InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ The Dreams That Come Bring Only Sorrow ( Chapter 45 )

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 want to thank you all for reading and thank you so much for the reviews! More histories are being revealed. The back story of the Dragon Clan and the Yamaneko will be revealed. Raganos is going to earn Sesshomaru's wrath soon enough. Aizen will be popping up as well. Thanks again for reading and as always I love your thoughts! THANK YOU!

 

 

The Dreams That Come Bring Only Sorrow

 

Ang Chi was lying on a bed getting medicine via an IV and he sighed heavily. The dragon's toxin had finally begun to affect him; it was similar in composition to a Komodo dragon in the modern era. He was on a heavy dose of powerful antibiotics. The pathogens in the toxin were heinous and he was grateful that he was here in time. Kaya came in and she looked terribly upset and felt his face.

 

“Kaya! Calm yourself my heart. I am fine.” He said in a very staid voice.

 

“What happened? Chi what happened?” she said in a worried voice.

 

“I was with Lady Akemi looking for evidence of what happened to her family Kaya.” He said softly.

 

His red haired mate lay next to me and he sighed softly and she gripped his hand.

 

“I know she is family Ang Chi but you are a figure head as well as one of only two inu lords left! We have Keiko and you need to think about your pup when you deal with ancient history.” She said lamenting.

 

“She is family Kaya and it shames me to think you would have me turn my back on her!” he said in mild anger.

 

“I would have you think of us as well!” she said flatly.

 

“I think of you two always. Kaya, the Shouten threaten everything I hold dear and I cannot sit by and allow it to happen. If it makes you feel safer; I would understand if you joined your father in America.” He said reasonably.

 

“You would send Keiko and me away?” she asked as her emerald green eyes widened in disbelief.

 

“I want you to feel safe. I want you to understand that I do think of you two but I am fighting and searching for this information because I need to Kaya. I am half what those beasts are.” He said holding her face.

 

“Do you really wish that?” she asked.

 

“No! I want you to feel safe! I want you to feel that Keiko is safe.” He said as she reached up for him.

 

She met his lips with a soft kiss and she nodded slowly. He closed his black eyes and he was worried sick. She continued to lie against him and Nanami came in. She was still in her scrubs and she sat down across from Ang Chi and Kaya.

 

“Haha is not here so I tell you. Lady Akemi is alive but she was hurt badly. Both of her legs were broken as well as her left arm.” His sister said.

 

“She will regain full use?” Ang Chi asked neutrally.

 

“Hai.” Nanami asked.

 

“She was pregnant was she not? I thought I heard her say that she was expecting.” He asked.

 

“Hai. She is still pregnant Ang Chi. I know not how she did it but she protected herself right before she hit the ground.” Nanami stated.

 

He nodded non chalantly but relief flooded through him. He nodded and he intended to see her as soon as possible.

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She watched as Ryukotsusei came in and laid his katana upon a special stand. He looked tired and Akemi rose from the desk she sat at.

 

“How are you?” she asked as she neared him.

 

“Weary.” He said honestly.

 

He turned to her and his face held sadness. Her blue eyes widened and she moved to hug him tightly. Ryukotsusei pulled her to him and he met her lips suddenly and with repressed passion. She was surprised as he deftly opened her kimono and slipped it from her. His fingers were threaded in her hair and his kisses were so incredibly intense. Her belly began tightening already and she was glad she had put Ryuu to bed early. Their home was so informal and more like what a commoner's home would be. She actually became weak in the knees and he lifted her up and sat her on the desk. He stripped his clothes and he climbed up over her. He took her hands in his and held them tightly as he shoved into her in one long thrust. She arched against him and he was murmuring odd things. He was mournful and he needed to feel love and she began rasping hard as it became overwhelmingly emotional and consuming. He released one hand and held her backside. His thrusting became hard and relentless and she went to scream but he covered her lips with his. He brought about a few releases before he ended up roaring and snarling out as became rigid. She felt his climax and tears stung her eyes.

 

“I am sorry my beloved.” He said under his breath.

 

“Why? Never say you are sorry for taking from me. I am glad you used me for gratification once.” She teased.

 

He actually closed his eyes and began laughing hard. He could never stay upset or sad around her and he was so happy he was home. The carnage that the beasts had committed had been heinous. He had seen a small earth dragon that had been ripped open and torn asunder. The child had been no older then his own son. He looked down at his mate and his best friend and he drew up her leg.

 

“I know this is much to ask. I know how hard Ryuu's birth was on you but I wish for another child.” He said softly.

 

“Will you stay and rub my back?” she asked lightly.

 

“Hai. I will stay and rub your back and massage you into a coma if you wish.” He teased.

 

“Hmmm…well Lord Ryukotsusei, my ryujin, I agree to your terms and I will do as you like but only if I am allowed to be a massage whore.” She said holding his face and smiling.

 

“Akemi.” He muttered as he laid his head against her chest.

 

“Hai?” she asked as she ran a hand through his hair.

 

“Let me make love to you again. I also want Ryuu to sleep with us tonight.” He said kissing her nose.

 

She smiled and nodded as he slowly moved in her again. She groaned heavily as he kissed along her cheeks and jaw.

 

“I love you.” He mumbled.

 

“Huh?” she asked stunned.

 

“Hai. I love you.” He stated.

 

Her face showed her disbelief at his words and he hardly ever spoke the words and only when he was distressed. Her mind was in a tumult and when the blood bath started she understood.

 

Akemi woke up and she felt horrendous pain. She looked over at Ang Chi and he was asleep in the chair next to the bed.

 

“Ang Chi?” she whispered.

 

“Akemi?” he said coming to.

 

“Hai.” She moaned.

 

“Akemi, I will not ask how you feel as I am sure you feel like death warmed over.” He murmured.

 

“Hai. Are you okay?” she asked closing her blue eyes.

 

“Hai. I am well.” He stated barely touching her fingers.

 

“Some dragons carry toxin.” She muttered.

 

“Hai. I found out. Akemi, you are pregnant.” He said softly.

 

“I had just realized that morning. I did not mean to keep it from you. I figured you would be able to smell it soon enough.” She said begging him with her eyes.

 

“I am not upset Akemi. I am strangely happy.” He said standing and looking down at her.

 

“So happy. I put up a weak barrier before I hit the ground.” She said.

 

“It saved our pup's life.” He said as he cupped her cheek.

 

“Sorry Ang Chi. I am so tired.” She said closing her eyes.

 

“Sleep. Akemi?” he asked

 

“Mhmm.” She mumbled.

 

“Akemi, I love you.” He said softly in her ear.

 

“That means that my world is coming to pieces.” She said as her head fell to the side in a deep sleep.

 

Ang Chi was stung by her words and had no clue what they meant. He sat down and waited with her to wake up.

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She had the medallion and she was in the wraith portion of Hueco Mundo. She had pulled on their bond and she was mad. She had a feeling he was binding Haruya and she was furious. She actually appeared in the nearly deserted wraith palace and he was rocking the baby. She neared him and jerked him back. Hanaj let him go and he stared at her with a malicious expression.

 

“How could you do that?” Asuna growled out.

 

“How could you stab me? Let me see…perhaps I deserved it but I do not think so. You my dear are a very arrogant woman.” He said in a nasty tone.

 

“You wish to fight? You want to be my enemy?” she asked.

 

“I am not your enemy! I am one on your LONG list of toys.” He retorted.

 

She grew so annoyed at his antics that she punched him in his perfect nose. Blood erupted and he gasped as he choked.

 

“Screw you!” she said walking away.

 

“Raganos will make another move for her in the past. I suggest you go but he knows about us now.” He said as he wiped up blood.

 

“Why tell me any of this?” she said in annoyance.

 

“My past self has not seen all the atrocities my brother has committed. Remember that next time you stab me!” he said phasing out.

