InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ In Between Duty and Honor ( Chapter 33 )

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.

 

A/n: I am so sorry this took so long to get out! Thank you all who have read and are still reading. I am out of the hospital! YEAH….please enjoy….also please tell me what you think.

 

Between Duty and Honor

 

Asuna's chest heaved as she stood amongst yet more shinigami bodies. She was so incredibly tired and she had to vomit up the bile. Teru had been unable to sustain any force against her and she was going to force him to face her personally. She walked slowly away from the blood bath she had inflicted and found a tree that she proceeded to vomit behind. She was in the West and she walked slowly towards a small stream. She felt familiar hands on her and she was turned around by Yuudai. She stared up into his grey eyes and they held concern.

 

“Chuusin? What is wrong?” he asked gently as he held her face gently.

 

“I am sick.” She said softly.

 

“Why?” he demanded.

 

“I tangled with a Yamaneko in the past. I did not know their claws carried a toxin.” She said closing her eyes as he held her close.

 

“I could have told you that! Damnit Chuusin, you are clammy.” He said in concern.

 

“Yuudai, please calm yourself. I have not seen the boys in two days; how are they behaving?” she asked.

 

“They are tearing up the castle and I am loving every minute of it.” Yuudai admitted.

 

“Always so different from Yuuta.” She said smiling.

 

“Hai.” He laughed.

 

“Well I think I shall go home to my beach house. Tell the boys to port to me this evening.” She commanded.

 

“You are their haha.” Yuudai smiled.

 

He lifted her face towards his and kissed her softly but she surprised him by kissing him harder and with more passion. She ended up burying her nose into his juncture and snapped her fangs around the tender flesh.

 

“You are mine always.” She whispered fiercely into his ear,

 

“Hai.” He said in a hoarse groan.

 

“I must lie down. I will see you soon Karuson.” She said bowing and porting out.

 

Yuudai stood there and he knew her. She was protecting someone but she was unwilling to let him go. He smirked and began humming. He had been shaken when Tekeshi had been revived but she had just openly and lustfully remarked him. All was right in his world and he went to find his sons.

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Self loathing consumed her as she wandered the wraith castle. Raganos was now viewing Aizen as a threat and he intended an all out assault on Los Noches. The Shouten King was beautiful and crafty to say the least. He was kept busy by battle preparations and she took advantage. He would somehow keep her bound through their bond and it infuriated her to no end. His mental abilities rivaled hers and she was not aware she was being watched.

 

Raganos watched the female that he was loosing his heart to try and scheme to get away from him. He could feel her plans deep in his bones and it angered him. She would still not accept the way things were and he was getting sick of it. He was reaching a point that he hated the dog daemon lord with a passion. He felt her desperation to be with the silver dog and he suddenly snarled. She turned and stared at him and his chest was heaving.

 

“You have been here long enough to accept my will.” He stated flatly.

 

“I do not want your will. I want my lawful mate.” She snapped.

 

“I AM YOUR LAWFUL MATE!” he said in a horrendously angry tone.

 

“No, you took me. Now I carry this evil within my womb.” She snarled at him.

 

“My seed is evil? What do you think your wondrous Vlad Tepest is? He has as many Shouten deaths to account for the same as I do uppyr! He moved into MY territory woman! He and his minions murdered MY people. My son was a young man and faced that bastard Jarek. He was pulled into the other plane; he was drawn and quartered and his blood drank from his intestines! Now you tell me who is EVIL?” he said stalking closer.

 

“Jarek would not have done that!” she said backing away.

 

“He did it! Hanaj was there and tried to save his nephew. My fool brother was made to watch and his life threatened. You think I take from your body unjustly? Go to Hanaj and look inside of his mind Augusta and see what your former betrothed did!” he snarled in a horrid tone.

 

Augusta could see from his face and feel his feelings. He had loved his son and his death had affected him badly. He had become far colder and more hateful in all of his decisions. His nature was cold anyway but the death of his only child had driven him over the edge. He grabbed her shoulders and shook her roughly. She lifted her hands and held his face as he was in a blood rage. His black eyes met hers and their lips collided. He wanted her badly now and he wanted her devotion like she was devoted to the dog daemon. He ended up dragging her silks off and he fed from her like a starved animal. She was in pure bliss and her eyes reddened when she saw him drag claws across his chest. He guided her lips to the wounds and she groaned as she took in his life force. His eyes fluttered back and he groaned as well. He could feel their son and Raganos was enthralled. His face betrayed his feelings and Augusta found herself claiming his mouth. Anger for herself ripped through her and she felt as badly as she had when she and Chen had carried on. This Shouten was more powerful then the Byakko lord and a lot more volatile. They ended up in his bed and he slept. She laid there and kept her mind blank. She did not even think of Sesshomaru and she allowed sleep to take her as well.

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Grimmjow stood in the Western Lands as she had called her homeland. He saw brief flashes of her in clothes of old and he was angrier then normal. She was avoiding him and it pissed him off badly. He came upon a grizzly scene of several dead shinigami and he smirked down at the carnage. He moved on and he saw his lover in the arms of a silver haired inu and fury ate at him. He spied a black haired onna who favored his bitch and figured it was one of her daughters. Mizuki stared at the dead shinigami in horror and realized that her mother's actions would have terrible ramifications. Byakuya was being censored for his loyalty to her and her family and she feared for him.

 

“I feel your presence Arrancar.” She stated softly.

 

“Where's your mother?” Grimmjow snapped.

 

“She has gone to the palace.” She replied in irritation.

 

“Who's the fucking inu who touched her?” he asked in a dangerous tone.

 

“That is her former general and her mate; Sir Yuudai.” Mizuki stated with a raised brow.

 

Grimmjow used his sonido and he was gone. Mizuki stared at the vacant spot and she wondered how in the hell he had gotten through the palace boundaries. Asuna was lying on her bed in the Western Palace when she felt his presence. She rolled to her side and stared at him in anger.

 

“How dare you! You have no right to come here!” she growled.

 

“Why you running like a scared lil bitch?” he asked from her window.

 

“Do you not have a war to be fighting with the shinigami or the Shouten?” she demanded.

 

“I fought against some Shouten. One with silver eyes gave me lots of information!” he snarled.

 

“Oh and what information do you think he had Grimmjow?” she asked with a raised brow.

 

“Don't treat me like a fucking fool! I should tear your ass up!” he snapped as he jumped down to the floor.

 

Asuna was clad only in her bed clothes and she stared at him in anger. He stalked over to her and grabbed her throat. She stared at him in defiance and he growled at her more. He squeezed a little and she made a choking sound. His face held every emotion he was feeling and she began clawing at his hands. He finally let go and she fell to the bed wheezing. Anger filled her and she stared up at the Arrancar and she sprang at him. They fell to the floor and they were snarling and hitting the other in

fury. She sucker punched him right above his hollow hole and he made a strangled noise as he fell onto his back. She stood over him and her eyes were red.

