InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ Lost Somewhere in the Memory of What is... ( Chapter 49 )

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.

 

 

Lost Somewhere in the Memory of What is…

 

Such a sad bloody business killing was. It was too bad that just snapping their necks was not enough to fuel the need for revenge; spilling guts was just so much better. The feel of blood between fingers and watching as awful pain crossed their faces. Yes spilling guts was so much better. Thei was so busy in her own mind that she should have paid closer attention. She should have been mindful of the faint aura that approached.

 

Ulquiorra saw the whore standing over a meaningless Arrancar and the trash's guts had spilled out onto the desert sand. He just stood there with his hands in his pockets and Thei finally looked up.

 

“Well look who it is! How grand to see you Arrancar. Did you know him?” She asked with a cruel smile.

 

He said nothing and just stood there. She looked him over and she hated the arrogance of the Arrancar. She hated the arrogance of the Vasto Lordes worse and this bastard was both.

 

“Nothing to say? How is your lover? I hated to kill him before I had the chance to fuck him from the inside out again but oh well.” Thei said laughing.

 

Ulquiorra still said nothing and continued to stare at her. She had the audacity to near him and he appeared behind her. She phased out and appeared further away. Something about this particular Vasto Lordes was creeping her out. Thei went to phase out and he raised a finger at her. She was angry at his arrogant gesture but she saw a greenish cero erupt from his appendage. She had to phase out fast but she was caught by his cero a bit. She appeared behind him and he whirled around. She loosed her own energy that looked like ash from a volcano. It seemly hit him point blank but when it cleared; he stood there almost unfazed and only singed. His arm was up and she snarled as she morphed her limb. She tried to strike him over and over but he just moved non chalantly back and forth. He did not even bother to take his other hand out of his pocket.

 

“You conceited little shit! I will kill you forever!” she hissed as she phased her morphed limb.

 

She entered his body and he did not even grunt in pain. He calmly took out his left hand and pointed his finger. She screamed as she was thrown backwards through the sand. She hit a crystalline tree and sputtered. She coughed up a little blood and she looked up. He stood over her and she phased out quickly. He continued to match her move for move and Thei actually felt a bit of fear. She pulled a katana from her hip that was thin almost like an ice pick with small barbs on it. It was a nasty piece of metal and she struck his hierro and it barely nicked it. She flowed her yoki into her weapon and it took on a blackish aura. He suddenly pulled his own zanpakuto and he clashed blades.

 

“Resorting to a blade hmm? You are weaker then I thought.” She sneered as they moved at speeds faster then the eye could see.

 

“You are trash. You are a whore.” He said in his lifeless tone.

 

Every time she swung her blade it was met by Ulquiorra. She was getting exhausted but she pushed him back and used her left hand to release her smoke like shoki. The Fourth Espada coughed as the noxious shoki entered his lungs. It burned terribly but he let loose a bala that ended up going through Thei. She hit the white sand hard and she coughed up more blood. She faded out into her true form and she was thrown back into the sand. She was on her hands and knees coughing up blood and she realized she did not know enough about this Arrancar or his powers. He was about to deliver a killing blow when she rolled. She brought her sword up and it went through his upper chest right below his hollow hole. She jerked back and it ripped through his body like the serrated blade it was. His eyes widened and he shoved his own hand through her chest in the same place as his hole. She began gasping for breath and she sank her claws shallowly into his arm that had entered her. She released her cold burning toxin and he jerked his arm back. He stumbled a little and she had to port via her smoke shoki. The brazen whore had been fairly close to Los Noches and he walked slowly towards the white city. His lungs were burning badly but he made it to the palace. His minor wounds on his hierro and the chest wound were already healed by the time he had reached his rooms. His lungs would take a little more time. He fell upon the floor near his bed that he rarely ever used.

 

Iyo bolted upright when she saw Ulquiorra go down. She appeared next to him and she could sense the stink of Shouten all over him.

 

“What did it do?” she asked softly.

 

“The shoki is dangerous. Very similar to volcanic ash.” He said in a low lifeless way.

 

The Espada had their own bathing rooms and she pulled him to the room. There was no faucet but only a large furo that held hot water. She undressed him slowly and she sank him into the water. They had not repeated their sexual encounter but she slept in his bed. He rarely slept at all so there was no conflict. Iyo ran her hands over his chest soothingly and she knew he could heal himself given time.

 

“Do you require anything else?” she asked gently.

 

“No.” he responded.

 

She stood to leave and he grabbed her bare foot. She looked down at him and he looked up at her with his cold emerald green eyes.

 

“I require your presence.” He said flatly.

 

“If you wish.” She said sitting down.

 

They peered at each other and she respected him greatly. She knew he had hurt her sire but she could not be angry at him. His love he held for Rishou and Erena was powerful and she respected that too. She only sat there and said nothing. She had learned he preferred silent communion and she could honor his likes. Her face was serene and Ulquiorra let the heat envelope him. Life was easier around her as she was not as exhausting emotionally as Rishou and Erena were. He had been into the living world to see his two mates and son. He was getting pulled further into things here and he regretted it. Iyo was fresh air to him and he found his thoughts focusing on the one time they had coupled.

 

“Say something.” He commanded.

 

“What would you like to hear?” she asked softly.

 

“It matters not.” He said closing his eyes.

 

“I remember my chichi telling me stories of the old kingdom. Shall I recite some?” she asked.

 

“Hai.” He muttered.

 

She talked softly and in rhyme about things he had experienced in his life as a youkai. The words soothed him and he was feeling things that felt like weights upon his chest. He was unsure if the healing of his lungs was slow or not. He looked back at her and her eyes were closed as she talked. He turned in the hot water and he leaned over the side.

 

“I have said nothing of your current guise.” He said in his way.

 

“I see.” She nodded.

 

“Lady Asuna already knows.” He stated.

 

“Thank you Ulquiorra Schiffer.” She said with a sad smile.

 

He leaned forward and he had to crawl out of the furo but he laid her back on the polished white floor covered with a thick white shag type rug.

 

“I feel.” He stated near her lips.

 

“What do you feel?” she asked.

 

“Heaviness in my chest.” Ulquiorra replied.

 

“Shall I call on Szayel Granz?” Iyo asked.

 

“He is trash. You are not trash.” He replied.

 

“What is it you need?” she asked.

 

“I feel much.” He stated.

 

“You love Rishou, Erena, and Akinyoshi.” She stated with heaviness in her own chest.

 

“I feel much for them.” He acknowledged.

 

“You have been kind to me when I know I am a hindrance to you. I apologize for leaning on you so much but you have given me hope in a way.” Iyo said with a gentle tone.

 

“You are a Tsuchigumo princess. You have the same shape face as Ayana.” He observed.

 

“I do?” she asked smiling.

 

“Hai. You have similar yoki as well.” He said in a level tone.

 

“Your observations mean much to me. Thank you for reminding me.” She said.

 

“I need.” He stated looking at her unblinking.

 

“I will give what I can.” She murmured.

 

He lowered his lips to hers and she did not hesitate to kiss him in return. She reached up and pulled off his Arrancar mask remnant and her fingers went through his shaggy black hair. He had learned to enjoy the touch of lips and the slide of tongue. He enjoyed being pressed next to the heat and scorching warmth of another body. He was irritated as she still wore black robes. He wanted to feel her skin and he wanted to feel the heat of her flesh. His hands began disrobing her and she lifted her body when appropriate and she joined his state of undress. His lean legs he used to spread her pale ones. Ulquiorra began devouring her sweet lips and his kiss was demanding. She drew up her legs alongside him and he was slowly moving his lower body against hers. He released her petal like lips and he ran his hand up her side and cupped her breast. Her pink tip tempted him to taste it and he lowered his head to flick his tongue against the dusky peak. She was quiet in her moans and her mannerisms spurred him on. Iyo was open wide to him and he slowly moved down her body. Her eyes opened as his cold lips began pressing against her belly and she felt his cheek brush her stomach and she could see his eyes close momentarily. His moves were languid and unhurried as he continued to slowly drag his lips down to her center. He used the same soft kisses and he stroked his tongue across her opening. She had been made love to in the past and she had loved but what she was experiencing at this moment transcended what had happened before. She had come to trust him completely and she had come to want him desperately. She wanted something that was hers and something that brought feeling into the wasteland called Hueco Mundo. She arched off of the rug when his tongue entered her. He stroked her slowly and she rolled her head to the side.