 

She was dumbfounded and she used the medallion to make a gate appear. She decided to leave his powers bound and she walked into her home in Tokyo. Juria was there and she looked exhausted.

 

“Where have you been?” Asuna asked.

 

“Busy fighting my own battles my sweet. You have been using the well?” she asked.

 

“Hai.” Asuna nodded.

 

“No more unless it is necessary. That thing has always been temperamental and risky.” She said sitting.

 

“I am supposed to go back and fight him again?” she asked.

 

“Hai. Did you know Naraku fought Grimmjow?” Juria asked.

 

“Pardon? Neither of them said a word.” She said furiously.

 

“There are things left undone.” Juria said with her eyes closed.

 

“Your words only came true half the time.” Asuna said in annoyance.

 

“Time is a funny thing Asuna. You have gone back so many times that my words may carry meaning for a few minutes in your world.” She said sarcastically.

 

“I see.” She nodded.

 

“Haruya needs to stay here. I made Grimmjow Jagaharu forget your little conversation! He does not need to know he becomes an Arrancar.” She said glaring at her.

 

“I am sorry! He was most insistent.” She said glowering.

 

“Asuna, you and I have the problem falling for a pretty face. Now if you do not mind. You need to go back. I ought to knock Ishin and Naraku's heads together.” Juria remarked in supreme irritation.

 

“Do you know what happens to Akemi?” Asuna asked.

 

“I have never been privy to that knowledge. Something horrid and evil takes place. There is much locked inside of her head and I think she knows the answers but not the questions.” Juria said cryptically.

 

“What of her babe with Ang Chi?” she asked in a monotone.

 

“Your son is like his mother. Shelter this babe Asuna. She cannot be born here. She must be born in the past to protect Ang Chi's future.” Juria said with eyes closed.

 

Asuna nodded and wondered when and if those words would change too. Juria slapped her arm and she growled.

 

“Give me Haruya. I will take care of him.” She said making faces at her son.

 

“He is half hollow.” Asuna murmured.

 

“No, he is half Arrancar…big difference in my mind. Oh by the way; Hibari needs to come home soon. Hiroto and she are getting too close.” Juria said grinning at Haruya's little face.

 

“What do you mean?” Asuna asked shocked.

 

“No they were not together or anything in a past life. They are too compatible in personalities. It is a chemistry thing.” She said as she began to sing a sad song.

 

“I want Hana back.” Asuna said softly.

 

“Hana has always had the choice Asuna but she wishes to stay. Soul Society is not all that bad.” She murmured.

 

“I know but she never had a chance here.” She lamented.

 

“We shall think on it.” Juria said again cryptically.

 

She watched her Tengu take her beloved newborn away and she saw the portal. She sighed and she went through.

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She wanted to curse the Kamis yet again as she stood in the midst of the Guangzhou. She sighed and she realized the time was a little more advanced then what she had been appearing in. She was intrigued by it and she hid herself behind a pillar. She could feel Jin and she had forgotten how powerful he had been. After they had gone back and saved Hiroto and Kazuo…things had changed so subtly but Jin had never died in a war with the West. Panyu and Hunan had never gotten along but then Chen had a way of pissing off most. She went to port and she was suddenly pinned to the pillar by an arrow. She looked up to see a male chocolate with a bow. She began growling and she knew her markings were invisible as she had not bathed off the charm.

 

“Who are you?” he called down.

 

“None of your damn business!” she hissed.

 

She yanked the arrow out of her silk kimono shirt and glared at him. He actually jumped down and went to fight her and she back flipped and kicked him in the jaw. He staggered back in surprise; she spun around and jabbed him with her elbow and flattened him with a shove of her palm to his chin. The male inu was seeing stars and he had gotten his ass soundly kicked by a female.

 

“Asuna?” she heard from above her.

 

She looked up on the wall and she ported into the forest. She had not wanted to see Jin as this was too close to herself in the past. She was cursing and she stared at the short sleeve of her kimono shirt. It was a red swirl print and one of her favorites. She growled and she realized she had become quite modern in her thinking. She looked down at her jeans and she knew she needed to change. She was absorbed into her thinking when she was grabbed. She snarled as she threw a weasel youkai backwards with a wave of her hand.

 

“Stupid inu bitch!” it snarled.

 

“Filthy rat!” she snapped.

 

Weasels were notorious for being pests and the male came at her. She was grabbed again by several more and she grew beyond incensed. She was still too much of a royal snob and she lost it. She elbowed one and pressed her hand to another. She released a small nami and the weasel squealed in pain. He was thrown backwards into a tree and she glared at the others. They ran off and she sighed.

 

“Who the hell are you?” She heard from across the clearing.

 

“Go away.” She snapped.

 

“You are in my lands bitch!” he said forcefully.

 

She looked back at Jin and she narrowed her amber-brown eyes.

 

“Screw off Panyu.” She said growling low.

 

Jin looked incensed and he could not tell if it was her or not. She was acting rather hateful to him when she would have at least been cordial in this era. Her hair only came to between her shoulder blades and she had no markings at all at the moment. Jin was behind her suddenly and she dove forward. She did not want to hurt him so she decided on hand to hand. He grabbed her ankle and she reached forward and grabbed him and threw him over her back. He was instantly up and she forward flipped and caught his head between her thighs and she back flipped. He hit the ground and grunted. He jumped up again and he reared back and punched her squarely in the chest. She was thrown backwards and she had seen a greenish yoki swirling around his hand. He was far more powerful then she had ever given him credit for she realized. Her chest hurt but she let loose a flurry of kicks that got him in the head and side. His nose was bloodied and he received a cut above his eye. He punched her quickly several times and he connected with her belly. She staggered back and she understood that he augmented his natural strength with his yoki. She flung a nami from her hand and he put up both arms and for the first time since she had gained the yoki; someone had deflected it. Her face dropped and he narrowed his stormy blue eyes. He proceeded to arc his leg and he kicked her in the head that sent her sprawling. She stayed down a moment and she was hurting. She let her own yoki flow and she released wave after wave almost like a bala attack. Jin jumped forward and she fell. She rolled and swept her leg and tripped him and tried to scramble away. Jin grabbed her leg again and he managed to try and pin her. She took one of his moves and she reared back and punched his chest and released the nami at the same time. He flew backwards and hit a tree and it cracked. She was sitting there trying to breathe and she stood. Her vision was swimming and she had not fought hand to hand in a very long time. She fell to her knees and she felt wetness between her thighs.

 

“Kamis no!” she cried.

 

She felt the damp material and it was blood. She fell to her side and she tried to calm herself. She was a warrior and she knew the dangers she tried to tell herself. The pains began not long after and she fought nausea. Jin crawled forward and he could still not tell who this onna was for sure. He knew she was a Western inu and he saw blood pooling around her.

 

“What the hell?” he asked surprised.

 

She said nothing and he realized she was in shock. He picked her up and he ported her to the city. He had taken her cues and had only fought hand to hand but she had been pregnant. He sighed and guilt ripped through him. Whoever she was, she was more powerful then his own mate. He had never met an onna who used no weapon to channel yoki. His healer came in and she was stripped to nothing.

 

“My lord she is miscarrying badly. I am going to have to remove the evidence of all.” The male healer said.

 

“Do as you need Chou. If she awakens soon then tell her I did not know. Hell I cannot even scent anything now.” He muttered.

 

“Hai my lord.” The healer said.

 

Jin sighed and he moved away to deal with his own problems. This onna had provided sport and she looked like Asuna in the face but she had no markings whatsoever. Her yoki was immense and he figured she had to be a relative.

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She woke up and she felt wretched. She stared over at another chocolate and she began growling.

 

“Calm yourself onna. You must know you lost your pregnancy.” He said softly.

 

“Hai.” She said forcing herself to sit up.

 

She had on a sleeping yukata and she sighed. She looked at the healer who was going to say something but she ported out. She went to Jin's rooms and rummaged through his armoire. She pulled out a short sleeve pein-fu and she actually found a red hakama. She dressed quickly and she heard Jin clearing his throat.

