InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ In Steps the Shouten ( Chapter 30 )

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A/N: Life has been hectic as I have been studying Nihongo (Japanese) as of late. The next few chapters are going to delve into the Shouten history and most especially the tr'Awnhi line. Thanks again for reading! Please let me know what you think! ã™ã¹ã¦ã©ã†ã‚ ‚ã‚ã‚ŠãŒã¨ã† ;ã”ã–ã„ã¾ã—ã% 6;ï¼

 

 

In Steps the Shouten

 

Pain and sorrow were always intertwined. The facts were easy to ascertain as more death and more pain continued to feed upon itself. What made up the vastness and emptiness of the white sands would always and forever be what filled the world of the living. There was supposed to be balance between shinigami and hollows but that was never the case truly. Hueco Mundo was so vast that it could swallow Soul Society in upon itself several times over. This was the land of forever hunger and forever sorrows, this was the home of beings with soul's blacker then most hollows sorrow; in contrast to the whiteness of the sands was the dankness of the Shouten Wraith. The Jings were a prominent family but the tr'Awnhi was more so. The uppyr never knew the extent of their enemies and because of the imbalance there would be a reckoning.

 

Raganos tr'Awnhi sat sprawled on his marble seat and stared out at the court around him and he was simmering in boredom. It had been a long while since he had messed with any of the corporeals. His inky raven hair fell in waves past his shoulders and his pitch black eyes closed a moment. He had gotten word that the little chit, Meihui Jing was busy causing issue. She was a stupid and nearly powerless female. She was only worthy of bearing more wraiths. He stood up and stepped past the many Shouten moving about and living. He had watched amused as the Jing family had damn neared destroyed themselves whilst involving their persons into the business of the corporeal youkai.

 

“Master, what do you require?” he heard from behind him.

 

“Nothing. Leave me be.” He snapped.

 

He smirked and wondered what his old nemesis Vlad Tepest was up to. The uppyr had proven difficult if not damn near impossible to destroy. Raganos had sent his own brother to take over the damn blood sucker. Somehow his brother had died and he had never found out the complete details. There were none left alive who had infiltrated the uppyr court. Those that had managed to take over the uppyr had decided that they enjoyed the physical and had stayed. It had turned out to be their deaths. He had not held sway for nearly three thousand years by being stupid. Now the lands of Hueco Mundo were infiltrated by rogue shinigami. Raganos was not pleased and he refused to have his kingdom split to accommodate a damn ningen death kami. His beautiful visage twisted in annoyance and he contemplated his moves. His very person and features could have been used as a model for the depictions of dark angels. He quit his throne room and headed outside to the vast wastelands. Yes, the one known as Aizen needed to know who held sway here. He decided first to start watching not only this Los Noches but the shinigami who were fighting Aizen. That would prove entertaining if nothing else.

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Asuna was circling the Arrancar named Szayel and she was sure the sadistic thing had been one of the tyrants of the previous century who had killed millions of innocents. She was tired and decided to end it. She struck him through the tendon that connected his shoulder to his torso. Surprise and pain flitted across his features and she released the nami. He hit a solid wall and she stepped back. She was breathing hard and she suddenly stiffened. There was a frigid chill that stole her through unlike anything she had ever felt. She quickly back stepped and stared at Szayel.

 

“What did you do?” she growled.

 

“Bleeding out here!” he growled back.

 

She walked backwards till she hit a light pole and she honestly thought she was going crazy.

 

“The next time you come after me Arrancar, you will die. You do not have your Fraccion here.” She said cruelly.

 

“I will watch as you are devoured!” the pink haired being stated with hatred.

 

She ported away suddenly and she could not shake the cold feelings. She was at the beach house and she stripped out of her bloodied clothes. She went to the bathroom and turned on the shower to full heat and watched as the steam filled the room. She stepped in and felt the heat course through her but the bone deep chill would not stop. She heard the phone ringing but she was fighting the dread she felt. She slipped out of the shower and slipped on a robe quickly. She went to answer the phone and she was felled to her knees. Her face twisted in unknown discomfort and she willed the phone into her hand.

 

“Hai?” she asked breathlessly.

 

She listened as there had been unknown inu brought in and they wanted her to identify him. She hung up and she ported to the hospital. Nobu saw her and raised a brow.

 

“I was battling an Arrancar. Now who is this inu that you cannot identify?” she asked under her breath.

 

“Shinobu and Nanami both worked on him for hours. He will make it but he is on powerful antibiotics to stave off infection.” He said as they walked.

 

“What would cause such a terrible wound nowadays?” She asked surprised.

 

“Shinobu said there was a young wraith male. He had silver hair and green eyes. Shinobu swore you would know who the youth was.” Nobu said holding onto her arm.

 

“Kai? That is my son with Kaito!” she said in shock.

 

“That is what I thought. Why have your wraith pups never been here?” he asked curiously.

 

“Kai and Kanami are shy. Hikari sheltered them as well as Kaito. I made sure they knew of their siblings but they were born in Soul Society and are of that plane. It takes much effort for them to come into this one.” She explained.

 

They walked into the intensive care unit and Nanami looked up. She had on a doctor's coat and scrubs as she scribbled on a chart.

 

“Hai haha.” She said nodding.

 

Asuna walked over and she gasped loudly. Her world began spinning and her hands trembled. She also promptly fainted.

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Nanami held her mother up and shook her awake. Asuna was staring out and she stared up at Nobu. Her chest was heaving and she wondered what the hell had possessed Hikari. She would be the only one besides Kaito to have the ability to join flesh and spirit.

 

“Asuna? What is wrong?” Nobu said kneeling by her.

 

“Tek-Tekeshi.” She mumbled.

 

“THE Tekeshi? You mean Hana's father?” Nobu asked in shock.

 

“Hai.” She said trembling.

 

“It is okay Asuna. Calm down. Hikari, I am sure had a good reason.” Her kumo mate stated.

 

“I need to see him.” She said as he helped her stand.

 

She drifted over to Tekeshi and she ran her fingers along a pale blue marking on his cheek. Memories assaulted her and she laid her head on his chest and began sobbing. Everyone stood there as she sobbed with horrendous guilt. The former Manchu Lord opened his eyes briefly and lifted a weak hand. She felt his touch as she could scent him. He was still hooked up to the breathing machine and she could sense his bewilderment.

 

“Go back to sleep for now. I am here.” Asuna whispered.

 

He passed back out and Nobu raised an ebony brow. She still felt the cold but she stayed by Tekeshi's side. Her hands were shaking as Nanami brought her some water.

