InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ Fearsome and Cold Beneath the Stone ( Chapter 50 )

Disclaimer: The characters of Inuyasha are not mine; they are property of Rumiko Takahashi, Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, Sunrise, and Viz. I do not own the characters of Bleach, Tite Kubo does. No money is made on my part. All OCs are mine.

 

 

A/n: This is for someone and you know who you are. Changming returns and so do two lost family members. Thank you all for continuing to read; I love to hear from you all.

 

Fearsome and Cold Beneath the Stone

 

Guilt was not something she liked to feel but she was feeling it tremendously. She was in Sendai and she was hitting a brick wall and that wall's name was Ishin. He was still grieving over the end of Iyo's existence on this plane and she was just glad her daughter was alive in some guise. He would only sit in a chair in front of a window and he would stare. She was at her wits end and she was ready to beat the kumo lord. She always met the males that adored being fathers and somehow treated their children better then their mother at times. She was in his chambers and she was tired.

 

“Ishin! Talk to me!” she demanded.

 

“I have nothing to say. Leave me alone Asuna.” He growled.

 

“I do not want to leave you alone. I want you to talk to me!” she said almost desperately.

 

“I am grateful for the wraith that did turn her but she is still lost to us okay? Her life here is over. My baby girl is dead okay? Can I not mourn that or do I need your permission to do it?” he asked sarcastically.

 

“She is my daughter too Ishin. We have to adjust.” She said growling.

 

“Hai I know she is your daughter. She looks so much like you. Kamis inu but you are pissing me off right now!” he growled back.

 

“I am pissing you off? You have written her off as dead and she is anything but! You should be happy because she could be sitting in Soul Society at the moment!” she snapped.

 

He got up and he went to smack her. Her loves seemed to be doing that a lot as of late and she caught his hand. His face held such anguish and she was struck by his feelings. He had wanted a large family and he had wanted to have a ruckus in his home because of his own miserable childhood. She hated how his pain from that time still caused so much issue fifteen centuries later. His black eyes were filled with every negative emotion he was capable of feeling. Anger, fury, pain, and fear were reflected and she made a small noise. She suddenly grabbed him and held on tightly. He buried his nose in her juncture and just wrapped his arms around her tightly. They stood there just hanging on when he was murmuring in funnel. He was grieving badly and she held him tighter.

 

“I saw her into this world.” He said hoarsely.

 

“Hai I know.” She said soothingly.

 

“Asuna! She was what cemented us back together after that awful time. She was my savior!” he said gripping her painfully.

 

“Ishin, you were your own savior. Iyo was conceived in love.” She said holding his face.

 

“She was my baby girl.” He said hoarsely as a couple of tears fell from his anguished eyes.

 

He looked at her and he suddenly began kissing her savagely. It was desperate as he was growling into it. He picked her up and set her in the chair. He was raw and hurting as he actually spit her skirt wide open. She was trying to come back from the haze in her mind and she groaned when she felt Ishin's tongue and teeth lightly nibbling and tonguing her clitoris. He was making her crazy as he worked magic with his mouth.

 

“Ishin!” she hissed in a passionate fog.

 

He said nothing and he sat up a little and ripped open her crimson colored button down. His hands pushed her breasts together and he nipped at her lace covered breasts. She was breathing hard as he continued to assault her senses.

 

“Asuna.” He groaned as he ripped the bra from her.

 

She was a little shocked as he lowered his lips to her breasts and suckled her relentlessly. She cried out loudly as he lavished attention. Ishin always made sure she was in a state and she was moaning as he built up her body.

 

“Ishin! Just take me, please!” she whined.

 

He looked up at her and his eyes were red. She was so shocked to see it and he was so calm. He sat on his knees and pulled her off the chair. He slipped a single finger inside of her and she gasped softly for a moment and she was paralyzed in a sudden spasm. He had injected his venom directly into her g-spot and she could not speak. He kissed her deeply as he slowly pulled her down on him. He was reacting on instinct and he was just feeling. She was trying to take a deep breath but she was drowning in so many sensations. She fell forward against his shoulder and she was whimpering.

 

“ISHIN!” she screamed out suddenly as she was shaking hard.

 

He dipped into her mind and she was gripping him in her massive release and he tried to stave off his own. He had to crash into her mind to try and control himself. One hand was on her hip as he was guiding her. He was not controlling himself well at all and she was blacking out. He had overloaded her nerves and he laid back and moved harder. He gripped her hand in a crushing grip as he yelled out. Asuna hissed as his claws pierced her hand and she arched as his whole pain and his mind melded into her. He fell against her and she was fighting that blackness that accompanied a complete kumo melding. Ishin's conscience mind had never been there and his beast had guided him. She managed to stay awake and her kumo lord was still buried within her. He pushed himself up a little and he groaned out as if he had been knocked out.

 

“Kamis. I am so sorry.” He said grimacing.

 

“I am not.” She whispered softly.

 

“Inu the whole castle heard you I am sure.” He said shaking his head in embarrassment.

 

“No matter.” She said closing her eyes.

 

“I lost my head. I just wanted so badly not to think.” He said as he slowly pulled back.

 

Rutting with him was always something mind blowing and she just laid there. She was sure her legs would not work as they felt like noodles. She could scent his venom and he looked down and groaned.

 

“Awe shit!” he said lowering his head.

 

“You marked me.” She said in a gentle.

 

“Hai. You are marked deeply. What the hell was I doing?” he asked ashamed.

 

“Ishin you do remember this?” she asked.

 

“Hai of course. It just is not me!” he said lying beside her on the floor.

 

“Calm down.” She said lacing her fingers in his.

 

He was crushed and he felt like a cad. This had been passionate and overwhelming like the old days of their mating. He pulled her to him and he felt her skin against his.

 

“Asuna, I want vengeance. I want that monster to pay. I will kill her.” He said holding her tightly.

 

“I will join you in that endeavor. Ishin my heart. Let it out. Let it all out. You are safe with me.” She said in his ear as he clutched her tightly.

 

“I will not loose you. Do you hear me? I cannot loose you.” He said as if a wounded beast.

 

He ended up taking her again and he again lost control of himself. She was not used to this side of him and he was suffering badly. She slept beside him and she felt the presence of Ulquiorra Schiffer in the castle. She slipped from the bed and silently walked into the hall. He stood there with his hands in his pocket and he bowed to her.

 

“Hello.” She said softly.

 

“Lady Iyo is getting stronger. She will be able to return her for longer periods.” He said tonelessly.

 

“You saved Rishou and you sheltered my daughter.” She said warmly.

 

“It was nothing. Lady Iyo is well.” He said turning to leave.

 

“Did you come to speak to me?” she asked.

 

“Hai.” He said looking back.

 

“Thank you.” She said with a heavy heart.

 

He left and she did not think she would ever fully understand him. Her stomach was rolling and she went to the nearest bathroom. She ran to the toilet and began retching. She knew she would end up pregnant. Ishin's yoki would trip hers always when his beast was in control. She sighed as she wiped her mouth with a towel and she began throwing up more. She looked up and saw Nobu and he raised a brow.

 

“You okay?” he asked stepping in.

 

“Ishin was mourning Iyo.” She said closing her eyes.

 

He picked her up and brought her to his room in the castle and he laid her on the bed. He opened her dressing gown and he listened to her belly. He frowned then looked up at her.

 

“Oh dear. Come on.” He said pulling her up.

 

She was tired and he pulled her into Ishin's rooms. Ishin was still sleeping and Nobu gently shook him awake. Ishin looked at his best friend and he frowned.