 

“You know I would not have fought a pregnant bitch.” He said flatly.

 

“Shut up.” She hissed.

 

“Onna who the hell are you?” he demanded.

 

She refused to look at him and he yanked the armoire door off of its hinges. He stared into her eyes and he knew. He stepped back in shock and she rolled her eyes.

 

“Good Kamis Jin.” She said starting to walk past him.

 

“What the hell is going on? Where are your markings? You lost your pup? Asuna wait!” he commanded.

 

She looked back at him and shook her head. Jin grabbed her and he looked horrified.

 

“Jin you are so inu it is hilarious. I will be okay.” She said shaking her head.

 

“But the hanyou's pup!” he said shocked.

 

“I will deal with it.” She said suppressing her savage feelings.

 

“Why would you fight me? Are you still angry over that?” he asked.

 

“Jin! Kamis you are a dolt!” she said trying not to laugh.

 

He was totally confused and she sighed. She hated to leave him but she intended to look around Hadasan. Jin was most insistent and he grabbed her to him. He held her tightly and she began growling.

 

“I am sorry. I did not know it was you. How are you doing any of this?” he asked hoarsely.

 

“Do not hold onto me. I am not a pathetic palace bitch who needs her male to comfort her. I would have wiped your ass all over the forest floor if I had not miscarried. Now get the hell out of my way!” she said almost snarling.

 

“Damnit onna! You are not natural! You never accept boundaries!” he yelled.

 

“You think I will accept them now or ever? Are you that deluded? Dear Kamis to think I ever feared you. Jin, you are a bigger idiot then I suspected. Go mate the golden. I have issues.” She said jerking away.

 

“You always have issues Asuna. You were born with problems!” he snapped.

 

She backhanded him and he was thrown. Asuna stared down at him and she was shaking.

 

“I am not your onna fool! I am not the same or are you that self involved!” she screamed.

 

“Then what the hell are you?” he demanded.

 

“Jin, I am not from this era! I am from a distant one and an enemy of mine has decided to try and thwart me here! I tried to back off but as normal you have to insert your person.” She said in anger.

 

“Your yoki?” he asked shocked.

 

“Has grown. It normally does that. I am over five hundred now.” She said rolling her eyes.

 

“Good Kamis. Asuna you wield your yoki through your hands?” he asked.

 

“HAI!” she yelled.

 

He sat there dumbfounded and she moved to port.

 

“Wait! You port too.” He said amazed.

 

“Half uppyr” she said annoyed.

 

“Right. Good Kamis onna.” He said amazed.

 

“I had not realized that you could wield yours the way you do.” She muttered.

 

“Hai. I have always been able to.” He shrugged.

 

“Well you are special.” Asuna said staring at him almost coldly.

 

“I must be dead or you and I do not work. No surprise as we really do not work in this era either.” He said sighing.

 

“I do not like being told how I will live or what I shall do. You are always under the impression that I am to be controlled because I am a bitch. Guess what? I do not need to be controlled. You and I do not interact at all.” She shrugged.

 

“Interesting.” He said coldly.

 

“Get over yourself.” She snapped.

 

“You know you would be better off if you did act more onna like.” He retorted.

 

“You are a riot. You know in the era I live…it is even commonplace for onna to rule and oh my Kamis, make their own decisions!” she said sarcastically.

 

“Well your mouth has gotten worse.” He said in a nasty tone.

 

“Jin, you are amazing in bed. I must say that you always managed to make me weak in the knees but you never get over the idea that I am independent and I do not need you to tell me how to be.” Asuna said smirking.

 

“Did you just say I was a whore?” he asked almost laughing.

 

“Hai. You could be a very well paid one. Good day.” She said bowing.

 

He lost his temper and he grabbed her. She grabbed his jaw and there was so much anger between them. She shoved him away and she was trying to deal with her feelings of loss.

 

“I hated your controlling nature. I hate how you forced your will on me no matter what and by the Kamis I hated how you made me feel as if I was not worth your respect!” she said suddenly.

 

“How did you ever think I did not respect you? You take my need to protect my mate as controlling! I am an inu male! It is in my instincts to be protective but you Asuna run wild. Go ahead and hate that but Kamis in heaven know that you will never manage to have a GOOD relationship with any inu male.” He said in a nasty tone.

 

“You are right except for two. Go to hell Jin.” She said as she tried to walk away from him.

 

“Who?” he asked in a jealous snit.

 

“I am not mated to you. You have no right to ask. My lovers and companions are none of your concern.” She said growling.

 

He let her go and she ported away. She slid down a tree and began crying. As angry as she was at Naraku or Ishin, she loved them with her whole damn soul. Naraku especially and she began to feel horrendous guilt rip through her. She covered her face and sobbed like she had been doing a lot as of late. Pain ripped through her and she needed to heal. She stood up and decided to face the one being she knew who had healing blood. She ported to Walachia and she hid behind a pillar. He was still possessed by the wraith but she knew the bastard had to leave Eyal at times. She snuck into his room and she lifted her nose. She growled softly and she intended to drive the Shouten out for now. Eyal came into his room and blood was dripping from his chin. She was disgusted at what the Shouten did and she saw his black eyes. She moved suddenly and she grabbed his arms and twisted his left arm painfully. He snarled in fury and she hissed in a low growl.

 

“Get out! Get out now!” she snarled.

 

“Get out of my room?” he asked in a hiss.

 

“You stupid bastard! Come on Nveid tr'Awnhi.” She said in a harsh tone.

 

“How do you know that name?” he asked in sudden calmness.

 

“I know Hanaj.” She said in hateful tone.

 

“What the hell?” he said.

 

“Get out of him and face me! Allow him to sleep.” She commanded.

 

“Why would I want to do that?” the wraith asked with Eyal's lips.

 

“Because I will force you to drink my blood wraith. I will force you on your knees and then you will have no choice.” She said cruelly.

 

Eyal fell to the ground completely unconscious. Nveid tr'Awnhi had a sculpted face and he stared at her coolly. She narrowed her eyes and she could see Hanaj and he were related.

 

“I see when a Shouten possesses an individual that they cause the eyes to turn black. You look like Hanaj.” She said tapping her foot.

 

His hair was chin length and black as midnight. His eyes were a silvery-blue and his skin was so pale that his veins in his cheeks could be seen.

 

“Who are you?” he asked in a heavy accent.

 

“I killed Stasio.” She said raising her head.

 

“Really? How very convenient for me. You are my little assassin.” He said with widened eyes.

 

“Now now Nveid. Stasio killed Raganos's son if I am correct. Would that not make him your enemy?” she asked.

 

“Like I care he is dead. The other uppyr do and I so need to keep up appearances but then a female uppyr should not have that much power.” He said stepping forward.

 

She lifted her hand and her claws were lethal looking.

 

“I know all about Hueco Mundo and I know all about your fucked up family. I suggest you leave at this moment or you will be a dead a little sooner. Your little assassin will add one more to her list.” She said unfeelingly.

 

He looked at her and he phased out. She knelt beside Eyal and she held him up. He was shaking slightly and she felt hatred in her veins.

 

“Eyal! Wake up. Eyal wake up!” she snapped.

 

His brown eyes opened and he was shaking. He was barely there she could see and she knew she had just changed history. She refused to allow him to be taken back under.

 

“Eyal! It is Halima. You must wake up.” She said urgently.

 

His teeth were chattering and she ported them out to his chateau in Tatra. She sank them clothes and all into the water of his indoor heated pool.

 

“Eyal. It is Yuina. I know you remember.” She said in his ear.

 

“Dead.” He mumbled hoarsely.

 

“No. You are not dead. Here take in my blood.” She said as she sliced her wrist.