 

“He is beautiful haha.” She said softly.

 

“Hai. He was Touga's best friend growing up. I met him in the past.” She said running fingers through his black hair.

 

“He is something haha. He will have to stay here awhile as the wound to his bowels had been extensive.” She stated.

 

“I know. I was there when he passed. It was because of me. Katashi and Tekeshi fought each other over Ang Chi's right to the title of heir.” She murmured.

 

“Chi? He was not always the heir?” Nanami asked surprised.

 

“No. Katashi was my first mate and he sired Ang Chi before I met him. Bai Jing took exception and came after me and killed my first pup. After I defeated her and whilst I was pregnant with Hana when Ang Chi came after me for his mother's death.” She stated.

 

“I did not know.” She said surprised.

 

“We did not discuss it, Ang Chi and me. We both felt tremendous guilt at how he became the Manchu Lord.” She said looking away.

 

“I will call Chi then. I think he would like to see his family.” Nanami said slipping away.

 

She stayed by his side and did not move. Hours passed and Ichigo came into the ICU and he looked peevish. He saw her face and looked down.

 

“What the hell is going on? I found the house ransacked and you don't answer your phone?” he demanded.

 

“Ichigo, I was attacked by an Arrancar and apparently someone went through our home. The girls and Hinata are in the West with my mother at the moment.” She explained.

 

“You're shaking! What's wrong?” he asked nearing her.

 

“Are you alright? I scent blood on you.” She said changing the subject.

 

“Yeah I tangled with a lower level Arrancar. Sensei, you're really shaking.” He said wrapping his arms around her torso as he stood behind her.

 

“This is Tekeshi.” She said in a hoarse whisper.

 

“What? Whoa!” he said in shock.

 

“I see you remember the stories I told you.” She said sighing.

 

“Yeah. You okay? You want me to sit with him?” he asked.

 

“Who are you and what have you done with Kurosaki?” she teased with a heavy heart.

 

“Hey! Do you love me?” he asked as he lifted her chin.

 

“Hai.” She said as her eyes glazed with tears.

 

“Okay then. You get some rest and I'll sit with the old man.” He said pulling her up.

 

“Thank you Ichigo. I am leaving the babes with my parents for a little while. Things are rather hairy here and in Soul Society.” She said standing.

 

“I know. Sensei?” he asked as he sat.

 

“Hai?” she said staying close.

 

He took her hand and kissed it and then pulled her down and invaded her mouth with his tongue. She groaned softly as he staked his claim. She pushed down her ardor and stepped back. He grinned as she stepped back. She needed clothes she realized and she ported to her Tokyo penthouse. She walked into her bedroom and dropped the silk yukata. She felt the dreadful cold again and she jerked her head to the side.

 

“Who is there?” she hissed.

 

Nothing answered and she felt afraid. She had not felt this consuming fear since she had dealt with the wraith infested Eyal. Suddenly she was thrown backwards onto her back on the bed and she yelped. She could see nothing but the frigid cold invaded her very core. She gasped as she felt the icy invasion.

 

“Who are you? Show yourself!” she growled.

 

-Why should I do that? - she heard in her mind.

 

“Leave me alone!” she snapped.

 

-You are uppyr but then you are not. - the thought was whispered.

 

“What are you?” she demanded.

 

-What do you think I am? - the entity stated as the thoughts raced along her nerves.

 

“A wraith!” she said hatefully.

 

-You have dealt with wraiths I see. - he thought.

 

“More then once and they are evil, worthless creatures!” she hissed.

 

Her leg was drawn up and she felt from within and not on the outside. Her chest was heaving and this being was powerful. He had to be an older wraith simply because he could invade her very body. Fear gripped her as she realized he was in her. She was not controlling her body anymore and her fingers found her button of nerves and she began rubbing it.

 

-Worthless? I imagine you think so because you are corporeal. Evil? I do not think so but then my plane is not the living is it? - the thoughts purred in her mind.

 

“You are the type of wraiths that nearly destroyed Vlad!” she groaned.

 

-You know my old friend do you? He made moves within wraith hunting grounds.-the thoughts raced along her veins themselves.

 

She arched and screamed as her body suddenly succumbed to the sublime. She felt frozen and she saw a shadowy figure running his tongue along her exposed sex. She fought back her groans that escaped her lips. She suddenly felt fangs and her screams echoed in the room. She was blinded by the intense orgasm that typically followed the bite of an uppyr. She felt preternatural lips brush her ear and she shivered.

 

“You know uppyr and wraith were once the same, so many millions of years ago. If you know Vlad then you tell my friend that the tr'Awnhi are back. Tell him how you moaned so sweetly for a Shouten.” He said almost cruelly.

 

The presence was gone and her chest heaved. She had no idea who the hell the wraith was but she jumped off of the bed and noticed blood seep from the fang marks in her inner thigh. Her eyes widened as she noticed the skin around it looked almost frost bitten. She threw on jeans and sweater quickly. She ported to Budapest and the large mansion that Eyal kept in the city. She ran past Rina and heard her name called.

 

“Mama?” Rina yelled.

 

“Where is your papa?” she demanded.

 

“In his room. It is the middle of the night mama.” She said confused.

 

Asuna ported into Eyal's chambers and he was asleep on the bed. She sat beside him and shook him hard.

 

“What?” he asked as he came to.

 

“Eyal? I met something or someone. He said the tr'Awnhi are back?” she questioned.

 

“What?” he asked bolting upright.

 

“Hai.” She said meeting his eyes.

 

“What did he do?” he demanded.

 

“I felt him within my mind.” She said looking away.

 

She watched hatred and fury pass his beautiful features.

 

“What did he do?” he demanded loudly.

 

“He bit me.” She said.

 

“God Asuna!! You could not fight him off? Those are the possessor wraiths!” he raged.

 

“I have had some things been going on Eyal! Damnit!” she growled.

 

“Let me see it!” he snapped.

 

She sighed and pulled down her jeans and he ended up picking up a lamp and throwing it. She stared at him as if he had lost his mind and he pushed her back onto his bed.

 

“He marked you! That bastard marked you! Did he know who you were?” he asked.

 

“No.” she said bluntly.

 

“Asuna, these are the ones that turned me into a monster. This manner of wraith is what forced me to do those awful things to you.” He said in fury.

 

“I understand that Eyal.” She said sighing.