 

“This is perfection.” He said lifting his head.

 

He slips fingers into her and the sight made him react. She was stunning as she moaned softly; almost too softly to hear. Everything was deliberate and slow as he kissed his way up her body. She was of average height but her curves were many and her breasts were full. His green orbs watched her closely and he spread her nether lips with his fingers. He entered her and seated himself fully. She withered under him and they moved against the other; Arrancar and Shouten but both former kumo. Iyo could say nothing and a single bloody tear fell down her pale face. Ulquiorra was experiencing tremendous spasms of pure feeling and pleasure. He laced both of his hands in hers and he began to thrust with some force. Each time he entered she made another soft grunt. Her face would scrunch up a little and he could see her feelings but it was quiet. He was inflamed with her and he had to take back one hand and grab her backside and he moved harder and faster. He grunted in a low tone as her sheath gripped him tightly. He took her lips again as he poured himself into her. They spoke nothing and he ended up lifting her up and laying her on the bed. He joined her and lay on his side. Sleep was dragging him under and he almost always slept after the sexual act. He clutched her to him and nothing was said.

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Asuna was in the Yucatan with Grimmjow, Daichi, Itzel, and Akemi. Asuna was being dressed in a long tunic dress made of cumbi. Her silver hair was braided and ceramic beads and bright colored parrot feathers in gold and bright blue. The female jaguars were fussing over her hair and she smiled. Akemi watched in fascination as her cousin became an exotic beauty. A large scarf of teal was wrapped around her hips and a heavy necklace of silver and turquoise adorned her neck. The tunic dress was red and Akemi found the color ironic. Many Asian cultures red was the color of marriage. Her face was beautiful and Itzel took her hands. She followed the jaguaress and she was led to stand in front a very old jaguar youkai. Grimmjow was kneeling already in the tropical forest clearing and he looked back. Asuna smiled softly and his heart hammered in his chest. He looked back and she was the most stunning thing he had ever seen. She was led to and she knelt across from him.

 

The wedding ritual was accompanied by evocative music from ancient instruments and intonations of the sacred conch shell as incense from the copal tree wafted through the air. They were encircled by their guests, the bride and groom stood with the shaman before an altar which had different colored floral representations of the four cardinal points. The points symbolized the four Mayan gods of the cosmos; a candle in the center represented the unity of the feminine--Mother Earth, and the masculine--Cosmic Energy, which was lit by the shaman as he imparted ancient Mayan perceptions concerning the union of husband and wife. The powerful ceremony was mystical, unifying experience. Grimmjow reached over and took her hand in his as powerful emotions overwhelmed him. The shaman made a motion with his hands and the cross species couple bowed before Rey Nicteha and the shaman.

 

“Me siento orgulloso y me bendiga a este matrimonio.” Nicteha stated in a booming voice.

 

“Gracias abuelo. ¿Puedo seguir haciendo usted orgulloso.” Grimmjow said bowing low to the ground.

 

Nicteha guffawed at the informal statement of his grandson and he waved for them to go on. Akemi hugged her cousin and Daichi bowed formally to Grimmjow and his elder brother grabbed him and smacked him on the back. Daichi groaned in annoyance. He pulled Asuna along further into the forest and he began undressing her as they walked.

 

“Te quiero.” She whispered in Spanish.

 

“Yeah I know.” He smirked.

 

“You dressed Japanese.” She said as she was pulling his haori undone.

 

“Didn't feel like wearing a loincloth. I'm half Japanese ain't I?” he asked in a husky voice.

 

“Hai you are.” She whispered against his lips.

 

Her tunic dress was falling off of her shoulders and he was hit with how gorgeous she was; he kissed her deeply for a moment. He leaned down and pulled the hem up and took it off. He tipped her head back to expose her throat and his mark. He pulled her forward and barely touched his lips to her exposed neck. He ghosted his lips along any and all exposed skin. His hands began roaming her entire body. She was rasping and begging him to take her and he laid her down on her discarded dress. He held himself up by one arm so he could see her face clearly. She was making a humming growl as they made love and he kissed her slowly. She ripped her lips from his and she growled out as she threw her head back as she was overcome in bliss. He took his mark in his mouth and he clamped down hard. She screamed out as he roared his completion. He fell against her and he was panting. She was covered in perspiration and he laved his tongue between her breasts.

 

“You're fucking beautiful.” He said in a throaty tone.

 

“So are you.” She mumbled.

 

“Yeah right.” He said grinning against one breast.

 

She laughed softly and she had been swept up in the beauty of it all. This was perfection in her mind and she felt guilt suddenly about Iyo. She felt horrid that Ishin still suffered, he would not talk to her about it and she was heavy hearted about it. When Akemi had suggested coming back, she had jumped at it. She heard him snoring and she grinned. She allowed herself to fall asleep as well.

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Nveid's eyes flew open and he looked around. He was in the Kazakhstan palace and he was shaking badly. He had damn near died at the hands of the dog daemon and he had never met a canine daemon so powerful. Hanaj was sitting in his room and he looked at his younger brother.

 

“You are finally awake. I suggest you feed and soon.” He said rising.

 

“Did Thei hurt that girl?” he demanded.

 

“Thei killed that girl.” Hanaj said in hatred.

 

Nveid actually felt regret and he looked down. He had never thought much about innocence before but this woman had been kind.

 

“I turned her.” Hanaj said under his breath.

 

“You what? You turned the dead girl? That means should be one of us!” he said as his jaw dropped open.

 

“Yes. She is one of us. She is pure Shouten. She is wandering the deserts near that filthy shinigami hovel.” Hanaj stated as he was leaving the room.

 

“Why would you turn her?” Nveid asked.

 

“Because there are those that get between the hatreds that we ourselves have fostered! I am tired Nveid…for nearly three thousand years I have seen no peace for longer then a century! I am just plain tired!” he yelled.

 

“I have to the find the girl.” He said in a low voice.

 

“Good luck. She is being sheltered by a Vasto Lordes.” Hanaj stated as he quit the presence of his older brother.

 

Nveid knew he needed to feed anyway so he slowly faded out into the deserts. He took the chance of going near Los Noches and he found her so quickly it was dizzying. He felt her and she had taken down a regular hollow. He saw the blood but he saw her and his jaw dropped. She turned her head and she stared at the Shouten that had come to her.

 

“I hope you are better seeing as I gave my life to save it.” She said almost in a bitter tone.

 

“I am speechless. I never intended for harm to come to you.” He stated with his eyes wide.

 

“Well that is just wonderful. Thank you for trying to make yourself feel better but I was eating.” She said scowling at him.

 

“Lady Iyo if you fed from a corporeal then their blood would sustain you longer or at least a Menos class hollow. Gillian are the best besides a Adjuches.” He said staring down.

 

“Are Adjuches class not self aware?” she asked raising a brow.

 

“So?” he asked confused.

 

“They are self aware trash.” Ulquiorra stated from twenty feet away.

 

Nveid turned to see a very pale Arrancar and the power he oozed was ungodly. The Shouten prince was very annoyed and angry that he should have been discovered so soon. He stepped back and disappeared in his shoki cloud. Ulquiorra walked casually over to Iyo and looked disdainfully at the hollow that was fading into dust.