 

She pressed the wound to his mouth and it took him several minutes before she felt his fangs sink in. He drank and he groaned as if in severe pain. She shut her eyes as she felt such incredible rapture seep into her very core. He released her arm and he threw back his head for a moment. Blood stained his lips and he looked over at her.

 

“You! I remember you!” he said shocked.

 

“Eyal.” She murmured softly.

 

“What did you do?” he asked.

 

“Freed you. I should have done so long before. I am sorry. I know the name of the bastard who possessed you.” She said as she came back from his bite.

 

“Your name is Yuina.” He stated.

 

“My name is Asuna Zoya Yuina Orlovich.” She said softly.

 

“Orlovich? Stasio?” he asked confused.

 

“Hai. I killed him recently.” She said gently.

 

“Wait! Wait a minute damnit! Why did you kill him?” he asked.

 

“Let me see; he was an evil son of a bitch who caused the death of my mate. He tortured and raped his own daughter who is my mother, Shall I go on?” she said narrowing her eyes.

 

“I am so confused.” He said slumping against the side of the pool.

 

“Eyal. Look at me please. Look at me!” she snapped.

 

“How dare you command me!” he said bristling.

 

“That creature caused you to take innocent life. You raped and murdered mortals and other uppyr with that creature in control.” She said flatly.

 

“What? What the hell?” he asked horrified.

 

“Hai. Think back. Think back to when we first met. I hated you did I not?” Asuna asked.

 

“Da.” He said dumbly.

 

“We met Shezmu. Shezmu was half inu and half uppyr just like me.” She said gently.

 

“Please fill in my memories. Please!” he cried in complete confusion.

 

“Eyal this will be difficult. I was Halima at one time. Quiet for now. My soul found you again because I was in love with you. I left you because I was in such emotional pain as my mate had been bound to me in soul. I was uppyr and a little bit of inu. When you see what you will, please forgive me.” She said holding his face.

 

“I cannot think. There is so much blank.” He said extremely upset.

 

She sank her fangs deeply into his neck and his blood tasted like a rare treat. He wrapped his arms around her and they were pressed against the other. He could see so much and he saw the silver haired boy and the black haired girl. He was groaning loudly as she drank from him. She finally pulled back and he was so tired. She took his hands and she ported them to his bedroom. She laid him back and he stared up at her.

 

“Halima?” he asked softly.

 

“I was her. Sleep Eyal. I am here.” She said lying next to him.

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Nveid appeared at the palace within Hueco Mundo and he was still in shock that he had been discovered. He walked forward and saw Raganos. His older brother turned in surprise to see him.

 

“We have a problem.” Nveid stated.

 

“I see no problem. You are where you belong. I know not how many times I demanded you home.” Raganos said with cold black eyes.

 

“Raganos! I could have done more. I was closing in on a female of great power.” He said in anger.

 

“Yes well that female of great power also happened to cut off my arm.” He said bluntly.

 

“How in the hell?” Nveid said shocked.

 

“She is the daughter of a dog daemon and a very powerful female uppyr. Augusta is quite entrancing.” Raganos said staring past his brother.

 

“She was the daughter of Stasio. She disappeared.” Nveid stated.

 

“Where is that bastard?” Raganos wanted to know.

 

“That same female killed him only recently.” He said sitting.

 

“Damn! I was too late. Whore stopped me from getting my revenge. It is fine then. You are here and we shall plan our offensive. I first want you to talk to Hanaj. Our baby brother was bound to the female. I want her head!” Raganos said in a frightening tone.

 

“As you command majesty.” Nveid stated.

 

Nveid felt so strange to be home and he walked into the private apartments of his many siblings. He entered Hanaj's room without knocking. Hanaj was watching the white sand without moving.

 

“You need to explain yourself brother!” Nveid demanded.

 

“What is to explain? I cannot explain actions I have yet to make.” Hanaj stated coldly.

 

“What do you mean?” he asked.

 

“The fabric of time has been ripped by our dear older brother. He has become obsessed with an uppyr woman and he has waged war against said woman's family. I have no idea what the hell is going on in the future era but it has spilled into our time.” Hanaj stated.

 

“What has Raganos done?” he asked.

 

“I am not sure Nveid. You were always his favorite brother and you kept us from each other's throats. I will always honor him as my king but I hate what he does at times.” Hanaj said flatly.

 

“I need to find a way into this era. I need to see what the hell is going on.” He said considering.

 

“Good luck. He is so pissed off at me at the moment but I have no defense.” His brother stated.

 

“I will figure this out. In the meantime stay away from any foreign women okay?” Nveid stated.

 

Nveid walked out of the chambers and he wondered how in the hell he would find a way into the other era. He phased out and he listened to Raganos. It took him several days of listening but he went to Japan and began searching for a shinigami. He found a very well hidden hut within the northern forests of Hokkaido. He walked through the wall and he was suddenly at the end of a zanpakuto.

 

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

 

“You can sense me.” He said as he phased in.

 

“My Sukai is itching to burn you to shreds. Now what the hell do you want?” she asked.

 

“I have heard that you have amazing abilities. I need to go forward and you will help me or else.” He said calmly.

 

“Why would I help you?” she growled.

 

Her ningen appearance melted away and an amber eyed and golden haired goddess stood before him.

 

“Who are you woman?” he demanded.

 

“I am Shihoin Juria.” She said coldly.

 

“Nveid tr'Awnhi.” He said flatly.

 

“Why do you want to go forward?” she asked.

 

“To find out some mysteries! Some things are tearing up my family and I would know why!” he snapped.

 

“I cannot help you.” Juria stated stepping back.

 

He was behind her instantly and he scented along her neck. She tried to elbow him but he held on tightly.

 

“You have dog daemon in you as well as Soul Reaper. What are you?” he asked in a husky voice.

 

“A freak of nature. Now release me!” She snapped.

 

“I will have to do this the hard way.” He said grinning.

 

He tried to phase within her and she threw him against a wall. He stood up and he was delighted.

 

“Well now! Very strong are you?' he asked smirking.

 

This creature was gorgeous beyond reckoning and his eyes were hypnotic. She tried to throw him with a kido spell but she ended up pinned to the floor. She shoved her zanpakuto into his gut and he grunted in pain. He lowered his lips to her neck and sank them in. She cried out as he was able to enter her person. He got what he wanted and he pulled back. Her blood dripped down his chin and he smirked wider.

 

“I will find you again Soul Reaper.” He said as he went to her side board.

 

He picked up a crystal and he wiped her blood on it. He broke it on the floor and stepped through the portal. He stood within the same forest and he phased into Hueco Mundo. He was in the palace and he went in search of Hanaj. He found his brother and Hanaj looked back.

 

“Well look what came home.” Hanaj said shocked.

 

“What do you mean?” he demanded.

 

“Big brother you were dead.” Hanaj said crossing his arms.

 

“Did you bind yourself to the female?” he demanded.

 

“Yes I did. She was dying carrying an Arrancar of all things and I like her.” Hanaj snapped.

 

“Brother you bound yourself to a corporeal and what do you mean she had an Arrancar?” he asked surprised.

 

“Well it seems the Vasto Lordes are making noises again and there are rogue shinigami in Hueco Mundo.” Hanaj said sneering.

 

“By the Gods what have you all been doing?” Nveid asked in complete shock.

 

“Nveid?” a feminine voice said.

 

“Thei?” Nveid asked as he turned.

 

His elder sister stood before him and she was as lovely and sinister looking as ever. He hugged her tightly and she was thrilled.

 

“Two little murderers all in a row.” Hanaj sneered.

 

“Such a self righteous response Hanaj. Miss your little plaything?” Thei said smirking.

 

“Be nice Thei. He is infatuated with an uppyr.” Nveid stated.

 

“How cute.” She said in a very condescending tone.

 

Hanaj walked up to her and slapped her. He phased out and Nveid was intrigued.

 

“I need to see this era.” He said walking away.

 

“Start in Japan. So many little uppyr hybrids running around.” She said cruelly.