 

He suddenly sprang forward and pulled her sweater off of her. He pressed her back and took a nipple into his mouth. She gasped quite loudly and she began moaning uncontrollably. Eyal was very angry and suddenly very possessive of her. He had become quite accustomed to the way she was the same as he. She had her other mates and he had lovers. He still only loved her with his whole being and he would be damned if a Shouten wraith took what was his. She arched against him as he took her the only way an uppyr could take another uppyr. He could scent the wraith's poison on her and he grew more furious. He pulled away and sank his fangs into the same spot that the tr'Awnhi had. He knew exactly what the bastard was doing and he would die before he allowed his beloved to become controlled. He could sense her release and he slid up her body when he was done ridding her of the Shouten poison. Eyal could not stop touching or kissing her as he remembered the nightmare of being controlled for centuries. He had wanted death many times over and he had actually been relieved when she had damn near killed him in the seventeenth century. When he had survived and he remembered her freeing him; he had been so incredibly thrilled. It taken years for him to heal but it had been worth it. He remembered seeing her for the first time back in the very olden days. He had been unable to breathe since the days of his Halima. She wrapped her legs around his hips as their bodies and souls melded as they had not in a long while. She lost her voice as he refused to let her succumb yet. Eyal did not even try to quiet his own moans as he made love to her.

 

“Eyal please!” she begged of him.

 

“What have you been doing my soul?” he asked in a groan.

 

He let her go and she lost it. She cried out loudly as she climaxed. He groaned as he followed her in their bliss. Asuna tried to catch her breath and she knew half the townhouse would have heard her. She would be red faced before the day was over. He fell to his back and looked over at her.

 

“You are always so beautiful.” He said kissing her hand.

 

“You are afraid. Do you know these wraiths in particular?” she asked as her heart was still beating wildly.

 

“Da. They are relentless and they are powerful. I do not know the leader personally but I know the name tr'Awnhi. What is going on Asuna? You have engaged one of these beasts known as Arrancar?” he asked.

 

“Do not start Eyal.” She snapped.

 

“They are your enemies!” he growled.

 

“You were my enemy at one time.” She said testily.

 

“I personally was never your enemy my heart. The wraith was your enemy like they are again. You are half uppyr and they will try to destroy you.” He said sitting up.

 

“You are really afraid!” she commented.

 

“Da!” he said exasperated.

 

“Okay I shall be careful.” She sighed.

 

“What else is happening?” he demanded.

 

“Hikari brought my old mate Tekeshi back.” She said with a trembling lip.

 

“I swear your children are high handed; ours included!” he said pulling a silk robe around himself.

 

“Kaito was banished when he brought me back.” She stated in a sad tone.

 

“I know that saddens you but I will be forever grateful.” He said cupping her cheek.

 

“Hikari misses her chichi. He was more of a best friend then a sire. He treated her as a tiny adult.” She said lying on her side.

 

“To hell with it. You look so incredibly delicious.” He purred.

 

She laughed as he hauled her to straddle him. He watched as her face showed her pleasure in their joining and he proceeded to sit up and hold her to him as their coupling became momentous. This time it was her that was keeping him back and he was clutching her tightly.

 

“God my beautiful nymph you have gotten so strong.” He moaned in her ear.

 

“Not nearly enough.” She cried out.

 

He felt her fangs at his throat and he tried to prepare himself for the rush. He suddenly crushed her to him as her bite elicited a massive climax. He shouted out as he fell back and gripped her in a painful way.

 

“Damn.” He groaned out.

 

“Did you enjoy?” she purred in his ear.

 

“Da. So very delicious my love.” He said in a sleepy tone.

 

“I am making you pass out?” she asked smirking.

 

“My dearest you always manage to make me pass out; even when you were Akana.” He said closing his warm brown eyes.

 

She watched him fall asleep and she dipped into his dreams. He was fighting battles with black haired wraiths that looked Asian but nothing like the Jing family. She wondered exactly what the hell was going on but she decided to just let it be. She had to get back to Tekeshi. She sighed as she dragged herself away from her uppyr mate. She did not spend nearly enough time with him and shut out her damn instincts. She growled and finally gave it up. She leaned over and bit into his chest and he came awake. She decided to make up for lost time and his gasps filled the room.

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Rishou had managed to get up and make his way out of the hospital all on his own. He was quite pleased with himself and he wanted to surprise Erena. He ported outside of his door and quietly let himself in. He sensed no one about and a pout played upon his handsome face. He felt cold hands cover his eyes and he assumed it was Ulquiorra. He smiled softly as he felt the hands close his eyes.

 

“Where have you been?” he demanded.

 

-Where has who been? - he heard in his mind.

 

“What the hell?” Rishou snapped in surprise.

 

-Not a nice thing to exclaim. You are special. - the thoughts said caressing his mind.

 

“What are you?” he asked in total shock.

 

-Curious. I am curiosity and passion. What should you like me to be? - The mental voice stated.

 

“I have no fucking clue!” he growled.

 

Very slowly an onna of incomparable beauty appeared before him. Her hair had sheen to it so that it appeared blue and her eyes were a dark grey. Her clothes hugged her form and her skin was quite pale. She watched his lips and he began growling louder.

 

“What are you?” he asked in anger.

 

“A Shouten.” She whispered softly.

 

“Get away from me!” he hissed.

 

“You think I am a Jing? No, I am a tr'Awnhi.” She said barely above a whisper and as light as silk.

 

Her voice sent shivers through him and his eyes widened when he felt her fangs.

 

“What are you doing?” he said choking.

 

“I am here to know more. Raganos has commanded it so. The other plane has many beings beautiful man.” She said in his ear.

 

“Great! Just wonderful. Can you all beings leave us alone?” he groused.

 

He watched at first horrified as her hand seemed to fade to a mere shadow and he immediately felt things he could only feel when he and Ulquiorra were together. His face became flushed as she manipulated his nerves themselves.

 

“Oh Kamis.” He choked out harshly.

 

“I am Thei. What do you wish?” she asked in his ear.

 

“Damn!” he said trying to breathe.

 

“Say it youkai.” She said breathing his ear.

 

“Just let me…okay?” he said sweating.

 

“Take me in.” she said running her tongue along his neck.

 

“Oh hell!” he said almost on overload.

 

He was sweating terribly and she hissed at his stubbornness. She fazed into her true form and became part of his physical. He was strong and repressed that much she could see. He staggered to a couch and sank to his knees. He yelled out as his physical body succumbed. She left him suddenly and Rishou knew she was gone. He had never felt anything like it and he could see why they were feared. He sensed both Erena and Ulquiorra moments later. He was pulled up by strong hands and green eyes met his mahogany ones.

 

“There was something here.” He grunted.

 

“Rish?” Erena asked nervously.

 

“What manner of being?” Ulquiorra demanded.

