InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ Ancient Tomes and Ancient Ones ( Chapter 51 )

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Slowly the ancients are being met and some confusion and blurred lines once again. Decisions are made that bind enemies further together.

Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Thriller / Supernatural / Hentai / Drama / Adventure / Action | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 08.27.2009 | Pages: 35 | Words: 28.4K | Visits: 354 | Status: Work In Progress

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: Thank you so much for reading! Slowly the ancients are being met and some confusion and blurred lines once again. Decisions are made that bind enemies further together.

Ancient Tomes and Ancient Ones

He laid there watching her and he was leaden; he could barely move but before him stood some manner of daemon. She exuded strength and she exuded raw power.

“You are Amedeo?” she asked in Latin.

He still blinked at her and she moved closer to him. His eyes were still clouded and his eyes were blood red.

“Amedeo?” she whispered.

“Si.” He whispered back.

“Asuna.” She whispered pointing to herself.

“Why am I awake?” he asked in Latin but a very heavy voice.

“I came down. I felt your aura.” She answered.

“No aura.” He said closing his eyes.

“Why are you here?” she asked gently.

“Sleep.” He murmured.

“Are you a basilisk?” she asked.

“Si.” He said rolling a little.

“I hope you understand I mean you no harm, I hope that you mean me no harm.” She stated softly.

He stared at her and he had no idea what she was but she was pretty. She tentatively reached for his hair and brushed it away from his face. His mind was not fully working as he was just that sleepy. She was pretty and she was warm; he was freezing cold and he pulled her to him tightly.

“Cold. You are a mammal daemon.” He said burying his face into her hair.

“A what?” she asked curiously.

“I am basilisk. You are not. I am cold.” He said as his teeth began to chatter.

“Will you harm me?” she demanded.

“Too cold to care.” He said shaking.

“You are waking up.” She nodded.

He began to shake violently and it occurred to her he was more reptilian like then most dragons and she suddenly ported them out. She realized she was taking a chance and she was glad she had chosen night. He was still shaking and she slowly undid his clothes.

“You were alive during Roman times.” She muttered.

“Si.” He said as his teeth chattered.

Asuna slowly undressed him and she pulled him into the hot spring. His eyes rolled back and he groaned as the heat seemed to help the chill he had been experiencing.

“You are foolish to disturb a sleeping monster.” He stated as his teeth still chattered a little.

“I am a risk taker. Are you a monster?” she asked.

“I can be si.” He stated staring at her.

“What do you think I am sir?” she asked.

“I do not know.” He said narrowing his eyes.

“How are you feeling?” she asked in a soft voice.

“Still cold.” He said stated as the rampant chill still consumed him.

“I asked if you would harm me and you did not answer. I will not try and attempt to harm you as I find myself curious.” She stated watching him from her perch on the side of the spring.

“Why did you wake me?” he asked.

“I did not mean to. I felt a very faint aura and I heard a very faint heart beat. I admit that I was curious and I am sorry that I disturbed you.” She said bowing her head.

“Molto freddo.” He said shaking violently.

“I am sorry you are so cold. What can I do?” She asked softly.

“Why help me?” he demanded as his teeth made a reverberating sound.

“Because I am no monster and I help those who cannot help themselves at times. Now I ask again, how can I help you?” she asked delicately.

“I do not know how you could help me. Gods it is so cold here!” he said shaking harder.

“We are on Miyako sir. That is an island in the southern portion of Japan. It is quite warm. I am assuming since you were hibernating that your core body temperature needs raising.” She said gently.

“Si.” He muttered.

“How can I help?” She asked.

“Hotter water. I need hotter water.” He said closing his eyes.

He had never felt so vulnerable in his long life and this mammalian was helping him. He had no idea how long he had slept but she was quite striking. She took his hand and they ported again. He was suddenly immersed in scorching water and it felt so good that he moaned.

“This onsen is very close to an active volcano. I hope it is helping.” Asuna stated kindly.

“What are you femmina?” he asked closing his eyes and reveling in the decadent heat.

“I am part cane daemon and part bevitore di sangue.” She replied.

His eyes snapped opened and he stared at her. He had met very few mixed daemons in his long life and he watched her carefully. Blood drinkers were tricky beasts and he was wary immediately.

“You do not know me. You cannot make that judgment.” She stated at his thoughts.

“You are uppyr.” He stated flatly.

“Hai.” She nodded.

“There is a group of bevitore di sangue whose natural state is that of a spirit.” He said as he moved around the hot spring.

