InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ Anubis and the Wraiths ( Chapter 47 )

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.

 

Anubis and the Wraiths

 

A/N: Anupu returns and Sesshomaru fights. Thank you so much for reading! Thank you so much for the reviews and your comments. I am having so much fun with this story! Please let me know what you think!

 

Akemi was reading in Shenyang about the Egyptians. She read of Anupu who was also named Anubis in Greek. She looked up Shezmu and his Greek name was Sesmu. They were both considered gods of Egypt's underworld and she read fascinated. The depictions of Anupu were of one of a great warrior. Shezmu's depictions were of a god of blood and destruction. Akemi could not imagine him as a monster. Asuna appeared back at Shenyang and there seemed much on her mind. She looked over Akemi's shoulder and smiled at what she was reading.

 

“Shezmu was a awesome warrior but as gentle as they came.” She said softly.

 

“Really? Why is he depicted as such a monster?” she asked.

 

“He was half uppyr like me. He was half inu as well. Shezmu was so worldly and incredible.” She said sitting down.

 

“You miss him.” She stated.

 

“Hai. He was killed in the eighteenth century.” She said standing.

 

“Asuna, we do not have to do this.” Akemi said standing with her.

 

“I would like to see Nahut. She is alive as well as Nafre.” She stated taking her cousin's hand.

 

“I am sorry.” Akemi said hugging her waist.

 

“Let us go now. I have to be back for an important meeting.” She said as she took her hand.

 

“Ang Chi will care for Haruya.” Akemi stated.

 

“Thank you.” She nodded.

 

She ported them to Egypt and they were in old Luxor. Nahut moved between China and modern Egypt. She walked to her daughter's home and she knocked. Nahut herself opened the door and beckoned her in.

 

“Yes. Yes. I understand. Mother is here. I will not! Goodbye!” she snapped on the phone.

 

“Everything alright?” Asuna asked.

 

“Yes. Mother is this who I think it is?” Nahut asked surprised.

 

“Hai. Akemi this is Shezmu's daughter Nahut. Nahut this is Akemi.” Asuna stated.

 

“Hello cousin Akemi.” She said bowing.

 

“Hello.” She said bewildered.

 

“Have you seen Judafre?” Asuna asked sitting.

 

“That was who was on the phone. I swear he is annoying. He acts like papa.” She said sitting.

 

“Your father was good.” Asuna said narrowing her eyes.

 

“Yes he was good at being overbearing. The only Egyptian royal in history to raise his own pups. Who'd thunk it.” Nahut said playfully.

 

“You were taught to speak properly.” Asuna glared.

 

“Gods Mama! You are so formal still! It is the new millennium you know.” She said glaring in return.

 

Akemi snickered and Asuna glared at her. Nahut offered them some tea and they talked. Technically Nahut had belonged to Akana but the whole reborn thing negated any questions. Akemi was shocked and surprised to hear Asuna speak the ancient tongue after a while and she listened.

 

“If you go back you know Judafre will want to go.” She said.

 

“I know but I do not need him pestering me.” Asuna stated.

 

“He misses papa so much.” Nahut stated.

 

“I know he does but Shezmu was adamant that he did not want to interfere in the timeline again. He made that very clear.” Asuna said softly.

 

“Shit when did you ever listen to what Papa said?” Nahut demanded.

 

“Pardon me?” Asuna said getting flushed.

 

“You did or would do whatever it took for your family. You went back in time for me! You corrected a twenty five hundred year old injustice.” Nahut said with crossed arms.

 

“Well I could.” Asuna said stubbornly.

 

“How will you go back that far?” Nahut asked.

 

“There are ways. Kaito is still locked away somewhere between the planes but I will figure a way to free him. One problem at a time.” She said sighing.

 

“What are you trying to find Mama?” Nahut asked.

 

“Answers Nahut. I do not know. I have to have answers.” She sighed.

 

“You know Uncle Anupu never got over her.” Nahut said in Egyptian.

 

“I know that. Where is your uncle?” Asuna asked.

 

“I do not know. He disappeared with his pups. They took off.” She shrugged.

 

“You said Anupu. What did I do to him?” Akemi asked softly.

 

“You left him for the dragon.” Nahut said gently.

 

“Ryukotsusei meant everything to me.” Akemi said looking away.

 

“Well Uncle Anupu knew that.” Nahut said sighing.

 

Akemi felt horrid and she suddenly fled the room. Nahut watched dispassionately and Asuna growled loudly.

 

“What? She hurt him!” Nahut said defensively.

 

“Quit being like that. She is family and she has not done it yet. You know the stories and do not act like an ass.” Asuna commanded.

 

“Yes mam.” Nahut said blushing.

 

“You are my daughter. I raised you and I am Akana no longer. You are not to speak your mind so fluidly in front of her again.” Asuna snapped.

 

“Yes mam.” She said bowing her head.

 

“You have been around Rina too much I see. I will not have it. You are grown hai but I am still your hahaoya. Rina will say too much one day and I will knock her down a peg or two. Eyal is too free with her.” Asuna said in a temper.

 

“She is spoiled. Eyal sees no problem though.” Nahut stated looking down.

 

“Hai. He and I have fought many times over her mouth. Now I need to find Akemi. If Judafre comes then he comes soon.” Asuna said walking out.

 

She watched her mother walk away and Nahut had hope that she could make her papa return with her. She missed him terribly. She called her baby brother back and he yelled “WHAT” out loud. He ported immediately and snapped his phone shut.

 

“She is going back? How?” Judafre asked.

 

“I do not know! How does Mama do anything?” Nahut said flushing.

 

“Damn. I would have to leave Asher.” Judafre said frowning.

 

“Can you actually leave your twin for half a second?” Nahut asked tersely.

 

“I have left him for two days.” He said sneering.

 

“You two are freaks!” She said shaking her head.

 

“Why? We shared the same womb and we are both mostly uppyr. Why would we not be close?” Judafre asked.

 

“Because siblings normally separate when they grow up.” She said smirking.

 

“Well he is never not been there. I cannot think without him.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“You two are so weird. Different fathers but you two look so much alike it is freaky.” Nahut said shaking her head.

 

“Whatever. Where is Mama?” he asked.

 

“Trying to find Cousin Akemi.” Nahut said.

 

“Oh boy.” He said taken aback.

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Asuna was meditating on a rock and Akemi watched her.

 

“What are you doing Asuna?” She asked.

 

“I am focusing Akemi. I have the crystals; I should be able to focus my porting and augment it with the power of these crystals to bend time.” She said softly.

 

“I see.” She nodded.

 

“Are you nervous?” she asked.

 

“Hai. He has my pups that I do not even know. Why would I abandon my pups?” she asked.

 

“You were falling to pieces. You had never known anyone but Ryukotsusei except for Daichi.” She said sighing.

 

“I see. Is he beautiful?” she asked.

 

“Hai. He is beautiful and full of himself.” Asuna said amused.

 

“I see.” She nodded.

