out their mutual bliss. He kissed her slowly and he scented her tears.

 

“Chuusin?” he asked softly.

 

“I am wondering how I can be so stupid is all. Karuson, I have always loved you.” She said looking away.

 

“I have always loved you.” He replied.

 

She would not let him pull away and she moved her hips and he stifled a groan. She continued to cry and he kissed her again and again. She finally fell into a troubled sleep and he lay on his side and watched her sleep. He finally gave it up and passed out as well. They were awakened later to Nori and Ken'ichi giggling. They were on the bed and began jumping up and down. Asuna came to and smirked.

 

“Hai haha!” Ken'ichi said laughing.

 

“Hello my pup. Chichi lets you jump on beds?” she asked amused.

 

“When he does not look.” Nori said grinning.

 

They jumped off the bed and tore through the castle. She smiled and Yuudai stretched.

 

“You drink coffee?” he asked.

 

“Hai.” She smiled.

 

She watched him slip on a black hakama and she was at peace for the moment.

 

“I would like to keep some clothes and things here.” She stated.

 

He turned and his smile warmed her heart. He nodded and bent down to kiss her forehead.

 

“You always have a home here whenever and at any time.” He stated then exited.

 

She felt her neck and she stood up and went to the dresser mirror. His mark was healing nicely and she touched it lovingly. He came back and handed her the mug. She set it down and pressed him against the closet door.

 

“I am pregnant Yuudai.” She said softly.

 

“What are you asking chuusin?” he asked.

 

“Will you love her?” she asked concerned.

 

“Hai. If you are asking if I shall claim her then hai I will.” He said holding her between his palms.

 

“Okay.” She stated turning her head and kissing his palm.

 

She was less worried but she was still concerned. She knew that she and Ichigo were going to have it out badly and she dreaded that fight. She ended up staying several days with him and she had gone to Soul Society to get Hinata. He was crawling around the castle and she loved it. She was so comfortable here that she was dreading facing the outside world.

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Mizuki sighed as she slid back in her chair. She stood up and changed into her running clothes and called Ayana. She strapped Jougosaiga to her back and she left the building. She began running to try and clear her head. Her company was going to end up merged with Kazuo's and Danning's company. She was furious that nearly five decades of work to make her financial empire was going down the drain in her opinion. She hated herself and her obvious feelings for Kaz. She was preoccupied in thoughts that she became surrounded by shinigami. She stopped and looked around. She saw Gin and the one known as Kaname near her.

 

“Hi there.” Gin said with his nauseating grin.

 

“Fuck you!” she growled.

 

“Sorry but Aizen has reserved that joy.” He replied.

 

Mizuki pulled her fang and both shinigami readied themselves. She surged her yoki and the blades fanned out. Gin's eyes opened wider and he thrust his zanpakuto at her. She jumped out the way in time and landed behind him and swiped him with her venomous blades. He grunted in pain and Kaname came after her. She side stepped him and she felt Gin's zanpakuto cut through her at its high speed. It went straight through her and she made a gasping sound as she hit the ground. Her vision blurred and she managed to see Aizen some ten feet away. He looked furious and she waved her hand and Gin went flying with a nasty sounding crunch and coughed up blood. She pressed her abdomen and pulled back thick, bright red blood. She heard her named being called and she could not bring herself to answer. She felt hands on her and she stared up into a pair of amber eyes.

 

“Kaz.” She whispered.

 

“What did you do to her?” The inu snarled.

 

“You must be a relative. Well I am sorry to say she has a prior engagement with me.” Aizen said in an arrogant tone.

 

“I have no idea what you are but if you think I will let you take her then you are a fool.” Kazuo growled.

 

The inu extended his hand and a greenish hue appeared and it was in the shape of a katana. He looked quickly down at her and he laid her down. He released his full yoki and Aizen was actually pierced through the chest. He was in shock as he stared at the obviously very powerful inu male. The pool of blood widened around Mizuki and he stepped back. He would have to take himself if he wanted to keep her alive. He moved away quickly and his subordinates shunpoed away as well. Kazuo knelt by her and pressed his hand to her wound and leached his yoki slowly to seal the wound. He had to get her to a doctor and he ported to the hospital that his siblings ran. He brought her in and Nobu saw Mizuki in the male inu's arms.

 

“Kazuo?” he asked shocked.

 

“Strange beings attacked her.” He said perplexed.

 

Nanami came in and she yelped. Kazuo stared at a sister he had never seen and she was a pretty little thing and awfully young. He watched as she assessed Mizuki and she stared at Nobu.

 

“Chichi, she lost the baby.” She said grieved for her elder sister.

 

“Shit! Karu is going to be devastated.” Nobu said sighing.