 

“Chuusin?” Yuudai asked from outside of her door.

 

“Karuson, I am fine! Go away for now!” she called in annoyance.

 

“Asuna, I can smell something off!” Yuudai growled.

 

Her former general walked right in and saw the blue haired Arrancar and a blooming bruise around her neck. He began growling terribly and Asuna put up a hand.

 

“Who is this being?” he demanded.

 

“Who the fuck are you dog boy?” Grimmjow snarled.

 

“Shut up both of you! You both invade my privacy! Get out Yuudai and you get out as well!” Asuna glowered at the blue haired hollow.

 

“That Shouten said a lot of shit bitch! You're gonna tell me what I want to hear or I'm gonna spill your blood till it runs dry!” Grimmjow hissed.

 

Yuudai lost his head and let loose a punch the connected with Grimmjow's jaw. A cracking sound could be heard and Asuna had to haul her inu mate off of Grimmjow. Her Arrancar lover looked down right more homicidal than normal and he dove for her. He had her pinned to the floor and he was ready to strike. Yuudai had been thrown and he too was ready to pounce. Asuna turned her head and she could see Yuudai's features change and she tried to fight off the terrible nausea that was beginning to overwhelm her. Grimmjow looked down and he could see her face change color a little and he looked puzzled. He looked up again to see the inu changing form. He had to jump to avoid being bitten in half by the near rabid inu. Grimmjow landed in a crouched position and he saw more flashes. He had to shake his head against the damn memories and he glared at Asuna.

 

“What the fuck have you done?” he snarled.

 

“What do you mean what I have done?” she snarled back.

 

“Tell the boy to back off now!” Grimmjow said in a snarling tone.

 

Asuna could see how angry her lover was and she stared at him hard right before she began retching. Yuudai transformed immediately and pulled her into his arms. Grimmjow wished to murder the other male and he was loosing his damn mind.

 

“Get your hands off now!” he said in his low and angry growl.

 

“Who are you to think to order me around?” Yuudai asked in snarl.

 

“You wanna fucking play? C'mon then!” Grimmjow said from his crouching position.

 

“I do not play beast! I win and I always do! Wish to test the theory? I was trained by the lord himself.” Yuudai sneered.

 

Grimmjow jumped on Yuudai so fast that the male inu never saw it coming. He was snarling and the Arrancar had begun belting him with powerful punches. Yuudai finally threw him off and they began circling each other despite Asuna's yells at them to stop. Grimmjow did not think and he reacted like the Yamaneko he had been. He was furious beyond all measure as he took blows from the inu that caused his Arrancar skin to burn. He realized this bastard had a poison in his claws just like the inu princess did and he surged forward. He grabbed both hands of the inu male and crushed his appendages with all his might. Yuudai went to his knees at the unexpected move and he shouted out in pain. Asuna ran to help her former general and she was held onto by Grimmjow.

 

“You fucking bastard! You fight dirty and with no honor! How could you?” she fumed.

 

“What're you hiding hmm? Tell me my little bitch before I wring your lovely neck!” he snapped.

 

“I owe you nothing! You do nothing but bring harm!” she seethed.

 

“You say that but you cry out MY name as I pummel you sweetheart. I am sure you cry out just as whorishly for all your mates but there it is; my name falls from your lips!” he said condescendingly.

 

“Shut up! How could I even entertain a beast such as you?” she hissed.

 

“What your pissed now because I tell the truth? Screw you but you're gonna tell me what I want to know!” he said shaking her.

 

“Screw you! I will not!” she snapped in fury.

 

He threw her roughly and she landed on the bed. She looked over at Yuudai and he was in severe pain she could tell. Grimmjow was extremely dangerous at the moment and she had not ever really seen him like this. The feline Arrancar turned quickly and gave Yuudai a swift kick to his head. Yuudai went down unconscious and Asuna screamed loudly.

 

“Now you're gonna answer me or your little boy inu is gonna suffer, you got me?” he said in anger.

 

“Why are you doing this?” she demanded.

 

“Cause the onna I love is a conniving and lying little bitch! You think you can play high and mighty with me? Lord over someone else, not me sweetheart!” he growled.

 

“You want to know my secrets? You think you can handle it?” she sneered with utter contempt.

 

“Hai!” he growled.

 

“I carry Ichigo's babe within my belly!” she snapped.

 

His face twisted in hatred and he threw her. She hit the head board of her bed frame and she yelped in pain. He paced in one spot and he bared his eyes to her. His chest heaved and he felt horrendous hate. He met her eyes and he knew instantly she was lying. He pounced on her and he laid her out flat on her back. He eyed her carefully and she tried to flinch away.

 

“You gonna lie some more?” he asked in a harsh whisper.

 

“You have no right to know anything!” she said snapping her fangs.

 

He nipped her lips gently and she growled loudly. He did it again and she tried to bring her knee up. He flattened her again and she yelped as made her comply. He felt overwhelmed in his emotions and he lowered his mouth to hers and demanded entrance. She fought him and ended up biting his tongue. Blood filled their mouths and she groaned as he continued to plunder her mouth. He finally ripped his lips away from hers and she met his eyes.

 

“You will have nothing of me!” she hissed quite loudly.

 

“You really knocked up?” he snapped.

 

“Hai! I am pregnant.” She said again snapping her fangs.

 

“Who'd you whore yourself out to huh?” he snarled.

 

“YOU! I whored myself out to you! Actually Grimmjow Jagaharu.” She said with a satisfied smirk.

 

He scrambled backwards when he heard the name and he stared at her in shock. She sat up and glared at him in fury. He met her eyes and his memories were still fairly blank.

 

“I found you before you became a putrid hollow! I found the real man and not some mere shadow!” she said in a mocking tone.

 

He backhanded her and she again hit the headboard. She wiped blood from the corner of her mouth and she met his eyes.

 

“You lie!” he snapped.

 

“No, you were a member of Lord Hikaru's elite guard. You were half Yamaneko and half panther I believe. You were Grimmjow Jagaharu and you had a reputation for being a fierce warrior. The royal family of the Yamaneko was wiped out in the nineteenth century. I have no idea what became of you before you became this!” she growled.

 

“Fuck you!” he snarled.

 

“I did that already.” She laughed bitterly.

 

“You carry some wild neko's brat and expect me to believe it is mine?” he scoffed.

 

“I care not what you believe! The truth is that you lived before and you were someone real with no hole in their belly! You were alive and a good person with honor! Now you become this wild animal with no thoughts beyond his fists!” she yelled.

 

His blue eyes were stormy as she sat against the elegant wood of the western style bed. He stalked to her and he pulled her forward by the back of her neck and she gasped as she could scent many things coming from him.

 

“You say I was this fellow but why would you leave him and come back to this brute with no honor?” he asked in a hoarse tone.

 

“Because you and he are the same. He was you before you were a hollow!” she declared.

 

“Yeah well I don't give a shit who I was. I am Grimmjow now.” He snarled in her face.