 

“You are still a vicious bitch Thei.” Nveid laughed.

 

“Yes Nveid.” She said bowing.

 

He phased out and he followed the aura of power within the huge sprawling city. Nveid walked into a large building and he was wandering around this brave new world. He stiffened when he felt an uppyr female of tremendous strength. She had black hair and soft brown eyes and she looked around. He saw her face and she had a crescent moon on her forehead. She narrowed her almond shaped eyes and he went to phase out when he was forcefully grabbed and thrown against a wall. She was on him so quickly that it was unreal to him. He stared up into the face of Tepest he was sure.

 

“Rina Tepest actually.” She said in cold whisper.

 

“You can read my mind. Very strong.” He said smirking.

 

“I do not like Shouten. I hate them in fact and you are a fool to be here tr'Awnhi.” She said with malice.

 

“You think I am afraid of one little girl?” he asked cruelly.

 

She sank her claws into his gut and he coughed up blood. She brought her hand up and licked her fingers. She neared his face and she did it again closer to his heart. He gasped in pain and his shirt was stained with his own blood.

 

“You are quite arrogant you fucking bastard! Why has your ruler taken in an interest in my grandmere?” she demanded.

 

“Your grandmere? That cow is your grandmere?” he asked trying to laugh.

 

She actually grasped his heart and he choked out in tremendous pain.

 

“I can rip it from your chest and eat it in front of you before you die Shouten. Hearts of my enemies are quite tasty.” She said as her eyes bled to red.

 

“Sister?” she heard behind her.

 

“Shut up Asher! We have a Shouten here. His name is Nveid and he is a tr'Awnhi.” She said as her voice dripped with disdain.

 

“Rina! Stop it now!” Asher said coming up behind her.

 

Nveid's eyes widened when he realized who their mother was. He was in shock his little assassin was their life giver. The Tepest it seemed had sired more monsters. Rina bit into his chest and ripped it open. He hissed as her fangs did damage.

 

“You are right. Our mother is Lady Asuna and our papa is Vlad Tepest.” She said more than cruelly.

 

“Rina!” Asher yelled.

 

“What you would have me show mercy to this cretin?” she asked in fury.

 

“I would have you have enough sense!” he yelled.

 

“You will live this day but do not think I will allow you to phase out you freak.” She said hatefully.

 

Nveid watched the male uppyr and he saw another silver haired male come out.

 

“Judafre! Talk some sense into Rina.” Asher said.

 

“Sister…this is not our way!” Judafre said shaking her shoulders.

 

“Your father is dead Judafre but mine is not! These beasts possessed him for centuries and they all deserve death!” She hissed.

 

“It is not okay to do this Rina. Papa would not do this you and you know it. Mama would not allow it.” Asher said imploring her.

 

“Mama is not here is she? Go play you two.” She said with authority.

 

“I am getting Jarek.” Asher said porting away.

 

Nveid watched the uppyr female and she was a dangerous one. She was wild and angry as she began to draw her claws into his chest deeply. Blood seeped from his wounds and she lowered her lips to the pools of red.

 

“Enjoying this uppyr cunt?” he asked in a snarly tone.

 

“Da! I am enjoying it immensely.” She said slashing his face.

 

“Rina!” she heard behind her.

 

“What Jarek?” she asked in irritation.

 

“Let the poor Shouten go.” Jarek said with mirth.

 

“Why?” she asked pouting.

 

“Because papa has asked it.” He said gripping her shoulders.

 

“You had better be glad my papa has said to spare your life because I would carry through and eat your heart!” she said spitting on him.

 

Her chin was covered in blood. They ported away and Nveid could not move. His hatred of the uppyr grew in spades and he saw a woman staring at him. She moved forward and stared at him.

 

“Why are you here Shouten?” she asked in a surprising soft voice.

 

“I was investigating reiastu but I was attacked by the uppyr whore!” he said in anger.

 

“Please quell your hatred some but I am part uppyr.” She said staring down at him.

 

“This place is infested with that filth.” He said staring at her face.

 

“This place is a hospital and this place saves people's lives. I am Yamasaki Iyo.” She said kneeling down.

 

“Does it matter who I am?” he asked in hatred.

 

“I could dip into your mind but I was taught that was rude. Rina has a bad attitude most of the time. We think because she was raised only with her uppyr brothers but we are unsure.” She said with a small smile.

 

“I am unable to move at the moment. That whore is powerful.” He said in pain.

 

“She hates you but I do not. If you like my other sister is a doctor.” She stated.

 

“This once.” He said looking at her.

 

She nodded and she closed her eyes a moment. He was intrigued by this woman and a few minutes later another silver headed and black eyed vixen appeared. She looked down at the Shouten and she whistled.

 

“What did Rina do?” she asked kneeling.

 

“She bit into me several times. My chest hurts the worst.” He said closing his strange colored eyes.

 

“Iyo can you help me get him up?” Nanami asked.

 

“Hai. Shouten what is your name?” Iyo asked.

 

“I am Nveid.” He said bristling as the women lifted him up.

 

The pool of blood was large and Iyo could see his eyes were slowly changing color.

 

“Nami hurry.” She said.

 

She nodded and she laid him on a nearby gurney. She looked over at Iyo and she nodded. She released her silk and Nanami used it to begin binding the chest wound closed.

 

“I wish I had more kumo yoki.” Nanami muttered.

 

“Why? You have Dakkasou. None of us except Yuzuna has her Dakkasou.” Iyo said in her jealous way.

 

“My silk is not strong like yours. My chichi is just as much a funnel as papa Ishin.” She pouted.

 

“Well you got your chichi's brains. First in your class at Harvard no less.” Iyo said admiration.

 

“Ah well. There you go Nveid. I am going to hook you up to an IV and give you about seven units of blood. May I type your blood to get type specific?” she asked.

 

“What does all that mean?” he asked actually confused.

 

“Umm well it means that there are different types of blood. If I give you your type then it is better.” She shrugged.

 

“Yes. Do as you need.” He muttered.

 

Nanami walked off and Iyo actually opened his eyes. They were opaque and she sighed. She used her own claws and she cut her wrist.

 

“Open up Shouten.” She sighed.

 

“Why are you helping me?” he demanded.

 

“Because your kind has fought my family for centuries. I am thinking that maybe the hatred should stop! We have enough problems coming out of Hueco Mundo without you all added to the list. Frankly I am sick of the Arrancar and shinigami alike.” She said as she held her wrist in front of his lips.

 

He bit in and her blood tasted different but very powerful. She was a little surprised that it felt good but she stayed silent as he took from her. He grabbed her wrist and she waited patiently. She felt herself weaken and she finally jerked back her arm.

 

“I have court in the morning. I hope to never see you again Nveid. I hope that maybe the hatred will stop.” She said bowing.

 

“Do not count on the hatred stopping.” He retorted.

 

“I would hate to take up arms but I will. I will keep you in my prayers and hope our peoples can do better. Matane.” She said bowing again.

 

He watched the silver haired woman and she was tall and lithe. She was elfin like with a dangerous air. Her silver hair was barely past her shoulders and impossibly shiny. Her black eyes had appeared solid and her body was shown off in a white crisp blouse with dark brown trousers that were low slung on her rounded hips. He shook his head and he narrowed his eyes. This particular female had lots of power and she seemed more reasonable then the others.

 

Iyo had managed to make it home and she checked her messages. Eriko and Kenji were in Kyoto and she hated when her twin was gone. Her sister in law realized that they were a package. They did not spend more than a week away from each other and it was quite normal for Iyo to sleep in the same bed as Eriko and Kenji. Nothing happened but the twins hated being apart. She sighed and she went to her fridge and pulled out the chilled sake. This was her vice and her favorite thing to relax. She poured a shot and she was worried about Hibari. She kicked off of her shoes and she flipped on the television. She half paid attention to the news and she was reading the depositions for the next day.