 

“What is wrong?” he asked in a sleepy tone.

 

“Well you have a problem Ishin.” Nobu said with a gentle smile.

 

Ishin looked confused and Asuna lay down. She undid her dressing gown and Ishin pressed his ear to her belly. His eyes widened and he looked at her.

 

“Asuna?” he asked softly.

 

“Mhmm.” She mumbled.

 

“Kamis inu you have my baby in your belly.” He sighed.

 

“I figured Ishin.” She smiled softly.

 

“She is so tiny.” He said closing his eyes and listened.

 

“Hai. She is tiny and she is yours made in love.” She whispered as her fingers threaded in his hair.

 

He began kissing her bare belly and Nobu watched with softness in his eyes. Ishin looked up at the healer. Nobu cocked his head to the side and he heard Ishin's thoughts. He settled on the bed and her eyes flew open. She gasped loudly as Ishin continued kissing down her abdomen and Nobu took her lips. They had not done this in many, many years and she was again drowning in sensation. She was sure she would die of the pleasure and Nobu was being quite wicked. He used his venom on her and she was gasping harder as he took her slowly. Ishin was lying on his side as he watched and he felt such emotion at the moment. He leaned forward and took a nipple into his mouth and he lazily suckled her. He knew her and she would scream again. He was hit suddenly and he wanted Nobu to have his own babe by her. He was suddenly quite devious. Ishin tripped Nobu's beast and Asuna did scream. Nobu's chest was heaving as he saw her passed out. He glared at Ishin and his best friend just met his look.

 

“Why did you do that?” he demanded.

 

“Why should I have one and you not?” he asked.

 

“Ishin! I am a doctor! She has lousy pregnancies half the time and twins are hard on her. You know I am perfectly fine with the three I have.” He said miffed.

 

“You were happy when she was pregnant again! You were as thrilled as I am now. She is our mate.” He said stubbornly.

 

“Ishin, damn it my friend but I need to watch her.” He sighed.

 

“Tell me you are not happy!” he snapped.

 

“I am happy. If you had asked me if I would have ever acted like this before the reunification, I would have said you were a nut job.” Nobu said sighing.

 

Nobu collapsed on the other side of their shared onna and they both passed out. They slept well into the next afternoon. Nobu woke up and pressed his ear to her belly and there were two tiny distinct minds. He loved how the kumo were and how quickly the young bonded with their parents. It was a survival mechanism but it set them apart from other types of youkai. Ishin's was a girl and he was having a boy. He shook his head and rose from the bed. He startled when he saw Naraku and the hanyou was simmering.

 

“What can she handle?” he demanded.

 

“What do you mean?” He asked.

 

“I mean I want my take. I deserve my part of her!” he snarled.

 

“Naraku what you do with your mate is your business.” Nobu said calmly.

 

“My children are from her and by the Kamis I will have what I want. That Arrancar son of a bitch touched her and touches her. Imagine what the bastard would do if she were to be completely immersed in us!” he growled.

 

“You would tax her body like that?” he asked softly.

 

“I want what is mine!” he yelled.

 

“Talk to her.” Nobu said bowing.

 

Naraku had no intention of asking permission from his mate. He would take what he wished and make her scream. He would have his desires.

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Asuna could not move. She felt like a dead weight and she groaned heavily. Naraku had made love her and he had taken her several times. She pushed herself up and she had to walk slowly as her world was spinning. She ported to Tokyo and she felt wretched. She leaned against the bathroom door and she had to sit down in front of the toilet and vomit violently. She wiped her mouth and she dialed Nobu. She threw up more and he was there standing moments later. He picked her up when she was done and he laid her on the couch.

 

“Can you give me something? I am so weak.” She said in such a tired voice.

 

He pressed his ear and he closed his eyes. Naraku had done exactly what he said he would do. He sighed and looked up at her.

 

“You need to be on bed rest for a little while. I am ready to strangle myself and the brothers.” He said shaking his head.

 

“I was in heat?” she asked shocked.

 

“You were receptive. You really do not have normal heats. There are three distinct souls.” He said taking her hands.

 

“I ought to wring your necks myself!” she stated and closed her eyes to stop the room from spinning.

 

“Do you want them?” he asked gently.

 

“Of course I do!” she hissed.

 

“I will get you through this okay? You have my baby and you have two others that I will love as my own.” He said clutching her hands tightly.

 

“You had better get me through it and you had better make sure they are all okay!” she said as tears fell down her face.

 

“I will. I promise I will.” He said kissing her hands.

 

“What is Naraku having?” she growled.

 

“He is having a girl.” He said.

 

She nodded and she rolled to her side and cried softly. Bastards knew she would want them badly. Bastards knew she felt horrid about Iyo. Naraku thought he was going to make her give up Grimmjow and she had news for him; she would die before she gave him up. She rested for awhile and Nobu made her some food to soothe her belly. She got up and she ported out to Korea when he was asleep. She was in Naraku's office in Seoul and he looked up. She was simmering in anger but also more.

 

“I hope you are happy the taxing you are putting on body.” She said glaring.

 

“I love you.” He said sitting back in his chair.

 

“Arrogant prick!” she snapped.

 

“What are we having my love?” he asked calmly.

 

“A girl. We are having a girl. Ishin is having a girl and Nobu a son.” She said glaring harder.

 

“Well I love our girls.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“Say away from me then for now. I am so pissed at you I could scream.” She said pointing at him.

 

“As you wish.” He shrugged.

 

She ported away and she grew sick again. She woke Nobu up and she began retching again. Asuna realized she would have to stay abed for awhile and she was pissed. She fell to her couch and plotted how to make Naraku uncomfortable.

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Akemi was in bed with Ang Chi and he was holding her protectively. She gently extracted herself and she went outside. She was walking in the forest and she heard something breathing. She whirled around and Ggio stood there. He was holding his zanpakuto tightly and he was staring at her with his amber eyes; they seemed to glow in the moonlight.

 

“What've you done to me?” he demanded.

 

“Leave it be Arrancar. I should have left you alone.” She sighed.

 

“I see things Akemi.” He said snarling softly.

 

“I am sorry.” She stated looking down.

 

He rushed her and held her chin in a brutal grip. She glared at him and he attacked her mouth. She reached up and held his face. His kiss was brutal and intense. He walked her backwards into a tree and refused to give up her mouth. She groaned and she ported them. He jumped away from her and looked around. Akemi watched him sheath his weapon and he looked at her.

 

“We're back at that place.” He said looking up.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“What were we?” he demanded.

 

“You were my first lover and I was the same for you.” She said softly.

 

“How old was I?” he demanded.

 

“When we got together you were seventy two.” She said closing her eyes.

 

“I'm not mad at you. I'm mad about what happened to you.” He said meeting her eyes.

 

“What happened to me?” she asked stunned.

 

“You were on the ground. So much anger and hatred. I actually cried. I don't cry!” he said disgusted.

 

“Go on. I get that you are a big tough Arrancar.” She said softly.

 

He gave her a dirty look and snapped his teeth at her.

 

“You're gut was hanging out. This creature with black hair and wings is standing over you. He has three fingered claws for hands. His eyes were fucked up. They didn't look normal.” He said as he shut his eyes.

 

“Ggio please no more.” She said feeling sick.

 

“So I was this feline?” he demanded.

 

“In part I guess. Asuna knew Grimmjow.” She said sighing.