 

Asuna surged a tremendous amount of yoki through a crystal and she dropped it. A blackish swirl of a portal appeared and it stayed there.

 

“Asuna what is that?” she asked shocked.

 

“I believe that is our way there. We will change clothes when we arrive. Judafre are you coming my son?” she called out.

 

“Yes mam.” He said jumping down from a rooftop.

 

Judafre had silver hair and brown eyes and looked a lot like his father. He was taller then Shezmu and stood almost as tall as Sesshomaru. He was thin but he was bronzed like his father. His markings were subtle but it did appear that his brown eyes were rimmed in kohl. They passed through and they stepped into a battle. Akemi back flipped and Asuna spun around as a battle axe nearly sheared her arm off. She dove for the sand and Judafre snarled out. Asuna recognized jackals and she extended her hand. Konkisaiga appeared and she began taking off heads. Akemi pressed her hands to a vicious looking black jackal and purified him away.

 

“Judafre!” Asuna yelled.

 

“What?” he yelled out.

 

“What battle is this?” she asked as she ducked a jackal sword.

 

“After Thebes fell!” he cried out.

 

He knew his peoples histories by heart; both Japanese and Egyptian. He had pulled his own weapon, a battle spear and he fought masterfully. Akemi had to pull her arrows and she purified jackals. They managed to fall back and Judafre stared at the jackals that he had never seen but hated with everything in him. Asuna watched her son slowly change form and he jumped up and over the Egyptian troops. The Egyptians stared at a pale silver inu who had a burning aura. The leader of the Egyptian army came forward and his jaw dropped. He wore the blue lapis lazuli battle crown and he stared down up at the incredibly gorgeous creature. Judafre was slashing the jackals left and right and he bit into several. The jackals had to fall back and Asuna watched her son panting. He had born his elder brother's name but it was not the same soul. Judafre pinned the pharaoh with a stare. He bowed his inu head to the pharaoh and he slowly changed form. He went to his knee and bowed deeply.

 

“Pharaoh Hor-Aha.” Judafre said with deep reverence and in ancient Egyptian.

 

“Who are you?” Anupu asked in shock.

 

“I am Keigo.” He said with his head still bowed.

 

Anupu looked up and saw the woman who had saved Nahut. He saw another silver haired woman and he appeared as though he was stumped.

 

“That woman! I know that woman.” Anupu stated.

 

“She is my mother great pharaoh.” He said.

 

“She is your mother?” he asked astounded.

 

“Hello Anupu.” Asuna said coming forward.

 

“Akana?” he asked.

 

“Hai. Brother this is Judafre Keigo.” She said bowing.

 

“I do not understand.” He stated.

 

“Anupu ask us back to your palace and try not to hurt your pretty head.” Asuna said smirking.

 

“Damn mouth! It is you.” He said turning away.

 

“Mama please do not speak to him like that!” Judafre stated in distress.

 

“She always talked to me that way boy. She acted like she was the pharaoh and I was a priest.” Anupu said annoyed.

 

“It is alright Anupu. We are real. Where is Shezmu?” she asked.

 

“Back of the battle.” He said staring at his reborn sister in law.

 

Asuna gave him a brilliant smile and he noticed the tiny woman who said nothing. He was intrigued with her but he brushed it aside. Judafre watched his mother port and his veins filled with excitement. Asuna knew Shezmu had made himself forget what had transpired when she had returned to retrieve Nahut. She watched him from afar and her chest suddenly hurt. She had to suppress her scent and aura as he moved along. He was killing any straggling jackals and he slowly made his way to where Anupu was. His face looked hollow and saddened and she turned her head in anguish. Anupu really stared at the young inpu male and he realized how much he truly looked like his brother. Judafre kept his head bowed and he neared him.

 

“You are my nephew?” he asked softly.

 

“Yes majesty. I am your nephew. I was named for my slain brother.” He said eyes downcast.

 

“Please rise. You are pleasing to our eyes.” Anupu said formally.

 

Judafre rose up and smiled at his beloved uncle. Anupu was taken back and he clasped his shoulder.

 

“Who is that woman?” he asked.

 

“That is my second cousin; she is named Lady Akemi.” Judafre stated.

 

“When we reach the palace, introduce her.” He said as he walked on.

 

Shezmu was in his own mind and he did not notice he was being watched. Judafre wanted to throw his arms around his papa but he followed his mother's example. Her son stepped forward and took Asuna's arm.

 

“Mama, why do you wait?” he asked under his breath and in Japanese.

 

“I wish him to be alone. He made himself forget so that history would not change. We are far enough removed from the sacking of Thebes.” She stated.

 

“I would like to see the tomb.” He said softly.

 

“I will take you in but a little while. Anupu is intelligent enough to say nothing.” She said.

 

Judafre nodded and he felt the separation from his twin keenly. His mother took his hand and squeezed it. He smiled at her and she understood. Akemi followed at a staid pace and they head to the palace.

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Shezmu had bathed and he was reading by a tributary of the Nile. His surviving pups were grown and Ahkmet was gone. Weariness settled in his soul and like every day and every night he was alone. He closed his eyes and he remembered the last time they had been together. It was the night before the sacking of Thebes. He had come in from a dinner with his father and his many wives and he had been bored out of his mind. Akana had been laid upon the floor clad only in her priestess headdress and her royal jewels. Their servants had done amazing with applying the precious gems to her breasts and arms. She had gotten upon her knees and bowed to the floor and she had murmured prayers from the temples. He remembered being filled with such lust and passion as he had taken her. They had been mated for two hundred sixty four years when his heart had been ripped from his chest. Now he lived as any empty shell and he secretly wished for death every day.

 

“Have you seen a crocodile or perhaps a cobra?” he heard from behind him.

 

“I have not been paying much mind.” He said without looking up.

 

“You were magnificent in battle.” She stated in low voice.

 

“Thank you.” He said without looking.

 

Asuna watched him and she could hear his thoughts. She knelt close by him and ran her hand up his shoulder. He twitched but did not move.

 

“I cannot scent you.” He stated without moving.

 

“I am masking.” She replied.

 

“Please go away. I am sure you are lovely but I have no interest in anything.” He said softly.

 

“Truly nothing?” she asked.

 

He felt her lips against his ear and he gasped softly. He could hear her breathing and he was lightly affected. She gently bit his ear and he gasped at the sensation. Akana would do the same and he groaned softly.

 

“So beautiful majesty.” She breathed against his neck.

 

“Who are you?” he asked trying to look behind him.

 

“I am your admirer. I saw you move with such fluidness.” Asuna stated against his neck.

 

“I do not do this.” He said a little more forcefully.

 

“Why?” she asked him.

 

“Woman you are Egyptian no?” he asked as he saw pale hands from behind him.

 

“Actually I am not. I was born on a large island off the coast of China.” She said in his ear.

 

“Who are you?” he demanded.

 

“I know you Shezmu.” She said in his ear.

 

The way she said it had him reeling. The way his name rolled off of her tongue. Her Egyptian was flawless but she was denying him seeing her.