 

“You are refusing to allow your memories to return! You were a youkai at one time! You lived a real life without this existence!” she said gripping his shoulders.

 

“It really doesn't matter does it? I am what I am now! You say you carry that neko's brat? Prove it!” he snapped.

 

She unmasked all her scents and he was bombarded on an instinctual level. He scented her neck closely and he ended up wrapping his teeth around her juncture and she gasped. She was not lying and he was suddenly very uncomfortable. He jumped back and stared into her eyes.

 

“What is wrong now Grimmjow? You cannot handle the truth?” she asked in a glowering way.

 

“I don't care who I was! This existence and power are all that matter! It doesn't matter any of this shit!” he snarled.

 

“Well it is who you were. Accept it and deal with it. I do not need you!” she said coldly.

 

“You think you're gonna take my kit from me?” he demanded.

 

“I will do whatever I like as I am its mother!” she snapped.

 

He grew more than violently angry. He stalked forward and slapped her hard and she was sent reeling. He went to do it again and his hand was caught by none other then the inu lord himself. Grimmjow looked up and stared into very angry eyes of Lord Sesshomaru.

 

“How dare you touch this Sesshomaru's pup!” he snarled as he flung the Arrancar away.

 

Grimmjow landed with a sickening thud and Asuna watched in horror as her sire moved with fluidity and stomped on Grimmjow's arm. She watched her lover curse and gasp in pain as he father allowed his Dakkasou to flow to his claws. Before she could say a word; Sesshomaru sank to his knees and thrust his hand into the area above Grimmjow's hollow hole. She screamed for her father to stop but he slowly withdrew from the hollow.

 

“You are filth that this Sesshomaru treads upon. You are not worth the spit to defile.” The inu lord growled in horrendous fury.

 

“Yeah well she is a lying little whore!” Grimmjow laughed.

 

“Shut up you fool!” Asuna snarled.

 

“What the fuck ever. You'd better watch it sweetheart!” he said rolling quickly and he was suddenly gone.

 

Asuna watched her father and she could feel his contempt and his ire about her mother. She sighed and he sat beside her. He lifted her chin and stared directly into her eyes.

 

“No matter how old you are or how many centuries you shall live; you are still my little onna.” He stated in his cold tone.

 

“I know my lord.” She nodded.

 

“What does this cretin want with you?” he demanded.

 

“I found him in the past. He was a youkai and he was Yamaneko.” She said honestly.

 

“Daughter! You never learn.” He growled.

 

“It is my life my lord and my body!” she snapped.

 

“I lived without you for a century; do not ask me to do it again! You will obey my will!” he said challenging her.

 

“As you pointed out my lord. I am grown.” She said sighing.

 

“You are as impertinent as the hanyou!” he growled.

 

“How is Uncle Inuyasha?” she asked amused.

 

“As impertinent as ever. He and the miko are still quite happy.” He snorted.

 

“You adore him and you know it!” Asuna said smirking.

 

“Hn.” He mumbled.

 

“I need to get Yuudai to Yasu.” She said sighing.

 

“I will call upon the old man, you need to be seen as well.” He commanded.

 

“Nanami has been taking care of me. Thank you my lord.” She said as she stood.

 

She made it over to Yuudai and knelt by him. She shook him hard and he slowly came to. He stared up at her and noticed the wounds and the discoloration of her neck. Yuudai began growling badly and pushed himself up. His shoulder was broken but he disregarded it. He stalked out of the palace and left her calling after him. He made it to his own home and he found Yuzuna rocking her pup. He bowed and she looked horrified at his appearance.

 

“Can you port me to Karakura Town?” he asked.

 

“Hai but why?” she asked her elder brother.

 

“Because I am making a deal with the devil!” Yuudai snarled.

 

Yuzuna called for her nursemaid and handed her babe over. She took Yuudai's arm and ported out to the suburb of Tokyo. She watched her proud and now very angry brother stalk off into the distance.

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Ichigo stood there with his mouth agape and staring at the last man he thought he would ever see again. The inu known as Yuudai was pacing in front of him and he looked downright pissed off. He had not spoken but then Ichigo had been in shock.

 

“You know my dad can look at it. Looks like it hurts like a mother.” Ichigo muttered.

 

“Hai that would be good.” Yuudai said meeting the brown eyes of the ningen.

 

Ichigo nodded and Yuudai followed him. Hinata and Masaki played on the floor and banged their toys. Yuudai looked fondly at the children as he walked past them.

 

“They both look like her.” He said softly.

 

“Hai. She's a helluva lot prettier then I am.” Ichigo joked.

 

“Hai.” Yuudai agreed.

 

Ichigo snorted and they made it to the clinic portion of his home. His dad was seeing patients already and Ichigo indicated an open bed. Yuudai sat down and he did not show how much tremendous pain he was in. Isshin came over and began to assess the damage and he whistled.

 

“What the hell did you tango with?” the ningen asked.

 

“A mutual friend of ours Kurosaki. He has an unhealthy interest in Lady Asuna. He damn near strangled her to death tonight.” Yuudai said in a very low tone.

 

“What?” Ichigo asked suddenly incensed.

 

“Hai. My Lord Sesshomaru stopped him but she was hurt badly. She is also suffering from the wounds of a Yamaneko. They were taiyoukai of old and their claws were laced with fever inducing properties.” Yuudai explained.

 

“What did the guy look like?” Ichigo demanded.

 

“He was an Arrancar I believe.” Yuudai said bluntly.

 

“Grimmjow!” the youth hissed.

 

“Hai.” Yuudai nodded.

 

“The fucker's gonna be dead!” Ichigo practically yelled.

 

“Son! Use your head and watch your mouth around your children!” Isshin commanded seriously for once.

 

“Hai sir.” Ichigo said in anger.

 

“I will heal quickly and if you wish for my assistance then I will dust off my katana and we take on the bastard together.” Yuudai said.

 

“Hai! That sounds real good. How long till you heal? I'm going after the bastard in an hour or so!” he growled.

 

“Then I shall be ready.” The silver inu said rising.

 

“You both are being foolish!” Isshin snapped.

 

“This is about honor sir and I care not for your caution.” Yuudai stated with contempt.

 

“Hey calm down. Where's your weapon anyway?” Ichigo demanded.

 

Yuudai pulled out a slightly curved blade with intricate scroll work along the cutting edge. It looked lethal and quite beautiful at the same time.

 

“A mating gift from my Chuusin.” Yuudai stated eyeing Ichigo.

 

“Yeah well I got a house.” The shinigami retorted.