 

“What the hell? Who was Grimmjow?” he demanded.

 

“His name was Grimmjow Jagaharu. He was the General of the Southern Kingdom and your half brother.” She said bluntly.

 

His eyes widened and she was watching him become agitated. He paced and he stared at her. He moved over to her and his hands opened her silk pajama shirt and he looked at her chest. He did not even think and he moved the shirt till it fell off of her shoulders. She gasped softly as his hands slid her pajama pants down. His eyes were full of something and he watched her face.

 

“I remember little things. I can see your face contorted in passion. I don't know what that's like.” He said clenching his teeth.

 

“Say what you want.” She said.

 

“Seems like you're gonna be my first again.” He said gathering her in his arms.

 

He kissed the tiny onna and he stood a few inches taller then her. The kiss was heated and not what he was used to. Akemi felt a tear roll down her cheek and she slowly drew his mask off and away from him. It slipped from her fingers and a tooth on it broke. She began undoing his long jacket and he was paying close attention to every little move she made. She slipped his jacket from him and he stared at her. This body was so close to Daichi's and she suddenly leaned forward and tongued his male nub. His eyes widened and Ggio bit back a hiss. When she began nibbling on it; he actually groaned. She began laving her tongue and tugging hard with her teeth.

 

“Oh hell.” He groaned.

 

She looked up at him and he was wilder then Daichi had been and it must have been an Arrancar thing. Jagaharu had been pretty rough around the edges but Grimmjow the Arrancar was as rough as a serrated knife. She slowly kissed across his chest and she was not being gentle. She was nipping as his hierro. He was enjoying what she was doing and she took his lips again as she suddenly became overwhelmed in him. Akemi walked him backwards and he fell on the bed. She climbed up next to him and he looked into her blue eyes and he was suddenly lost. She undid his Chinese style white pants. He kicked off his shoes with his feet and he forced himself to breathe deeply.

 

“Come here.” She whispered.

 

He sat up and leaned over her and she was flushed a little. She wrapped her hand around him and she pulled him down by the neck with the other hand. She began mating her tongue to his and he growled softly. She guided him to her entrance and he slipped inside of her and he hollered out and he looked down at her.

 

“Different. So different.” He gasped.

 

“Pull back but not out okay?” she whispered.

 

He nodded and did what she instructed. She was wracked with his feline nature and she lifted her head.

 

“Still the same. Kamis you feel so good.” She groaned and growled at the same time.

 

He too was wracked with sensation and he could see how this could become addicting. His mind was totally into the feel and the movements. He could analyze till he was damned; it just felt too damn good and she was so damn right. She was meeting his thrusts and she was dissolving into euphoria. She saw his face and she could see him close as well. She sat up a little and bit into his throat. He shoved himself in as deeply as he could and he groaned as he became spent. He was seized in something and he groaned out as he shook against her.

 

“Shit!” he hissed as his body climaxed again.

 

He was so incredibly tired like after a really good fight. Akemi was underneath him and groaning softly. He was suddenly shy and he was not shy.

 

“You okay?” he demanded softly.

 

“Hai. Are you okay?” she asked yawning.

 

“Yeah. Felt real good.” He muttered suddenly embarrassed.

 

“Part of you knows me okay? We are not complete strangers so this is okay.” She stated reaching up holding his face.

 

“How'd you know? You freaked over my eyes.” He said not wanting to leave her warmth.

 

“Because I knew them so well.” She smiled.

 

He nodded and laid his body against hers. He actually began snoring and she made a soft sound. She was still sick with grief over Ryunosuke and she cried a little. She was uncomfortable and she managed to roll him. He was still snoring and she looked at him closely. He had been beautiful as Daichi but he was downright sexy as hell in this guise. She fell asleep after she curled her body around his and tried not to dream terrible things.

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Asuna managed to curse every bad word she could think of as she sat in front of the toilet in her office. She had not been here for awhile and she wanted to use the company's resources to ascertain information. She was in no major danger of miscarriage; she was just drained beyond belief. She needled Naraku any chance she got and he had snarled into the phone about inu needing regular beatings. She stood up slowly and she went to her computer. Information was loading up on her screen and she stared at the Japanese on the screen. There was a knock on her door and she did not look up.

 

“Come in.” she called.

 

She felt an aura and she looked up. Her jaw dropped and there stood Changming. His white hair was cut short in a very modern style. It ghosted his jaw in the front and it was shorter in the back. His molten gold colored eyes met hers and he smiled softly.

 

“Chang!” she cried standing up.

 

“Mistress.” He said bowing.

 

“Where have you been? Oh my Kamis.” She cried happily.

 

“I have been back and forth from Asia to Europe. Portugal is lovely this time of year.” He said smiling wanly.

 

“You look incredible.” She said smiling.

 

“You look as beautiful as ever my lady.” He said bowing.

 

“You hide your markings?” she asked brushing fingers across his cheek.

 

He shut his eyes momentarily and he reached up and held her hand in his.

 

“My sources told me you were searching legends of ancient youkai. I came to offer you my resources.” He said softly.

 

“Chang you again come through for me.” She said smiling.

 

“Whatever you may need. I am sorry I have not been around. When you were killed in Manchuria; I focused my mind on other matters.” He stated staring ahead.

 

“Chang what is on your mind? There was always something on your mind.” She said biting her lip.

 

“Nothing my lady. Allow me to assist you in whatever you need.” He said bowing his head.

 

“Have you taken a surname?” she asked.

 

“Hai. I go by Lee Changming.” He said.

 

“Have you been in Europe a long while?” she asked sitting.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

“Tekeshi is alive.” She said watching his face.

 

He considered her words and nodded his head. He still sat there calmly and nodded.

 

“I will find him when I am done here. He favored Shenyang and Shanghai.” He said evenly.

 

“Chang talk to me!” she said sighing.

 

“I am glad to see you alive. The Boxer Rebellion was an evil thing.” He stated.

 

“You always infuriated me! You were the most loyal attendant I had but you refused to speak your true thoughts!” she growled.

 

“My thoughts are my own my lady. I will have volumes sent from my home. There are ancient myths that have circulated in Europe as well. As always I am glad to be of service.” He said standing.

 

She moved faster then he and she blocked the door. She was angry that this amazing and loyal man would not share his thoughts.

 

“Speak now!” she commanded.

 

“You look well. You look happy and that is all I ever wanted for you.” He stated meeting her eyes.

 

“I am happier now that I know where you are and what happened to you.” Asuna said taking his hands.

 

She held his face and made him stare at her. His eyes were like molten gold and they were so unusual and one could get lost staring into them.

 

“Please allow me passage!” he said hoarsely.

 

“What is wrong?” she demanded.

 

“Let me go!” he said in a deep baritone.

 

“Lee Changming! What is wrong? Please my friend answer me!” She cried.

 

“You fell to those foul beasts and I could do nothing! My heart was ripped from me that day. I could not breathe. I am the one that brought your lifeless body back to your sire and I watched the one thing that I had loved for four centuries leave my life!” he said staring at her.

 

Her mouth dropped open at his words and he waited for her to release him. He was going insane being near her and he wanted to do many things but he was the adopted son of one of the most amazing inu he knew.

 

“I knew you found me attractive.” She said looking away.

 

“I would have gone through hell for you but I am honorable and I am at your service. I was your Magistrate for years and I will continue in a similar capacity if you wish.” He said very calmly.

 

“Chang…I.” she tried to say but he slowly disengaged from her and her mouth dropped as he walked away.