 

“If I am killed that will be fate.” He said in no tone.

 

“You must see to it that does not happen.” She said firmly.

 

“All life ends as it inevitable. That Shouten was smitten with your looks.” He observed.

 

“I was not aware.” She said blushing.

 

“You are in symmetry. You are pleasing to the eyes.” He stated without a flicker of lust.

 

“Thank you.” She said with downcast eyes.

 

“You must see your family. I will escort you.” He stated taking her arms.

 

“You need not waste your time on me. I know your leader has tasks for you to accomplish.” She said softly.

 

“You are not trash nor are you a waste of time. Aizen-sama will call upon me when he deems it. Leaving you alone serves no purpose.” He stated as he openly stared at her.

 

“Ulquiorra Schiffer you have been too good to me. I beg you to not neglect anything for me. I do miss my brother.” She said biting her lips.

 

He stepped near her and lifted her hands and laced his in hers. She met his eyes and he looked upon her benignly.

 

“I feel.” He stated.

 

“I am dirty now. I am disgusting.” She said shutting her eyes.

 

He made her meet his eyes and he hovered his lips over hers.

 

“You are perfection. You are beautiful and loyal. Your intelligence is superior and this shell is stunning.” He stated benignly.

 

“But I am nothing now.” She said stifling her emotions.

 

“Lady Iyo I feel much with you. I will not loose this.” He said in a darker tone.

 

“I am sorry!” she said almost horrified.

 

“No apologies. You must be sheltered.” He stated as his lips brushed hers.

 

“I was not a whiney mess when I was there. I was strong.” She said shaking in his hold.

 

“You are perfection. I am lost in you. I feel so much in you.” He stated in a monotonous voice.

 

“I hope you understand I will become strong and you will not need to shelter me or guide me.” She said in a soft way.

 

“You are strong. I wish you to stay with me. I desire your presence.” Ulquiorra said.

 

“I am wrong for this.” She said holding his face.

 

“There is no wrong or right. There only is what there is.” He stated.

 

They stood there and he was feeling strongly for her, so strongly that he murder and maim for her. He took her hand and produced a garganta. He led her through the tunnel and it opened in an alley near the Tokyo apartment building. She looked forlorn and he pulled her along.

 

“Transport us to your twin. You will feel…you need the male shape shifter.” He commented.

 

She nodded and she focused on Kenji. They had always been together. They were like the other twins and they would not or could not separate. Iyo had never been away from him this long before. She appeared in Sendai and Ulquiorra stepped back. Kenji jumped up and stared at her.

 

“Iyo?” he cried.

 

“Hai. Kenji.” She whispered.

 

He ran to her and hugged her tightly. He began to cry and she did as well. The blood flowed from her eyes and Ulquiorra slipped away. Rishou was here he knew and he went to see his lover. He appeared in his rooms and Rishou jumped up.

 

“Where have you been? What the fuck is going on?” he asked surprised to see him.

 

“Lady Iyo is with her twin. She needed shelter.” He stated in a level voice.

 

“What? You have been protecting Iyo? Good Kamis.” Rishou stated nearing him.

 

“She was alone. She is your sister.” He said.

 

“Ishin will want to see her. I have never seen him like this. I have never seen him so destroyed.” Rishou said lifting his chin.

 

“She cannot stay here permanently but I will shelter her.” Ulquiorra stated evenly.

 

“You are the most wonderful being I know.” Rishou stated hugging him tightly.

 

The Fourth Espada said nothing and he allowed himself to be kissed and hugged. He would wait for Iyo at the moment because he did not trust that the Shouten male would leave her alone.

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Kenji pulled her along to Ishin's room and she felt dread enter her heart. She had ended up having to clean her face and she entered her sire's room. Ishin was sitting in a chair staring out the window.

 

“Chichi Ishin?” Kenji said softly.

 

“Kenji please leave me be.” Ishin said in sad voice.

 

“Chichi?” Iyo asked in pain.

 

Ishin whirled around and he saw his baby girl. She looked almost the same except she was paler. The veins were more easily seen in her features but she was almost the same. Ishin bounded out of his chair and hugged her tightly. She began crying again and Ishin was weeping too. His hands were in her hair crushing her to him.

 

“Iyo! My baby girl. Are you okay? Are you hurting?” He asked urgently.

 

“No Chichi. I am okay. I have been taken care of well.” She said softly.

 

“Iyo is it true? Are you one of those beings?” he asked.

 

Ishin was startled as he pulled away and he saw the bloody streaks down her face. It truly hit him that she was no longer a kumo. She lowered her head and cried more.

 

“Iyo listen to me! You are alive. I would rather you a wraith instead of completely dead! Okay baby? Do you understand that? I know you cannot stay here but I am so glad you are here in this moment. You are still my little girl.” Ishin said pulling her to him in a protective hug.

 

“I hate them! I hate what they did to me. I hate what I am now. I was a good person! They turned me into a fucking monster!” she exclaimed in a loud cry.

 

“Then do not become one. Do not lower yourself to them. You are a daughter of this house. You are strong.” Ishin said as he held her tightly.

 

He looked in the doorway and there was the Arrancar that had nearly beaten him to death.

 

“What are you doing in my home?” he growled.

 

“Lady Iyo are you ready? I do not think it wise to tax your energy staying here too long.” Ulquiorra stated smoothly.

 

“So soon Ulquiorra Schiffer?” she said softly.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

“Answer me Arrancar!” Ishin demanded.

 

“Lady Iyo is sheltered. I brought her to your home for you to see her grandson of Lady Ayana.” Ulquiorra stated pinning him with a stare.

 

“Why would you do that?” Ishin demanded.

 

“Chichi Ishin please.” Kenji said in a desperate tone.

 

“She is a daughter of this kingdom. She is a descendent of Lady Ayana, there is no better reason.” Ulquiorra said calmly.

 

“You truly were a kumo.” Ishin stated in near awe.

 

“I was Ataru but make no mistake kumo. I am hollow.” Ulquiorra said as he neared Iyo.

 

“Ulquiorra?” Rishou said from behind him.

 

“You need to see to our family right now Rishou so that I can see to Lady Iyo. You need to understand the cold.” Ulquiorra stated without looking at him.

 

“I understand. I love you. Thank you for helping her.” Rishou said in a hoarse whisper.

 

Ulquiorra said nothing and Iyo looked around. Her heart was heavy and she was determined to become stronger. She was determined that she would be able to stay on this plane longer. Ulquiorra pulled her through and she looked back at her family as the garganta closed.

 

“I love you all!” Iyo cried as the blackness overwhelmed her.

 

She was led back into the wasteland and Ulquiorra turned when they stepped into the sand. He tore his own sleeve and wiped away the bloody tears. Iyo was shaking a little when she realized she had fallen in love with him. She felt wretched and she looked at him.

 

“You are trembling. What are you experiencing?” he asked.

 

“I am realizing so much.” She said with wide eyes.

 

“Explain.” He stated.

 

“I should not love you. I should not be so dependent on you. You belong to Rishou and Erena.” She said staring out into the sand.

 

“Lady Iyo.” He stated as he made her look at him.

 

“Hai?” she asked still trembling.

 

“If you do feel these things, you should not suppress it. I do not object to them.” He muttered softly.

 

“I should not.” She said looking at him.

 

“You should. I will shelter you. I will protect you.” He said lifting his hands to her face.

 

“You feel the same.” She understood.

 

He said nothing but she knew. Her lips took his and he responded with fierce passion. He wrapped his arms around her and she did the same. They sank into the sand and for but a little while they were in their own world.

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Nveid was angry and he was angry at one little Vasto Lordes. The arrogant Arrancar had gotten on his bad side and he could not get the former spideress out of his head. She was Shouten now and he was stunned to his core. Whereas he had found her intriguing when she was a spider, now she was invading his mind. Hanaj was watching him and he looked back.