 

Isshin snorted and Ichigo ran up the steps to his room. He used the badge and he was suddenly in shinigami form. He was so pissed that Grimmjow had touched her that he was ready to kill the Arrancar once and for all. He jumped out his window and landed gracefully on the ground and he was met with the inu outside. He was still not really fond of the silver but he would be damned if he lost her because of jealousy. They began running and Ichigo knew from past experience that Grimmjow would seek out sport when he was in a foul mood. Ichigo suddenly stopped when he felt the familiar spiritual pressure. Yuudai pulled his katana. Ichigo pulled Zengetsu and stood at the ready. Grimmjow was hovering in the air and he turned when he felt the shinigami and inu. A smirk played on his lips and he then began laughing manically. He rushed Ichigo first and landed a kick squarely in the back. Yuudai moved on him fast and sliced into the leg of the Arrancar and Grimmjow hissed in pain. He flew his fist backwards and hit Yuudai in the nose. The silver's eyes flooded with tears and he snarled in fury. His claws began glowing the light green and he slashed at Grimmjow's face. Ichigo in the meantime stepped back and stared at the scene.

 

“Bankai!” he yelled.

 

His appearance changed and he suddenly arced the changed Zengetsu and sliced into Grimmjow's back. The Arrancar shouted out in pain and he suddenly spun around and shoved his hand into Ichigo's gut. The shinigami choked up blood and Grimmjow gave him the most hateful look he had ever seen a creature make. He shoved Ichigo and he fell plummeting to the ground. Yuudai snarled like a wild inu and he moved with incredible speed and shoved the blade that Asuna had given him deeply in the chest of Grimmjow. The blue haired male choked badly and looked at the inu in hatred. Grimmjow barely had enough strength to pull the blade out and he used his remaining strength to use his sonido to escape. Yuudai landed gracefully next to Ichigo and for a second considered leaving his rival there. He sighed and picked up the young ningen to bring him back to the Kurosaki clinic. Grimmjow was on the outskirts of town and he was slowly oozing his Arrancar blood and his life away. He was having trouble breathing and he stared at the spot where the two men had been. They were attempting to rid themselves of him and he was just more damn determined to see them both dead. He staggered forward and ended up hitting the ground unconscious.

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She was loosing her mind and she felt all three of them in pain. She ported to the Kurosaki residence and saw Ichigo laid out on a bed. Her face blanched when she saw Yuudai and her eyes widened in fear. She moved forward and touched Yuudai's face and he nuzzled her hand. Asuna looked around and pulled her hand back as she ported out. She walked into a grove of trees and saw Grimmjow slowly bleeding out on the ground. She was angry at him for his actions at the Western Palace but her heart was heavy as she knelt by him and ported both of the to her Kyoto apartment. He lay on the bed still bleeding heavily and she moved to the phone. She picked it up and dialed her daughter.

 

“Nanami? It is me. I need you to come to my Kyoto residence. Hai, I need your help my darling.” She said quickly.

 

Moments later Nanami appeared and she was in her hospital scrubs. She saw Grimmjow and she gasped in horror.

 

“What happened?” she asked as she neared him.

 

“Yuudai and Ichigo both thought it necessary to avenge me and they too are both injured badly. Can you help an Arrancar?” she asked.

 

“Hai. They are like shinigami some and I have been able to work on them. I need to take him to the hospital haha!” she exclaimed.

 

“Can you hide him there?” Asuna asked perplexed.

 

“Hai. Chichi is in Sendai at the moment and Shinobu is in Niigata at the moment.” She replied.

 

“Arigatou my dear. I am most grateful.” Asuna stated sighing heavily.

 

“Haha, why do you have strangulation ligatures?” Nanami demanded.

 

“Grimmjow was put out with me this evening. I am furious with him but he will not die!” she snapped.

 

“Hai. Best stay away from Sendai and Korea for a bit.” Her daughter remarked.

 

“I had no intentions of waltzing into our kumo side of the family my dear.” Her mother said darkly.

 

“Chichi Naraku would probably lay one finger on him and infuse him with so much miasma that there would be no help for him. I can imagine Chichi Ishin doing the same.” Nanami shuddered.

 

“Hai.” Asuna agreed.

 

She watched dispassionately as Nanami ported away with Grimmjow. She proceeded to port herself back to Karakura Town and her other mates. She could not fault them per say but she was beyond incensed that they were injured. She went to the bed beside Ichigo and took his hand. He looked extremely pale and Isshin looked grim.

 

“I assume he needs to go to the hospital?” Asuna asked.

 

“Hai. Karakura General is best as I have privileges there.” Isshin Kurosaki remarked.

 

“Hai. Yuudai will you see to Masaki and Hinata along with the boys?” she asked.

 

“Hai Chuusin.” Yuudai nodded.

 

Asuna took Ichigo and Isshin's hands and ported them to the spot in Isshin Kurosaki's mind. She was pulling on every bit of yoki she had and she was fighting back exhaustion. She looked up at Isshin and he looked concerned.

 

“Please take care of him Isshin. I need to go to Tokyo.” She said softly.

 

“You look ready to fall over.” The former shinigami remarked.

 

“I will be fine. Take care of your son.” Asuna said standing.

 

“My lady. You look ready to fall out.” Isshin said more vehemently.

 

“Maybe I should rest.” She said finding a chair.

 

Isshin went to the hall and barked orders. Ryuken would understand all too well and he knew everything there was to know about the supernatural world. Nurses rushed in and one came to Asuna who was woozy herself. She watched the elder Kurosaki work on his son.

 

“Draw blood for CBC, chem seven, and hematocrit.” Isshin ordered.

 

“Hai Doctor Kurosaki.” The nurse said producing the necessary needles and tubes for the blood.

 

“I am sorry mam.” The nurse said as she began taking her blood.

 

“No apologies are necessary. I appreciate your concern Isshin. Nanami has been seeing to me.” Asuna said as the nurse worked.

 

“Well I need to know you're gonna be okay. Ichigo will want to know.” Isshin stated as he set the IV in his son.

 

“Thank you.” Asuna said drifting.

 

“Doctor Kurosaki!” the nurse shrieked.

 

“Son of a bitch!” Isshin cried as he watched his son's girlfriend begin to seize.

 

“Get Doctor Ishida stat!” Isshin cried.

 

“HAI!” the nurse cried as she jumped up.

 

Isshin came to the female inu's side and ended up holding her still while she seized. Ryuken walked in and looked shocked to see Lady Asuna on the floor.

 

“Care for Ichigo! I gotta stop this seizure.” Isshin stated.

 

Ryuken nodded and he handed Isshin medicine in a vial. Isshin carefully measured and then administered a larger than normal dose of the medicine to stop seizures. He was not entirely sure of the exact amount to give a youkai but he breathed in and prayed. Within a minute she stopped and she was unconscious. He sighed in relief and wished to hell he knew exactly what the hell was going on.

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He was tired of waiting on the others and he stood in his chambers dressed in his battle silks. He sheathed his fangs and fingered the hilts. His chest constricted painfully as he stared at the empty futon and he released a low growl. He intended to gut the wraith slowly and his claws were itching to sink into flesh. He walked slowly onto his balcony and transformed into his energy sphere. He knew where his Tengu was and he would demand that she find a way into the cursed wasteland. It took him only a matter of minutes to make it the forest home of Shihoin Juria; also known as Tamiko. He still could not understand all the lies throughout the centuries but at this point he really did not care. He appeared back in his humanoid form and barely touched the wood of the hut door before it flew open.