 

She was floored and she suddenly ran after him. Her stomach rolled but she made it to the elevator. She held herself up by leaning on a wall and he suddenly was beside her. He held her up and she closed her eyes. She felt as though she was spinning and she pushed back the bile.

 

“You are pupped.” He said gently.

 

“Hai. I went years without being pupped and I wake up and here I go again.” She said breathing deeply.

 

“Your other pups are grown. It makes sense. We are youkai and our lives are very long in many cases so why not have a large family?” he asked softly.

 

“Well I have a large family.” She said pressing her forehead to his shoulder.

 

“Where is your home?” he asked.

 

“I have a penthouse here in Tokyo and a beach house near Karakura Town.” She stated.

 

“Open your mind.” He said very softly.

 

She opened her mind and he ported her to the penthouse. He picked her up and brought her to the bedroom. He laid her on the silk bedspread and he looked around for a dressing gown. He retrieved it from the back of the door and he helped slip off her kimono style blouse that she favored. Her black trousers he slipped off as easily. He refused to dwell on her lovely assets and helped her on with the dressing gown.

 

“Chang?” she asked with her eyes closed.

 

“Hai my lady?” he asked.

 

“Thank you.” She said sleepily.

 

“You carry more than one.” He stated.

 

“Three. I have never carried three. I keep telling Naraku that I am not a domestic inu and I do not have litters.” She said jokingly.

 

“You carry kumo?” he asked.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“Can you handle water?” he murmured.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

He stood and he went to her kitchen and got her some water. He helped her sit up and she sipped it for a few minutes.

 

“Stay here?” she asked.

 

“Where?” he asked raising a white brow.

 

“My couch or beside me.” She said staring at him.

 

“I can stay on your couch.” He said bowing his head.

 

She leaned forward and pressed her lips to his. He was surprised and shocked but he responded with so much passion. One hand threaded in her hair and his lips scorched her. She opened her mouth a little and his tongue swept in. She felt flutters in her belly of another sort and she groaned softly. He pulled back slowly as he nibbled her bottom lip. He stood up suddenly and left her presence as she pondered what she had just done. She stood up and he was sitting on her couch.

 

“May I bother you for a tee shirt perhaps?” he asked.

 

“Hai I have one that will fit.” She said softly.

 

“Thank you.” He replied.

 

“Chang please.” She said as her lower lip trembled.

 

“Hai my lady?” he asked as he stared straight ahead.

 

He stood up and turned to face her. He closed the distance and he tipped her head back.

 

“This is too hard. I know you have your chosen lovers and I serve you but I should not make things more difficult.” He said softly against her lips.

 

“Chang, I am trembling.” She muttered.

 

“Are you okay?” he asked as he held her face between his hands.

 

“I never tried because I respected you so much. I did not want to dishonor you.” She said with trying to fight the trembling in her lip.

 

“That was same reason for me as well. I honored you too much.” He said trying to hold himself together.

 

“I understand why you walked away. I do not want you to feel dishonored.” Asuna said trying to fight it.

 

“Okay. I will be on your couch.” He said pulling away slowly.

 

She breathed hard and she went into her room. She came out with a tee shirt of Ichigo's. He unbuttoned his shirt and he pulled it off and his back was exposed. She tried to breathe as she saw his muscles. She was a hormonal wreck she knew but she was behind him instantly and began kissing his back in nips and open mouthed kisses. Chang was again surprised and he fought back groans as she continued to press her full lips to his upper back.

 

“My lady? Asuna?” he asked bitten off.

 

“Kamis.” She muttered as her hands wrapped around his waist and began unbuckling his expensive tan trousers from behind.

 

She shoved them down his hips and he was ripped everywhere. She was touching him and kissing his exposed skin. He lowered his head and she was touching him so intimately and with such passion. He turned and he began nipping her throat and his hands roamed her body with repressed emotion. He leaned her back gently and stared down at her.

 

“I cannot. I cannot do this my lady.” He said backing up.

 

“Why?” she asked confused.

 

“Because! I see another room and I shall occupy it. The books will arrive here this in the morning.” He said grabbing his clothes and actually ported into the other room.

 

She slammed the back of her head into the pillow on the couch and growled. She was incredibly needy at the moment and it hit her how much she wanted to conquer this particular male. He was as honorable as Tekeshi and just as incredibly tantalizing. Their two coloring was in total opposition and she found Chang more than drool worthy. She was acting totally horrid but she wanted to run her hands and tongue all over him at the moment. The way he kissed was a damn sin and Asuna growled more.

 

“I hope you know you are leaving me wanting!” she yelled.

 

He opened the door and his eyes were reddened. He was overcome in her mental images. He was highly telepathic the same as she and her thoughts were driving him over the edge of good sense. She was not shielding and he groaned at her more evocative imagery. He lost his will power and he walked to her upon the couch. He leaned against her and she met his lips. His hand cupped her cheek and she kissed him deeply. She undid her own dressing gown and she still had on her bra and panties. He could scent a faint smell of profound arousal and his hand cupped her sex. She mewled into his mouth and he brushed his fingers against her silk panties. She growled softly and he began to massage her bundle. Her eyes flew open as he kept up his ministrations. She ripped her lips from his and she panted softly.

 

“Chang, I want more. I want you.” Asuna stated in a shaky voice.

 

He slowly dragged the silk down and her full scent hit him. He forced down his snarl and knew he would be crushed with guilt later. He was caught up as well as she was and he pushed into her. He made a noise as he slowly pushed in more.

 

“Ch-chang?” she whimpered as he slowly pushed in more.

 

“Are you okay?” he asked as sweat broke out on his brow.

 

“Hai. This good.” She mumbled.

 

“Asuna, tell me to stop.” he said through gritted teeth.

 

“NO! You should have said something! You should have done something.” She said fighting back her beast.

 

“Not my place. I cannot pull back, forgive me later.” He said closing his eyes.

 

He pushed himself in the whole way and she arched against him. His arms were shaking as he tried to control himself but he was fraying fast.

 

“Lee Changming!” she growled.

 

“I have wanted this. This not right.” He said leaning his head against her shoulder.

 

“Who says? Who is my master?” she demanded.

 

“No one.” He said in a shaky voice.

 

He moved fluidly suddenly and she arched her body again. She moaned out as he was rasping deeply. Chang was a specimen of male inu perfection and they did not come any better then he did. She blamed his superior morality on Tekeshi and she began to meet his hips with hers. Her hands roamed his body and his muscles rippled where she touched him. Asuna began nipping his tendons in his neck in a feverish way as he moved slowly. He was giving his all and she was becoming molten as he pushed and pulled; she responded with meeting his moves and she joined their lips. Unfathomable feelings coursed through both of them and Changming was escalating into the euphoria and exquisite waves of Nirvana. He had worked alongside her all those many years ago and he had come to know the onna she was. When he ruled in her name in Western Qinghai; he had written her back and forth for years. He always had enjoyed her correspondence and when he had first met her; he had been floored. Tekeshi had spoken of her but his words were of a man in love and Changming had learned early on to take what others said with a grain of salt. His adopted father had not said she had a tendency to make those who served her throw themselves in front of danger for her. He had not mentioned that she was just that enigmatic. He knew his history well and a few onna came along who managed to turn men into simpletons with just a look. She was one of those and he would continue to be smitten and serve. He was no fool and she was not perfect but in his opinion it made her more real. To be within her was more then he could handle and he was shaking badly as he continued to move slowly. She was crying out and groaning underneath him and he was loosing all willpower. She arched her neck again and he began kissing and nipping her throat. He cried out as he felt his yoki being dragged forth and he was astonished. She was channeling it and Chang was enveloped in sheer, raw power. He groaned underneath the weight of it and his hips snapped harder.