 

Mizuki was given blood and she was also hooked to an IV to give her fluids. Karu was called and he appeared shortly. Kazuo stayed in the shadows and observed. Karu knelt near her and actually cried. Kazuo hated the kumo with a passion and he kept in his growls. He watched silently as another one of the beings appeared and he had black hair and grey eyes. He surmised it must be the Kuchiki fellow and he just waited. Karu was obviously in turmoil and the other man finally led him away. Kazuo slipped in and took her hand. She looked over at him and her eyes were glazed in tears.

 

“You saved me.” She whispered hoarsely.

 

“Hai. I am sorry you lost your baby. I was trying to locate you.” He stated brushing her cheek with his knuckles.

 

“Ichimaru did this. I will kill the fucking bastard and take his spine and shove it down his throat.” She whimpered.

 

“Who was that man?” he demanded.

 

“Aizen Sosuke. He was a shinigami in a place called Soul Society until he defected to gain power. He is now in a place where hollows dwell. Hollows are spirits of youkai and ningen alike who have not moved on and eventually loose their feelings.” She said bitterly.

 

“You are able to be in this Soul Society?” he asked gently.

 

“Hai. Byakuya was here a moment ago with Karu. He is a shinigami as well but he is in a captain in the Gotei Thirteen. They exorcise hollows amongst other things.” She said softly.

 

“You stated that in a different timeline that I had become an Arrancar. What is that Mizuki?” he inquired.

 

“Hollows that have attained humanoid form.” She remarked.

 

“I see. Well if I was an Arrancar then I must have been strong.” He stated sitting by the bed.

 

“You had become a Vasto Lorde. You were called Perro.” She said looking at him.

 

“Spanish for inu. I am sorry you have been hurt so bad. I shall personally make it my mission to see this bastard watch as I fry his testicles.” Kazuo stated lacing his fingers in hers.

 

“Thank you.” She said as her eyes looked liquid.

 

He was trying to be chaste but she was hurting and he was inu. He stood and leaned down to kiss her forehead and wipe away tears.

 

“Kaz.” She whimpered.

 

“I will protect you. I will take care of you.” He whispered.

 

He bumped her nose with his and she whimpered again. Their breaths were hot as they hovered. Kazuo pressed his lips to hers; she opened her mouth automatically and he groaned softly as she urgently explored his mouth with her tongue. He pulled back and closed his amber eyes and she pulled the IV out of her arm. She pressed a cloth to it and she looked at him. Mizuki grabbed his hand and they ported to a seldom used house in Kyoto. She moved through the home and she went to her bedroom. She stripped out of her hospital gown and went to put on some jeans but Kazuo was behind her.

 

“Your wound looks good.” He remarked.

 

“One good thing about being Naraku's daughter, I heal fast most of the time.” She said turning in his arms.

 

He held her face and their eyes searched the other's face.

 

“I love you.” He stated fiercely

 

“I should not…” she tried to say.

 

“We are not ningen; we are not mortal Mizuki.” He said growling.

 

“I know that.” She said looking away.

 

“We are youkai and that means we are part animal Mizuki. Like it or not we are. You are in part inu as well. This is not strange amongst nature and wild inu or even domestic.” He snapped.

 

“I know but we are not fully animal are we?” she demanded.

 

“What separates a youkai from our counterparts? Somewhere along the evolutionary chain we developed complex souls. Why do we call our animal forms our true selves?” he demanded of her.

 

“I do not know Kaz.” She sighed.

 

“Because that is what we are Mizuki. You have a kumo form and an inu. You are both and I am inu. Amongst our true selves there is no distinction.” He stated.

 

“Kaz.” She said softly.

 

His lips sought hers again and she gave in. His arguments made sense to a degree but this was still taboo. It was still wrong she thought but his lips drugged her. How she could feel this way she could not understand and he laid her back on the futon. It was still fevered but slower and more deliberate. His lips and teeth nipped her skin of her neck and her cries filled the room.

 

“Accept my offer. Join our companies.” He whispered.

 

“What? Now? You say that now?” she asked in a haze.

 

“I want us joined Mizuki.” He said gripping her thigh with his powerful hand.

 

“I thought that was what we were doing.” She managed to snap.

 

“Oh good Kamis Mizuki.” He growled out as she yanked on his yoki in annoyance.

 

She was angry that he tried to have merger talks in the midst of such a moment and forced her yoki into him. His eyes bled red as his markings became jagged. He began moving urgently and she met his hips. Her hip was bruised in his grip but he actually pulled back as he shuddered under a strong release. She jerked away from him and he stared at her in confusion.

 

“I have worked my ass off the past half century to make the company successful and when haha died…” she said in anger.

 

“What do you mean she died?” he asked shocked.

 

“You guys really were gone. She was dead for over a century and Byakuya and jii-chan went into the youkai portion of Soul Society to get her back. Kaito restored her like he did your father and he was banished.” She said shaking her head.