 

“That is my given name.” he said groaning as her fingers lightly pinched his male nipples.

 

“Yes. It is your given name. You are Menes the crown prince of Egypt.” She stated in his ear.

 

His mind was going over her words and he could feel her heat against his back and he was being held with a powerful mind. He realized he felt bare skin and he was beginning to feel stirred like he had not in nearly a century.

 

“You have a mark given to you by the Pharaoh Narmer on your left buttock. You were marked as one of his beloved sons.” She said in such a passionate tone.

 

“Who are you?” he demanded.

 

“That is the wrong question.” She said as she began kissing his neck.

 

He saw silver hair fall forward and it was the most exotic thing he had ever seen.

 

“You have my mother's people in you.” He said trying to think.

 

“I am half uppyr.” She said softly.

 

“You are holding me down and masking your scents.” He said straining against her hold.

 

“Yes.” She murmured.

 

She expertly undid his linen kilt and his belt of gold. Her fingers wrapped around his girth and he shut his eyes. She was touching him like she knew him. She touched him expertly and he wanted so badly for it to be the love of his life. He wanted it to be the High Priestess Akana. She heard his thoughts and she allowed her aura out. He snarled out and he began shaking. She still refused to let him see her and she sucked on his neck.

 

“Akana! By the grace of Ra! Akana?” he asked trying to see her.

 

“Shezmu.” She breathed against his throat.

 

“Akana?” he asked in disbelief.

 

“My prince.” She muttered.

 

“Are you a spirit?” he asked straining harder.

 

“No, I have flesh. You will not break my hold beloved.” She laughed softly in his ear.

 

He was growling and snarling in desperation. She finally shifted to where he could see her. He gasped loudly and her coloring was reversed. A crescent moon adorned her forehead and soft magenta stripes on her cheeks.

 

“Hello my love.” She said smiling softly.

 

“You are Akana?” he asked surprised.

 

“I was Akana. I am called Asuna now.” She said laying him back.

 

“I do not understand.” He said completely confused.

 

“The priestess restored my soul. I was born into royalty this time.” She said smiling down at him.

 

“I…” he tried to say.

 

She lowered her mouth and began nipping at his lips. She was holding him down with her will and her tongue swept into his mouth. She had made him helpless and the way she kissed him, he knew this woman was his beloved. She was naked and her hair fell around them. She pulled away from his lips and he groaned.

 

“Do not stop. Please do not stop.” He begged.

 

“Oh Shezmu my beloved, my prince.” She said as she began to kiss down his perfect belly.

 

She kissed him slowly down his body and down his leg. He stared straight up and he experienced her perfect lips on his skin. Akana enjoyed making him crazed but this was torture. She chuckled at his thoughts and she lightly ran her claws up his bare foot. He groaned and chuckled at the same time.

 

“Shezmu it has been too long.” She said staring at him with tears in her eyes.

 

“Yes. Wedja.” He moaned out as she closed her eyes.

 

“Wedja.” She replied.

 

He bolted upright and he began crying out hoarsely. She was using her telekinesis to massage against his prostate and his eyes slowly bled red. He was groaning as he shifted around. She pressed herself against him and the prince of Egypt was begging.

 

“I need you! Do not torture me anymore. Lie with me!” he begged of her.

 

“Shh my lover. Let yourself feel it. Close your eyes.” She said softly.

 

He closed his eyes and he was panting. He was hurting in that he was so hard. He felt her tongue first and then he felt the moist heat of her mouth. She was so magnificent at bringing them both rapture. He was boiling as his yoki flared around him. He wanted to climax. He wanted to feel his soul against him as he became one for the first time in a hundred years. He was yelling and crying out as she kissed and sucked him. Her fingers cupped and massaged his testes and he was fighting a blacking out feeling. His heart was hammering in his chest so hard that he thought it would stop. He lost the warmth and she was in his arms. He was breathing so hard and he thought he was loosing his mind. She allowed him up and he stared into her eyes. He attacked her mouth and she got up a little; he guided himself into her and Shezmu wept.\Asuna was burning up as he moved. She slipped into his mind and he was so enveloped into the epic emotions. Their bodies and minds clashed continuously and he was loosing all cohesion. He laid her back and stayed pressed against her as his hips ground into hers. His black hair was loose and fell around them. He was crying out in inu and she responded. His mind was not grasping anything except feeling their souls touch. She too was fighting the sensation of change and the blinding rapture took them both. She gasped as he yelled out.

 

“How?” he asked in a barely audible voice.

 

“Very long story.” She said as his lips kissed her neck.

 

“You saw the battle?” he asked.

 

“Yes. You were so amazing.” She stated.

 

“I burn with such hatred for those fiends.” He said with a sad voice.

 

“Shezmu look at me.” She said gently.

 

He met her eyes and she was stunning. He could not believe this woman was more beautiful then her last incarnation.

 

“Thank you.” She smiled.

 

“How old are you?” he asked.

 

“Five hundred.” She said.

 

“That does not add up.” He said surprised.

 

“It does when I am from a different era. He is pacing the hall like a caged inu.” She said laughing.

 

“Who?” Shezmu asked.

 

“Our son.” She grinned.

 

He scrambled back and stared at her shocked. She sat up and willed a piece of linen to her. She slowly wrapped herself in it. He went to reach for his linen kilt and she grabbed it first. She smirked at him and took every opportunity to touch him. He shut his eyes and reveled in her touch. She tied off his belt and blew in his ear.

 

“Asuna?” he asked softly.

 

“Yes?” she asked.

 

“If I am dreaming please do not wake me up.” He stated.

 

“You are not sleeping.” She murmured.

 

Judafre slipped in when she called him with her mind and Shezmu saw the likeness immediately. His jaw dropped as the young man went to his knee and bowed his head.

 

“Hello great father.” Judafre said with an emotional tone.

 

“Please do not bow to me. You are my son!” he said making him stand.

 

Judafre looked at his mother and his brown eyes were full of tears. Shezmu hugged him tightly and he let one tear slip down his cheek.

 

“Papa!” Judafre cried.

 

Asuna watched smiling and she leaned against a pillar. They began asking questions all at once and laughing. She was winsome and she slipped away. She saw Anupu and he nodded to her. She watched his face and there was too much recognition.

 

“How did you make it back?” she asked.

 

“Powerful magics the same as you. She is not the same Akemi.” Anupu stated softly.

 

“No. Akemi and the whole of her family were wiped out in the nineteenth century. She is from before I met Shezmu for the first time.” Asuna murmured.

 

“Well. I hope she is happy.” He said stiffly.

 

“You act quite well.” She murmured.

 

“I do what I must.” He stated stiffly.

 

“Anupu please talk to me.” She said softly.

 

“No. The last time we talked, I ended up making love to you. This is not the time for that.” He said looking away.

 

“Anupu, I come back further then you can imagine.” She said nearing him.

 

“When?” he asked.

 

“The twenty first century after zero.” She stated flatly.

 

His eyes widened and he appraised her. He nodded and he went to turn away.