 

“Changming.” She growled in his ear.

 

“Hai?” he managed.

 

“Your yoki. Pull back.” She begged.

 

“It is you.” He groaned out.

 

The pressure was too great as they both seemed frantic to finish. He was afraid of hurting her but he surrendered to the glorious explosion. He felt her along so many points and his mind was feral. He tasted blood and he exploded within the shroud of agonizing pleasure and yoki. Asuna felt heavy as her body felt drained. He was a powerful telepath and he coupled like a telepath. It left her raw and exposed. She felt safe and wrapped in perfection. She was shocked she did not know of any onna he had been a companion to. He was sculpted and built like a kami. He was so drained that he could not respond for the moment. Her arm hung limply, dangling beside the couch and fingers brushed the wood floor.

 

“Chang?” she whispered.

 

“Hai?” he said physically shaking.

 

“Are you alright?” she said running her one hand down his sweaty back.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

“Do not move yet.” She said breathlessly.

 

“Why?” he asked in a tired voice.

 

“I want to continue to feel this before you skulk off like a wounded animal and beg forgiveness for impertinence.” She said wryly.

 

“That is not fair.” He said quietly.

 

“Why did you not approach me?” she demanded.

 

“My adoration was obvious my lady.” He said miffed.

 

“No offense but I was used to the ass kissing because of who I was but you could have come to me.” She stated in annoyance.

 

“Pardon my words in which I now speak but how was I supposed to approach you? I revered Tekeshi and Kamis he is alive now! I am not that cur Katashi.” He said almost ashamed.

 

“Okay now the skulking begins.” She said almost amused.

 

“I am so glad you are enjoying my discomfiture my lady but I have honor and I care not what the date is, that will not change.” He stated emphatically.

 

She watched his face as she quite suddenly tightened her muscles on his member. He made a choked sound and she did it again. He groaned out as she began assaulting his senses with her telekinesis.

 

“May I ask you a question? Since it offends your senses that we finally gave into this attraction four hundred years later, shall we be completely discrete? I have no intentions of letting you leave my life again. You were my chief magistrate for almost two hundred years, you were and are mine.” She said almost in growl.

 

His eyes blinked and he was being wracked by wicked things at the moment. She was driving him to the edge and he was fixing to jump gleefully over it. He collapsed against her and lost his composure. He was growling and snarling like the inu he was and he suddenly began moving hard and Asuna gave into decadent pleasure. He was good and she felt so very, very bad.

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She stood on the island of Tokuno and there was a small castle that the royal family of the Dragon Clan had used on occasion. She and the Ryukotsusei had been there a few times for romantic getaways and time alone. She pushed through the dense forest and came upon the ruins. Mortals would not have recognized it for what it was and she went closer. It looked desolate and it made her sad. As she drew near she could see that the inner structure was still intact beneath the overgrowth. She entered and she actually felt a lower level youkai. She was curious as she moved through it. She was suddenly thrown forward and she fell. She rolled and she stared at a small green dragon. Her eyes widened and her jaw dropped.

 

“You are a dragon!” she said in surprised.

 

“What'dya want huh? Why're you here?” he said in a lisp.

 

The little male was a small earth dragon and they served the Dragon Clan as messengers and guardians. Her heart began to beat harder and she bowed her head.

 

“I am Lady Akemi. I was the mate of Lord Ryukotsusei.” She said softly.

 

“My lady? Forgive me! I'm worthless! I'm your servant!” he said falling prostrate.

 

“What are you protecting? That is your job is it not?” she asked almost excitedly.

 

“Hai! I'm a guardian.” He said face down.

 

“Please tell me what it is you are guarding! Please and what is your name?” she asked gently.

 

“I'm Otoya m'lady! I've a big secret!” he said jumping up suddenly.

 

She was tiny at barely over five feet tall but this being only stood four foot at the tallest. They were tiny but fierce little beings. She followed him as he led her down an old winding path. It was close to the coast but she realized they were going down. He walked for miles and they walked into a cavern where there was a coiled up serpent. It was a water dragon by the whitish coloring and she was shaking badly as she walked forward. She touched the cold skin and she looked back. The dragon's head was tucked into the body so she could not see who it was. There was no aura and she searched in vain for some characteristics she recognized.

 

“Ya know who it is?” The little dragon said jumping up and down.

 

“Please tell me.” She said in trembling voice.

 

“M'lord Ryuu.” He said laughing.

 

“Which one? My son or his uncle?” she asked.

 

“Well this one is your son m'lady. His uncle is further in the caverns.” He giggled.

 

“How do you wake him?” she asked desperately.

 

“Ummm dunno.” He shrugged.

 

“How many guardians are there?” she asked pressing her hands to the scaled flesh.

 

“There's ten of us. Up and down the islands we go.” He giggled again.

 

“You are young.” She said softly.

 

“Yeah. I'm only fifty. I ain't never seen him awake but he sure is pretty.” The little male said.

 

She climbed up onto her eldest son and she found his head. He was so deep in hibernation that he seemed dead. She felt along face and she felt along the ridges and she began crying heavily. Her face was flooded with tears as she hugged and kissed all over his dragon face. One eye suddenly opened and she almost fell over. The crimson eye followed her and the great beast suddenly lifted his head a little.

 

“Ryuu! Baby it is me! Darling are you awake?” she asked almost urgently.

 

He was shaking his head and she could tell he was groggy. He was truly not all there and she held his snout and made him look at her.

 

“Higurashi Ryuu! It is me. Wake up baby please!” she said desperately.

 

“Mother?” the beast rumbled deeply.

 

“Hai! It is me. Ryuu where is your uncle? Where is Ryukotsusei?” she asked.

 

“I am so sleepy.” He said trying to lower his head.

 

“Otoya go to the coast and capture the biggest fish you can get! Do not let the mortals see you.” She said quickly.

 

“Gotcha m'lady!” he said porting out.

 

She was surprised but she shook her son's snout hard. He looked annoyed and she was suddenly crushed against his body. He had wrapped his serpentine body around her protectively and he laid his head down.

 

“Ryuu?” she asked.

 

“Dead. You are dead.” He mumbled.

 

“I am not dead beloved son. I am alive.” She said running her hands along his scaled body.

 

She flared her purity just a little and the dragon lifted his head so fast that she was astonished. He turned his face towards her and his eyes were fully awake.

 

“Mother?” he asked dumbstruck.

 

“Hai.” She nodded hugging his body.

 

“Mother? Kamis Mother!” he cried as he changed form.

 

He crushed her to him and she could not breathe. She choked and she looked up at his haunted face.

 

“It is okay. I am here and I am not in pieces.” She said as her son picked her up.

 

The earth dragon ported back in with a small shark and Ryuu looked grateful.

 

“You care if I eat? I am starving!” he said eyeing the fish.

 

“Hai please.” She said stepping back.

 

He changed back into his true form and began eating the shark with gusto. Her tears kept falling and she could not stop. Ryuu finished eating and he changed back. He patted the little dragon on the head and the little earth dragon beamed.

 

“You will be rewarded richly for your dedication little man.” Ryuu said kneeling.

 

“You're my lord!” he said bowing.

 

“Join your brothers.” He said and the little dragon ported away.

 

“Ryuu what happened?” she asked.