“You speak of the wraiths.” She said softly.

“Is that what they are called?” he asked looking over his shoulder.

“Hai. They are called Shouten wraiths.” She said disdainfully.

He moved with incredible speed and he was in front of her. He reached up his reptilian hand and held her jaw. He searched her face and she was more beautiful up close.

“You have no care for these bevitore di sangue.” He stated flatly.

“No.” she said staring into his reptile like eyes.

She was staring and she knew it was rude but his eyes were so different and she was captivated.

“I could petrify you if I so chose.” He said in a whisper.

“I have read myths surrounding basilisks.” She said meeting his gaze.

“You are foolish femmina.” He said almost sneering.

“Why am I foolish?” she asked.

He moved again quickly and had her pinned back on the ground. She showed no fear but his aura was absolutely the most powerful thing she had ever felt. He pinned her wrist against the mossy ground and his tongue slipped out. It looked almost normal except for a split in the center. He tasted the air and neared her neck. She exuded so much power that it was intoxicating to his senses.

“Perhaps you should have let me sleep.” He said tasting her skin.

“One of your kind or maybe yourself end up killing my cousin! How dare you beasts show up in Japan and act as if this land is yours!” she growled out loudly.

“You think this land is yours?” he scoffed.

“I did not mean to wake you.” She said gritting her teeth.

“Yet you did. What did you see in those caverns?” he asked.

“There was a molted skin. I assumed it was yours.” She said breathing deeply.

“No. I came here alone. I wanted a long sleep.” He sneered.

“Then there was another here after you. There was a dragon named Longwei who was supposedly guarding you.” She admitted.

“And what happened to this dragon?” he asked curiously.

“I killed him for attacking my cousin and my son.” She said holding back a growl.

“No dragon was guarding me as if I needed someone else!” he said scornfully.

“So you hold disdain for us here.” She commented.

“You are a rather young daemon femmina but you are strong.” He stated taking his claw and running it up her thigh.

“I am five hundred.” She said fighting back sudden nausea.

“As I said you are young. You are arrogant to think that I would deign to give you much more information.” He said as a smile began to curve his handsome features.

“I apologized for waking you up.” She said shoving him off.

He watched her and she crawled a little ways. She began vomiting and he stared at her almost coldly.

“My nearness makes you ill?” he demanded.

“No.” she said wiping her mouth.

He was on her and he pinned her arm behind her back and tasted her skin again. He sat up and allowed her to get up as well.

“You carry young.” He stated flatly.

She said nothing and he moved smoothly back into the water. He moved his black and red hair and she saw a light smattering of blackish scales going down his spine.

“Does my appearance bother you mammal?” he asked as he sank into the water.

“Do wish me to be blunt and myself or do you wish for me to be a supplicating idiot?” she asked calmly.

“Speak the truth but watch your tongue.” He commanded.

“You are so beautiful you put onna to shame. I also feel your yoki and I am not stupid. You would be a match for me.” She said flatly.

“Explain these words.” Amedeo demanded.

“Onna I believe is your word femmina. Yoki is your aura and abilities.” She said to the back of his head.

He turned to look at her and his face was youthful but she was not fooled. He was very old but his skin was flawless. His lips were full and his nose very straight. His shape of face was angular and very sculpted. His body seemed etched and fluid at the same time. She had actually caught herself staring at his backside and she looked away.

“You are perusing my body.” He said in a seductive whisper.

She went to roll to crawl away and he suddenly grabbed her ankle with his fully humanoid hand. She struggled and he made a hissing noise. He pulled her towards the water and his claws on his right hand nicked her skin through her haori.

“Do not move.” He commanded.

She gasped as a toxin unlike anything she had felt; it was fast acting and he ripped open her haori. He had accidentally nicked the fleshy part of her breast. He lowered his lips quickly and began laving his tongue and sucking on the nick aggressively. She was surprised to feel the warmth of his mouth and Asuna felt his tongue licking the tiny wound. He lifted his head and stared at her.

“I was prepared to defend myself. I see you are not going to make a move to harm me.” He said almost in apology.

He was actually staring at her breasts openly and he was intrigued.

“Why are you still staring?” she asked breathlessly.

“Basilisk females are not as developed as mammal females in this regard. I find them interesting.” He said perusing her chest.

“So you were ready to strike even though I have made no moves?” she demanded.

“Please! You mean to tell me that you were not prepared to raise your hand against me?” he demanded of her.