 

“A Shouten.” He said trying to stand.

 

“Rish! You have been bitten.” Erena said nearing him.

 

“I need to sleep.” He mumbled.

 

“What did this Shouten do?” the Arrancar demanded.

 

“I do not know.” He stated as he made his way to the bedroom and collapsed on the bed.

 

He was snoring immediately and Erena could see a very small smile on Rishou's lips. Jealousy ate at her and she dragged Ulquiorra to the other room.

 

“Whatever was here had some manner of a sexual encounter with him!” she snapped.

 

“Unlikely that he wished for it.” Ulquiorra said dispassionately.

 

“Oh just like he did not enjoy it with you?” she asked in anger.

 

“That was different.” He said narrowing his eyes.

 

“Is it? I will kill this being for touching him! I need to lie down.” She said heading to the couch.

 

“Why not our bed?” he asked tonelessly.

 

“I want you to talk to him!” she said in annoyance.

 

“Hai.” He said slipping his hands into his pockets and slipping into the room.

 

He watched the younger man sleep heavily. He stripped out of his jacket and slipped next to Rishou. One mahogany eye opened and he groaned.

 

“She is pissed off.” He said under his breath.

 

“She is displeased. You are well? Why did you not wait for us?” he asked.

 

“Surprise.” He groaned.

 

Ulquiorra noticed that the bite was changing color and he sat up to inspect it closer. It was faintly blue and he became concerned.

 

“Rishou. Awaken now.” He commanded.

 

“No. If you are not going to participate then leave me alone.” He snapped.

 

“There seems to be a poison in your blood.” He said taking his shoulders.

 

Rishou opened his eyes and they had a glazed look to them. He saw his mate stare at him as if prey and he was suddenly under him.

 

“I am fine.” Rishou snapped.

 

“Rishou!” Ulquiorra hissed.

 

Rishou was in a haze but he had needed his mate. He had needed to feel their passion and the Arrancar actually gasped and moaned hard for him. He knew the wraith had done something to him but at the moment he did not care. Ulquiorra was caught up as the younger dominated him; Rishou was demanding and taking as if he was in warrior mode. It could not be called making love as the shape shifter took him hard. The Arrancar arched his body off of the bed as he came, used and damn near broken is how he felt. Rishou was panting and fell to his back. He closed his eyes and almost immediately fell asleep. Ulquiorra waited a few minutes and dressed himself slowly. Rishou always used care and he felt sore this time. He impassively watched him sleep and he went to see Erena.

 

“Something is quite wrong.” He murmured.

 

“I will find Lady Asuna.” She said jumping up.

 

Her belly was full and she was overdue. She looked uncomfortable and he held her shoulders in his cold hands.

 

“I will find the lady and return to Hueco Mundo to ascertain what is going on. You need rest for our babe and our mate.” He commanded.

 

“Hai.” She mumbled.

 

He stepped back and he slowly did the fastenings to his jacket. He produced a garganta and slipped away. He was concerned but he needed to protect his family. The idea that he had a family seemed strange and scary to him but he suppressed it. This was what his soul required and he would honor it.

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“You did well Thei.” Raganos said from his throne.

 

“As you command my lord.” She said bowing low.

 

“Their youkai have uppyr blood. There is a source that I will ascertain. I want you to send Hanaj to this Los Noches. It is high time that the rebel shinigami know of us. Send for Meihui Jing.” He commanded as he stood.

 

“Shall I send Jhu to find out the source of the uppyr?” Thei asked still bowed low.

 

“No. I shall do that myself. Send Jhu to look after the shinigami as well as Hatham.” He said smirking.

 

“As you wish.” She said backing away.

 

Raganos proceeded to leave his plane for the second time in as many days. He hated uppyr with a passion and the idea of killing them made him quite thrilled. He knew from the female inu's mind that the family hailed from Western Japan. He was within a barrier and he instantly felt several uppyr hybrids. His perfect mouth curled in anger and he watched. He saw a male dog daemon coming down the hall. He felt a powerful presence of a full uppyr. He passed through the structure of the palace walls and he stopped dead when he saw the female uppyr. Her hair was ebony and long. Her brown eyes were very light and almost caramel in color. She had a beauty mark near her left eye and her skin was fair. She wore a long dress of silk that had thin straps that exposed her back and lovely arms. Most female uppyr disgusted him but this one was quite striking. He knew his mistake almost too late when she actually flung him hard against the wall. He suddenly appeared in the plane and her eyes were red. He recognized raw power and he smirked.

 

“What is a wraith doing in my home?” she asked in a dangerous tone.

 

“What is an uppyr doing amongst a bunch of canines?” he asked in a low voice.

 

“I am mated to the lord. Who are you Shouten?” she demanded.

 

“Raganos. What is your name uppyr?” he asked as his dark eyes took in her form.

 

“Augusta.” She snapped.

 

She crossed her hands across her chest and he reasoned that she was a fire starter. She was a coveted female amongst the uppyr and he was highly curious how they would let her go. He fazed out quickly and again she threw him out of his natural state into the physical plane. He growled in annoyance and jumped her. Her flesh was like silk under his fingertips and he stared down at her hard.

 

“Get off of me you beast!” she hissed.

 

“What manner of uppyr are you?” he demanded.

 

“What manner of Shouten are you?” she snarled.

 

“Do not test my patience woman! I do not like your kind at all!” he said in a frigid tone.

 

“Sesshomaru!” she screamed.

 

Raganos knew damn well how good of hearing any canine had. He had hesitated too long and he felt her fangs in his arm. He shouted in pain and he struck her hard at the same moment the male dog entered. He cursed in Kazakh as he rolled. The woman was keeping him in this plane with her will alone and she narrowed her magnificent brown eyes. The male dog pulled a sword and he glared at the female.

 

“Release me or he will suffer!” he threatened.

 

“You speak to me vermin!” Sesshomaru growled.

 

“I said release me!” the wraith said drawing back his hand.

 

Sesshomaru moved fast and Bakusaiga went through his side. He choked and he was incredibly shocked that he was being held at all. He phased his hand through the dog's flesh and snapped his forearm like a twig. To the silver haired male's credit; he never winced but the blade fell to the ground and Raganos rushed the woman. His natural poison flowed around his hand like a miasma as he struck her in the chest. Augusta's eyes widened and she stared at Sesshomaru.

 

“Otto!” she muttered softly as she fell to her knees.

 

“Release me now or you die!” he hissed in her ear.

 

“Augusta!” Sesshomaru growled low.

 

“No!” she said as she managed to cross her arms.