 

“You really wish to do this?” she asked.

 

“Hn.” He muttered.

 

“My boy, you are allowed to feel you know.” Juria stated in a deep sigh.

 

“My mate has been taken from this Sesshomaru. It will not be suffered any longer.” He growled.

 

“I wish you wait for my connections Sesshomaru.” She implored him.

 

“NO!” he thundered suddenly.

 

Juria nodded and she took his hand. She phased out suddenly and it was into Soul Society they reappeared. They were in the Twelfth Squad headquarters and Juria moved to find Captain Kurotsuchi. Sesshomaru followed her slowly as she walked right into Mayuri's quarters. She smirked at the unpainted captain as he sat up suddenly.

 

“Hello Mayuri. I need a favor from you I am afraid. Be so good as to fetch the medal that will get into Hueco Mundo for me.” She said sweetly.

 

“How dare you show your face here Shihoin!” Mayuri snapped.

 

“I do what I must vermin. Now be a good buy and get what I need before I let my boy Sesshomaru get you.” She said sweetly.

 

“Bitch!” he growled.

 

“Hai, I am a bitch.” She said patting his cheek.

 

He made a rude noise and he walked past the inu lord. He stepped back nervously as Sesshomaru watched him with glacial amber eyes. He came back and practically threw the medallion at Juria. She caught it easily and smiled. She walked to Sesshomaru and ported them out. They reappeared in the Steppes of Asia, in the wilderness. Sesshomaru looked bored but he was getting ready to kill and he had no intentions of controlling his beast. She used an incantation to activate the medal and they suddenly walked through what appeared a rip in space. They appeared in the wastelands and they began walking towards the Shouten stronghold.

 

“Sesshomaru let loose your beast. You are fixing to tear up your own palms.” She said sighing.

 

He immediately let loose his yoki and he changed form immediately. He lowered his body and she climbed onto his back. He took off at a quick pace as the white sands passed. He intended to damn near kill the wraith and then he would find a way of freeing his Augusta. He could scent the foul beasts as he drew closer and he heard Juria pull her zanpakuto. She suddenly slipped from his back and he saw her take on a wraith. He watched her shunpo around the creature and he suddenly changed form and pulled Tensaiga. He moved so quickly that the wraith did not see him coming. The Fang Heaven went straight through the Shouten who screamed the unholy sound of the death shrill. Sesshomaru looked down with disdain and crushed the dead being under his boot. Juria watched her descendent with a mixture of awe and concern. She followed after him and watched him quickly make short work of several Shouten who dared stand in his way.

 

Sesshomaru could feel her and he could also sense her fear. A cruel smirk played upon his lips as he moved unhurried through the halls. He could feel her aura move and he moved with unnatural speed to intercept her. Raganos had a hold of Augusta and she was struggling.

 

“Stop it now!” he hissed in her ear.

 

“Let me go!” Augusta shrieked.

 

“You are mine!” he hissed in fury.

 

Augusta violently thrashed in his arms as she managed to kept sight of Sesshomaru. His eyes told her his feelings and she whimpered. She made a decision without thought and she used all her yoki she possessed. Tensaiga was jerked out of his powerful grip and Raganos tried to move her but the fang went through both her and the wraith ruler. Sesshomaru snarled when he realized what she did and she sagged in Raganos's arms.

 

“Why?” the Shouten hissed in fury.

 

“I am not a commodity.” She whispered.

 

Not only had the magic blade pierced her womb but it had gone straight through him as well. Pain unlike anything he felt assaulted him and he realized he had to relinquish her for now if he wished to live. She had ended his child's life without a thought and hatred tore through him. He shoved her away and disappeared within his icy mist. Augusta fell in a heap on the floor as Sesshomaru reached her. Tensaiga would not harm her but destroy the Shouten life within her. She shook violently from the tremendous trauma done her body. Sesshomaru cradled her and she stared up at his face.

 

“I am sorry.” She whispered.

 

“For what mate?” he asked her tenderly.

 

“I was waiting. He is so powerful and he suppresses my yoki.” She whimpered.

 

“Juria is here. We can go back to our realm. I will hunt him down and free you from that creature forever!” he said in a low growl.

 

“Hai.” She mumbled as she passed out.

 

The great inu lord carefully withdrew his father's fang from her and he actually saw her blood stain the blade. His beast was going wild as he watched his beloved suffer. Juria appeared and she suddenly produced the gate that would take them back. He carefully picked Augusta up and moved through the rip. He looked back for but a second and his mind was working overtime to his next move.

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Grimmjow came to and he was in a strange place. He saw the onna he recognized as one of her daughters come forward.

 

“Hello Arrancar.” She said softly.

 

“Where's the bitch?” he demanded.

 

“I am not sure where my mother is at the moment hollow but she bid me to care for you. I do not much care for your mouth or your reference to my haha.” Nanami bristled.

 

“Whatever.” Grimmjow growled.

 

“You hurt her badly.” Nanami stated in anger.

 

“Yeah well she's real good at slinging shit too!” he said narrowing his blue eyes.

 

“When you act a fool then hai she will sling shit as you say. She has asked me to treat you and you are treated! Get out!” Nanami hissed.

 

Her cell phone went off and she answered it quickly.

 

“Doctor Yamasaki.” She said automatically.

 

“Ryuken slow down! What do you mean she is seizing? I do not understand. She was alright when I left her! Ryuken push Ativan! Damn it!” she said hanging up.

 

Grimmjow watched the young spideress and she was obviously upset. She looked at him with her black eyes and actually growled.

 

“My mother will not stop seizing!” Nanami said moving around the hospital room.

 

“What's wrong?” Grimmjow said standing.

 

“I do not know! I need to call upon my father. He knows her better then any healer.” Nanami stated.

 

Grimmjow was struck speechless which was a feat in of itself. He watched the onna call someone and she was speaking animatedly. Suddenly a blackish cloud appeared and out stepped Nobu. He looked concerned and quite upset.

 

“Why would you hide anything from me?” he demanded of his youngest child.

 

“Chichi, she swore me to secrecy!” she said in defense.

 

“When it comes to the health of your mother then that is ALWAYS my business!” he raged.

 

“Chichi, I am sorry!” she said bowing her head.

 

“Damnit Nanami! Where is she? If you make one more move Arrancar then I will nail you to the wall myself!” Nobu said turning his head and glaring at Grimmjow.

 

“Shut the hell up bug!” Grimmjow snarled.

 

Nobu was not a violent individual but he stared at Grimmjow with hatred filling his veins. He suddenly released his silk and wrapped it around the Arrancar. Grimmjow fell to the ground and Nanami was shocked.