“Why? Because you are different from me? I assure differences do not mean that much to me.” She snapped.

He suddenly smirked and began laving his tongue along the scratch again. He eyed her responses and this was pleasurable to her. His tongue began to swirl around the nipple and her breath caught. She was leery of his claws at the moment and he nipped the erect nub.

“Stop!” she cried out softly.

“Why?” he demanded.

“This is intimate and I do not know you!” she growled.

“I really do not care. What is the sweet taste upon this skin?” he demanded.

“How dare you!” Asuna growled in anger.

“Answer my question.” He smirked.

“I feed my young this way.” She stated in irritation.

“I had not realized it that it was delectable.” He murmured.

He went back to lazily tonguing the peak and she began gasping again. He began to suckle her and she gasped harder. He made a noise low in his throat and he switched to the other pink nub. He got her squirming and she whimpered softly. He released her tit with an audible pop and she turned red.

“Your responses are pleasing to me.” Amedeo said in a husky voice.

“I am so glad you are pleased.” She said sarcastically.

“You woke me up.” He retorted.

“So?” she growled.

“I know not how long I was out and you are rather striking. Si your responses are pleasing me immensely.” He said in a sultry tone.

“Look you being pleased is nice I am sure but I am not about to be used by anyone!” she growled.

“You are a mouthy femmina. Your lips should be silenced.” He said as his eyes flashed.

“Do not threaten me!” she said trying to get away from his ungodly powerful grip.

“Then do not go around waking up unsuspecting males.” He said with a wicked smile.

She began to thrash and he growled out in annoyance. He used his reptile hand and shredded her hakama. He ended up dragging her into the water and he held her face in an iron grip.

“I will tell you about basilisks. We are powerful and we are dangerous predators. You are dangling yourself in front of me and you are begging to be eaten.” He said in a provocative tone.

“Just like my innocent cousin? He was a houshi; a monk you beast!” she snarled.

“I did nothing to this cousin of yours femmina. You wish for my ire?” he asked dangerously.

“Not particularly but if you declare yourself my enemy then I have no choice.” She said as her eyes began to bleed red.

He watched her eyes and it aroused him immensely. She was unlike any mammalian daemon he had ever met. Most cowered before the might of the reptile daemons. He held her jaw and her power was seeping to the surface.

“You are arousing me femmina.” He said as his eyes took on an eerie hue.

“You are too easily aroused then sir.” She retorted.

He snorted and he wondered if the inferior type daemons knew how to engage in pleasing mating. He doubted it and most were so substandard that they were a joke. She grew angry and he realized she was telepathic. He lifted her up onto the side of the hot spring and spread her thighs. She began growling more and he glared at her.

“I told you I could petrify you.” He snapped.

“I am no joke basilisk.” She growled.

Her challenging tone and her rather brave, conceited air were begging for a show of dominance. He was suddenly over her and the hybrid gasped.

“You are begging for a lesson in subservience.” He said coldly.

“Arrogant fuck!” she snapped.

He shook his head and he slid down her body. He spread her thighs wide and he was angry. He thrust his tongue inside of her and he was surprised at her. She arched her body and his eyes flashed again. Amedeo began to think perhaps this femmina might please him. Fury was eating at her but she was wary of this youkai's powers. His tongue was doing sinful things and she was furious with herself for responding. He slid up her body and he slipped his humanoid fingers into her.

“Perhaps the mammalian daemons have evolved some. You are delightful.” He purred.

“Stop this now!” she snarled.

“Why when your body responds so nicely? Are you so prude that you deny yourself pleasures of the flesh?” He asked disdainfully.

“Not hardly but then I am not some almighty basilisk am I?” she hissed at him.

He pulled back and lay on his back. He watched her suddenly sputter in anger.

“You enjoyed that. Show me how a mammal is.” He laughed.

She looked down at him and he was suddenly enveloped in such heat that he groaned out. He turned his head and she was not even touching him.

“Am I so unevolved? Shall I show you every bit of my power?” she said coldly.

He actually was too caught up in the sensations. Her eyes were narrowed and the brat of a male was making soft noises. She growled suddenly and she lowered her head and began licking at his member. Her hair was tickling his thighs and her mouth was making him crazed. The little chit obviously knew how to please a male and his lust overcame any prejudices he had. He leaned down and hauled her off of him and he slipped his humanoid fingers inside of her again. She groaned and her body reacted by quivering nicely. He caught her eyes and she began shaking harder as his look intensified.