 

“You left before he died.” She said softly.

 

“What do you mean he died? He cannot die! He is so powerful!” he exclaimed.

 

“The Shouten are back and they are tearing up everything Anupu.” She said looking away.

 

“Good Ra.” He said astounded.

 

“You can forgive my cousin and perhaps come back. She pays with her life.” Asuna stated turning to walk away.

 

“I loved her passionately the same as I loved her cousin. I am shamed because I could never get over either of you!” He stated in a pained voice.

 

“She is not the same.” She said.

 

“What happens when the dragon shows up again? He will you know. He always will in one way or another. I am one of the greatest pharaohs of this land and I cannot compete with one serpent!” he growled.

 

“Anupu then come back for me!” She cried.

 

“Shezmu is alive here. You are where you belong.” He said turning away.

 

“He is dead in my era killed by the Shouten. He begged me to let him rest. He said he was ready for the eternal sleep. He said he was so happy the last three hundred years of his life. He said he had lived too long and he was weary.” She said as tears fell down her face.

 

“He must have been in severe pain to say such nonsense. He said it to calm you. Fucking noble saint!” He hissed.

 

“Do not disrespect him!” Asuna snarled.

 

“I do not! I revere the jackass! He is perfect. He is beloved and by the Gods he has always had the perfect life. I love my brother more than you will ever know. I can envy the man.” He said bitterly.

 

“Anupu quit feeling so damn sorry for yourself!” she snapped.

 

“Akana shut up!” he yelled.

 

“Make me.” She snapped.

 

He grabbed her and ported out. They were at Luxor in the Temple of Ra and he lifted her chin. He had never dreamed to see her again. He had never thought that he would see her face.

 

“Woman. I have loved you as long as Shezmu has. I am so full of wrath at you both! You lied to me.” He accused.

 

“I am sorry.” She said looking down.

 

“I cannot forgive her. I cannot forgive that she killed my pup. I am sorry but it will never happen. You forgave her but never!” He snarled.

 

“Anupu this is old news for me.” She said defiantly.

 

“I need to stay away from you. I will not be returning ever! I intend to finish my reign and fade into history the way Shezmu did. I will not have anything to do with the Japanese inpu ever again!” He said backing up.

 

“Coward!” she shrieked.

 

He shoved her against the pillar in old anguish and old pain.

 

“How can you say such a cruel thing? My pup! That was my pup within your belly and I mourn for that babe that never had a chance! You say it is old news for you but it is still very fresh in my mind. I am showing my feelings sister, are you not proud?” he condescended.

 

She realized they were yelling at the other in Japanese. The other Egyptians were in shock seeing their pharaoh yell in another language.

 

“You had to bring us to the most frequented temple in Karnack?” she asked.

 

“I did not think. I reacted which is what I do around you!” he snapped.

 

“Privacy please Anupu.” She sighed.

 

“I am taking you to my palace at Avaris. Is that private enough?” he asked.

 

She nodded and he ported them. He hated touching her. He hated being near her again as his feelings were painful.

 

“I am sorry.” She said shoving him away.

 

“What do you want that privacy affords?” he demanded.

 

“To try and convince you that I need you.” She said growling.

 

“You do not need me. You never did. You never will. You are the most powerful woman I have ever met. How can I possibly help you?” he asked in sarcasm.

 

“You bastard! You arrogant, whiney son of a whore!” she snarled.

 

“There is that lovely tongue of yours. Please entertain me with your insults.” He said smirking.

 

“Do not mock me. Do not turn your back to me!” she hissed.

 

“I am in my own palace and my own lands woman. I will do whatever the fuck I wish!” he said staring at her.

 

His hair was in the Egyptian style. He wore it longer than most of the nobles and it was silky and black. She stared at him coldly and he smirked at her.

 

“You ass clown!” she yelled.

 

She had heard Ang Chi use the term and she could think of nothing else to say. Anupu mouthed the words and he looked confused. She crossed her arms and he said nothing. She refused to look at him and she was horrified to feel tears sting her eyes.

 

“Trite sister. Come go back to my brother and make all of his dreams come true. One of us deserves happiness.” Anupu said in supreme bitterness.

 

She fell against him and beat his bare chest. She was hitting him hard and he grabbed her forearms. He yelled as she fought him wildly.

 

“Have some dignity. You keep reminding me that you are a princess in this life!” He snapped.

 

She shoved him away and stared at him with betrayal in her mind.

 

“Fight me! Make you sword appear.” She taunted.

 

“Why? Where is your fang?” he demanded.

 

She stepped back and extended her hand and Konkisaiga appeared. His mouth dropped open and he suddenly smirked. He extended his own hand and his inferno blade appeared.

 

She moved on him quickly and struck his blade. His arm vibrated from the blow and he jumped up. Their blades clashed over and over. He marveled at her prowess and he could not find a way against her defenses. Asuna unleashed her yoki in the form of the nami and he jumped out of the way. He smirked at her and he flung his blaze. She dove as well and he ended up pointing the blazing weapon at her throat. She waved her hand and it was thrown from him. She dropped Konkisaiga and pulled him down on top of her. The battle continued but it was both of them attacking the other. Their lips seared everywhere as she ended up wrapping her legs and arms around his hips and upper body. Their hands were in each other's hair as Anupu released snarls. He pulled himself away and her linen dress was half off. He jerked it off of her body and she jerked his kilt from him. She actually tried to scramble away and he crawled onto her. She was on her belly and he took her. She lifted her head and cried out. The beautiful bitch beneath him was moaning and crying out and he was loosing his mind further. It was animalistic in hunger but beautiful in the intensity. He had wanted her for so long. He had wanted to tame her even if it was for a little while. He tried to pull back because he always lost control of himself. He was loosing his form and she looked back at him with burning eyes.

 

“You finish this!” she demanded.

 

“Changing!” he snarled at her in inu.

 

“Then finish it!” she hissed.

 

“Change!” he snarled again.

 

She looked at him defiantly and she did just that. The palaces were built by inu for inu and she fit. He completely lost it and he looked at the most gorgeous bitch he had laid eyes on. His mind totally shut down and he too changed. He had never done this but it did not matter. She would shove him away as soon as it was convenient anyway. Anupu proceeded to take her in his true form and he had never had such a primitive but intimate encounter in his long life. He tried to make himself pull back before he reached the end but she snarled out. She demanded he finish it and he did. He had to wait for his body to calm and it finally did. He skulked away from her lean but silky body. He fell to his side and he changed back to his humanoid form. She followed suit and her neck was bruised from his subduing her. His closed his eyes and she lay right where she was. He felt like a cad and a brute at the moment but the exhilaration of having taken her as such made his inner inpu whine in delight.

 

“I always seem to apologize for rutting you like a depraved animal.” He said in horrendous shame.

 

“I egged you on.” She said as she fought the lethargy.

 

“I apologize again.” He said trying to stand.

 

“It is a huge amount of ka. Lay down and rest.” She said.

 

“I want my bed.” He said dragging himself up.