 

“We were overwhelmed. I have never seen anything like it. Those of us that survived thought it best to sleep until the threat was over.” He said holding his tiny mother.

 

“Ryuu there are evil things on the island of Miyako. I found your brother's skeleton.” She said hugging him tightly.

 

“What? NO!” he cried in anguish.

 

“Hai. Cousin Asuna is in Tokyo right now.” She said taking his hand.

 

“Tokyo?” he asked confused.

 

“What used to be Edo? Let me port us.” She said.

 

“What? You can port? Wait a minute…Uncle Ryuu is still in this cave system.” He said pulling her along.

 

They walked deeper and they found the elder Ryuu. He was on back and stretched out.

 

“Slob.” Ryuu snickered.

 

Akemi laughed softly and he spoke some ancient tongue. The yoki was oppressive and Ryuu the Elder rolled over. He yawned and stared at Akemi and Ryuu.

 

“Damn how long were we out?” he asked.

 

“When did you all hibernate?” she asked.

 

“Nineteenth century.” Her son stated.

 

“About two hundred years.” She shrugged.

 

Ryuu stretched languidly and he yawned. He changed form and hugged his sister in law.

 

“You were dead but I am assuming someone did something. Knowing this family someone went to the past.” Ryuu said.

 

“Hai. It was Asuna actually. How is it the West did not know?” she asked.

 

“I am still unsure of what it was that attacked. The speed and ferocity was nothing like I had ever seen.” The younger stated.

 

Akemi nodded and she took their hands. She decided on Shinnying and ported the three of them there. Ang Chi was out of his study quickly. His jaw dropped as he stared at two dragon males.

 

“Lord Ang Chi!” Her son said in greeting.

 

“Lord Ryuu!” Ang Chi said bowing.

 

“Lady Akemi may I speak with you?” Ang Chi asked.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

She followed her lover into his study and he shut the door softly. He picked her up and hugged her tightly. She could feel his happiness for her and he kissed the top of her head.

 

“I am so glad you found someone. I will call for a meal.” He said brushing his knuckles along her cheek.

 

“You keep showing me why I have fallen in love with you.” She said kissing his palm.

 

“I will give you up to Ryukotsusei if he is alive. I know how much you love him.” He said heavily.

 

“Stop!” she said hugging him tightly.

 

“Did you want me to get my mother?” he asked.

 

“Please. I feel her move by the way. You will feel it soon too.” She said into his neck.

 

“I cannot wait.” He said softly.

 

He ported out and she slipped back into the meeting hall. Ryuu the younger was mischievous as always and his mind was working overtime on how to save his younger brother from whatever fate had befallen him. Ryuu the elder sat down and looked tired. Ang Chi returned with Asuna. Her son made a whistling sound and Asuna chuckled. She moved forward and hugged him tightly.

 

“Hello Cousin Ryuu and hello Lord Ryuu.” She said bowing.

 

“Hello Lady Asuna. It is good to see you.” Ryuu the elder stated.

 

“So you wear these pants too? I think I shall like this modern era.” Ryuu said playfully.

 

“Well I am glad that someone is left alive to tell us something.” She said sitting.

 

“I do not know much my cousin. I wish I did. We were hit by something powerful and shadowy beings.” He said shaking his head.

 

“Shouten!” she growled.

 

“The shadow beings were wraths?” Ryuu asked surprised.

 

“Hai. We only knew one clan back then. There are many clans and some have unique abilities. The tr'Awnhi are deadly and nasty buggers.” Asuna replied.

 

“I had reports of youkai that had immense yoki and they looked like dragons but they were not.” Akemi's son replied.

 

“I think they may have been what it known as basilisks.” The inu princess stated.

 

“Basilisks? What the hell would these beings want and why destroy fellow serpents?” Ryuu the elder growled.

 

“I have no idea but I know Longwei was guarding a sleeping one in the past. He said that right before he died.” Asuna said lacing her fingers together.

 

“You killed Longwei? Father could not even kill that bastard!” The younger stated.

 

“Well he did not go easily but I may go back again and see the beast he was guarding.” She said raising her head.

 

“Was Ryukotsusei alive? I have been told I went back for him? Was he alive when this evil took place?” Akemi said softly.

 

“Hai Mother. You went back for him when the Shikon no Tama was taken by the ga.” Ryuu said confused.

 

“I am Akemi from just after the koumori and kiangshi incident my son.” She said softly.

 

Her son's eyes widened in disbelief and he was shocked.

 

“Mother, you know what eventually happens to you?” he asked surprised.

 

“No. We are slowly unraveling the story. Where was your father? Was he killed? Did he hide and if he did where would he hibernate?” she asked with tears in her eyes.

 

“If he made it he would go to Kume.” Ryuu the elder stated softly.

 

“Why Kume?” Asuna asked.

 

“It is where we were born and where our mother is enshrined.” Ryuu answered.

 

“I see. Well Akemi it seems we need to split up; each of us will take a Ryuu.” Asuna stated.

 

“Hai. I will go to Kume.” She said biting her lip.

 

“And I will go back to Miyako in the past. Lord Ryuu, do you know how to avoid yourself in the past?” she asked.

 

“Of course.” He nodded.

 

“Okay.” She said rising.

 

Her face turned white and she leaned heavily on her chair. Ang Chi came over and held her up.

 

“I will port you home. Tokyo or Karakura Town?” He asked.

 

“Tokyo. Changming is at my penthouse.” She said.

 

“Changming? Truly?” Ang Chi asked surprised.

 

“Hai. He can explain. Call your jii-chan for me?” she asked in a tired voice.

 

“Hai!” he said shaking his head.

 

Ang Chi ported them to Tokyo and Asuna sank onto the couch. Ang Chi knocked on the bedroom door and Changming opened it. He looked as if he had been awoken and he bowed to Ang Chi.

 

“My lord. How have you been?” he asked.

 

“I have been well Chang! Goodness you look so different.” He said surprised at the elder inu's appearance.

 

“Hai. I have been amongst the European inu.” He smiled.

 

“Well you look well. I will call jii-chan.” He said warmly.

 

“That would be good.” Chang said bowing his head.

 

Changming looked over at his lady and she looked tired and weak. He nodded to Ang Chi and the younger inu lord took out a cell phone and called his grandsire. Changming went to Asuna and knelt by her.

 

“Are you alright mistress? What may I get you?” he asked.

 

“Some water would be good.” She said laying back.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

He retrieved her a glass of water and he felt the aura of the man who had raised him up from a small pup. Tekeshi stepped into the penthouse and he stared at the white haired male.

 

“Changming.” Tekeshi muttered softly.

 

“Father.” Changming said with a bowed head.

 

He stood slowly and Tekeshi came closer and grabbed the snow inu in a bear hug. Chang held onto the black inu tightly for a moment.

 

“My boy! You look good.” Tekeshi said with sparkling green eyes.

 

“Thank you father.” He said softly.

 

“Still so soft spoken.” Tekeshi stated as he sat upon a plush chair across from the sofa.

 

“I can be obnoxious when I am around Geming.” Chang said shrugging.

 

“Thank you for seeing to the lands after I fell. Aijou has told me how well you did in her stead and my name.” the emerald eyed inu stated.

 

“It was as you taught me Father. I only did what was expected of a good son. I wish you would have called upon me when you moved against Katashi.” Changming stated in a low voice.

 

“I needed you where you were Chang.” He said softly.

 

“I needed my father!” Chang said looking up.