 

“I did not know.” He said dumbfounded.

 

“Do you really hate her?” Mizuki demanded.

 

“No but she did favor you all over us. She always did. You know I was truly not raised by her but by my father.” He said looking away.

 

“I am sorry for that. I am sorry you do not really know her but she was a good mother to the rest of us and she did love you and Roto.” Mizuki said.

 

“She abandoned us! Hiroto was supposed to be her heir and Yuzuna ends up as heir? How is that fair? Hiroto could care less you know. He is happy and he did not want me pursuing this but I have. He knows I love you. I came back for you.” He said bluntly.

 

“Hiroto knows?” she asked.

 

“Hai. He knows and he does not think anything of it either.” He said lifting his chin.

 

“Kamis! I am not going to let you buy me out. I hate your buddy Danning and I have worked too hard.” She said crossing her arms.

 

“Well I am not stopping on any accord.” He said rising.

 

“Kaz is this revenge? Why would you do this?” she demanded.

 

“Because I want you to need me! I used to call you a hanyou so you would have to fight with me. I wanted you to pay attention to me.” He said pouting.

 

“You hurt my feelings you know.” She said crossing her arms.

 

“Sorry.” He said with a small smile.

 

“Kaz, I have to get home. Karu is devastated and I am still drugged up.” She said looking down.

 

“I am sorry for your loss Zuki but that beast will pay for harming you.” He said nearing her.

 

“Stop the merger?” she begged.

 

“Say you need me.” He demanded.

 

“I need you. I have needed you for a long time.” She admitted.

 

“Okay.” He said lifting her chin.

 

Her eyes brimmed with tears and she looked away. He sighed as he wrapped his arms around her. She began sobbing and he just held her.

 

“I know you hate Karu but I love him. Do you understand?” she asked.

 

“Hai.” He said hoarsely.

 

“I have to go.” She said pulling away and putting on jeans and light blue fitted tee shirt.

 

“I will meet you here from now on.” She said moving away.

 

“What are you saying Zuki?” he asked surprised.

 

“You love me then you love me as I am. Do not try and change me and sure as hell do not stop my life but I need you in my life as well. I am not that little girl anymore Kaz. This is terrible what we are doing but I cannot fight it.” She said porting away.

 

He stared at the spot and a small smile spread on his lips. He ported away as well and ended up in Los Angeles. He went to his office and Trevor was already there.

 

“We are stopping the merger but I will work out a tight contract with her.” He stated.

 

“So you got what you wanted?” Trevor asked.

 

“Yes. She has memories of our past but not who she was. I have to make her see. I cannot loose her again.” Kazuo said.

 

“Kind of fucked up that her soul ended up in your sister.” Trevor stated.

 

“It is how it works Trevor. You would think that your own people would understand reincarnation.” He said sitting.

 

“Sorry my friend. It must be an Asian thing. So where have you been?” he demanded.

 

“I saved Mizuki from some form of spirit being. I need to find out more about this Soul Society.” Kazuo said absently.

 

“Good luck.” The puma laughed.

 

“Yeah yeah. Go stop the merger.” He commanded.

 

“Are you sure?” Trevor asked.

 

“Yes.” He nodded.

 

He watched the puma leave and he began searching the internet about legends of the Netherworld. He was able to pull up many myths and he was able to glean enough information to form an understanding.

 

“So bastard you want Mizuki for her yoki. I have news for you but I am going to stop you.” He muttered thinking about the brunette shinigami.

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Asuna was gathering some of her things when she heard Ichigo slam the door. She looked up and he stared at her. She had been gone for nearly a week and he was red faced.

 

“I guess your not gonna say a fucking thing.” He snapped.

 

“That creature was a wraith. A Shouten wraith to be exact.” She said bluntly.

 

“Oh.” He said loosing his anger.

 

“That onna is the natural sister to my adopted son Ang Chi. I killed her mother in self defense and also her uncle after he raped me.” She stated.

 

“What the hell?” he asked stunned.

 

“They are uppyr like creatures whose natural form is one of the spirit plane; other words Hueco Mundo.” She said closing her eyes.

 

“Your friend fought with you against these things.” He stated.

 

“He died because of those things. Lei Jing conspired with the Ming and my own grand mere to kill Yuudai in the battle of Changchun. I executed Natsumi myself.” She said as she turned to meet his eyes.

 

“Damn.” He muttered.

 

“Renshou Jing is the one that killed Mizuki's Yosei and ripped her baby from her womb. I had to bleed into her wounds to save her Ichigo. She was nearly dead and I ripped him apart slowly a few years later. I killed him and I felt nothing but happiness as his eyes became devoid of life. A Shouten possessed Eyal for centuries and it too raped me. So you can see I harbor no good feelings for them.” She said shaking.