 

He made it to his ornate bed and fell back. He loved her and he would always love her. He also knew he was a fool. Loving her or Akemi left his heart ripped to shreds and it exhausted him mentally. He had his pups and that is all he cared about. She stood over him suddenly and she was growling.

 

“You continue to feel sorry for yourself. You shame yourself.” She said coldly.

 

“Go away.” He snapped.

 

“You are not my lord or master.” She sneered.

 

“I do not care. This is my palace and my room. Get out!” he yelled.

 

“You cannot handle it?” Asuna asked frowning.

 

“I can handle this; it was an unbridled act of passion. I cannot handle making love to you.” He said coldly and rolled to his side.

 

She forced him back and she leaned down. She intended to say something cruel. She intended to say something mean for his refusing her. She went to pound on his chest with her fist and he caught her hand. He pulled her down to his lips and he wanted to say something scathing meant to hurt her as much as he had been hurt. He wanted to make her suffer the way he had suffered. Their lips met and it was sudden like a strike of lightning. He had no idea how she ended up underneath him. It boggled his mind as how his hand clutched her thigh as he tasted her beautiful breasts or her engorged center. It further confused him when he slipped one of her stunning legs over his shoulder and he pushed into her slowly. He felt completely devoid of intelligence as his lips found hers and he kissed her languidly and with such tremendous need. It was positively indecent in his mind the way she moaned for him. It became scandalous the way she arched her whole body against his as the conflagration continued to rip through them. It was unseemly the way they both became hoarse in the horrendous passion that had built between them. It was downright shocking when she screamed his name and scored his back in her climax. In the end it was certain he just did not care.

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Anupu was so sore from their physical exertion and she still slept next to him. Self recrimination tore him up and he ran an elegant hand through his coal black hair. He looked down at his signet ring and he slipped it from his finger. He rolled over to spoon her form and he lifted her hand slightly. He slipped it on her finger and he sighed. He had not pulled back at all from any of their couplings. Anupu tried to tear himself away from her and she opened her eyes. She rolled back over to face him and he tried to wrench his gaze away.

 

“What is this?” she asked softly.

 

“My signet ring. I have no need of it.” He said almost glacially.

 

“Can we stop with the hateful glances and cold words?” she asked.

 

“Why?” he demanded.

 

She slipped her hand between them and he closed his eyes. She was touching him with such tenderness. He shook slightly and he opened his eyes back up. She gently pushed him back and she knew that any other case it would be taboo for her to take him in such a manner but she was not one of his queens or consorts. Her lips kissed his inner thighs and Anupu was trying to be calm. She ran her tongue up and down his shaft slowly. His sigh of enjoyment made her take him into her mouth. He arched off of the bed and she took all of him. He cried out and yearned so badly to create the beauty that accompanied this act. He began thrusting to ease the need and he was rasping her name. He was going to finish but he lost her mouth. He looked at her outraged and she sat in his lap. He sat up as soon as she settled on his thighs. He could not get out of his mind what a wicked mouth she had and she did things with her tongue. Their faces were filled with such deep passion at the moment and he was loosing his mind. She leaned her head back and let loose a long groan as she became spent. He flooded her and he just did not care. He could not make himself leave her heat. He berated himself severely as his lips began suckling her delectable tips. He growled softly and she was slick with perspiration from their intense joining.

 

“Who am I supposed to kill?” he asked as he kissed her sternum.

 

“Shouten. Find any as far as I care.” She said as he laid her back.

 

“Did you intend to throw Akemi at me?” he asked.

 

“I was unsure. I had not intended for this but I never intended to rut you ever. I sort of just fall into a rut with you.” She said softly.

 

He chuckled deeply at that last statement. He lay on his side as he watched her.

 

“What does ass clown mean?” he asked as his fingers lightly traced circles around her areolas.

 

“No idea. Ang Chi says it.” She laughed.

 

“Your eldest pup. How is he?” He asked.

 

“Honestly?” she asked.

 

“Do not shelter me now.” He retorted.

 

“Akemi is expecting his pup. He is four hundred fifty years old and still Lord of Manchuria.” She said yawning.

 

“He knows her past?” Anupu asked.

 

“He knows and he knows to be careful of all past events.” She sighed.

 

“You are insatiable. No other woman would dare touch my person the way you have.” He said bluntly.

 

“Is that a challenge?” she asked.

 

“No it is the truth.” He stated.

 

She had a wicked look on her face and he was again enveloped in the moist heat of her mouth. He let out a shuddered breath and he groaned as she worked him perfectly. She growled loudly and he cried out. She encouraged him to thrust and she growled again.

 

“Shit.” He muttered softly as he began releasing.

 

She was inu and she would taste him and take him all. It was divine what she had done and he was putty he realized.

 

“What cliff shall I throw myself from?” he said with a satisfied smile on his face.

 

She said nothing and she took his mouth. This was better he decided and he wished to Ra he could declare himself her bed slave and she laughed. She broke the kiss and laughed harder.

 

“Kamis you are so loud in your thinking.” She said wiping her eyes.

 

“Well I am not telepathic. When do you leave me bereft again?” he asked.

 

“You are coming with me Anupu.” She demanded.

 

“Oh I am? Did I say I was?” he asked.

 

“I think you need to grow up. I have told you that Shezmu begged me not to return him. I have to honor that. You were more aggressive them him anyway.” She said stretching.

 

“What do I come back to? More pain?” he asked growling.

 

“I am the same as I always have been. It would not change but you could have me.” She said seriously.

 

“What?” he asked surprised.

 

“Hai. You could have me this way and out in the open. I would not hide it.” She said softly.

 

“Still Egyptian in your thinking. I will think on it.” He said trying to rise.

 

“Anupu.” She said softly.

 

She ran her fingers through their combined fluids and he growled out loudly as he shamelessly sucked on her fingers. She made him crazy with desire and he ended up taking her again. He ended up back at Thebes sore and grumpy. He refused to see his Queen or any of his other wives. She played her part perfectly and he watched her like a hawk. He was more morose then normal and he struggled with his feelings. He suddenly growled out and left the throne room. Asuna knew she had him and he would cave into her desires. She appeared in his private rooms and she was being too brazen. He was dressed as the pharaoh and he was stunning. He wore the white and red crowns of upper and lower Egypt. She neared him without him scenting or sensing her. He felt hands and he went to throw her and she began unbuckling his heavy gold belt.

 

“What are you doing?” he demanded.

 

“Undressing you.” She said in his ear.

 

“Asuna! You are too brazen.” He said trying to look back at her.

 

“Shall you like for your Queen to watch?” she asked.

 

“I should like for you to have sense.” He said fighting her wiles.

 

“You want this.” She said nipping his shoulder.

 

“Of course I do.” He snapped.

 

“You like danger. You like feeling more then what you allow yourself to.” She said as she rounded him.