 

Raganos grew hateful as the dog moved and he was cut into by a greenish whip. He was bleeding badly and his skin was burning. He phased his hand into her belly and she screamed in agony. She had to let him go and she staggered back. He stared at the powerful female and he grabbed her. Sesshomaru almost made it in time when he suddenly ported out with her. He had not ported to his plane and they bled all over the other.

 

“I will seal the wounds if you do the same!” he snapped.

 

“I would rather die!” she snapped.

 

“Then apparently you will!” he said smirking.

 

“You hurt my mate!” Augusta growled out.

 

“Yes I did!” he grinned.

 

“You evil son of a bitch!” she said coming at him.

 

“I resent the implication uppyr. I am a realist and your damn king is just as evil as I!” he said glaring at her.

 

“Why did you come into my home?” she asked in fury.

 

“Because I took the information from a very lovely woman who looks a lot like the dog in that palace.” He said with a nasty smirk.

 

“What did you do to my daughter?” She said getting more agitated.

 

“I see the resemblance. She is quite beautiful but you put your daughter to shame. To think that an uppyr actually is beautiful.” Raganos stating with a shake of his head.

 

“Fuck you!” she growled.

 

He pressed his physical body against hers and jerked her head to the side. He needed to gain some strength and her blood would be laced with it. Augusta felt his fangs enter her jugular and she damn near swooned. Raganos smirked against the flesh of her throat as they sank to their knees. She began gasping as he took her in. She was trying to stay conscious of his actions but she was loosing it quickly. She had been under the impression that wraiths and uppyr were completely different but their bite could be just as erotic. She felt his hands clutching at her back as he fed.

 

“Stop please!” she groaned.

 

She heard a growl against her throat and he pulled back. His lips were stained red and her daemon nature was stirred. He stared at the woman in his arms and she looked damn near wanton and indecent at the moment. He shocked himself that he was tempted to plunder her.

 

“What did you do?” she whispered hoarsely.

 

“I am sure you are aware that wraiths and uppyr are similar beings. You do not appear unintelligent.” He stated as his hands massaged and kneaded her backside.

 

“What did you want?” she asked in a breathy tone.

 

“You are a succubus!” he growled out.

 

“My mother was.” She said shaking against him.

 

“Does your mate know that he has tied himself to predator who feeds upon blood as well as sex?” he asked amused.

 

“Shut up!” she snapped.

 

“I must admit that even I am affected by your charms.” He stated almost laughing.

 

“Get away from me!” she said trying to break his hold.

 

“Do you still feed upon the act itself?” he demanded.

 

“I get what I need from blood! I am not like you!” she said in a contemptuous tone.

 

“Like me? How are you not like me? You feed upon the life forces of other beings; be it the beast of the forest or another uppyr. Here let me help you.” He said snidely.

 

He used his own claw and he ripped open his throat. His bright red blood began flowing and her eyes were transfixed. He felt heat in her gaze and he suddenly did not care. He jerked her forward and she sank her fangs into his neck. He felt a paralyzing rapture take him and profound need. Her natural powers rendered her victims in bliss and she could feed freely. He closed his dark eyes against the incredible rush and felt his body winding and coiling tightly. He had imagined the tart would stop right before and leave him in pain. His claws were digging into her perfect skin and he fell against her. He pulled up her dress and ripped the silk panties away. She groaned against his throat and he loosened his old style jerkin.

 

“This will heal us both woman! Let it happen!” he growled as she wiggled away from his hand.

 

Augusta released a guttural moan as the wraith slipped fingers between her folds. She still did not release his throat and he arranged her best he could. She gasped loudly as she was stretched to capacity. She fought to keep her baser nature in control and damn near lost it.

 

“Release my throat!” he said trying to think clearly.

 

She gasped out and released his jugular. She threw her head back and began crying out. This woman was unlike any that he had encountered. Her type of uppyr was highly sexual and needed it like they needed the blood. He thrust suddenly and she was wild.

 

“Use you powers woman!” he commanded.

 

“No.” she said in an animalistic groan.

 

“We will bleed out all over each other! Do it!” he snapped.

 

She flared her yoki and he grabbed her hands as he lifted his chest from hers and moved urgently. He was awash in their combined energies. Hers was a rare gift and Raganos recognized a descendent of the oldest house of uppyr. He had not had a physical encounter in so long that he had forgotten how addictive it could be. Her body was tight and clutching him in the most pleasurable ways. Every time he thrust, she met it with her own. She was damn near perfect and Augusta's cries were coming quicker. Her own claws pierced his back and she arched her whole body against his as she began climaxing hard for him. Their energies clashed and he buried his nose into her neck as he groaned out his own massive release. He had never taken an enemy but she had damaged him considerably. He collapsed against her and tried to catch his breath. He was disgusted with himself but reluctant to withdraw from her warmth.

 

“I shall not be so merciful next time.” He hissed in her ear.

 

“You say such pretty things after coitus you foul beast!” she snarled right back.

 

He still did not remove himself and Augusta was getting to be in a state again. He was so beautiful and his blood was beyond intoxicating. She lifted his wrist and sank her fangs deeply into his wrist and his eyes widened.

 

“Shit.” He muttered under his breath and she was dragging him under totally.

 

She spasmed around him as a cry left his sensuous lips. She squeezed her eyes shut as his release and power leached from him. He was by far the oldest and most powerful wraith she had run across. His breaths were labored as he finally did pull back and laid on his back. He groaned loudly as he felt her lips and tongue cleaning him. He could see why his brother had refused his orders to return to their plane.

 

“Woman!” he groaned again.

 

“Shut up.” She snapped at him.

 

He felt his blood stirring again and he grabbed the female to him and fazed them out into his plane. He would sate his lust and then kill her he decided. He heard horrendous growling in his mind and he realized she truly was the most powerful pure female uppyr he had run across. She had succubus tendencies as well as those of the Tepest's house. He pressed her back against the silk and furs that adorned his bed. Every last thought left his mind as he continued to plunder her.

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Sesshomaru was in pain and felt fear but it would not show. He knew how wraiths hated uppyr and a very nasty one had his mate of the last five centuries. He had felt her pain through their intense bond they shared. He had to find his eldest daughter and figure out how to find the Shouten. Yuzuna was in the palace complex and he found her at Yuudai's castle. She was a mother now and he looked down at the pup. He brushed his good fingers across the tiny girl's cheek.

 

“Jii-chan! What happened?” she asked shocked.

 

“Your Obbasan was taken.” He growled.

 

She noticed his arm and it was a heinous color. His face showed no pain but she knew better. She took his arm and ported him to Yamasaki Hospital. Nobu was there as well as Nanami. The young surgeon came forward and assessed the wound.