 

“You saw her since you turned her?” Nveid asked.

 

“No. I feel like a murderer for having done it.” Hanaj snapped.

 

“Hanaj, she is beautiful. She is stunning beyond any female I have seen.” He said in an awestruck tone.

 

“Well that is wonderful brother but between you and Thei you both robbed her of her former existence! I turned her because I cannot stand what you two did!” Hanaj hissed.

 

“I can do right by her.” He said coldly.

 

“What by mating her? You will not get ten feet in front of her now; she is being protected by that Vasto Lordes who by the way kicked Thei's ass.” Hanaj snickered.

 

“She is Shouten now Hanaj. She needs to be with us!” he growled.

 

“I cannot imagine her liking us that much Nveid but good luck on that!” Hanaj said laughing.

 

Nveid wanted to smack and hug his brother at the same time. He hated feeling guilt and in his opinion Hanaj had done something superb. The female was beautiful and he would have her. He phased out into the desert again and he moved along quickly. He felt her presence within the white walls of the Los Noches palace. He hated shinigami as much as Arrancar. He was invisible and he phased within a plain room. He found her upon a bed and she was sleeping. His breath caught and he phased into his physical self. Nveid leaned over her and she rolled over and stared at him.

 

“Why are you here?” she asked in a soft tone.

 

“You need to be taught all of your powers.” He said in a thick tone.

 

“I do not want to know them. They are evil and I will only do what I need to live.” She said staring at his silvery blue eyes.

 

“You leave yourself weak by what you are feeding from.” He said in a stern voice.

 

“I did not ask for this.” She said suddenly angry.

 

“Yet you are this. Roll with the punches as the saying goes. I am sorry you got dragged in but you are in now. Deal with the current and forget the past.” Nveid stated.

 

She suddenly surged up and grabbed his throat. He actually choked as she had a strong grip on him.

 

“Your murdering bitch sister did this! I never thought I would see an onna rape a male but she did! She killed me because of my parentage. I should hate the very sight of you!” she said in anger.

 

“Let go of me. I do not want to harm you!” he hissed.

 

She let him go and she stepped back. She wanted to hate him so badly but it was not her nature. He put his hands on her shoulders and she growled.

 

“I am sorry. I am actually sorry you were dragged in. You showed me mercy and I am unused to that. You were a casualty of war.” He stated in a very low voice

 

She slapped him and her claws caught his cheek. He hissed in pain as her toxin laced claws tore into his skin.

 

“Damn! You were made by Hanaj and he has nasty poison.” He snapped.

 

“What do you mean?” she demanded.

 

“Shouten vary in power from individual to individual the same as any daemon. Hanaj is a powerful bastard.” He said wiping at his cheek.

 

“Are you not a powerful bastard?” she asked in sarcasm.

 

“Majority of my siblings and I are. There are two or three that are weak but the others are powerful.” He shrugged.

 

“How many do you have?” She asked surprised.

 

“Many. My father deemed it necessary to insure our survival as a family. He had two chief mates who provided him progeny.” He said pacing.

 

“Do I have a limit as a created wraith?” she asked softly.

 

“It is as if you were born. You need to think of yourself as reborn and no you have no limit. The only limit you have is what Hanaj does.” He said answering her question.

 

“What is the difference between me and my obbasan?” she asked.

 

“You were in fact dead. Your grandmere was only in a death sleep. She has limited Shouten abilities whereas you do not.” He said meeting her eyes.

 

“Only the most powerful Shouten can do what this Hanaj did.” She said in understanding.

 

“Yes. He is a waste of power.” He growled.

 

“He is a good soul?” she asked.

 

“What is good or evil? There is nothing but power!” he said in anger.

 

“That is a very cold and very callous way to look at things. In myths youkai are demonized and we are made to be evil because we have “powers” but we are just managing to make our way through the world the same as the mortals but you Shouten come into our lives for what reason? Food or just because you want power? Where is the love or the passion for living or does another individual's suffering do it for you?” she asked with raw emotion in her eyes.

 

“Stop! You sound like my bleeding heart mother.” He snapped.

 

“Your mother sounded like me? I feel sorry for you then. Beyond pleasures of the flesh what joy have you known? Truly what joy? Have you been violently in love or seen your child birthed? I feel sorry for you then. You are pathetic and I want nothing from you. You are no better than a vulture!” she said with narrowed eyes and hate in her eyes.

 

He slapped her and his hand was caught mid-slap by a blue haired Arrancar.

 

“What the fuck you doing here Shouten?” Grimmjow asked.

 

“I was speaking to a member of my family filth!” Nveid stated in anger.

 

“Like hell she's family. Looks to me like she belongs to Ulquiorra. You're gonna have to get your ass kicked.” Grimmjow stated laughing like a madman.

 

Nveid went to phase his hands and Grimmjow charged a powerful cero. It punched through Nveid and he gasped in pain.

 

“You are just a normal Arrancar!” Nveid said in utter shock.

 

“Don't fucking call me normal. I'll show ya extraordinary!” Grimmjow said punching him in the stomach.

 

Nveid had not expected the spiritual pressure of the Arrancar and he fell backwards into his own shoki. Ulquiorra slowly made his way into his rooms and he assessed the situation.

 

“You will be paid back Number Six.” Ulquiorra stated without emotion.

 

“Whatever. Fucking Shouten oughtta die out any day now.” He growled as he left.

 

“That was my mother's lover!” she said shocked.

 

“Hai.” He said looking her over.

 

“He did not touch me.” She said in disgust.

 

“I was aware of the situation. I wanted to observe his trite excuses.” He said touching her lips.

 

“You want to kill him.” She said flatly.

 

“Hai.” He said.

 

She leaned in and began kissing him passionately. Ulquiorra was becoming obsessed with her and he knew it was not wise but being near her filled him. He picked her up and they ended up against his wall. Their bodies pressed together in quiet passion. Grimmjow was as shocked as shit that Ulquiorra was involved with her. He thought for sure he was consumed with his boyfriend. He shook his head and knew he had to hunt some wraiths.

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The cousins and two brothers were at Grimmjow's estate at the moment and three out of the four of them were eating. Akemi sipped watered down wine as she watched the rest. Her mind was rolling and she was finding herself getting more anxious. She stood up and left the table to think. Daichi sighed as he watched her leave.

 

“She is a mess. She will only talk cryptically and I am going insane!” he cried softly.

 

“She has a lot on her mind.” Asuna said as softly.

 

“I know she is pregnant. She shows up and she is uppyr now. Not a trace of ningen in her and she has the weirdest yoki I have ever seen. She tells me she was mated to the very dragon that killed your grandsire and she had sons with him. She tells me she is expecting an inu pup. I feel ridiculous but I do not seem to care! What is wrong with me?” Daichi lamented.

 

She realized the young Yamaneko was quite drunk and she hid a smile. Asuna watched as he proceeded to drain more wine.

 

“Daichi slow your ass down right now!” Grimmjow snapped.

 

“Why? We are both gonna end up dead. I heard it in her mind. Her dreams are bad and they are bloody. I see so much that I cannot comprehend. From when did you come?” Daichi demanded of Asuna.

 

“That is my business. Akemi and I are here and that is all that matters.” Asuna grumbled.

 

“What is an Arrancar? She keeps screaming out that word. She keeps saying I cannot let him become an Arrancar.” Daichi slurred.

 

“Nothing. I am done for now.” She said flatly.

 

“Where is the kit you were pregnant with? Where is my family?” Daichi asked in a fury.

 

“You have become inebriated and I cannot say more. Haruya is with my Haru and my family. My Haru asked me not to bring him. Now what you are witnessing in her mind is some of my memories.” She stated flatly.