 

She leaned forward and suckled a flat nub and he hissed as she continued to assault his royal person. He realized he was going to take her and she would not stop. She would not stop till something happened. He preferred her strong mind and her lean and toned warrior body. He loved the way she took her fulfillment and he had always loved her in both guises. He pressed her against a painted wall and his royal trappings had been stripped till it was just the man. One of his bronzed hands covered hers and he squeezed her fingers in his passion. He was biting her juncture from behind her and he was rasping. He tried to keep his senses but he was overwhelmed in the joining. Anupu felt her walls quiver around him in the throes of her own joy and he buried himself as deep as he could. He cried out in a shuddered way as his body spasmed in the aftermath.

 

“I will return. You knew I would want you too badly.” He accused.

 

“No. I told you I had no intentions of this but I am a lustful onna. I have no compunction taking what I desire. Onna in your own history have done the very same.” She stated.

 

“Yes. I know.” He said breathlessly.

 

“Shezmu is hunting with Judafre. You are a vision.” She said as she poured them both glasses of wine.

 

He took the proffered chalice and he sipped the wine. His mind was in a tumult and he made his way to his bed. He realized he had no servants and she must have dismissed them.

 

“What would I be?” he asked.

 

“Mine.” She said bluntly.

 

“Oh really? Would I join your harem?” he asked as he lay on his bed.

 

“I have no harem. I have no chief mate anymore. I have those I enjoy.” She shrugged.

 

“Tell me about them. I can scent and taste the fact that you have birthed recently.” He yawned.

 

“His name is Haruya. His father's name is Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez. He is a being known as an Arrancar.” She said coming to lie beside him.

 

“What is that?” he asked.

 

“He is a being of a place called Hueco Mundo. It is a plane that parallels this one and resides within it.” She said taking his hand.

 

“The Netherworld.” He said astounded.

 

“Hai basically. He lived once and he was a Yamaneko-jaguar mix.” She sighed.

 

“Still the rebel.” He said admiringly.

 

“I suppose.” She said looking away.

 

“Who else?” he asked.

 

“You remember my kumo. I am involved with a ningen too.” She said staring up at the painted ceiling.

 

“Did you learn nothing from the priest?” he asked shaking his head.

 

“Ichigo is a shinigami.” She said snapping.

 

“A death god?” he asked surprised.

 

“Hai but he is ningen. Look there is a lot going on.” She said flatly.

 

“Go on please.” He said amused.

 

“You really do not care?” she asked.

 

“I am more pragmatic. You are my equal. Yes, I said it now string me up.” He said snorting.

 

“No. I like this side of you.” She said staring at him.

 

“Surely there are more.” He said yawning widely.

 

“Hai but I told you the ones I am involved with the most.” She shrugged.

 

“I would come and kill your Shouten. Would I grace your bed? Would I have you at times to myself?” he asked as he threaded his fingers in her hair.

 

“Yes. You assume I did not love you. You assumed much but it was not true. You left.” She said softly.

 

“I wanted peace. I did not want to deal with her anymore. I wanted my sons and daughter!” He snapped.

 

“I do not blame you.” She said lacing her fingers in his.

 

“I love you woman. I have always loved you. I loved your damanable cousin too. I just could not compete with the great Ryukotsusei.” He said growling.

 

He was sitting amongst his cream colored bed clothes clad only in his bronzed skin. The scene was delicious as she watched him talk.

 

“Asuna stop please!” he groaned.

 

“Sorry. You look rather handsome.” She said licking her lips.

 

“You are wild.” He said looking over at her.

 

“You have no idea. I like you without your crowns and your gold. I like to see you in this delectable skin of yours.” She stated.

 

“Oh do you now?” he asked smirking.

 

“Hai. You are quite the gorgeous male.” She said as she mounted him again.

 

He was hunched forward for a moment and he pressed his head to her chest. He was so sensitive and he would not last long.

 

“Are you making up for lost time?” he asked.

 

“Hai.” She said as she gripped his shoulders.

 

“Asuna!” he groaned out loudly.

 

“You feel so good Anupu.” She hissed.

 

He was still laying his head against her chest and he was so lethargic. He wondered if she was rutting him to death and she laughed out loudly. His eyes were heavy and he ended up falling back against the stuffed mattress.

 

“No more right now. I am making a royal decree. Pharaoh Hor-Aha has officially become a monk. No more rutting!” he said teasingly.

 

“I have been known to spoil priests.” She said falling beside him.

 

“Yes. Gods woman let me sleep!” he cried.

 

“You wish for me to wear this?” she asked.

 

“Yes.” He nodded.

 

“Okay. Put your affairs in order Anupu. Things are hairy at home.” She said softly.

 

He grunted and passed out. She was sore as well but he had felt so incredibly good. She sighed and ported to her own rooms. Akemi looked and she actually grinned at her.

 

“You are relaxed.” She murmured.

 

“Why did you not tell me his feelings for you? I think he developed feelings for me because I look like you!” Akemi said gently.

 

“Maybe so. I have known him since I was Akana.” She said staring out into the sand.

 

“Asuna, I love Ang Chi and I am bearing his pup gladly. I love your son.” She said touching her shoulder.

 

“I am glad. I like Kaya but I knew his heart was not settled. I tried to tell him but I could not control him.” She said softly.

 

“No.” Akemi said smiling.

 

“I found Nanami in Hueco Mundo when I was there. It seems one of the Arrancar has developed an attraction for her.” Asuna stated lying on a chaise.

 

“What did you do?” her cousin asked.

 

“I sent her home and beat his ass.” Asuna said smirking.

 

“Good girl.” Akemi laughed.

 

They talked and communed while Judafre visited with his father. Asuna managed to speak with him privately and it was as she assumed. He refused to interfere. He had said his time had come and gone. He was at peace with the knowledge that their family had been reunited and grown. Asuna sent Akemi and Judafre home first since her son whined about missing his twin. She grinned at his behavior and she was in Anupu's rooms as he was packing some things.

 

“I am leaving my pups here. My wives will look after them for now. When things are settled I will come back for them.” He said looking over his shoulder.

 

“Do what you think you must.” Asuna said watching him closely.

 

“I spoke with Shezmu. I did not say anything about this but he is my regent for now.” He said staring straight ahead.

 

“Okay.” She smiled.

 

“Stop staring at me!” He growled softly.

 

She smiled wider and she neared him. She broke a crystal and pulled him through. She had learned how to refine the power but it drained her yoki. They were on the beach near her home. She looked at him and he closed his eyes.

 

“I never thought to return.” He said sighing.

 

“You are here.” She said taking his hand.

 

“Asuna, this is difficult.” He muttered.

 

“It was difficult when I was restored.” She said looking at him.

 

“What do you mean restored?” he asked surprised.

 

“I mean I died.” She laughed.

 

“Pardon?” he asked shocked.

 

“I died. No matter.” She said grinning.

 

“Where are you taking me?” he asked.

 

“I am taking you to one of my homes.” She said looking over her shoulder.

 

“I see.” He said following.

 

She walked in and Ichigo looked up and he stared at Anupu. His face held awe as he felt the aura of the Egyptian inu.

 

“What the hell Sensei?” he asked shocked.