 

“I wanted to make sure you were okay. I was terrified when I saw that thing put her hand in your chest.” He said sighing.

 

“She was making a point. That was how I killed her mother.” Asuna stated gritting her teeth.

 

“I never really understood about you.” He said putting his hands in his pockets.

 

“I have been a killer Ichigo. I have decimated my enemies without mercy or conscience and I will do it again. I have killed thousands who declared themselves against my family and my lands and I will do it again and again. You can walk away if you cannot handle that but I will always try and protect you.” She said staring at him.

 

“Who says I can't handle it? You're the one who can't commit to me! You're the one who can't see the real me. You avoid me for days and you shut me out. I guess that's what you want. You're sick of me and don't have the guts to tell me the truth. Well I already moved my stuff out and I'm not going to worry about anymore. I can't even beg you for Hinata so I guess he's gone too. Here's your key and all the paperwork and crap is in your room.” He said handing her the key.

 

“Ichigo?” she asked stunned.

 

“Hai? I'm tired of being dirty and just a kid in your eyes. I'm tired of trying to convince you of my love, devotion, and hell my maturity. You don't need me and you obviously don't want me. Bye Sensei.” He said walking out.

 

She stared at him leaving and she truly felt as though she had been punched. She sat down and stared into the empty room. The tears fell slowly and she stood up to stare at the surf crashing against the beach. She had known better and this was her penance.

 

“Goodbye Ichigo.” She whispered.

 

She ported away and the house stood empty.

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Mizuki was in Den Aqua Lounge and she was terribly drunk and morose as hell. Her hands were shaking and she was here after Karu had lost his head and slapped her. He was so angry about the loss of their baby that he was reacting. She stiffened when she felt him and could not believe he had the gall to show up here. She began growling and she stared up at Aizen.

 

“It seems I shall have to retrieve you myself.” He smirked.

 

“You are on my property and this room is full of youkai. Do not think for a second I will not fight back.” She said in a hoarse tone.

 

“You do that and found out how many hollows I shall unleash upon this city and this room as you said. You have morality and I have none.” He said with a lazy smile.

 

“You are a sadistic bastard!” she snarled.

 

“Hai I guess you see it that way. I see it as persuasion.” He said sitting across from her.

 

“I hate you!” she said as tears rimmed her eyes.

 

“Why is that?” he asked casually.

 

“Ichimaru killed my baby.” She said as the tears fell down her face.

 

“That is unfortunate.” He said frowning.

 

-KAZUO! - she screamed in her mind.

 

“Come Mizuki it is time to go.” He said extending his hand.

 

“She will not be going anywhere with you shinigami.” Kazuo said from behind.

 

“You think?” Aizen said amused.

 

“I know. Mizuki port out of here.” Kazuo stated.

 

She did as she was told and Kazuo came to stand in front of Aizen.

 

“You are a powerful being but you have no idea whom you deal with or what we are capable of. Now I can be a gentleman and offer to let you leave unharmed but I do not think I shall.” Kazuo said with a predatory smirk.

 

Aizen tried to bring Kazuo to his knees and the inu shoved his hand through shinigami's shoulder. He dark green yoki boiled his skin and Aizen hissed in pain.

 

“Do not fuck with me. I am the last person that you want for an enemy. Your little mind games may work on those that have no psi abilities but those born into the Western House have an abundance of it. Now if you want a demonstration.” Kazuo said as he extended his hand and the table itself erupted into a green flame.

 

“See I am also born of the Panyu royal family and we have some really cool yoki. So go on shinigami and keep it up.” He said pulling back his hand.

 

Aizen spoke in a monotone and a red light engulfed Kazuo. He fell paralyzed to the floor and Aizen crushed his hand under his geta.

 

“Your threats are impressive inu but do not fuck with me as you said; you do not want me as your enemy as I too have other abilities besides my zanpakuto.” He said in his calm voice.

 

Rage filled the inu and he could not move. Aizen shunpoed away and other patrons moved to try and help him. Panic flooded him and he knew the bastard would go after her. He snarled in rage and struggled against the magic of the kido.

 

She knew it before he took her arm. Mizuki turned and Aizen had her. She tried slashing at him with her claws and she fell to her knees. She held her chest as the pressure of the reiastu was so intense.

 

“I had no intentions of harming you but you will bend to my will.” He stated flatly.

 

“Cannot breathe.” She said gasping.

 

She tried to flare her yoki but she was forced down. She wondered where anyone was and she passed out. Aizen lifted his finger and made a garganta appear. He picked her up and brought her through. He looked out into the darkness that was Hueco Mundo and a small smile graced his lips. Her power would augment his and he would decimate all those that could even remotely stop him.