 

“All that blood? Those monsters?” Daichi asked breathing hard.

 

“Hai. Let it go for now.” She said standing.

 

“What happens to us? She sobs in her sleep Lady Asuna! What happens to the Southern Kingdom?” Daichi said snarling.

 

“Enough!” Grimmjow said standing.

 

Asuna walked away but it was so hard. She had not realized she had passed on her nightmares to Akemi as well. She went to the chambers that she and Grimmjow sighed and laid down to sleep.

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She heard her cousin screaming at Daichi and she sighed. Asuna got up and went towards the common area; she stepped in and the young Yamaneko was furious.

 

“Why will you not share the truth with me? Why can you not be fully honest?” he yelled.

 

“I cannot! Kamis stop this Daichi!” she screamed back.

 

“I see those memories Akemi! I see my brother beheaded! I see a youkai unlike anything I have seen…tell me!” he snarled.

 

“Those are not her memories Daichi, they are mine. I have no idea at what it means but I am trying to prevent it.” Asuna said.

 

“What is an Arrancar?” he asked in fury.

 

“It does not matter.” She stated softly.

 

“It does matter! From whence do you all come? Why can you not answer a Kamis damn question? WHY?” Daichi snarled.

 

“Daichi, you are upset and I promise you that I was sick to stomach when I had the vision. Akemi does not know because she received those memories when I drained her and gave her back my blood.” Asuna explained.

 

“Why would you do that? Why would you give up who you are Akemi to become more powerful? Why would you give up your innocence?” he demanded.

 

“Because yours is taken you little fool! There are forces of evil at work that we have no clue what they are.” Akemi yelled in a painful voice.

 

“I do not understand! I want to understand.” Daichi cried.

 

Akemi was crying and tried to flee. Daichi grabbed her and held her as she sobbed. Asuna felt helpless and she left the scene.

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Akemi insisted that they needed to return to the modern era and she ended up in Karakura Town. She wanted to see the Arrancar again and she needed to see him again. She saw Grimmjow and she knew he would slip back and forth so he could catch up with Asuna. She knew the devotion he had for her cousin was not his normal character. She whistled at him and he turned his head to look at her.

 

“Grimmjow?” she asked.

 

“Yeah what?” he growled.

 

“I know your busy trying to look tough and all but I have seen the way you look at Haru. So you can drop the bad ass routine. I have seen you kick serious ass okay?” she said miffed.

 

He just stared at her with his blue eyes. He was intrigued by the onna but he waited.

 

“I want to see the young Arrancar again.” She said softly.

 

“Ya know I ain't his keeper. His Espada is number two.” He stated irritated.

 

“Then bring me to that place! I will find him!” She snapped.

 

“Bitch you're stupid. I'll take you but you're dumb.” He laughed almost cruelly.

 

Grimmjow shook his head and snickered but opened the garganta. Akemi followed him as he walked through and ended up in a white badlands. Her eyes were wide as she took in the scenery.

 

“You're speechless. Well there's Los Noches and that's where Arrancar play. Have fun.” He laughed as he walked back through.

 

She snorted at the arrogant prick and she took a deep breath. She began walking into the massive white palace. She felt auras all over the place and she closed her eyes to try and locate the one she was after. It was faint compared to some other massive auras. She slipped into the shadows and followed the aura. She found him lounging amongst a few other Arrancar and he was actually sleeping. She took a chance and she scratched her mating mark with force. The young Arrancar shot up and yelped in pain. He looked around and she did it again. He snarled and the other Arrancar stared at him as if he was crazy.

 

-Come into the shadows. - she pathed.

 

“What the hell?” he said aloud.

 

-Quit talking to yourself and jumping around like a monkey. Come into the shadows! - she pathed again in anger.

 

His amber eyes narrowed and they were very neko like still. He slipped into the shadows and he was slammed against the wall. He looked outraged when he saw who it was.

 

“Bitch! What'dya want?” he demanded.

 

“I have to talk to you.” She said flatly.

 

“Why? I don't know you.” He growled.

 

“Bull shit you do not! You responded to your mating mark buddy. I know you so well that I have seen you without your hakama.” She said in annoyance.

 

He narrowed his eyes and he was glacial almost. She knew it was at least in part him. She grabbed him by his narrow jacket and pulled him forward. She invaded his mouth and he growled against her lips. She bit into his tongue and he shoved her from him.

 

“Who the hell are you? I don't know bitch!” he yelled.

 

“Hush your mouth Arrancar!” she hissed.

 

“Why did you kiss me?” he asked almost disgusted.

 

“You do not know.” She said dumbfounded.

 

“Know what?” he said in a nasty growl.

 

“Damn, I'm sorry you are going to have to come with me.” She said shaking her head.

 

“I don't follow anyone but his majesty!” he said rearing back his fist.

 

She caught his fist with her hand and she squeezed hard. He growled fiercely and shoved his other fist at her. She ducked and his fist went through a wall. He jerked it back and she fell back into battle stance.

 

“I have to beat you for you to listen to me?” she demanded.

 

“You beat me? You're a freaking riot.” He laughed arrogantly.

 

She grew irritated and she was suddenly behind him. His eyes widened as she whirled around and her foot connected with his belly. He was thrown and landed where he had been lying. The other Arrancar smirked at the fight. Akemi was fixing to throw another kick when he pulled his weapon. He held it almost like a dagger. He began whirling and swinging with deadly accuracy. She had to back flip several times. She cursed her lack of naginata she let her yoki flow into her hands. She pressed them to his chest and released a quick pulse.

 

“Fuck!” he yelled as he became burned.

 

Aizen watched the scene from a hallway and he was absolutely fascinated. He looked over Ulquiorra and nodded to him. The Fourth Espada moved forward and grabbed Akemi's wrist in an iron grip.

 

“Aizen-sama requests your presence. Do not fight and do not say a word.” Ulquiorra said in his bland voice.

 

“Let go of me!” she screamed.

 

“Shut up bitch!” Ggio said spitting at her.

 

“What happened to you? What the hell happened to you?” she screamed more.

 

Ulquiorra pulled her along and she was simmering. She closed her eyes and she flared her purity. He kept his grip but burned flesh could be scented. She was finally brought into a throne like room and she was forced to her knees.

 

“Who are you and why are you bothering one of my soldiers?” Aizen asked in a benign voice.

 

“Your soldier is an old acquaintance of mine.” She said growled as she looked up.

 

Her eyes were reddened and Aizen leaned forward. She looked like Mizuki's mother a little and she was radiating strange and conflicting energies.

 

“Allow me time to speak with him. Allow me to see him alone!” She said growling fiercely.

 

“Why? What do you think?” Aizen asked fascinated.

 

“I know him. I knew him before he became this thing!” she said crying.

 

“How? How do you know it is this youkai I assume?” he asked.

 

“Bring him in and I will show you!” she said fighting Ulquiorra's grip.

 

Aizen nodded and the Fourth Espada released her. Ggio Vega was escorted in by and nasty looking Arrancar with long black stringy hair and a sadistic grin.

 

“Let go of me!” he growled.

 

“Show me youkai.” Aizen stated in his kindest voice.

 

She took her claws and actually wounded herself on an old scar on her juncture. She did it with force and it was deep. Ggio yelped in pain and stared at the onna in fury. She glared at him as she pulled back bloodied fingers.

 

“What the?” he asked in anger.

 

“That is a youkai mating mark.” Aizen said in understanding.

 

“Hai. Daichi.” She said narrowing her eyes at him.

 

Ggio just stood there and Aizen was beyond fascinated. He motioned for Akemi and Ggio to be taken somewhere. He intended to exploit this little alliance he had to make a blow at Soul Society but he knew the inu bitch would exact vengeance if he betrayed her at the moment. He thought about it and he decided a battle with the Shouten would be in order. He left his throne and made plans.