 

“Chichi, your silk would do quite well in binding this wound.” Nanami stated.

 

“I agree. My lord are you in pain?” Nobu asked softly.

 

“Please just set it.” Sesshomaru said with gritted teeth.

 

Nobu sank his claws into the flesh and released a little venom to numb the area. He then released his silk and tightly bound the bone and flesh together. Sesshomaru even flinched and Yuzuna had managed to call her mother and Asuna walked in moments later.

 

“My lord what happened?” she asked as she straightened from a bow.

 

“Your mother was abducted by a Shouten.” He growled.

 

“Bastards!” Asuna growled in fury.

 

“Where are these creatures?” her father asked in a disdainful voice.

 

“They are in Hueco Mundo. I can get in and find her.” She snapped.

 

“I am going with you.” The inu lord said standing.

 

“No you cannot my lord.” Asuna snapped.

 

“Daughter! The Tengu's blood runs in my veins as well. I will retrieve my mate and your mother. You will not tell this Sesshomaru what he shall do!” the great inu growled.

 

“Hai. Pardon my impertinence.” Asuna said bowing again.

 

“Jii-chan, I can as well.” Yuzuna said meeting her grandsire's eyes.

 

“Asuna and I will be able to handle this.” He snapped.

 

Asuna took her sire's hands and she ported them to Rishou's apartment. Erena popped up from the couch and she sighed in relief.

 

“Where is the Arrancar?” Asuna asked.

 

“He returned to Los Noches.” Erena stated.

 

“I have a way in.” she said sighing.

 

“Now daughter.” Sesshomaru said with his cold voice.

 

“Why are you worried?” Asuna asked.

 

“Because Rishou had an encounter with one of those things.” Erena said in disgust.

 

Asuna quit the room and found her beloved son fast asleep on the bed. He had a wraith's bite on his neck and Asuna began growling. She lifted him up and sank her own fangs into the wound. Rishou woke up and gasped as his own mother drank his tainted blood.

 

“Thank you.” He wheezed.

 

She took in as much as she could and laid him down.

 

“I have to go into Hueco Mundo. I want you to call on Asher or Rina to have them finish ridding you of the wraith's poison.” Asuna commanded.

 

“Hai haha.” He said closing his eyes.

 

Asuna stood up and went to the other room. She stared at Erena and sighed.

 

“Get his sister Rina on the phone. I need to go retrieve my mother and you need to get to the hospital.” Asuna commanded.

 

“Why?” Erena demanded.

 

“You are in labor.” Asuna said as she suddenly ported out with her father.

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She was in Hueco Mundo with her father and it was the oddest thing. He was right and he was able to come. He had Tensaiga on his hip and she was surveying the white sand. He looked bored and disdainful as his cool amber eyes surveyed the area. They had been here for hours and the landscape was bleak.

 

“This place is a wasteland.” He stated in disgust.

 

“Hai my lord.” She said nodding.

 

She felt it and then sighed. She knew she would not be able to escape a confrontation and steeled herself.

 

“What is that I sense?” her father demanded.

 

“You sense Grimmjow. He is nearby.” She sighed.

 

“Who?” Sesshomaru asked.

 

“He is an Arrancar.” She said stiffening.

 

She saw him hovering in the air and his face was impassive. His lips twisted in smirk and he moved fast. Konkisaiga appeared suddenly and she blocked his zanpakuto. He looked angry and hungry at the same time.

 

“What the fuck you doing here?” he growled.

 

“Why do you attack me?” she hissed back.

 

Grimmjow was suddenly hauled off of her and thrown with tremendous force. Grimmjow looked at the silver haired male and saw the resemblance between the two. He sneered and made to move against the inu lord. Asuna watched as her sire pulled Tensaiga. The short altercation was over quickly as her father had struck Grimmjow in the chest. The Arrancar fell to his knees and gasped in horrid pain and Sesshomaru pulled the Fang of Heaven out.

 

“Vermin.” Sesshomaru said as he lifted his booted foot and kicked Grimmjow flat onto his back.

 

“My lord please!” Asuna said running between the males.

 

“How dare this cretin put a hand on this Sesshomaru's heir.” He stated growling.

 

“My lord he is not my enemy.” Asuna said in annoyance.

 

“I will not suffer his presence.” Sesshomaru said sheathing his fang.

 

Asuna turned and went to Grimmjow. He was in obvious pain and the wound was horrid.

 

“Grimmjow?” she asked hoarsely.

 

“What?” he snapped.

 

“You are hurting. Father, he is not my enemy!” Asuna said as she glared at the elder inu.

 

“Hn.” He said looking bored.

 

Asuna bit into her wrist and she squeezed blood into the wound. Grimmjow gasped as it began to make a popping and sizzling sound.

 

“Asuna stop!” Sesshomaru snapped.

 

“Fuck you!” Grimmjow hissed.

 

“Hush both of you!” Asuna growled.

 

“Asuna!” The elder inu said beginning to growl loudly.

 

“Grimmjow, my mother was taken by a group called the Shouten.” She said under her breath.

 

“The fuckers have been at Los Noches. Aizen is actually furious and ordered the Espada on patrol.” He said in a sneer.

 

“Do you know from whence the wraiths came?” she asked in a softened tone.

 

“From the east.” He stated shuddering.

 

“My lord. I am going to assist the Arrancar. I suggest taking on your true form and settling in.” Asuna stated loudly.

 

“Make your actions quick daughter.” Sesshomaru said in his famous bored baritone.

 

 

“Where should I take you?” she asked.

 

“You know where.” He snapped.

 

She held his hand and ported them to his hideaway in the desert. She laid him back against the bed and he rolled to his side.

 

“Shit.” He cursed.

 

“That fang could have ended your existence.” She said softly.

 

“That's your father? He is fucking bastard!” Grimmjow hissed.

 

“Do not disrespect my lord and sire. He assumed you were attacking me.” She growled.

 

“Well I was.” He said glaring at her.

 

She turned him and held his chin in her hand and leaned over. She slipped her tongue into his mouth and he groaned into it. He lifted a hand and it tangled in her silver hair as just a kiss both drove them. She finally pulled back and stared into his face.

 

“Will you help my father find my mother?” she asked softly.

 

“Fuck no!” he snapped.

 

“Grimmjow. Do you love me?” she demanded.

 

“Don't you dare pull that shit with me! Do I look stupid?” he snapped.

 

“I have to be in the real world right now. I have to be somewhere and I need my mother found. Uppyr and wraiths do not like each other at all. My father will be grateful. You can use the information you gather for you benefit with Aizen.” She offered.