 

“You should not entice an enemy with food. They may come back expecting more.” She heard.

 

“Then I know you are my enemy and I will not do it again.” She said looking back.

 

“Why did you help me?” he demanded.

 

“Because Rina is a bitch who thinks she has more power then Kamis! She runs around and acts like she owns everything. She likes to whine about what she did not have and what we supposedly did. Her chichi is a little overbearing as well. Those of us that were Asian had more normal upbringing I guess.” She shrugged.

 

“Your sister is a bitch. I imagine hurting her in heinous ways.” He said coldly.

 

“I cannot tell you what to do but Rina is a big girl and has a ruthless reputation.” She said stretching out on her couch.

 

“You intrigue me.” He said.

 

“Chichi swears I am just like haha. I think I am.” She shrugged.

 

“You are a spideress?” he asked.

 

“Hai. I have the true form of a kumo. My color is off a little.” She said laughing.

 

“Why is that?” he inquired.

 

“Most funnel webs are black or brown. I am silver” she said grinning.

 

“A silver spider. How very different.” He said sitting in a chair across from the couch.

 

“Hai well my chichi adores it. My older sister is also funnel but she is black just like chichi.” She said yawning.

 

He leaned forward and watched the strange spideress and she watched him as well.

 

“I will leave now. I am still in pain but I will not forget your generous nature.” He said standing.

 

“How about you leave my family alone, even the belligerent uppyr ones?” she asked.

 

“That is not possible.” He said grimacing.

 

“Why?” she demanded.

 

“Because I hate them as much as they hate us. There is thousands of years of bad blood.” He said growling.

 

“Who started what?” she demanded.

 

“They did.” He said in disgust.

 

“Yet you possess Vlad? I remember history well. It was a Shouten named Nveid.” She said watching him.

 

“Very good but he is culpable in all this hatred. We are transdimensional beings Lady Iyo but we do have a foot here in the corporeal world and yes we are blood drinkers. How does this make us any less worthy than an uppyr?” he demanded.

 

“How dare you both keep spilling blood and involving other youkai? My mother was innocent of you all until the damn Jings showed up! She became embroiled when Lei Jing brought a war against her and it still wages! Now your damn ruler has taken an interest in my obbasan and how dare he touch what is Lord Sesshomaru's!” she said glaring.

 

“I have no clear understanding of that but I assure you that Raganos has made up his mind about her. There must be a reason he is demanding her.” Nveid said crossing his arms.

 

“Perhaps because he feels entitled? What the hell has my obbasan done but be a pretty face?” she asked in annoyance.

 

“I do not know enough of her to base an opinion. Raganos distrusts and hates uppyr with a passion and for him to adore this one means something else is going on.” He said raising a black brow.

 

“You asked why I helped and I helped hoping that small acts will make a difference. You may leave now and please take care in the future. Wounds your kind have afflicted this family deeply. Know you hurt those who barely have uppyr blood and are trying to live normal lives. Go back and ask yourself why this blood feud must continue with innocents at stake.” She said calmly.

 

He stared at her and she got up and left the room. This woman was very interesting indeed and the other daemons were worth noticing. He knew his kind was superior but these spider daemons intrigued him. He phased out and decided he liked this new era. He had much to research and much to see. Raganos would have to figure out the uppyr woman on his own.

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Sesshomaru was in his dojo doing his normal routine. Augusta was different but not enough to make that much of a difference to him. He was planning revenge but he was not called the “Killing Perfection” for no reason. He sat back and he watched and observed. Yuudai had been busy and had gathered every known bit of information on Shouten he could find. He also had killed a few in the process. He would continue to watch and wait like the predator he was. He would lay in wait for the Shouten leader to come to him. Augusta was now a hybrid and he would want what he had created. Sesshomaru made sure her health was at its best and he made no attempts at quelling her and sheltering her. He wanted the Shouten here. He wanted them within the West's barrier so that the blood bath could take place. Powerful and ancient magics were being consulted; every strategy he had ever learned was being employed. No one would have the pleasure of destroying the Shouten leader but himself. He would wait and he would strike when the perfect moment was upon him. He was the most feared and respected inu warrior ever and he would win.

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Akemi was walking holding herself up between two bars. She still healed at astounding rates but this was a modern hospital and even though she was youkai, she still had to be in physical therapy. She grimaced as she moved her stiff legs. They ached badly but Nobu the healer demanded that she move. She tried to fall but Ang Chi was there. She made it to the end and she collapsed into the wheel chair.

 

“I cannot do more Nobu. I am sorry but it is too much.” She said breathing hard.

 

“Rest for now Lady Akemi but you have to force those muscles and bone to work together. I know what I am doing. Being youkai means you heal extremely fast but you still have to go through the processes to get well. I have successfully run this hospital for the past century.” Nobu said reading her chart.

 

“Asuna did not say you were a torture specialist.” She grunted.

 

“Hai I am. Ang Chi could you take her back to her room?” Nobu asked.

 

“Hai.” The Manchurian Lord nodded.

 

Akemi was wheeled back into her room and he picked her up and laid her on the bed. He sat down and he had been here around the clock. Kaya and Keiko had been sent to America to stay with Geming for now and Ang Chi was anxious. Akemi held out her hand and he took it. He kissed her knuckles and he watched her face.

 

“Something else is going on besides the Shouten. Longwei was a bitter rival to Ryukotsusei.” She explained.

 

“What manner of dragon was he?” Ang Chi asked.

 

“He is a desert dwelling one. They are very different from the water and earth dragons. Ryukotsusei was a water dragon and they were the most common here on the islands. When the One Great War started, Japan was full of dragons and inu mostly. Two huge predators but the islands could support them. The dragons were water based and inu land based. Between both species were the smaller kingdoms; the kumo and Yamaneko. There used to be a clan of monkey youkai as well and of course the ookami. The inu began to encroach further south and they took land because they needed it. The dragons reacted badly and struck back. The Western inu started the One Great War but it was before Touga's time or even Akinori. It was the lord before them.” She said in an exhausted tone.

 

“So your grandsire and mine were innocent?” he asked.

 

“Hai. They were but by that time the wars had been going on for so long the real reasons were forgotten and hatreds between different species was profound. It became taboo to mate outside of a species and death could be inflicted for such. There were many that wanted Ryukotsusei put to death for mating me. Longwei was one of them. He had been friends with Mizuchi who was a very scary dragon. His memory still terrifies me but Ryukotsusei was as a good soon ought to be. You hate Katashi but you still attend his memory. Ryu was the same way. He actually did not like his sire but he did as he was supposed to.” She explained.

 

“Do you think what happened to the Yamaneko and the Dragons have nothing to do with the Shouten?” he asked.

 

“Actually hai. I think the whole of what is now Okinawa Ken was decimated. I do not think it was necessarily a species specific attack. I think the land was wanted.” She said in thought.

 

“You think Longwei is involved?” he asked.

 

“I would not put it past him. Before the Yamaneko settled in after the kumo were wiped out in the South…those lands were disputed dragon lands. The Yamaneko set up the Southern Kingdom in an area ripe with hatreds. I know the neko histories and I know for a fact that they killed small pockets of dragons. We in the West did not know because it was not our problem.” She said closing her eyes.

 

“Akemi you need rest.” Ang Chi said softly.

 

“Hai.” She said beginning to drift.

 

“I will not allow harm to befall you again.” He said.

 

“When the time comes; you have to give me up as I have to give you up.” She muttered as she passed out.

 

“How?” he asked in a whisper.

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She had been in labor for a few days and she was so incredibly weak. Ryukotsusei looked worried and he was berating himself for his desire to have another.

 

“Stop please! I can hear your thoughts you are so loud!” she snapped out.

 

“Akemi, you are not progressing.” He said worried.

 

“You dragons decide you are comfortable and refuse to move! I have seen you after a hunt!” she said grimacing.

 

“Do not joke right now!” he said in complete helplessness.