 

“I am sorry my son. Ang Chi deserved his birthright.” Tekeshi sighed.

 

“I would have fought Katashi in your stead. Geming and I would have done anything for you.” He said in old anguish.

 

“Son you were grown. I knew you could handle whatever you needed to. You and Geming were all you had.” He said in regret.

 

Changming looked away and suppressed his anger. His adopted father was such a good soul and would have done anything for his blood.

 

“That is not why I did what I did!” he said outraged.

 

“Then why?” Chang asked.

 

“You were dearer to me then my own blood son. You listened to me and were not willful. You, Geming. and Sheng let me into your lives and hearts at such young ages. Katashi was a future lord and you three were just my boys.” He said staring directly at Chang.

 

Chang sat there and he was thrilled to his chichi but his death had left him alone in the world except for his annoying but gracious adopted brother Geming. He lowered his head and nodded.

 

“You were such a strong boy and you handled everything with grace and honor. I could not have been more blessed.” He said to his son.

 

“I helped avenge Hana.” Chang stated.

 

“I know. Aijou told me everything.” He nodded.

 

“Perhaps we can let my lady sleep and we can perhaps have a drink at the lounge I saw on the corner?” Chang asked.

 

“Hai this way jii-chan and Chang. It is Hibari's bar.” Ang Chi explained.

 

“That is one of your daughters?” Tekeshi asked.

 

“Hai. She is the youngest daughter of Naraku.” Asuna commented sleepily.

 

“Aijou, I will see later. Come boys allow her to rest.” Tekeshi commanded.

 

Ang Chi went first then Tekeshi, Changming followed and he looked back at her. Their eyes met and Changming looked away quickly. He had come to the conclusion that he could not give her up. He felt guilty but he knew to shield heavily. His chichi was very good at discerning his emotions with his empathy. Asuna passed out the moment they left.

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Hibari had finally returned to Tokyo and her father had censured her severely. She had explained to him that she had been in America with her brother Hiroto. She was busy putting her financial books in order when Ang Chi came in. She stood up and hugged him tightly. Her belly was beginning to show and his mouth dropped.

 

“Hibari? What and when?” he asked shocked.

 

“Well it was a few months ago. My lover and I quit seeing each other and I had decided to keep my baby.” She shrugged.

 

“Bari are you okay?” Ang Chi asked softly.

 

“I am fine. I met our brother Hiroto. He is fabulous and he is now my best friend.” She laughed.

 

“I am glad to hear it. You look beautiful. You heard about Iyo.” He said sighing.

 

“I saw her in Sendai visiting with Kenji. She looks the same but almost ethereal now. The Arrancar Ulquiorra Schiffer would not let her out of his sight.” She said smiling wanly.

 

“Well I am here with my jii-chan and Changming.” He said stepping back.

 

“I should like to say hello.” She said standing.

 

She had on a white button short sleeve blouse with a knee length black pencil skirt. She was wearing black heels and followed Ang Chi. Tekeshi looked over at a young onna and he smiled.

 

“Hello Lord Tekeshi! I am Matsuda Hibari; it has been a long time Changming.” She said bowing.

 

“Hello Lady Hibari. You look very well.” Changming stated bowing his head.

 

“You are one of Naraku's three girls correct?” Tekeshi asked.

 

“Hai. I am his baby girl. He reminds me constantly.” She smiled.

 

“You are expecting Lady Hibari.” Chang said looking up.

 

“Hai. Excuse me now. Enjoy your evening.” She said as her cell phone began ringing.

 

She clicked it on and she smiled widely.

 

“Hello big brother. Hai I am well. I spoke to you an hour ago. I know. I know. I am well and I promise I will call when I return home.” She said smiling as she talked.

 

She clicked the phone off and she went back to her accounting. She was immersed in numbers and she felt fingers on her shoulder. She looked back and she saw Yumichika. She sighed heavily and she stood up.

 

“What are you doing here?” she demanded.

 

“No one knew when you showed back up love. I have been casing this place hoping you would quit cowering away.” He said crossing his arms.

 

He was lovely. He was so beautiful that he put many onna to shame. She looked down and looked up.

 

“I need no one. I am fine and so is my baby girl. I need no one!” she said emphatically.

 

“You know what lover? You are so busy running like a scared little girl you have no idea how to act like an adult.” He said looking at his nails.

 

“Get your shinigami ass out of here. Drag your spirit self back through the gate and fuck yourself Yumichika.” She snapped.

 

Her phone rang and she answered. Hiroto was on the line and she smiled a little. Yumichika was getting really annoyed and he grabbed the phone.

 

“She is a lil busy so when Hibari is not on my time she will call you back…buh bye.” He said in a snotty tone.

 

“Bitch!” she snapped.

 

“Yeah whatever.” He said glaring at her.

 

Hiroto ported behind his little sister and he stared at Yumichika. His face was neutral but he refused for her to be bullied.

 

“You know you do not pay her bills so do not dare tell her who she can talk to.” He said softly.

 

“Who are you youkai?” the fifth seat of the Eleventh Squad asked.

 

“I am her elder brother shinigami. Would you like me to walk you home?” Hiroto asked.

 

“Hai. Let me grab my books.” She said picking up her ledgers.

 

She walked away from Yumichika and he was annoyed as hell. Hiroto walked beside his sister and he was separated from Alora. They had been fighting about Hibari and he refused to give her up. They went to her apartment and she slipped in and he followed. He wrapped his arms around her protectively and she smiled.

 

“I love you Roto.” She giggled.

 

“I love you too Bari. Will you be okay?” he asked.

 

“Hai although I would appreciate if you stayed here. I know you have that meeting in San Francisco but you can port.” She said smiling up at him.

 

“Hai. I will stay here. Where is your couch sweet girl?” he teased.

 

“I want you to sleep beside me. I will be fully clothed.” She said heading to her bathroom.

 

He took a deep breath and he nodded. She came out in a long silk shirt and matching pajama bottoms. She went to her bedroom and he followed. She flopped onto the bed and he lay down next to her. She rolled over and laid her head on his chest.

 

“Such a strong, steady beat.” She whispered.

 

“Mhmm.” He mumbled.

 

She was sleepy and she needed so much more then normal. She enjoyed the feel of him near her and he was super protective of her. She was a little happy that the bitch he was mated to was gone for now. She was being selfish but she needed him.

 

“Bari? You asleep yet?” he asked softly.

 

“Almost. What is wrong?” she asked mumbling.

 

“Nothing. I am just happy to be here.” He said drifting himself.

 

They slept for a little while and Hibari woke to get a drink of water. She got up and got a glass. She came back to her room and she stared at him. She moved closer and he looked utterly peaceful. She sat beside him and took his hand and pressed it to her lips. He was a deep sleeper and she leaned forward and kissed his lips softly. His amber eyes opened and he stared at her.

 

“Hibari.” He breathed softly.

 

“Hai.” She whispered.

 

“I love you so much.” He said softly.

 

“I know. I love you too.” She said lying against him.

 

They said nothing nor did they have to as this relationship was easy for them both. They were both mad about the other but kept the boundaries. Hibari sat up suddenly and gasped; Hiroto sat up as well as he felt another manner of being.

 

“Arturo.” She said under her breath.

 

She stood up and Hiroto followed silently. In her living room stood Artuto Plateado and Ulquiorra Schiffer. Her eyes widened at the invasion and her former lover stared at her in anger.

 

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

 

“I go where I wish onna. You should know that by now.” He said in such a hateful tone.