 

“You promised your haha to get him well. Get him well and get him the hell out of my hospital.” Nobu growled.

 

Nanami nodded and Nobu produced his shoki cloud and used it to port to Karakura General. He saw the ningen doctor named Ishida Ryuken and he nodded. Asuna was on the bed opposite of her ningen mate and she was not seizing at the moment. He felt her head and hissed softly as he checked her out. He pressed his ear to her belly and he felt the tiny but powerful life within.

 

“Damn inu! You foolish onna!” he growled softly.

 

“You have to push huge amounts of Ativan on a youkai Doctor Ishida. Our metabolisms are higher. How much have you given her?” Nobu asked.

 

“I have given her three.” Ryuken answered.

 

“Give her ten. How is Ichigo?” Nobu asked Doctor Kurosaki.

 

“He's gonna be okay.” Isshin stated.

 

“Okay. I will take them both back to Yamasaki General.” He stated.

 

Both of the ningen doctors nodded and he watched his beloved stabilize. He clenched his jaw and sighed. She would always put herself in danger. He was shocked to feel the aura of a Yamaneko and she had much to explain. He intended to take her and the shinigami back himself. He intended to dress down his daughter much more harshly then he had. Ryuken was staring at him and he looked at the ningen.

 

“I am no fool Doctor Ishida. I know how you feel about Nanami but she should not have hidden anything from me!” he said hearing the doctor's thoughts.

 

“You are a powerful telepath Doctor Yamasaki but I believe it is rude to read someone's mind.” Ryuken said calmly.

 

“How about this; stay the hell away from my daughter Quincey!” Nobu said narrowing his obsidian eyes.

 

Ryuken was annoyed and he said nothing. Nobu suddenly produced a huge shoki cloud and enveloped both Asuna and Ichigo. They were gone when the shoki receded.

 

“Well damn if that wasn't the coolest thing.” Isshin remarked.

 

“Interesting.” Ryuken stated to his old acquaintance.

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Raganos was feeling more anger then he had in a long while. His healer had managed to stop the damage wrought by that blasted weapon. He was determined that the inu would loose the weapon and rather quickly. Augusta would pay for her betrayals to him he decided. He had not counted on her undying devotion to the damn rabid beast she called her mate. He stared out into the night of Hueco Mundo and he decided to pay the shinigami a visit. He moved away from the window and he moved to the wall that held all the many weapons of the Tr'Awnhi line. He selected a thin and elegant blade that he had used often enough for taking off the heads of enemies. He sneered as he thought about the uppyr ruler. He produced his icy mist and ported himself to Los Noches. He saw Arrancar all around and he sneered at the inferior beings. There was one who was white of face and had strange markings below his eyes.

 

“Well, well, well….what is a Vasto Lordes doing here?” Raganos asked the Arrancar.

 

“That is my business. What is a Shouten doing here?” Ulquiorra asked dispassionately.

 

“Tell your leader that I will see him now.” Raganos said staring at the Arrancar with contempt.

 

“Why would Aizen-sama wish to see you?” Ulquiorra asked as he barely turned his head.

 

“You know hollow, I have no idea why a Vasto Lordes would serve an inferior being.” Raganos stated sneering.

 

“I do what serves my purposes. I will lead you to Aizen-sama now.” Ulquiorra stated as if bored.

 

Raganos followed the hollow and he was intrigued why such a powerful being would ally himself let alone follow the orders of a blasted shinigami. He was led into a pretentious throne room where a brunette shinigami sat upon an elevated throne.

 

“Who do we have here Ulquiorra?” Aizen asked.

 

“It is a Shouten my lord.” Ulquiorra commented after he bowed.

 

“What do you want wraith?” Aizen asked with a good natured tone.

 

“I will settle for an uneasy truce at the moment and your death later on.” Raganos said smirking cruelly.

 

“My death will have to wait and why would I help you?” Aizen asked arrogantly.

 

Raganos grew infuriated and he suddenly appeared behind the shinigami and he felt a sudden weight of reiastu press upon him. He sneered and surged his own energies. He touched the shinigami's shoulder and Aizen did not wince but the deadly shoki of the Shouten burned and bleached his skin.

 

“So we are both powerful. Imagine combining those energies to rid us of certain species of peoples!” Raganos said with a curled lip.

 

“What do you have in mind wraith?” Aizen demanded.

 

“I want to make a certain uppyr pay for my misery and the mutt she calls a mate!” he snarled.

 

“I want the Lady Mizuki.” Aizen stated bluntly.

 

“Well then. I suggest we combine forces and hit them in a massive attack. You take the female you want and I shall give the inu some payback. There is a weapon that seems to have much effect on our manner of beings.” Raganos stated.

 

“Hai. You mean the Tensaiga. Lady Mizuki is able to wield the blasted thing.” Aizen said with a smirk.

 

“Well then shinigami we have a short truce. I require chambers as there is much to discuss!” Raganos stated.

 

“Ulquiorra please show our guest to some spare rooms.” Aizen said kindly.

 

“Hai Aizen-sama!” Ulquiorra stated as he motioned the wraith.

 

Raganos followed the Vasto Lordes and he was watching the being carefully. His mind was closed and he was highly intrigued.

 

“There is a female amongst your kind who has touched what is mine. I will not tolerate it.” Ulquiorra stated dispassionately.

 

“What did Thei touch?” Raganos stated amused.

 

“My lovers.” Ulquiorra said turning.

 

“Thei is the most powerful wraith behind me. I do not control every move my sister makes.” Raganos stated with mirth.

 

“She will be dead if she touches either one of them again!” the Arrancar stated.

 

“I will keep that in mind.” The Shouten leader replied.

 

“Good.” Ulquiorra said stopping in front of a door.

 

“When the time comes Arrancar; whose side will you be on?” Raganos asked.

 

“I will be on my side wraith.” Ulquiorra said without emotion.

 

Raganos smiled and slipped into the room. Ulquiorra immediately opened a garganta and appeared in Rishou's apartment. He heard their son cry and he walked immediately to the nursery. Erena was rocking him and he nodded to her. He came over and took him from his kumo lover.

 

“He has grown.” Ulquiorra stated softly.

 

“Hai. He has fattened up.” Erena agreed.

 

“Where is our third?” Ulquiorra asked.

 

“Still at the office.” Erena said smiling.

 

“I will go then.” He said leaning down and kissing her gently.

 

“Allow me to port you?” she asked.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

She stood up and took his pale hand. He lifted her chin and pressed his mouth to hers. She moaned against his lips and he finally pulled back a little.

 

“I need you.” She whined.

 

“Soon.” He promised.

 

She sighed then produced her shoki cloud. They appeared in Rishou's office and he was on the phone.

 

“I have to go, bye!” He said immediately.

 

“I need to speak with you.” Ulquiorra said.

 

“Well long time no see.” Rishou stated.

 

“Hai it has been too long.” The Arrancar agreed.