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Ggio paced the private room like the neko he was and had been. He glared at Akemi in agitation.

 

“Who the hell is Daichi?” he growled.

 

“You tell me Ggio. When did you become this thing?” she asked grimacing.

 

“I was born from the Hogyoku.” He snapped.

 

“When?” she demanded.

 

“A few years now. Why the hell you want to know this shit anyway?” he asked as he continued to pace.

 

“You would only be affected by a mating mark because I too placed one on you. Blood was spilled and bound Prince Daichi of the Southern Kingdom to me. Daichi was the second son of Lord Hikaru and younger brother to Hiroshi.” She said biting her own lip.

 

“You're crazy!” he said watching her.

 

“I am so crazy? Really?” she asked standing.

 

She was suddenly against him and her lips hovered over his. He had a superior look on his face but he found himself liking the feel of her against him.

 

“Would you be honest if I asked you something?” she demanded.

 

“I don't have to lie.” He sneered.

 

“What do you remember before you became an Arrancar?” she asked refusing to back away.

 

“Not much.” He sneered.

 

“Did you see lots of red? Perhaps a shadowy beast?” she demanded.

 

“Are you stupid? I just said I don't remember.” He hissed.

 

“You were in part Daichi Arrancar! You were in part a man I loved. I will know what happened to him!” she growled.

 

“Poor little girl. I must've eaten your little boyfriend when I was an Adjuches hollow.” He snapped.

 

She slapped him hard and she backed away. Tears spilled down her face as she walked to a wall and beat it with a fist.

 

“Why'd you care about this chump anyway?” he demanded.

 

“You have no clue about anything Arrancar! You want to know why I care? I will tell you! My whole damn family is obliterated from the earth and I see images that my cousin has seen and it is so horrid that I think even you could not handle it. There are bigger monsters that go bump then either the Arrancar or Shouten combined!” she yelled.

 

He said nothing and she actually thought she hated this arrogant and sarcastic creature. She grew wrathful and she rushed him; she shoved him against the opposite wall. She jerked his head to the side and sank her fangs into his neck. She was hit with his different blood. She was shaking against him as the fed from him.

 

“What the hell? What're you doing to me?” he snapped.

 

She lifted her lips and stumbled back. He felt his neck and pulled back blood. His eyes flashed and he pulled his zanpakuto.

 

“You try and hurt me and I promise you will be a dead man.” She said flashing her own eyes.

 

“Freaky onna.” He said.

 

She slammed him against the wall again and pressed her forearm to his throat. She was actually choking him and he had to shove her off.

 

“Bastard! You bastard!” she said getting hysterical.

 

She stumbled through the door and he was shaking his head at the crazy bitch. He walked away too but looked over his shoulder. He shook his head again and went back to his other Numeros.

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Akemi had made it back to the living world when Grimmjow showed back up. Aizen apparently had ulterior motives for his alliance with Asuna and he allowed her to come and go. She was in the Western Palace staring at the ceiling. She felt frightened and lay on her side. A thunder storm began outside and she heard thunder in the distance. Lightning flashed in the sky and she sat up when she saw a person standing near the balcony.

 

“You show up and act crazy. I wanna know what you know!” he growled low in his throat.

 

“What do you mean what I know? I know nothing except that you were once good and kind. You were of a noble house and by the Kamis you were real!” She said with barely contained hatred.

 

“Real? I'm real bitch. I'm alive too and I bleed. Want me to prove your real?” he said as he clenched his hands into fists.

 

“That thing upon your head means you are a spirit being. You are in fact a dead youkai.” She said coldly.

 

He moved fast and she was slapped. Her head hit the mattress and she growled.

 

“Get away from me you dead fuck!” she yelled.

 

He went to smack her again and his hand was caught. The Arrancar looked over and saw a silver haired male. His hand was crushed painfully and he went to his knees. The youkai had amber eyes and koinu ears on head.

 

“Chichi.” Akemi murmured.

 

“What the hell you thinking by hitting my girl neko trash!” Inuyasha growled out.

 

“She started it!” he said coldly.

 

“I don't give a shit who started it but I'm fixing to finish it, you hear me?” he growled.

 

“Yeah I get it.” Ggio said in anger.

 

“Now be a good lil spirit and leave before I take my Tensaiga and whip your ass.” Inuyasha said dropping the Arrancar's hand.

 

Ggio created a garganta right there and left. Inuyasha sat on the bed and hugged his daughter.

 

“He doesn't know he was Daichi does he?” he asked.

 

“How do you know?” she asked stunned.

 

“Girl I can smell it! Whatever the boy became it sucks.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“Glad you are here Chichi.” She said laying her head against his chest.

 

She shut her eyes against the tears and the horrors she could not get out of her mind kept replaying. Akemi fell asleep with her sire's comforting growls.

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Hanaj stood on the island of Miyako after Lei Jing paid him a visit. The Mongolian still made his skin crawl but this island was evil. He phased within the bowels of one of the mountains. His eyes widened and there was the skeleton of a beast he had not seen since he was four centuries old. He looked away and there was evidence of other skeletons. He kneeled down and they were dragons. Cannibalism had occurred here and he was sickened. He phased out and he slowly appeared in Tokyo. He took a deep breath as he appeared to his technical mate. She turned her head and she was feeding her infant. She had not unbound him and he was relieved. Born Arrancar were rare and they were always Vasto Lordes, they were powerful beings and they rivaled Shouten in power.

 

“What can I do for you Hanaj?” she demanded.

 

“On the island of Miyako there is evidence of horrid beasts.” He said softly.

 

“What do you mean?” she asked.

 

“Asuna reach back into your life as that Egyptian. There were beasts that were spoken of in myth. I have only ever seen one in my long life. There are several types of ancient daemons that were dangerous to others.” He said archly.

 

“There were myths of beings called griffins I believe. I do not remember anymore.” She stated.

 

“Basilisks, cockatrice, and wyverns.” He said visibly shuddering.

 

“Basilisks?” she asked leaning forward.

 

“Yes.” He nodded.

 

“Those are mythical serpents.” She said.

 

“I am only telling you what I have seen Asuna. They looked like dragons but they were much worse. They are ancient daemons and there is a skeleton of one below the mountains.” He said gently.

 

She met his eyes and he was afraid. She stood up and ported out to Sendai. She brought Haruya to Ayana and Rishou. She said nothing but the look on her face spoke enough. She appeared back at her penthouse and Hanaj was still there. She grabbed him and ported out. She appeared in Akemi's room at the Western palace and grabbed her too. She looked at Hanaj and he sighed. He phased them out to the skeletons that he had found and both women dropped their jaws. Asuna was looking at the almost alien looking thing and Akemi began shaking when she went near the other.

 

“Asuna! Oh my Kamis. No! No! No!” she began screaming hysterically.

 

“Akemi what? Do you know who this was?” she asked kneeling near the old bones.

 

“Hai! Oh hell. I am going to be sick.” She said as she began retching terribly.

 

Hanaj looked concerned and she began a screaming uncontrollably. Asuna held her and she had to dip into her cousin's mind. Her eyes widened in horror and she looked away.

 

“Hanaj take us from here.” She whispered hoarsely.

 

He nodded and he phased them out to Tokyo. Akemi was crying so forcefully that Asuna ported them to Yamasaki General. She held her cousin tightly and she pathed to Nobu. Her healer mate came forward and pressed a claw into the base of her skull. She went limp in Asuna's arms and tears fell down her face. Nobu picked Akemi up to take her to a room. Hanaj was in his true form and she sensed him.

 

-Who was that? - he said within in her mind.

 

-It was her son Ryunosuke. He was her youngest by Ryukotsusei. He was a Buddhist houshi. His skeleton was in his true form. He had a distinct ridge on his forehead. - she pathed in return.