 

“Why are you here? Ulquiorra Schiffer you work with this being?” she asked gently.

 

“I do what is right in this case.” He answered in his toneless voice.

 

“I am Rishou's full sister.” She said frowning.

 

“It is unfortunate but it cannot be helped.” Ulquiorra shrugged.

 

“So what is it you intend Arturo? You intend for me to come into that wasteland? I have no wish to be there. I have lost one sister to it already. I respect you Ulquiorra, I really do but I will not be going.” She said calmly.

 

“Yet you have my daughter within you and you intend to deny her?” he demanded.

 

“She is mine Arturo. I do not need anyone and most certainly not someone who demands to control me.” She said too calmly.

 

Arturo knew she was powerful but her hands took on a greenish hue. Hiroto stood by and waited for her to ask his help. Hibari's shoki was just like her father's miasma but a totally different color. She was limited on her shape shifting but she actually had the form of an inu; a very different manner of inu.

 

“You will not dare control me Arturo. I will decimate my own home but you are not controlling me!” she said in a low growl.

 

Her eyes had changed to green and Arturo was floored. She was exuding such incredible strength that she had not displayed before.

 

“You arrogant onna! I will have my progeny; you have proven yourself faithless and unworthy of me now.” He said narrowing his very cold citrine eyes.

 

Hiroto actually bristled at the comments and Arturo turned his eyes to the male inu. He could see the markings and knew this male was a son of the inu onna Asuna.

 

“So what you are her big brother? Protecting the back stabbing bitch?” he condescended.

 

“You speak like a dictator Arrancar. I find your words offensive and rude. She is royalty and you are what I do not know.” Hiroto stated.

 

“Enough talking! You will give me what belongs to me Hibari or you will not find shelter anywhere!” Arturo said so frigidly that Sesshomaru would have been proud.

 

“Arturo do not make us enemies.” Hibari stated.

 

“You did that when you ran away like a little kodomo brat!” he said nearing her.

 

She slapped him forcefully and he glared at her in anger. Hibari's door swung open and there stood Mizuki and Rishou. Ulquiorra barely looked at Rishou and Mizuki stepped in.

 

“I have no idea who you are but you are making a ruckus. Get your Arrancar as out of here now!” she said as her eyes took on a crimson glow.

 

“How dare you command me shinigami whore.” Arturo Plateado growled.

 

“Ulquiorra? Why are you here?” Rishou asked.

 

The Fourth Espada said nothing and he just stared at Rishou. Arturo was fuming and he had to admit to himself that she was stunning. Her belly was rounding and he actually ached to lie next to her and press his hand to her stomach. He almost wished he had not been a born Arrancar. He felt and he knew feelings quite well. Hibari stared at him and her aura dropped suddenly.

 

-Let everyone clear out and we will talk. - she pathed.

 

His face never changed but he looked at Ulquiorra.

 

“She is unworthy. Let us go.” He said coldly.

 

Ulquiorra nodded and he produced a garganta. They walked through and Rishou was floored at his mate's behavior and Mizuki glared.

 

“Hey Roto.” Mizuki said softly.

 

“Hey Zuki.” Hiroto acknowledged.

 

Hiroto followed his siblings out and Hibari realized how well he had come to know her. She was alone and Arturo appeared. She watched him as he crossed his arms.

 

“I cannot come to Hueco Mundo.” She said clearly.

 

“Why are we conversing onna? You say you will not do what it is I wish from you.” He said coldly.

 

“You come here all the time! Why can you not come here?” she demanded.

 

“I am not of this plane Hibari. You carry a being that is in part what I am. I have stated I would give you my love and my heart. I have a heart unlike some other Arrancar.” He said with narrowed eyes.

 

“I do not need anyone. I do not need love and I do not need to traverse a wasteland.” She said softly.

 

“You are more closed off then any female I have seen. Most females even Arrancar onna will accept love!” he sneered.

 

“I am not most onna. I do not want love. I did not ask for it and I am incapable of it. I did not intend to be a mother but this is my girl and you will not take her from me.” She said staring at him coldly.

 

He was outraged and he was actually hurt by her words. He would never admit to it and he came within a few inches of her face.

 

“You are colder then any stone and your heart is deader then a hollow.” He said as he pushed her aside.

 

“I do what I have to. There will come a point that all out war will be declared between our planes and I have to side with this one. Good day Arturo and please leave me alone.” She said calmly.

 

“Evil whore!” he growled.

 

She looked back at him and just stared. He produced a garganta and left. She felt relief flood her and she went to Mizuki's pent house. Hiroto came out quickly and hugged her tightly. Mizuki watched carefully and she made a note to talk to Kazuo. Karu was in bed and Byakuya in the Seireitei. She felt tired and this baby was so incredibly powerful. She had been avoiding the Soul Society and Byakuya avoided telling anyone. She ported to Los Angeles and Kazuo was in his office. He hung up the phone and he hugged her tightly.

 

“What the hell is going on between Hiroto and Hibari?” she demanded.

 

“Nothing. I promise nothing. Hiroto is honorable and he would not cheat on Alora although I would have nailed that bitch to the wall.” He said smirking.

 

“Well he is rather chummy with her now.” She growled.

 

“Well your mind is being dirty.” He said grinning.

 

“Hai my mind is dirty.” She snapped.

 

“You look beautiful you know.” He said coming up behind her and rubbing her shoulders.

 

“Sosuke is more interested in my wiles then his son. I hate to tell him that he is powerful. He is really powerful.” She said sighing in pleasure as he kept working her muscles.

 

“Yeah well he is a stupid prick in my opinion. Come on to bed Mizuki.” He said pulling on her.

 

“Hai but I have to get back to Tokyo for a board meeting.” She said groaning as he continued to work on her back.

 

“You will be because I have to be there too.” He chuckled.

 

Mizuki bit back more groans and sighs as he worked her very soar back. She could be excessively wicked and she decided to be. She was coming to hate Aizen again.

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Asuna moved within the caverns of Miyako and she noticed the temperature was colder as she went further down. She was tired as she moved but she was determined to see something. Thoughts of Chang flitted through her brain and she knew things would get hairy with that situation but she had a knack for creating issues. She felt a much dampened aura and she followed it. What she found shocked her. Within a hideaway hole there was being of such immense beauty but he was in a hibernation much like the two Ryuu had been. His face was youthful and unmarred. He was so beautiful that he looked almost feminine. He was in armor of old and his hair was black with many red streaks. One hand looked exactly like a dragon's arm in their true form. Her eyes darted back to his face and his nose was straight and looked Italian to her. She went to touch him but jerked her hand back. He was not a dragon youkai and she felt certain he was a basilisk. She could not get over how beautiful he was but she knew first hand how beautiful males could be just as nasty and cruel. It did not appear he was breathing; her fingers drifted over his other hand that resembled a normal humanoid one. His skin was soft like a newborn's flesh and she leaned in closely. He scented distinctly and she made sure to memorize it. She saw a skin not far and she left the sleeping basilisk youkai and she stared at what must be his true form. It was eerie to her and she visibly shivered. She knew she should run him through but that was dishonorable. She went back to him and he slumbered on peacefully. She neared her head near his chest and she heard a very faint heart beat.

 

“You live.” She whispered.

 

She stepped back and she was deeply affected. She moved around and went through what must have been his personal effects. She read a name that was in Latin. She figured it was his name. Amedeo slumbered on and she went to leave. She looked back and she realized she was being stared at by the very being she had been checking out.