 

“Who says I am joking?” she snarled at him.

 

“Akemi.” He sighed.

 

“I swear if you come near me again I will skewer your cock on a pike! You hear me?” she said sitting up and crying out.

 

He tried not to smile but she had said worse when she had given him Ryuu. His son poked his head in and saw his mother straining.

 

“Haha?” he asked nervously.

 

“Oh baby boy! Come here my darling.” Akemi said through a contraction.

 

Her five year old son ran over and hugged her tightly. He placed a clawed hand on her belly and his pale blue eyes widened. Ryukotsusei watched carefully and he picked his son up.

 

“I want you to stay with your uncle okay? Haha will cry out and maybe scream but she is alright. She is working very hard to give us your brother or sister okay?” he said to his son.

 

His boy threw his arms around his father and hugged him tightly. He remembered when he had been born and he had cried. Akemi had been weak for days and finally Ryuu had come. His boy had looked so much like himself but he had his mother's eyes. He loved his son the same way he loved his fierce little mate, it was all consuming and left him stronger. He took Ryuu to his namesake and his younger brother sighed.

 

“Ryu, I know how Akemi is but perhaps you need call in a healer now.” He said under his breath.

 

“She swears she does not want one. She does not like to share our private moments brother.” Ryukotsusei said in a hushed tone.

 

“Your mate is beloved here brother. She is loved by us all and I would hate to think you would loose her because of her own stubborn nature. I have never met a stronger onna but births normally happen by now.” Ryuu stated.

 

“You are right.” His elder brother nodded.

 

He watched his lord and his best friend walk away dejectedly. His brother had changed so much in the ten years he had known the tiny onna. He was still a fierce warrior but his heart was more open and he refused to just act because of old hatreds. Higurashi Akemi had brought a bit of humanity to the dragon lands and she was beloved by the water dragons. Others were belligerent still but Ryukotsusei would kill anyone who threatened her or his family. He sighed and he took his nephew into his room.

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Ryukotsusei heard the commotion and he ran to the main part of the castle. A runner came in and he was covered in blood.

 

“What is going on?” he demanded.

 

“My lord. Longwei has attacked again.” The earth dragon said.

 

“Bastard!” Ryukotsusei growled.

 

“My lord should I call upon the soldiers?” he asked.

 

“Hai. Get our men ready. I will show this bastard once and for all who is the lord!” he said in anger.

 

He ran back into his chambers and Akemi was still laboring. She looked at him and she was afraid. She knew that it was bad. She knew there was danger.

 

“What do I do?” she asked.

 

“I will return. I will be back! Do you understand?” he said kneeling.

 

“I wish you did not have to go. Ryukotsusei, I am scared! I am scared I will not have this babe!” she said shaking as she took his hands in hers.

 

“Akemi, I have to go. Forgive me my heart. Forgive me.” He said standing and he ported out.

 

She cried out as she realized that she was alone. She laid her head back and she waited.

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Akemi was holding onto the wall as she walked along the wall. The castle was blazing and she saw dead bodies all around. She held her stomach and cried out in pain as another massive contraction ripped through her. Her breathing was labored and she was pouring sweat. She reached Ryuu's room and she found her son and her brother in law. Ryuu stood and pulled his katana.

 

“Akemi! I have to get you out of here. I promised Ryu.” He said as he held her elbow.

 

“Cannot! The babe is coming.” She whined out.

 

“Now? The babe comes now?” he asked horrified.

 

“Hai! Where is Ryuu?” she demanded.

 

“I sent him with Monoko. Akemi you have to try and not have the babe now.” Ryuu said holding her up.

 

“I cannot stop Ryuu! Kamis it hurts!” she said crying out as she tried to collapse.

 

“Damnit Akemi!” her brother in law said nervously.

 

She was panting and she was bearing down. She screamed as another powerful contraction hit her. The door was kicked through and there stood a foreign dragon. Akemi looked over her shoulder and Ryuu began fighting the red. Tears poured down her face as she screamed loudly again. Ryuu killed the red and it fell right by her. She stared at the dead dragon and she could not move. She knew there were others but her babe was coming now. She screamed more and Ryuu tried to get her up. Several more reds appeared and they moved to shove a katana through her but Ryuu changed form and began snapping the dragons in half. A sudden burst of raigekidan flashed next to them and Ryukotsusei appeared in his true form. He was a truly frightening sight. He struck like a cobra would and tore through the foreign reds. He lowered his jaws and wrapped them around Akemi carefully and Ryuu changed back.

 

“The path is clear?” He asked.

 

“Hai.” The noh mask on his forehead stated.

 

He moved fast into the forest and he laid his mate upon the ground. She was grunting and panting as he slowly changed back into his humanoid form. She began screaming and he knelt between her thighs. He was shocked to see a head of silvery-white hair and she was pushing with all her might. Akemi laid back and Ryukotsusei held his newborn son. The tiny dragon cried in a shrill way as their home burned.

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Grimmjow was hovering over Tokyo and he could not feel his son or Asuna. He grinned like a mad man and he decided to find the hanyou bastard. He hated the shinigami brat but the hanyou topped his list of major assholes. He sensed Ulquiorra and he turned.

 

“What the fuck you want?” he demanded.

 

“We have a similar problem Number Six.” Ulquiorra said in his flat tone.

 

“What's that?” Grimmjow demanded.

 

“A certain hanyou threatens what is ours.” He said with his hands in his pockets.

 

“Do ya know where the fucker is?” he asked with a feral gleam in his blue eyes.

 

“I know where he may be.” The fourth Espada muttered.

 

“Why you pissed at him? He look at your boyfriend wrong?” Grimmjow said flashing teeth.

 

“Rishou is his son and I do not like how he is treated. So hai in a sense he looked at my lover wrong.” Ulquiorra said barely glancing at Grimmjow.

 

“So whatcha suggesting Ulquiorra?” Grimmjow asked curiously.

 

“We hunt Number Six.” The pale Arrancar said.

 

Grimmjow grinned widely and he waited on Ulquiorra to move. Ulquiorra was calm and very collected as he used sonido to move. They both appeared in the Sendai castle and Ulquiorra walked along as if he belonged there. Grimmjow passed a portrait of Asuna and he stared at it.

 

“She is lovely. Away from the hanyou she is worthy.” Ulquiorra stated.

 

“Yeah.” Grimmjow muttered.

 

The Sixth Espada was listening carefully and he noticed the yoki first. Ulquiorra watched as Grimmjow began moving towards the southern portion of the castle. Rishou and Naraku had very recently argued again. He was tired of seeing his lover distressed over the worthless cur. Grimmjow moved. He moved outside of the castle and he stood in the air above the structure. Naraku appeared so fast that it was dizzying.

 

“Bout time you felt me fucker!” Grimmjow said watching the hanyou.

 

“You dare come into my home?” Naraku asked in utter disbelief.

 

“You dared touch my boy. I don't like you touchin what's mine.” Grimmjow stated with malice.

 

“You are a dead creature Arrancar. You dared touch what was mine!” Naraku said in a cruel tone.

 

“Like I give a shit about your delusions? Quit fucking talking and let's rock!” Grimmjow said in a growling tone.

 

Grimmjow came at Naraku suddenly and the hanyou had to move fast. He morphed his limb and he was met with the Arrancar's zanpakuto. They moved around each other in a big circle. The blue haired Arrancar let loose a volley of bala and several hit Naraku. He grunted and he swung his morphed arm around and it extended to stab through Grimmjow. He snarled and suddenly and swung around and kicked Naraku in the stomach with tremendous force. The hanyou went flying backwards and Grimmjow began swinging his fists through the air. He dove down and used his sonido to get there quickly. He began punching Naraku many times and the hanyou morphed again and Grimmjow looked down at the many spikes now lodged in his sides.

 

“That the best you got fucker?” he asked laughing.

 

“Oh not by a long shot animal!” Naraku said wrapping a tentacle around his leg.