 

“Fine! You tell your puppy chichi to keep his fucking katana to himself.” He growled.

 

“I will owe you.” She said softly.

 

“Then let me see the girl!” he snarled.

 

“Hai.” She sighed.

 

She stood up and ported back to her father who was staring off into the distance. He looked over at her and he was not obviously angry but she could tell the way he held himself that he was downright furious.

 

“You feel her.” Asuna said under her breath.

 

“Hai.” He muttered.

 

“Grimmjow will show you to the Shouten and I shall return. He is somewhat loyal to me and he has a skewed sense of honor but he does have honor.” She said softly.

 

“What is more important then your mother?” he demanded.

 

“My own pups!” she snapped.

 

“I await your return.” He said gruffly.

 

She ported back to Grimmjow who had changed his clothing and he stared back at her. She sighed deeply and he moved to her. She could he see he desires and he lifted her up against the wall. He arranged them both and they kissed wildly as he took her hard. It was intense but quick as he released her from his powerful hold. He said nothing as she said nothing as they ported back. He produced a garganta for her and she stepped through. She had to return to the hospital and to check on Rishou. She looked back a moment and wondered at the wisdom of leaving her sire around Grimmjow. She sighed but she had to go.

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She walked into the ICU and Ichigo was there. She came and stood next to him; her ningen mate looked up and smiled at her. She leaned over and kissed him gently and then took her seat.

 

“He woke up for half a minute then passed back out.” He mumbled.

 

“We have more problems coming from Hueco Mundo. The Shouten have appeared and these are ones I have never dealt with. They make the Jing family look tame and one took my mother. Eyal is coming to Japan.” She muttered in return.

 

“Eyal?” Ichigo asked raising a brow.

 

“Rina and Asher's sire.” She said meeting his eyes.

 

“The vampire?” he asked surprised.

 

“Vampires are myths from demented ancient peoples Ichigo. Uppyr are youkai just like I am.” She snorted.

 

“Keh sure.” He said with wide eyes.

 

“You know him as Vlad Tepest.” She murmured.

 

“Count Dracula?” Ichigo said floored.

 

“Hai Ichigo.” She said taking his hands.

 

“Way cool.” He laughed.

 

She smiled and she noticed Tekeshi stirring again. She could feel the pain he was in and she called on Nanami. Her daughter walked in and she could feel the male inu's utter confusion and horrendous pain. She stared at him gently put something into his IV.

 

“Lord Tekeshi, I am Doctor Yamasaki Nanami. You were brought here days ago and we did surgery to repair your bowel injury. Can you blow out for me?” She asked gently.

 

Tekeshi blinked his eyes and Nanami prepared to pull out the breathing tube. Asuna readied some water and Nanami counted to three and pulled. When the tube came out; the inu lord coughed loudly. Nanami took the water from her mother and she leaned him up. He sipped the water and his eyes wandered to Asuna. He could tell by the surroundings that he had no idea where or when he was.

 

“Tekeshi?” Asuna said softly.

 

He saw her and he felt her yoki. Her aura was fairly crackling and he could sense the immense power that was coming from his beautiful mate. He continued to stare and he looked at her in confusion. She held her head high but he knew without a doubt that she was older and she had reached her full yoki.

 

“What era is this?” he said hoarsely.

 

“It is the twenty first century.” She said gently.

 

He mouthed the words but he could not seem to fathom the news. Nanami picked up his IV and injected something else into the tubing.

 

“Lord Tekeshi, I have given you a widow venom pain killer. It makes inu a little drunk but it is better than morphine for pain relief okay?” Nanami asked gently.

 

“You are a kind onna.” Tekeshi said suddenly slurring.

 

“We all know of the great Tekeshi my lord. Haha always made sure we paid respects to you.” Nanami stated with a soft smile.

 

“You are her daughter?” Tekeshi asked closing his brilliant green eyes.

 

“Hai. You are safe here and you will be cared for. My brother and I are both doctors and surgeons. Our sire runs the hospital and his name is Doctor Yamasaki Nobu. You need only ask for one of us.” She stated as he started to drift.

 

“What has happened aijou? What has happened to our world?” Tekeshi mumbled starting to fall asleep.

 

“I will explain more after you wake up.” Asuna said as tears fell down her face.

 

“I know Hana passed on. I do not know how I know.” Tekeshi said as his head fell to the side.

 

Asuna turned in Ichigo's arms and began crying softly. She looked up and there stood Naraku. His eyes held major disbelief and he came forward.

 

“Kurosaki Ichigo, could you please give us all time. Your son and daughter are in Sendai. Call my brother and he will bring them to you.” Naraku asked and commanded.

 

“Yeah sure. If you wanna talk later, you know where I'll be. I've got the kids okay?” Ichigo said softly.

 

“Thank you.” She said looking down.

 

Ichigo drifted away and Naraku pulled her into a hug as she began sobbing. He held her tightly as she poured out her soul.

 

“He was a warrior Asuna. You did not make him go after that bastard he sired. You are not responsible for his death. He is adaptable and that was one of the things I admired most about the mutt. Your time with him was too short.” Naraku said in her ear.

 

“Dear Kamis Naraku! I make the rounds.” She said bitterly.

 

“Well you have never been normal have you? Look I know him and I know he will manage.” The hanyou stated.

 

“You look really good.” She said as she took in his modern clothes.

 

“My little inu. Leave it to you to make me burn.” He said smiling softly.

 

“How can he forgive me.” She said meeting his eyes.

 

“When he sees Ang Chi a grown man and as kind as he was. Now rest my dear. I have been told that Rishou was attacked by a wraith?” he asked.

 

“Hai. I got out most of the poison and it seems mother was taken. My father is Hueco Mundo now and I need to return.” She said wringing her hands.

 

“You need to allow us your help mates to assist you and our family. You always do this Asuna. You always try and take everything on yourself. You are so far from alone.” Naraku said in admonishment.

 

“Okay my love.” She sighed.

 

She looked over and saw Tekeshi's eyes clouded over with the widow venom and he was staring at her and Naraku. The hanyou released her and she sat on the bed.

 

“I have no pain.” He slurred.

 

“No Nanami and Nobu will see to it.” She said holding his face.

 

“Aijou.” He murmured.

 

She leaned down and kissed his forehead. He looked up at her and he could not get over how stunning she was. He reached up and ran his fingers through her silver hair. His emerald colored eyes were focused on hers and he could not help himself. He pulled her down and kissed her deeply. He felt so incredibly good at the moment and so very aroused. Naraku cleared his throat but the inu lord seemed possessed.