 

-By the Gods. That beast ate her son? - he pathed.

 

-Hai. Apparently so. I need to assimilate this information Hanaj. - she said in thought.

 

-Asuna. There are answers on that island. I will tell you that Raganos will want to know this. He fought these things personally at one time. - he thought.

 

-I will have to return to the past era. I need to find more information. Are these creatures enemies of the Shouten? - she pathed to him.

 

-They were enemies to all. - he said fading out.

 

She sank to her backside in a chair and she was stunned to her core. She now at least knew what happened to one of her cousins. She suddenly became sick and began retching herself.

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She had returned to the past by herself and she stood again on the island Miyako. She sensed a nasty presence and her eyes flashed red. A short distance away there was a red skinned dragon beginning to unfurl itself. She narrowed her eyes and he suddenly moved on her. He went to strike and she grabbed his snout with incredible strength. His eyes stared at her in disbelief and hatred.

 

“I believe you are Longwei and I owe you a bit of discomfort for what you did to my cousin.” She said cruelly.

 

“Nasty inu whore! How dare you show your filthy ass here.” He said roaring.

 

“I will show my ass wherever I choose little snake. You want to pick on an onna? Go right ahead. Pick on me red but I promise it will be the last thing you do.” She said narrowing her eyes again.

 

He reared back and her claws ripped into his snout. He was fixing to strike when he began yelling out in pain. She was using her telekinesis to constrict blood vessels in his brain. He fell to the ground withering in pain. She watched with cruel intentions and murderous intent.

 

“You will tell me now of the beasts known as basilisks.” She said in a growling tone.

 

“Release me now!” he screamed.

 

“Start speaking before all your blood vessels erupt. You do not have long.” She said hatefully.

 

His great serpentine body was twisting and whirling in pain. She released her hold and he fell flat. She neared his head and grabbed his snout with extreme pressure.

 

“I have other ways of killing you dragon. Start talking.” Asuna stated.

 

“Ancient types of dragon. They are more powerful and more deadly.” He rasped.

 

“Why are you here?” she demanded.

 

“I watch Lord Ryuu. I wait till I can strike.” He said with hate.

 

“Lord Ryuu is my cousin fool. The Dragon Clan and The Western Lands are untied through that onna you shoved off of that cliff.” She growled fiercely.

 

“Whore!” he snarled.

 

“Change form.” She sneered.

 

He slowly changed form and he rolled. She held out her hand and her fang appeared. She let her yoki flow and her eyes began to burn red. He moved against her and their katanas clashed. Blood stained his face where it had dripped from his nose and ears. Longwei was moving hard trying to find an opening. Konkisaiga hit his blade and they shoved away from each other.

 

“Filthy inu!” he snarled.

 

“I could say the same about you being a filthy dragon but not all dragons are filthy.” She laughed.

 

“Arrogant whore!” he hissed.

 

“Yeah yeah. Come up with something original.” Asuna stated with a nasty grin.

 

He snarled and came at her; she shoved her fang into his gut and shoved it in harder with vengeance.

 

“Do not die too slowly swine. Now before you do pass on into hell, tell me about the basilisk down under the mountain.” She growled.

 

“It is sleeping. I have guarded the ancient one for several centuries.” He said falling to the ground.

 

“You should have made better friends Longwei. Mizuchi was a monster and you a fool.” She said as she watched him slowly bleed to death.

 

“You may be a strong warrior but nothing you have or are will save you from the ancient ones. When the do awaken then you will die.” He said chuckling under his breath.

 

Longwei slowly quit breathing and she walked away. She realized she needed to get into Soul Society and she needed more information. She did not figure she would be on good terms with Teru. She had to get to Kaito's brothers but they too were probably did not wish to deal with her. She sighed and debated whether to see the beast but could not bring herself to. She ported to Juria to return to the present era.

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Asuna stood in the Seireitei and she saw shinigami everywhere. She lifted her head and ported to Squad One headquarters. She walked in and Teru's lieutenant nodded to her.

 

“Head Captain is available now.” He said.

 

She nodded and slipped inside. He looked up at her with his ancient guise and he looked pissed like normal. He reverted and he stared at her in simmering fury.

 

“What have you been doing?” he growled.

 

“What do you mean?” she asked calmly.

 

“You have an Arrancar? Did I understand that you gave birth to an Arrancar's progeny? They are hollows Asuna!” he actually screamed.

 

“That is not your concern Teru.” She stated crossing her arms.

 

“Why are you here? What can Soul Society possibly do for the mighty inu princess that is Lady Asuna Orlovich?” he said dripping sarcasm.

 

“Do not take that tone with me. How dare you!” she screamed at him.

 

“How dare I? How dare you missy! You gave an Espada a child? You birthed a being never seen and you have the audacity to command me?” he said as his aura flared.

 

He was around his desk in but a moment and he grabbed her. She growled low in her throat and he struck her across her cheek. She smacked him back and he shook her.

 

“How dare you! I hear rumors but why not enlighten me?” he said coldly.

 

“My daughter Iyo was turned into a Shouten because she just happened to show one mercy! I have been attempting to fight them by myself and where have you been? As long as your fucking shinigami are not involved then you are fine. We helped you with the Bount situation and you leave us to my greatest enemy to date and now I find allies where I can. My family will not suffer because one of my supposed lovers and friend is nowhere to be found. So how dare you Yamamoto-GenryÅ«sai Shigekuni Teruyoshi!” she yelled.

 

He stared at her and blinked his brown eyes. She realized what a good bureaucrat his was and he got a more furious look on his face.

 

“You are something. What do you want?” he demanded.

 

“How old are you?” She asked.

 

“Older then Kaito.” He snapped.

 

“Kaito is approximately fifty five hundred years old. What do you know of basilisks?” She asked in a frigid tone.

 

“They do not exist anymore. They are an ancient form of youkai.” He said impatiently.

 

“I have seen the skeleton of one below the mountains on Miyako. The skeleton of my second cousin Ryunosuke.” She said sighing.

 

“What do you mean?” he asked with widened.

 

“It means we may actually have to stop fighting amongst ourselves and figure this out. Perhaps you need to stop worrying about who I give a pup to.” She snapped.

 

“Hai this needs to be tended now but do not think for a second that I will stop my fury.” He said angry.

 

“I want Kaito released.” She said crossing her arms.

 

“Are you insane?” he said dropping his jaw.

 

“No. I am more then sane. I have heard these creatures are more powerful then anything I have seen and we will need all the power we have.” Asuna remarked.

 

“There has to be proof of this. They may release him if it is as you say.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“Oh there is proof Teru.” She said growled.

 

“What of the Shouten?” he demanded.

 

“I still need help. I still need to defeat them. It seems that I am now going to have to fight a two pronged war. Aizen is the least of your problems.” She said.

 

“He will be a problem if he creates an oken!” he said sighing heavily.

 

“Then why are we not helping each other Teru? Are you pissed that I do not change for you?” she asked contemptuously.

 

His face blanched and he grabbed her. He ported them out to his estate and he glared at her. She continued to stare at him defiantly.

 

“If Kaito is freed I will not stop caring for you.” He said hoarsely.

 

“You care about your shinigami. You do not give a damn about me.” She growled loudly.

 

He invaded her personal space and her lips.

 

“Tell me you have felt nothing. Tell me you have not felt a damn thing.” Teru said with a brittle tone.

 

“I felt much but it does not matter when you ignore me and my family in times of need.” She snapped.

 

“I have had problems within the Seireitei. I am sorry but I have to stop Aizen. Do you understand what will happen if he succeeds? There will be no limit to his power. Asuna the Royal family of Soul Society is my family. Do you understand what I am telling you?” he said shaking her.