 

“Kurosaki Ichigo this is Anupu-sama.” Asuna said smiling.

 

“Hello boy.” Anupu said stiffly.

 

“Like wow. Holy hell.” He said stuttering.

 

“Ichigo I thought you started university this week? I am paying a small fortune for you to be there.” Asuna stated rising.

 

“Hey I'm sleeping with ya, you're not my mom.” He bristled.

 

Anupu snorted in laughter and he instantly liked the human death god. Asuna glared at them both and Ichigo smirked in triumph.

 

“Call me Ichigo dude. Sensei thinks she has to be all formal.” Ichigo smirked.

 

“As you wish Ichigo.” Anupu said.

 

Ichigo jumped up and kissed her lips quickly and grabbed a back pack.

 

“Where are you going?” she asked.

 

“Grabbing the car and going to class. I mean I ain't gonna live on campus when I half own this place.” Ichigo said running out of the door.

 

“Goodbye Kurosaki.” Asuna smiled.

 

Anupu smirked at her and he sat down. He was adjusting to the things around him easily and she sat on the other side of the sofa.

 

“That is one of your lovers.” He said smiling widely.

 

“Hai.” She nodded turning red.

 

“Oh he is wonderful. Anyone that puts you in your place. So Asuna please fill me in on the problem.” He stated as he stared at her.

 

“The Shouten king's name is Raganos tr'Awnhi. Do you remember the Shouten that nearly killed me?” she asked.

 

“Yes. Jing something or other.” He said watching her.

 

“Hai. He is still around now. Akemi and the whole of the Ryuku Islands were plundered and we do not know how. It is all connected but I do not have all the answers. You are one of the most powerful inu besides my sire.” She said softly.

 

“How is Lord Sesshomaru?” he asked.

 

“He is pissed off. Raganos took my mother and turned her into a hybrid Shouten. She is harder now but I have noticed her feelings for my sire have become more intense.” She said sighing.

 

“I see the problem. These Shouten are insidious just like the jackals.” He stated leaning forward.

 

She stiffened visibly and he watched her curiously. She stood up and she went to the sliding door.

 

“What is it Asuna?” he asked.

 

“Grimmjow.” She said softly.

 

“You feel him?” he asked mildly surprised.

 

She opened the door and she went to the beach. She covered her eyes and looked up. He was standing in the air and Anupu stepped out. He looked up as well and saw a creature that blue hair and intense blue eyes. He wore white clothes that were edged in black. Anupu was in wonder. The male exuded strength and power. Grimmjow did not move and only stared down.

 

“Grimmjow!” she called.

 

“What the fuck were ya thinking?” he yelled down at her.

 

“I am straining my neck staring up at you. Please come down.” She demanded.

 

“Answer the Kamis damn question bitch!” Grimmjow growled.

 

“I am done with the Shouten! I was raped and left for dead by one and they still think to touch my family!” she snarled.

 

He stared down at her and he was pissed off. She ported suddenly and appeared behind him. She latched on and ported them down. He growled in anger and tried to throw her off.

 

“You made a deal with Aizen?” he asked in fury.

 

“I have an understanding with Aizen and I know that he is back stabbing evil bastard.” She said miffed with him.

 

Grimmjow looked at Anupu hard and he perused his form. Anupu casually leaned against a post and the Sexta Espada narrowed his eyes.

 

“Who the fuck are you?” He asked in nasty tone.

 

“A very old friend of Lady Asuna's. I am her brother in law.” He said smoothly.

 

“Which one?” he demanded.

 

Anupu snorted and he was endlessly entertained with the caliber of male his lover managed to ensnare herself with. Asuna tapped her foot in irritation and Grimmjow turned his eyes towards her.

 

“Where's Haruya?” he grunted in low tone.

 

“He is with his elder brother for the moment. I had made plans to retrieve him shortly. I did not think you would be pleased if I returned him to the past.” She said softly.

 

He nodded and the inu somehow did not raise his hackles. He looked at him and said nothing else. He moved away and used his sonido. Anupu was surprised at the speed but he stayed where he was.

 

“Well that being is fascinating. He was gauging my strength quite openly. He is open with his mannerisms but he is rough around the edges.” Anupu observed.

 

“Hai. Believe it or not he was born a prince when he was youkai.” She said smiling.

 

“That is hard to believe.” He remarked wryly.

 

She gave him a dirty look and he followed her back inside. She went to the kitchen and she heard a knock on the door. She sighed and she went to it and opened it. There stood her sire and she bowed immediately. Sesshomaru's eyes flickered over to Anupu and he barely acknowledged the Egyptian royal. It also amazed Anupu that there was someone more full of themselves then him.

 

“I would speak with you.” He said formally.

 

“Please my lord come in.” she said bowing again.

 

“Anupu-sama.” Sesshomaru murmured as he entered the dwelling.

 

“Lord Sesshomaru-sama.” Anupu bowed.

 

“Hn.” The inu lord stated.

 

Sesshomaru sat casually on the sofa and he watched his daughter. She sat across from him and she waited for him to speak.

 

“I have intelligence of a wraith within Western Lands. I will not tolerate it.” He said flatly.

 

Asuna smirked almost cruelly and her sire approved. He stood and Anupu did as well. She ported all three of them to the Western Palace and Augusta was leaning against a wall. She looked almost wicked as she waited. Her skin had become much paler and her eyes seemed to glint darkly.

 

“Ready to hunt Mother?” She asked.

 

“Hai. I am very ready to hunt.” Augusta replied.

 

Asuna watched as her father lifted his head and his eyes actually flashed red. He moved at first with deliberant calm but then he took off. He was barely outside when he changed form. She was in awe as he moved in a run and she watched as he jumped high in the air. Anupu too was in awe and they began running after him. Sesshomaru landed in a clearing and he pawed the ground and lowered his head in a snarl. He changed form rather quickly and he stood.

 

“Well well well.” He heard in the very air itself.

 

“Vermin!” he snarled.

 

“You think you can win? You think I shall allow something as pathetic as lowly dog to best me?” The voice sneered.

 

“Shut up!” Sesshomaru said as his eyes burned.

 

A huge blackish energy swiped at the great inu lord. Sesshomaru moved almost too quickly to see and the black aura solidified a little more. Asuna gasped in horror when she realized what she was seeing.

 

“Chichi! This is his true form!” She screamed.