 

He jerked back the tentacle and bone was heard snapping. Grimmjow went down but he punched his fist straight through Naraku's leg. The hanyou went down as well and Grimmjow went to punch him again. Ulquiorra watched without nary an emotion on his face and he appeared in front of Ishin quite suddenly.

 

“Do not interfere Lord Ishin.” He commanded the kumo lord.

 

“How dare you!” Ishin said growling furiously.

 

“I would dislike having to stop you but I shall.” Ulquiorra said with no tone.

 

Ishin let his yoki flow and a fan blade appeared. Ulquiorra still stared at him and Ishin became unnerved.

 

“Lady Ayana had that same ability. It is a shame really that I must destroy you.” He said coldly.

 

“Pardon me?” Ishin asked confused.

 

“I see Erena says nothing to your family. That is fortunate I suppose. I am Ulquiorra Schiffer but I was Ataru.” He said coldly.

 

“You were a kumo?” Ishin asked in disbelief.

 

“Hai much before you were born. Your sire was worthy but it seems you have become trash to defend that monster.” The Fourth Espada said coolly.

 

Ishin lost his temper and he came at Ulquiorra with a mighty swing of his blade. Ulquiorra lifted his hand and the blade was deflected off of his skin. Ishin was in complete disbelief and he pulled his fang. Ulquiorra was no fool and he pulled his zanpakuto. They began clashing blades and Ishin was facing an enemy that he suddenly knew could decimate him. He glanced back at Naraku and Grimmjow was actually beating his brother to a pulp. He snarled and he changed form quickly and he began snapping his giant fangs at Ulquiorra. The Arrancar moved with tremendous speed and knew to avoid the lethal fangs. This kumo was huge and he knew deadly.

 

Grimmjow was bloody but his fists kept connecting with Naraku's flesh. The hanyou could not believe that this beast was besting him and he surged his miasma. Grimmjow began coughing and Naraku struck him with horrendous force. Grimmjow was thrown through an outer wall and Naraku followed. Grimmjow had Pantera out and he ran his hand along.

 

“Grind!” he yelled.

 

Naraku watched as the Arrancar released his true form. The Sixth Espada roared and windows shattered throughout the whole castle. Naraku had to cover his ears and blood actually began to drip out of his ear canals. He snarled out and he suddenly let loose his whole form. He was more then grotesque but Grimmjow continued to fight.

 

Ulquiorra pulled back his hand and Ishin fell to his feet. The kumo lord had changed back but he had been overwhelmed by the Fourth Espada. Blood spilled from the wound in his throat and he could not breathe. Ulquiorra calmly walked closer to Naraku and Grimmjow's hand began to glow red with his cero. Ulquiorra shoved his hand through the back of Naraku's neck and the hanyou fell to his knees. Grimmjow pressed his hand to his head and released his cero. Ulquiorra stepped back out of the way and the explosion was huge. Grimmjow looked and the hanyou was literally in pieces.

 

“Our job is done Number Six.” Ulquiorra said without emotion.

 

“Is he dead?” he asked furiously.

 

“Unknown Grimmjow. He is a shape shifter. Come now.” He said as he produced a garganta.

 

“Where're we gonna go?” the blue haired Arrancar asked.

 

“You have a son to find and I have plans to make. They are trash.” He said disdainfully as he looked back at Ishin.

 

“What the fuck ever.” Grimmjow said as they walked into the garganta.

 

Naraku pulled himself back together slowly and he crawled over to Ishin. His baby brother was blue and he created a miasma and fell into it with Ishin. They appeared in the hospital and a nurse screamed. Nobu heard the ruckus and he walked out to see Ishin suffocating to death and Naraku barely holding his humanoid form together.

 

“Get a respirator in here stat!” He yelled.

 

He ran to Ishin and turned him over. He saw the wound in his throat and he used his own silk to shut the wound. He was working quickly and trying to stay calm. Naraku was breathing harshly as well and Nobu looked at him.

 

“What the hell happened?” Nobu asked.

 

“Arrancar.” Naraku said passing out.

 

“Nanami! Shinobu!” he yelled.

 

Both of his children ran in and they both dropped their jaws. Nobu was busy tubing Ishin and Nanami began assessing Naraku. They picked up Naraku and laid him on a gurney.

 

“Chichi! He is losing his form!” she said horrified.

 

“Both of you push in your yoki!” Nobu ordered.

 

Both of them pressed their hands to Naraku and he grunted as they forced his body to accept their yoki. Nobu had Ishin breathing on the respirator and he watched of his best friend taken to ICU. Naraku was taken to a private room and Nobu would have to tend him. He looked at his son and daughter and shook his head.

 

“Get Rishou in here now!” Nobu yelled.

 

“What happened?” Nanami asked trying not to cry.

 

“Naraku said Arrancar.” Nobu said.

 

Nanami pulled out her cell phone and dialed Rishou. She was speaking in hushed tones and Rishou appeared in the moment. He looked freaked and Nobu pulled him to the side.

 

“Your chichi was attacked by an Arrancar.” He said flatly.

 

“Let me see him.” He said as he walked towards his sire.

 

He was horrified to see his great and terrible father on a gurney and ashen.

 

“Where is Chichi Ishin?” Rishou demanded.

 

“On a respirator. He had a huge hole in his throat.” Nobu said in a very worried tone.

 

“What?” Rishou asked shocked.

 

“Hai.” Nobu nodded.

 

Rishou stumbled back and he was gripped in anger and fear. He ported out to his apartment and he screamed in his mind for Ulquiorra. He saw Erena and he grabbed her.

 

“What is wrong?” she asked.

 

“My chichi and Ishin were attacked. Uncle Ishin is in the ICU. He had a hole through the base of his throat.” Rishou said shaking.

 

“Ulquiorra?” she asked.

 

“Hai?” they heard from the shadows.

 

“Did you attack my father?” he asked.

 

“No.” he answered.

 

“Did you attack my uncle?” he demanded.

 

“Hai.” He replied.

 

“Why??” he asked in shock and anger.

 

“He protected the trash.” Ulquiorra replied.

 

“Ulquiorra!” Rishou and Erena cried in unison.

 

“You stay upset about the hanyou. You grieve for a relationship that is poison to you. You lament that creature when he would turn his back on you. He is trash. The kumo was trash for protecting trash.” Ulquiorra stated without emotion.

 

“That gave you the right to attack him? How could you?” Rishou asked in horror.

 

Ulquiorra closed the distance between them and pinned Rishou to the wall.

 

“You are mine. Erena is mine and no trash will affect you.” He said flatly.

 

“He is my father and my uncle!” Rishou said in a hoarse whisper.

 

“The hanyou has made it clear he would rip us apart. I refuse to be separated. The ache would be unbearable.” He said tonelessly.

 

“So you try and kill them?” he yelled.

 

“If I wished them dead then they would be dead. As it stands, they will know to whom you belong.” He said stepping back.

 

He pulled Erena to him and pressed his hand into her belly. He felt the life within and she looked at him curiously.

 

“She carries our child. You are our lover, our best friend, and you both are my passion.” Ulquiorra said stepping away.

 

Rishou was in an emotional turmoil and he looked away. Ulquiorra appeared behind him and pulled him flush to his body.

 

“I would kill anyone and anything that thought to tear us apart again. No one shall take you away from me ever again. I will not close your eyes in death nor will I mourn you in life.” He said in his ear.

 

Rishou nodded and he felt overwhelmed. Erena stared at Ulquiorra who pulled Rishou back and began to kiss him wantonly. She was shocked at her Arrancar mate and he beckoned her over with his hand. She moved closer and Ulquiorra pulled her so Rishou was sandwiched between them.

 

“You are the one that shall receive our passion this time. You will feel us within you.” Ulquiorra said in a very seductive tone.

 

The green eyed Arrancar was more than satisfied and he would continue to punish those who thought to stand in his way.