“Breathe deeply femmina.” He commanded.

She was suddenly filled and Asuna could swear she was loosing her mind. Her body was shaking hard and his face was filled with sudden passion.

“Your heat.” He groaned out.

“What are you doing to me?” she said in a quaking voice.

“Too much. Your heat is too much.” He hissed.

“Move please!” she yelped out.

He thrust hard and they both gripped the other. She was thrashing under him to try and still the rampant lust that was coursing through her like venom. Her body heat was scorching him but it was unlike anything he had experienced. Her body was enveloped in something and gripped in a paroxysm of sensations. Asuna screamed out as her body came harder then it ever had. His humanoid hand gripped one of hers and his reptilian one dug into the ground. She was so tight in her spasms that he cried out loudly. He felt his seed leave his body and he was almost comatose.

“I need sleep.” He said hoarsely.

“Hai.” She whispered.

He moved his head and he fell upon her and began kissing her. She was mildly shocked and she dueled his tongue. He snarled into the intimacy and he was taken in the raw sensuality. He shifted them back to the caverns he had slept in. He gathered around him his cloak and he clutched her tightly.

“Let me go.” She said in a husky tone.

“No. I need sleep and I need your body heat.” He stated in a gravelly voice.

“So not all mammalian daemons are so Neanderthal?” she whispered heavily.

“I will know all your secrets femmina. You should have left me to sleep.” He groaned as he fell into oblivion.

She could not extract herself from his grip and she sighed in frustration. This bastard was physically the strongest being she had ever met. She tried to port and there was no porting. She growled and he lifted a hand and covered her mouth. She snarled at his arrogant audacity but she allowed herself to sleep as well.

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She woke up much later and he finally stirred. He pulled her flush to his body and stretched. His face was thoughtful and he ran his hand up her side.

“I should keep you for your heat. I do not think I have ever slept quite that well.” He said in a throaty way.

“I have a life you know.” She snapped.

“You are sinful you know. You are really quite perfect for a mammal.” He said spreading her thighs.

“I am not your personal plaything!” she said in a low growl.

“I enjoyed your body. You seem intelligent as well. You were dressed well; are you royalty?” he demanded.

“Hai.” She growled again.

“So am I.” he said sitting up.

“Let me go!” she said in annoyance.

“No.” he said looking around.

“Bastard!” she hissed.

“Femmina…you woke me up in an era I know not and I do not know this land well at all. You will be my companion until I am satisfied of my knowledge.” He said coldly.

“Why not go back to sleep?” she demanded.

“Because I do not want to.” Amedeo stated rising.

She averted her eyes as his body was god like. She was furious with herself and he just stood in the cavern nude. He slowly walked over to the molted skin and he frowned.

“This basilisk was not of my tribe.” He remarked.

“I see. When did you come here?” she asked.

“You were right when you said I lived during Roman times. I am far older then that though. I went to sleep during the reign of one known as Sulla.” He stated looking at the skin carefully.

“Damn.” She muttered.

“This is a mystery of who this is and why I was being guarded by a lesser reptile.” He considered.

“I would like to get dressed.” She said growling.

“Prudish people.” He snorted.

“Shut up!” she snapped.

“Make me. You occupied your mouth nicely yesterday. Would you like to do it again?” he asked lewdly.

“Bastard.” She said looking away.

“No smitten. You are the most engaging femmina and mammalian I have ever met. You are exotic to me and I will know you.” He said flatly.

She narrowed her eyes and she stood up. He watched her grab his cloak and pull it around her body. His lips twisted a little and he neared her.

“I am surprised that you know and enjoy kissing.” He stated tracing her lips.

“I enjoy it immensely. I need to check on things basilisk. I am not just anyone.” She said growling.

“Who are you exactly femmina.” He said running his fingers down her arm.

“Lady Asuna Orlovich. I am the eldest and heir to the Western Lands of Honshu. My sire is an inu taiyoukai named Lord Sesshomaru and my mother is Princess Augusta Elizaveta Orlovich.” She replied.

“I am Amedeo Gnaeus Servius.” He stated lifting her chin.

“You are from the Italian Peninsula.” She stated flatly.

“Si. You are trembling. I admit that our encounter was spectacular.” He stated tilting her chin back.

“That matters not. I have answers to discover and loved ones to save!” she said glaring at his eyes.

“Then I suppose you need clothes.” He grinned.

“You act rather staid.” She said watching him.