 

“How much did you give him?” Naraku asked Nanami.

 

“I only gave him fifty milligrams. He is full inu so it would affect him more.” Nanami shrugged.

 

Asuna slowly pulled away and he was damn near panting. He squirmed on the bed and almost begged her to do anything. He had never felt such freedom or lack of self control.

 

“Aijou. Please lie next to me.” He damn near purred.

 

“Tekeshi, you are still recovering.” Asuna stated gently.

 

“I just wish to scent you.” He said as he became flushed.

 

“Come baby girl. Let them be alone.” Naraku commanded of Nanami.

 

Nanami followed her other father out and Asuna lay beside Tekeshi. He nuzzled her neck and nipped at the flesh. Her eyes rolled back as he became needier.

 

“Tekeshi.” She mumbled as he acted as the inu male he was.

 

“Aijou. I have to know why you feel so bad. I know I died; I remembered seeing you in my last moments.” He murmured in her neck.

 

“Tekeshi, I should have been the one. I have missed you so much.” She said softly crying.

 

“I passed away. You should have moved on Aijou. You smell so good my heart.” He stated nuzzling her neck.

 

She gasped as his hands began roaming her body. She was caught up in the old memories and she allowed him to fulfill his needs. He seemed wanton and she knew the overwhelming lust that accompanied the widow venom.

 

“You attended my shrine.” He murmured in her ear.

 

“Every week. I said prayers every week.” She stated in a tortured tone.

 

“I have always loved you.” He said in a soft tone.

 

“You need not rut right now Tekeshi.” She stated under her breath.

 

“I know this Aijou.” He said chuckling lightly.

 

She looked over her shoulder and he captured her lips with his. Tekeshi was desperate it seemed to fill his senses with her. He released her mouth and sighed in contentment.

 

“I will stay awhile but there are things afoot.” She stated.

 

“How many pups did you have?” he asked.

 

“I had many Tekeshi.” She murmured.

 

“Who was the ningen boy that sat here?” he asked.

 

“That is Ichigo. He is a good soul and quite powerful for a ningen. He is a shinigami.” She said gently.

 

“He is enamored with you.” He murmured.

 

“I have given Hinata and Chiyo.” She said in a hoarse tone.

 

“He must be quite proud.” He said softly.

 

“Tekeshi stop! You are never disagreeable or angry.” She stated.

 

“I must be jealous? I envy the boy very much but that would serve no great purpose would it?” he demanded.

 

He had worked her jeans down some and his fingers were grazing her curls. She gasped as he touched her.

 

“You still react so strongly to me. Aijou, I want to taste you.” He said in a low growl.

 

“Tekeshi be mindful of your injuries.” She snapped.

 

“Okay I shall.” He purred.

 

Her eyes widened as his fingers stroked and rolled her button of nerves. He was leaching his purification yoki and her body was responding with a vengeance.

 

“Kamis Tekeshi.” She groaned as her body succumbed.

 

He lifted his fingers to his mouth and tasted her release. He groaned softly and he seemed content.

 

“You taste as sweet as I remember. Please allow me to sleep and I shall ask questions later.” He said closing his eyes.

 

“As you need, I have to see to some things but call upon Nobu or Shinobu and they will get in touch with me.” She said softly.

 

“Nobu? I have heard of the famed kumo healer.” He said starting to drift.

 

“He is Nanami and Shinobu's sire.” She said softly.

 

“I want Hana back. I want my baby girl.” He said in a hoarse tone.

 

“Tekeshi she has not wanted to return.” Asuna said gently.

 

“Maybe now she will. Maybe instead of just coming back then she can be reborn.” He stated as he finally fell asleep.

 

Asuna was astounded at his words but she drifted away. Her life was beyond complicated again and she ported to Rishou. He was alright and he was flanked by Rina and Eyal.

 

“Is everything alright?” she asked.

 

“Erena is in surgery. She was not progressing.” Rishou said sighing.

 

“It shall be well Rishou. You were cut from my womb.” She stated.

 

“I got all the wraith poison out of him mama.” Rina stated.

 

“Good. Eyal what can we do about the Shouten?” she asked her uppyr mate.

 

“I intend to take them head on. I have been told that Elizaveta was taken.” He stated in anger.

 

“Hai. My sire is there now with an ally.” Asuna said suddenly uncomfortable.

 

“Your sire is with Grimmjow.” Ulquiorra stated from the door.

 

Rina looked at the pale male Arrancar and her mouth dropped. Eyal stared as the Arrancar came forward.

 

“Haha?” Rishou asked stunned.

 

“I understand Grimmjow and he has sworn to me that he would never harm Erena or Rishou again!” she growled.

 

“Grimmjow is trash and he shall be handled as trash.” Ulquiorra stated in disdain.

 

“Do not threaten me Arrancar.” Asuna growled.

 

“Do not threaten me inu. I shall protect those I love and I will protect them from you if necessary.” The fourth Espada stated in barely disguised anger.

 

“Ulquiorra please stop! She is my mother and she would never harm her family.” Rishou snapped.

 

“When she deals with rubbish then she harms her family.” The Arrancar stated.

 

“I go about dealing with adversaries in a different manner Arrancar. Not everything is black and white you fool. I have to go now. Tekeshi is alive and Ang Chi needs to know. I need to get Sheng here as well.” She said backing up and leaving the room.

 

“Do not threaten her again.” Eyal said in a frightful way.

 

Ulquiorra was very tense and very angry at the moment. The uppyr male was glaring at him and he actually lost his temper. He lifted his finger and released a small amount of cero which the uppyr deflected with just a wave of his hand. His green eyes watched the other and they heard screams. Asuna was in a heap on the floor and there was Meihui Jing. There was a widening pool of blood around the Western heir and Meihui had a cruel smirk on her face. Rina moved so fast that Jing never stood a chance. Rina broke her neck swiftly and threw the body away. Eyal stared at his daughter in shock as she knelt by her mother. Her daughter rolled her and she stared up at Eyal.

 

“She said it begins. She said that the Shouten shall overtake all things.” Asuna whispered.

 

“Like hell they shall!” Eyal roared.

 

“Then Hell it shall be.” Another female wraith said coming out of a mist.

 

The uppyr ruler turned and stared at the wraith female and she smiled at Rishou. He blanched and she stared at Ulquiorra.

 

“You are from our plane and you deal with the corporeals? You should know better Arrancar; especially being a Vasto Lorde. It begins now!” the female said and she fazed out.

 

No body said anything and all of their jaws were dropped.