 

Sesshomaru heard his pup and the thing before him looked like an oni but much more sinister. He held out Tokijin and yelled out “Dragon Strike”. The resulting yoki ripped through the air and struck the beast squarely. The beast shrieked and Asuna began shaking. This was a Shouten; this thing was a very powerful wraith. The beast began striking at Sesshomaru and the inu moved in the blink of an eye. He was struck in the arm but he did not register. He extended his left arm and his yoki whip appeared. Anupu leaned forward when he saw the silver inu control his yoki so finely that it ripped into the beast with barely a flick of the wrist. The wraith swiped at Sesshomaru and the claws gouged the inu's flesh across his chest. Sesshomaru suppressed his pain and channeled it into yoki. He kneeled down and launched himself up and he pulled Tensaiga; he swung it in an arc and cut into what should have been the throat of the Shouten. The shadowy beast suddenly flared into a fiery inferno and stalked the great silver inu. Sesshomaru let loose a yell and a sudden burst of yoki erupted from Tensaiga. It exploded outward and went straight through the Shouten. Sesshomaru followed it up by slashing and cutting into the monster. It staggered back but swung out with a limb and knocked Sesshomaru backwards through a huge tree. The ground shook as the beast fell and the yoki flared around it. The Shouten barely was able to hold its head up and Asuna recognized Nveid. He was covered in dark red blood and he crawled forward a little. Sesshomaru was immediately back and he brutally stepped on his back with a booted foot.

 

“I will not fail to kill you this day.” The inu lord said in an icy tone.

 

Anupu, Asuna, and Augusta all watched as Sesshomaru knelt down and twisted the wraith's neck with a sickening crack. It appeared Nveid was dead and Sesshomaru walked away slowly. Augusta flew to him and she held him up and kept him from falling. Shouten poison was in the wounds that had gouged his chest. His white haori had been ripped to shreds and blood poured down his whole body. Blood stained his silver hair as he walked past his eldest pup and Anupu.

 

“My lord.” Anupu said bowing low.

 

“Hn.” Sesshomaru muttered.

 

“Chichi?” Asuna asked softly.

 

“This Sesshomaru shall seek his futon. Make sure our borders are clear. Have the mages reinforce the barrier.” He commanded.

 

“Hai my lord.” She said bowing.

 

He barely inclined his head and Augusta ported them out. Anupu looked over at Asuna and she was staring at Nveid's body.

 

“You sire is the finest warrior I have seen in my long years.” He said in respect.

 

“Coming from you that is quite a compliment.” She said almost smirking.

 

“You should be careful and not smile so woman. You may end up liking to kill too much.” Anupu stated.

 

“When it comes to these things then hai I enjoy killing them. It gives me almost as much pleasure as rutting does.” She said with her chest heaving.

 

She promptly turned and walked away. Anupu sighed and followed her into the deep forest.

 

Nveid's hand twitched a little and he was loosing so much blood so incredibly fast. He knew his neck was broken and he had to act quickly. The dog daemon was so incredibly powerful. He produced his mist and he managed to drag himself in. He landed in a heap in the only place in this plane he knew that might help him. Iyo ran out and she covered her mouth and damn near screamed.

 

“Oh my Kamis! What the hell?” she asked as she went to her knees.

 

“Get me home and you will be rewarded.” He croaked out.

 

“How?” she asked as her hands began shaking.

 

“Can you port?” he asked in a desperate whisper.

 

“Hai.” She said with wide black eyes.

 

“I will augment your port. Please hurry.” He said as his vision swam.

 

His eyes were becoming opaque and she ported him. She felt a flare of yoki unlike anything she had felt and they appeared in a white wasteland. She yelped and she stood. She recognized Hueco Mundo and Nveid grabbed her foot. He barely was able to point to a palace and she knelt down. She ported them inside and she was suddenly blasted through a wall. She sucked in her breath and she could not breathe. Iyo could barely make out a female Shouten and her eyes were blazing an eerie green.

 

“Thei! Sister…she…” Nveid said passing out.

 

Thei knelt down and she cut her wrist. She let her blood fall into his wounds and she knelt over him and sank her fangs into his neck. She finished almost draining him and induced a death sleep upon him. She turned to the youkai female and she was by her side in a moment. She dragged her up by her silver head and Hanaj walked in. Thei sneered at her younger brother and she phased out. She appeared at the only place she knew of these things. She stood in the middle of an apartment and hauled Iyo up. Rishou ran in followed by Ulquiorra.

 

“Tell whoever attempted to kill my brother that this is what you get!” Thei phased her hand into Iyo's chest.

 

Ulquiorra moved with sonido but Iyo fell to the ground. Rishou morphed his limb but Thei whirled on the Fourth Espada and she held out her hands and she released a black void of yoki that threw him backwards through the wall of the living room. She phased out quickly and suddenly appeared behind Rishou.

 

“Hello lover! Miss me? Die!” she snarled.

 

She thrust her hand straight through Rishou and she pierced his heart. Rishou grunted in surprise and he fell over his sister's body. A greenish cero erupted from the other room and went through her. Thei shrieked as the reiastu of a Vasto Lordes injured her badly. She stumbled badly and she had to phase into her plane. Ulquiorra appeared immediately beside his mate and Rishou was loosing color quickly. He was panicked and he pulled his zanpakuto and muttered “Tozase”. He took on his first released form and he gathered Rishou in his arms. He looked down at Iyo and he closed her lifeless eyes. He took off and flew the distance to the hospital. He changed back as he stepped down on the roof. He stayed silent as he burst into the emergency department. Several doctors including Nanami and Nobu rushed forward.

 

“Brother?” Nanami asked shaking.

 

“Please save him.” Ulquiorra said in a flat tone.

 

They began working and he stepped back. The young kumo onna needed to be seen to. Flashes of Tenma's hit him and used his sonido to get back to the apartment. Iyo was in Erena's lap and she stared at him.

 

“She's dead! What happened? Ulquiorra what happened?” she said hysterically.

 

“A Shouten appeared and killed her in front of Rishou. She also attacked Rishou and he is at the hospital. This onna was dead before she hit the floor.” He said in his toneless voice.

 

Erena sobbed into the dead onna's hair. She looked at her Arrancar mate and he carefully picked up Iyo.

 

“Where is Akinyoshi?” he asked.

 

“He is with Jouichi.” She said shaking.

 

“I will take this onna home. I will see that she is amongst our ancestors.” He stated in his cold, toneless voice.

 

Erena nodded and she turned her head. She had gotten to know her nephew well the last couple of centuries and he would fall to pieces. She began sobbing and Ulquiorra was gone.

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Ayana was in Sendai and she was coming down a hall. She felt a powerful spiritual pressure and she looked at the courtyard. She ran to see what it was and she yelped out. The Arrancar mate of Rishou stood there with Iyo completely lifeless in his arms.

 

“Chichi! Chichi!” she screamed.

 

Ishin ran from his study as he heard Ayana scream. He came upon a scene that he was not prepared to see. The very being that had nearly decimated him, was holding his youngest daughter.

 

“What did you do? What did you do!?” he said loosing his head.

 

Ishin stumbled forward and jerked Iyo from Ulquiorra. He saw her head fall back limp and he lost it. He slashed his venom infused claws across the Arrancar's face.

 

“The Shouten female killed her kumo. I am only here to deliver her to her ancestors.” Ulquiorra stated as reddish black blood dripped down his cheek.

 

“Bastard!” he snarled in a gut wrenching sound.

 

Ulquiorra stepped back and he opened a garganta. He stepped through and he looked back at the kumo lord and the young spideress. His eyes never showed anything but his normal cold aloofness. The Shouten had signed their own extinction papers.