“I am interested in something besides blood and war.” He stated as he began pulling on a tunic and leggings she recognized from ancient Roman days.

It was done in reds and blacks. He pulled out a fearsome looking broadsword and she handed him his cloak. She looked in his things and she pulled on a black tunic and wrapped a piece of cloth around it like an obi.

“What do you intend to look for?” he demanded.

“Find out why your kind is on my islands.” She said bluntly.

She looked at him irritated and he lifted a brow.

“Why can I not port? Are you holding me here still?” she demanded.

“Si.” He nodded.

She growled and walked past him and up the caverns to the surface. He followed behind her and his eyes perused her body. He had admired some of the mammalian females but she was a perfect specimen. When she reached the surface he touched her shoulder. She stiffened and jerked away. He looked around and she extended her hand and a weapon appeared in her hand. She was thrown forward and she rolled.

“Come out you sorry bastard! Coward!” she screamed.

He could feel the air and there was definitely another daemon. She took her hand and she threw her hand forward. A being was thrown into the visual plane. Amedeo recognized a wraith and he made a hissing sound. The raven haired male looked back at him and then at the femmina.

“You little whore! How did you convince a basilisk to your side? You must be a great fuck.” Raganos stated with a nasty grin.

“Back away femmina!” he snarled.

Raganos turned to the basilisk and the serpent pulled his broad sword and Raganos phased out suddenly and appeared behind the beast. He was not stupid and his eyes bled white. Asuna's mouth dropped open and the abilities of the Shouten continued to confound her. Raganos watched the shadows and he began clashing blades with the basilisk. Amedeo was facing a wraith of immense power and some age. The wraiths were insidious and fed upon his people like they were food. He could not use his gaze but he suddenly released a venomous cloud. He threw the female with a wave of his arm and shock waves were released. She landed in a pool of water and Raganos began shrieking in the wraith way. Asuna crawled out of the water and held out her palm and she released the Supaida Nami. Raganos was thrown backwards and slammed into a boulder. He had been surprised by the basilisk but he phased out and appeared behind her. His claws pierced her arms and she screamed as he released his ash shoki. Amedeo moved and shocked the wraith king. He lifted his reptile hand and slashed Raganos deeply. He choked and stepped backwards.

“I will free Hanaj from you whore! I will free this plane and all of your disgusting family and Augusta will return to my side as she belongs.” He said spearing her with his hand.

She fell down into the water but she held onto Konkisaiga and released a massive wave of yoki that smashed into the mountain and boulders began falling. Raganos was gone and Amedeo shifted them to another part of the island. Blood and poison fell from the many wounds and he looked downright murderous at the moment.

“Are you in pain?” he asked.

“Hai.” She nodded.

“Look at me.” He commanded.

She turned her head and his eyes changed a little; he managed to mesmerize her for the moment. She leaned her head back and he held onto her.

“I need a healer.” She muttered.

“Where do you go?” he asked.

“I need Nobu.” She said as the shoki began to settle in her system.

“Femmina! Who is this Nobu? Can you show me where to go?” he asked gently shaking her.

“Korea. He is in the main palace in Seoul. Open your mind.” She said shaking.

His mind was blank and she pathed in his mind. He held her close and shifted to the image in her mind. He heard shouts and he was suddenly surrounded by many arachnids. Aya moved forward and she saw an inu and something that she had no idea what it was.

“General Aya. I need your brother.” She said in funnel.

Aya called for Nobu to be brought and she knelt by her.

“Inu who are you?” she asked gently.

“Lady Asuna. I carry kumo.” She said lolling her head.

Nobu came forward and he saw the inu onna whom he had been intimate. Some manner of being was holding her and he stared at the male.

“Please release her to me. I can help her.” He said in Japanese.

“He does not know our tongue.” Asuna murmured.

Amedeo knew to let her go and he watched as the arachnid picked her up. Aya watched the male and he appeared curious. He followed calmly as she was taken into a large palace. He was quite impressed and the arachnids were not mammalian but their humanoid forms appeared so. He refused to let the female out of his sight. She was speaking such a strange language and the male spider was working quickly. He watched the male sink his own fangs into her and draw out blood. He repeated the actions several times and he gave her something foul to drink. She took it without complaint and she finally looked over at him.

“That wraith is my enemy.” She said in Latin.

“They are disgusting.” He said with a sneer.

“Nobu asked what you were and I was only able to explain a little.” She said sleepily.