 

Mizuki walked in suddenly and she smiled at Ulquiorra. She really liked him and she patted his back.

 

“Rish, I thought I would let you know that haha is in the hospital. Papa Nobu just called. How are you Ulquiorra?” She asked.

 

“I am well Lady Mizuki.” He answered.

 

“Will she be okay?” Rishou asked.

 

“Nobu only said she had been seizing. He said something about a Yamaneko.” Mizuki stated quickly.

 

Rishou stood up and motioned for Ulquiorra to follow him. The Arrancar and Erena followed him out and Mizuki went back to her office. She sensed a faint presence and she turned.

 

“Tesla?” she asked.

 

“Hai.” The blonde Arrancar stated.

 

“Kamis! It has been too long.” She said closing the distance.

 

“I had a memory from that life.” He said as his lips grazed hers.

 

“What did you remember?” she asked.

 

“The first time we made love. We were in the forest.” He said in a heated tone.

 

“It was amazing.” She agreed.

 

“The Shouten have returned.” He said as his hands went through her hair.

 

“You cannot go back Tesla!” she said nervously.

 

“They murdered me and damn near killed you Mizuki. I was once anti-fighting but I assure you as an Arrancar that I have no qualms.” He said holding her face.

 

“Tesla no! No! No! No!” she whined.

 

“I will do what I must to protect you Mizuki. I failed you before but I will not this time.” He said slowly pulling away.

 

“Do not be stupid! The Kamis gave us a second chance!” she said trying to hold onto him.

 

“I would have done anything for you and I still will. Do not ask me to be a coward Mizuki. I was too frail before to protect you. I was not enough to save you or our baby girl.” He said looking away.

 

“You were there for me when no one else was. You gave me hope and purpose after that inu raped me.” She implored him.

 

“I am not enough for you Mizuki. I cannot deny you Karu anymore or the shinigami. They can give you what I cannot. I am yours forever and I have been since I first laid eyes on you.” He stated.

 

“You are going back!” she said trying not to cry.

 

“I am sorry.” He said as he neared her again.

 

Their lips met urgently their hands tangled in each other's hair. Mizuki was crying and he gently kissed her and slowly pulled away. He produced a garganta and looked back as it closed. Her face was ashen and he felt horrid. He would be damned if he cowered like he had as the Yosei. He would even return as a Fraccion. He had enough information to help Aizen win a small victory against the shinigami and he would do it to gain his position back. He sighed and prepared himself for pain. He knew how Aizen operated but he would do it for her.

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Sesshomaru watch her sleep and he felt peace. She had done something he had not expected and it proved her devotion to him once again. She had a haunted look on her face and he imagined all manner of horrid things for the wraith. She stirred as she felt eyes on her. She rolled to her side and saw Sesshomaru watching her silently.

 

“My love.” She whispered softly.

 

“Hai.” He murmured.

 

“Kamis Sesshomaru. I missed you so badly. I wanted you touch you and hear your heart beat.” She mumbled.

 

“His powers over uppyr are staggering.” He murmured.

 

He was trying to restrain himself and he was finding it difficult. She pushed herself up and pushed him back. She undid his haori and spread it open. Her eyes roamed over his perfect chest and abdominal muscles. Feelings overwhelmed her as she watched him breathe slowly.

 

“Sesshomaru.” She whimpered softly.

 

“Hai.” He said as he reached up and cupped her cheek.

 

“I will not be able to stop.” She whimpered again.

 

“You need rest Augusta.” He commanded.

 

“No.” she cried as she fell against him and kissed him with her whole soul.

 

He was caught up in the feeling as she demanded all of him. He allowed his inner inu out and he clutched her to him desperately. Thoughts of their first time together flitted through his mind and she groaned loudly. Suddenly her fangs were in his neck and he gasped in needed air. She was going to bring him to completion through her bite alone and he growled out as every imaginable pleasure coursed through his inu body.

 

“Augusta! I need to feel you.” He managed in a snarl.

 

She pulled away from his neck and he scrambled up. She stripped out of the dress she was in and impaled herself. He sucked in his breath as she pressed against him and he held her close. The great inu lord always lost his cold manner with her and the passion was greater then normal between them. His breath was stolen as she moved with him and she cried out her love. She was making him crazy as they kissed like newly mated. His eyes were reddened and his beast was demanding her taste. He suddenly pulled her off and he laid her on her back. He looked down at her as her chest heaved with unfulfilled need and love.

 

“I was not complete.” He said as he pressed against her lithe body.

 

“Hai.” She said in a hoarse tone.

 

His silver hair fell around them and he drew up her leg. She gasped as he slowly entered her in one fluid motion. Her body arched off the futon as he took her gently.

 

“Sesshomaru!” she cried out loudly.

 

“Hai.” He murmured hoarsely.

 

Their movements were in sync as they both began to feel the tightening and pure pleasure begin to crawl along their limbs and spines. He watched her eyes change and felt her claws pierce his backside. She was in the midst of a powerful orgasm and he leaned down and took her juncture in his mouth. She screamed loudly as he bit into his mating mark. He could not fight the sudden rush of love and pleasure that escaped him. His features were rough as he snarled out his completion. He fell against her and tried to catch his breath. His lips sought hers and they did not stop. In his several centuries alive; he could never or would ever get enough of her. His feelings were deeper then anything instinctual. He knew he would face the gates of hell for his beloved mate and their family. She finally passed out in exhaustion and he watched her sleep. He finally slipped from their futon and put on a yukata. He slowly left their chambers and there was his personal guards standing near the door.

 

“Have a powerful barrier produced around these rooms. Kill anyone or anything that dares intrude.” He commanded.

 

“Hai Lord Sesshomaru-sama!” the brown inu said bowing.

 

“Hn.” He muttered.

 

He walked to his study and he noticed Jaken nervously pacing back and forth.

 

“Jaken? Why are you pacing?” he demanded.

 

“The Lady Asuna has taken ill milord!” the kappa cried.

 

“Taken ill? Explain!” he commanded.

 

“I am unsure milord.” The kappa said falling to his face.

 

He walked past Jaken into his study and he was suddenly grabbed. He sneered and threw whoever it was. He whirled and there was a female wraith staring at him. Her beautiful but pale face betrayed her arrogance.

 

“Raganos is very preoccupied by your bitch! I am here to see that she never returns to Hueco Mundo!” Thei said in anger.

 

“You wish to keep Augusta here?” Sesshomaru asked in surprise.

 

“Yes! My brother does not need an uppyr slut! He fears your sword and if you stab him through the gut; you will disable him. I think that blade can sever their bond.” Thei said meeting his amber eyes.

 

“Why tell me this?” he demanded.

 

“Because it is I that he depends upon! Not her!” Thei stated in hatred.

 

“You are jealous.” He observed coldly.

 

“Yes. I will suffer her no longer.” She stated stepping back.

 

“Stay away from my mate or you will find yourself at the end of this Sesshomaru's blade!” he growled out.