 

“You are probably a later born son of this royal family. You made your own way within this plane. I understand Teru. All these things threaten EVERYTHING.” She said coldly.

 

“Damn you!” he snapped.

 

“Pull yourself together Teru. We have problems. Kaito will be released or I will find a way.” She said porting away.

 

He shook his head and he realized that if anyone could possibly bust Kaito out of his exile then it would be her. He sighed in frustration and took on his appearance. He ported out to deal with yet another set of problems.

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Asuna walked into the room that Akemi was staying in. She sat down next to the bed and she pulled her sedate cousin into her arms.

 

“I killed Longwei for you. Your revenge is had. I found the remnants of your naginata blade and I will have Totosai repair it. We will defeat these youkai but you must defeat your own as well Akemi.” She whispered softly.

 

She calmly laid her back down and left the room. A presence appeared and stared down at her. The young Arrancar was having massive headaches and images that made no sense. He was angry at her and he wanted to hurt her. He went to strike her and her blue eyes barely opened. She caught his hand and brought it to her lips.

 

“Daichi.” She whispered.

 

He realized she was not fully aware or awake and he watched her.

 

“Yeah what?” he asked trying to find out more.

 

“I know I wronged you. I know I hurt you but I am sorry. Why did you become an Arrancar? What caused you to become so angry?” she said with clouded eyes.

 

“I dunno. How did you hurt me?” he asked in a dark whisper.

 

“I left you. I betrayed you. You were so young and I was a hanyou. I was so confused about everything. I could not stop loving Ryukotsusei but I loved you too. I just wanted to be accepted amongst the inu. I am so sorry.” She said crying hard.

 

He watched her and he looked away. The pain in her voice was thick and he could not push it away.

 

“What if I said it didn't matter anymore? What if I said that you were forgiven and I moved on?” he asked in a harsh tone.

 

“I would not believe it. I saw my son. Daichi one of my sons was dead. He was a houshi. Daichi my youngest son was dead!” she said starting to cry hard.

 

She reached for him and he was enveloped in her arms. He looked down at her blue eyes that were filled with pain and glazed over in powerful sedatives. He tried to extract himself but she was strong.

 

“Please stop fighting. You said you forgave me. Please.” She said crying into his jacket.

 

She laced her fingers into his black hair and his eyes widened. She pulled him against her in a passionate kiss. His instincts to fight were suppressed for a moment as he allowed her to embrace him. This for half a moment seemed too familiar and he kissed her back. He heard nasty growling and he pulled away from her.

 

“Who are you?” he heard in a guttural snarl.

 

“How cute a koinu.” Ggio said smirking.

 

Ang Chi entered the room and the Arrancar was up and had kicked him in the side of the head. He crouched low and Akemi yelled out.

 

“No! That is Daichi!” she yelled.

 

“What?” Ang Chi asked shocked.

 

“See ya inu.” Ggio stated with a sarcastic laugh.

 

Ang Chi went to Akemi and lifted her up. She scented like that being and he hissed in a possessive growl. He stared at her face and she was not entirely there. He let out an angry sigh and Nanami walked in.

 

“What the hell is wrong with her?” he demanded of his younger sister.

 

“Haha brought her in. She was hysterical and screaming. Here Cousin Akemi one more shot in your IV okay?” Nanami stated.

 

She was given more of the drug that knocked her out. Ang Chi looked downright furious and he dragged Nanami out of the room.

 

“Why is she sedated like that? What the hell happened while I was in America?” he demanded.

 

“Chi, she found the body of her youngest dragon son. It appeared he had been eaten by another serpent.” Nanami said in a hushed tone.

 

“Oh my Kamis.” Ang Chi said shocked.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“So who was that Arrancar?” he demanded.

 

“I do not know! I just came in.” she said.

 

“I want guards put on this door. I do not want anyone but family in there okay?” Ang Chi said with authority.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“Where is Haha?” He asked.

 

“Not sure Chi.” Nanami said shaking her head.

 

“I have to find her. Make sure that thing does not come back.” He snapped.

 

Nanami sighed and watched her brother port away. She called on security and had a burly bear youkai guard Akemi room. She sighed as she walked along and entered her office. She sat down in her chair and laid her head against her desk. She had a bad feeling that things were going from worse to even worse. She looked up and there was the pink haired Arrancar and he smirked at her.

 

“What are you doing here?” she demanded.

 

“Your damanable mother is not around?” he asked with a licentious smirk.

 

“No not at the moment. I am on shift right now. I cannot just leave my patients.” She said arching a brow.

 

“I have a need now.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“You think because you are in a mood that I should stop what I am doing and come have a romp with you?” Nanami asked almost laughing.

 

“Do not mock me kumo.” He said in a growl.

 

“Szayel you are a brat. I have responsibilities and you are not one of them.” She stood.

 

He shoved her against the door and ghosted his lips along hers.

 

“When I think of you I get distracted. I find it intolerable. Aizen-sama thinks you could be of service to Los Noches. I have suggested that you come there permanently.” He said heavily.

 

“You are arrogant to think I would even want that.” She snapped.

 

“You like when we fornicate. I require you there.” He said reaching up holding her jaw.

 

“No. Find an Arrancar female and have your way with her. I have a fiancé and I am getting married next month. Now go away.” She said in a firm tone.

 

“You think I am giving you a choice? You think because I tolerate your existence here that I will not bend you to my will?” he said coldly.

 

“That is not going to convince me to fornicate. You tell Aizen that he can fornicate with himself just like you.” She said sweetly.

 

She guided his hand to his own groin and she began to rub his girth. He growled in annoyance and hissed.

 

“Come on Szayel. It would be better if you had your hand around it. Now all you have to do is imagine it is me and you see how fast you come.” She said in his ear.

 

She undid his hakama enough and wrapped his hand around it. She guided his own hand and she softly kissed along his neck.

 

“Evil bitch.” He groaned softly.

 

“You are an evil scientist. You are getting tense. There you go. See you can help yourself.” She said almost mockingly.

 

His eyes had shut and he found himself going insane with the lust he had inadvertently raised in himself. He tried to look at this with a keen mind and he could not.

 

“Now I have an operation to perform. Go home.” She said as she went to her bathroom and washed her hands.

 

When she stepped out he was gone. She sighed as she left her office and went towards the operating room. Things were difficult and she was not helping it either.

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Ggio went in search of Grimmjow and found him in the throne room. He jerked his head to the hall and Grimmjow was intrigued. He jumped down from his perch and followed the young male. Ggio paced the hall and he looked at the Sixth Espada.

 

“You like that inu onna?” he demanded.

 

“Yeah why? Why you give a fuck?” he demanded.

 

“I'm not sure that I ain't that person that bitch keeps saying I am.” He said roughly.

 

“Well so?” he demanded.

 

“Cause I'm seeing stuff in my head. I'm seeing stuff that makes me want to tear my head off.” He said in a haunted tone.

 

“Push it away. I do.” Grimmjow shrugged.

 

“I'm seeing a death. I'm seeing a death that must have been in part me.” He said gritting his teeth.

 

“You seeing that crazy bitch?” Grimmjow asked.

 

“Hai. I'm seeing her gutted and torn into pieces. I'm seeing a tiny youkai still attached to her.” He said looking away.

 

Grimmjow stood there and took in what he was hearing.

 

“C'mon kid. We're gonna talk to the one bastard that may help you sort this crap out.” Grimmjow commanded.

 

“Who?” Ggio asked.

 

“Ulquiorra.” He said going to search for the Fourth Espada.

 

Grimmjow still could not get bloody scenes out of his own head and thanks to these bitches; they were seeing their own deaths as they were before they became hollows. He didn't think Ggio Vega strong enough for it and he was concerned about his lover and son. He would do anything to prevent the carnage that he was seeing and protect his boy. He felt like now he existed just for him and her.