 

“No worries inu; keep your slut away from my brother!” she snarled.

 

She stepped back and disappeared into her mist. He was intrigued at her betrayals but reached for the seldom used phone. He called Yamasaki General to get an update on Asuna.

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Rishou paced and Ulquiorra had told him what was happening in Hueco Mundo. He watched as his lover left and he felt heaviness on his heart. He hated watching him go and it disgusted him that he had to watch him leave to go back to that awful place. He paced back and forth several times and his mother was still under a heavy sleep. Nobu had stated that she had seized for over an hour. He felt a cold breath on his neck and he jerked his head around.

 

-Hello beautiful man. Did you forget about me? - he heard in his mind.

 

“What the hell do you want!” he growled.

 

-You begged me so sweetly last time. - she pathed to him.

 

“Get out of my head and face me!” he snapped.

 

Thei appeared in the flesh and she smiled at him. His face was impassive and he remembered what it felt like to have her inside of him. She circled him in the hall and she looked him up and down.

 

“You remember.” She said very softly.

 

“What the hell do you want?” he snapped.

 

“Honestly? I wanted you.” She said smiling.

 

“I am not available.” He said narrowing his mahogany eyes.

 

Thei smirked and she neared him. He stepped back as he watched her warily.

 

“Are you afraid youkai?” she asked.

 

“The Shouten have caused nothing but misery for my family. You molest my person the last we met.” He said coldly.

 

“Oh please! You enjoyed what I did for you.” She snorted.

 

“What do you really want?” he asked.

 

She was suddenly in front of him and held his jaw. He stared into her grey eyes and he tried to snarl. She pulled his lips to hers and she gave into the lust she was feeling. She groaned softly as she took explored his mouth. Rishou gave in for one moment and then tore his lips away.

 

“You may leave me alone. You enjoyed me last time and that was more then enough.” He said in a severe tone.

 

“I shall leave you be for now. You will learn to enjoy what I can do to you.” She said stepping back.

 

“You are nothing I desire.” He retorted.

 

“Oh I am so sure.” She said producing a mist.

 

He watched her as she disappeared and he released his breath. He turned to see Ulquiorra standing there and his face was impassive. He could sense the anger radiating off of his mate and he sighed.

 

“What have I done now?” he asked the Arrancar.

 

“You entertained that whore.” Ulquiorra stated blankly.

 

“What pisses you off more; the fact she wants me or the fact that I find her attractive?” Rishou demanded.

 

“You try me Rishou.” His lover said in a low tone.

 

“I try you? What the fuck do you do every time you walk away from our family?” Rishou growled.

 

“I have to follow through. There are things that you cannot understand.” His love said bluntly.

 

“What? I know you are not a normal Arrancar. I know you are stronger then that idiot Stark but you hide your true power. I can pretty well guess that you are a Vasto Lordes.” Rishou growled.

 

“Do not speak.” He commanded of the younger man.

 

“Or what? You will deny me your presence? You do that well enough already!” Rishou said stalking forward.

 

“I will not have this discussion.” He snapped.

 

Rishou shoved Ulquiorra up against the wall and stared angrily at him. He face was contorted in rage as he stared into his green eyes.

 

“I love you!” Rishou growled.

 

“You are being inane.” The Arrancar stated.

 

“Kamis damn it Ulquiorra say it!” Rishou snarled.

 

Ulquiorra leaned his face forward and pressed his cold cheek to Rishou's.

 

“I will kill the wraith. You belong to me.” He said almost harshly.

 

“Fuck off.” Rishou growled.

 

He was pulled forward by the Arrancar their lips barely touched.

 

“You always questioned me even as Tenma. You will not question me anymore.” He said in a deadly calm voice.

 

“Or what?” Rishou snarled.

 

He crushed his lips against Rishou's and he was met with a passionate response. He could see a draw between the wraith and him. He would not allow his lover and mate to have a roving eye. He did as Tenma and as Ataru; Ulquiorra had been terribly jealous quite often. He did not care of their location and Rishou was suddenly pushed against the wall.

 

“You will not forget.” Ulquiorra hissed in his ear.

 

“What are you doing?” Rishou gasped.

 

He spoke no words as he managed to become one. Rishou closed his eyes and he groaned as he was dominated. Ulquiorra was actually feeling insecure and Rishou loved it. He loved that his powerful and beautiful half was demanding of him. His cold skin was pressed against his hot skin.

 

“I love you Rishou. You doubt too often. I will bring you to Los Noches and I will force you to see my true devotion!” Ulquiorra hissed in his ear.

 

“Yeah right! Show me off to your other Arrancar buddies?” Rishou hissed.

 

He lost all coherent thought as the older male began bringing him over the precipice. He had to muffle his yell as he came hard. Ulquiorra was pressed against him with his eyes closed tightly. His feelings were violently possessive and the shape shifter pushed him to madness it seemed.

 

“Need I prove more?” Ulquiorra hissed in his ear.

 

“No.” Rishou said in a hoarse whisper.

 

“Our souls are together again. There shall be no more separation ever. You and Erena are mine and I will destroy all trash that would interfere in this.” He said in a long speech for him.

 

“You just remember your own words next time you saunter back to the wasteland!” Rishou snapped.

 

“Do not think I ever forget!” The Arrancar retorted.

 

He stepped back after having straightened his clothing and Rishou quickly restored calm to his own attire. He watched Ulquiorra walk away and walk through a garganta. The rip healed itself as he watched and he growled. He and his Arrancar lover were both very strong willed and both of them dominated the other. He sighed as he walked towards his mother's room to see if she would be okay.

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Raganos watched the shinigami with bored eyes and he waved away the tea that was proffered him. Aizen was highly annoyed with the arrogant Shouten but he could feel the immense aura of the ancient beast. The Espada minus Grimmjow sat around the conference table and listened as well to Aizen speak.

 

“Where is Grimmjow?” Tousen asked.

 

“Unknown.” Gin replied.

 

“Ulquiorra, you were in the living world…where is Grimmjow?” Aizen inquired with a soft tone.

 

“Most likely dead.” The fourth Espada said without emotion.

 

“Why do you say that?” Tousen asked.

 

“There is reason to believe that he engaged the inu princess. Her power is immense.” Ulquiorra shrugged.

 

“Then perhaps he needs to be retrieved.” Aizen commented.

 

“As you command but whom??” Stark asked bored.

 

“I will retrieve him myself. I believe the information that Tesla gathered will serve my purposes.” Aizen chuckled.

 

“What information is that shinigami?” Raganos demanded.

 

“The defenses around the inu palace. I believe I can get in. Would you care to join the venture?” Aizen asked.

 

“Oh yes! This is one venture that I most definitely want in on.” Raganos said leaning forward.

 

“Then I suggest we make our move this night.” Aizen said amused.

 

Thoughts of hurting the inu lord and punishing Augusta lightened his mood considerably. He would lay waste to the palace and show them exactly who had the power.