“He is a gifted healer it seems.” Amedeo said in a low voice.

“Hai. I am sleepy basilisk.” She stated letting her head turn to the side.

“Then sleep. I shall hunt and we shall talk when you awaken. How we are going to go about defeating this creature. You have no real clue as to what they really are do you?” he said blinking his red eyes.

“No apparently I do not.” She sighed.

“What did you do to this creature that he hates you so?” Amedeo asked.

“He kidnapped my mother and my sire went ballistic. I fought a different clan of Shouten for centuries. Why would you help me?” she demanded.

“You gave me warmth. You have no idea how important that is to my kind. See you soon femmina.” He said in low voice.

“You are of reptilian nature so I understand how important it is.” She said closing her eyes.

Amedeo stood and watched the spider and shifted out. Nobu laid his head on her belly and he was stunned. She had kumo within her and he was shocked. The being that was with her frightened him and he made sure she was comfortable. He slipped away to find Aya and his sister was gathering troops together.

“What was that being?” he asked.

“Some sort of reptile. A damn powerful one too.” She said shaking her head.

“She keeps coming here injured and from the same creatures. I am beginning to think Ishin needs to know.” He said.

“Hai well I already sort of told him.” She stated lifting her chin.

“Damnit Aya!” he growled.

“Well that thing is ungodly powerful. I personally would rather have our lord aware okay?” she snapped.

“Aya!” Nobu hissed as he walked back into the palace.

Things were hairy as far as he was concerned and he wondered what the hell his future self participated in. He sighed and went back to his patient.

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Akemi was searching the wilds of Kume. Asuna had taken off on her own again and she sighed. She had not realized how annoying it had been in the past but then Asuna was the spoiled heir and she was just a lesser princess. Both Ryuus were wandering around and they avoided the mortal settlements.

“Ryuu do you think Ryukotsusei is alive?” she asked under her breath.

“Akemi he saw you dead and I cannot imagine him dying before he had his revenge. My brother changed much but he would have torn all enemies apart before he died.” Her brother in law stated honestly.

“These beings attacked all of the kingdoms on the southern islands?” she asked sighing.

“It seems so. Ryukotsusei would not be upset you know. He would be fine with this young one.” He said clasping her shoulders.

“I found Daichi in the form of an Arrancar Ryuu.” She said in a haunted tone.

“Akemi many things have changed. Ryukotsusei was nothing if not pragmatic okay?” he said in reassurance.

She nodded and tears fell down her face. They found the former dragoness's shrine and Ryuu went to his knees and bowed face down to the Kanji. Akemi knew the stories well of their mother. Her name had been Itsumi and Ryukotsusei had loved her fiercely.

“Did your father ever love her or did he just use her to beget sons?” she asked softly.

“I doubt my father could love anyone Akemi. He was proud of Ryukotsusei but never me. Your family was so different from what we had growing up. When Asuka died I was bereft but you two brought me out of myself again. You two showed me what real love was.” Ryuu the elder stated.

“Kamis I am crying again. I am so sorry she died. I tried so hard to help your baby be born.” She said sobbing.

“Kemi! I know that sister. I know you stayed with her and I know she hemorrhaged. My boy was big.” He said looking away.

Akemi hugged him and held onto him. She was sobbing heavily and her son came over. The younger Ryuu felt horrid for his mother to have to face so many traumas all at once. They continued to search and she was leaning on his uncle. His mind began to wander and it would not be wrong in his mind for his mother to lean on his uncle in all capacities. It was certain that Ryuu adored her but it would take a slight push to make him pursue her. He doubted his father lived; he hated being a pessimist but his father had been in a pretty bad state. They ported back to Shenyang and he watched his mother walk away dejectedly.

“Uncle may I ask you something?” he asked.

“Hai nephew?” Ryuu asked.

“You and I both know my father probably does not live. We both know his state of being before he ordered the retreat.” The younger said.

“Hai I know but I cannot hurt your sweet mother that way.” He sighed.

“Uncle Ryuu perhaps you should step in.” his nephew stated delicately.

“What? Are you suggesting that I…” he tried to say.

“You love her. You know you do. Hell half the dragons of the old kingdom were in love with her. There was just something about her that appealed to our kind. You have a right as my sire's only brother to take on his widowed mate.” Ryuu stated.

“Nephew she is my beloved sister in law. I cannot touch Ryukotsusei's mate. I worshiped my brother as you know. There was never a dragon as good as he was and you are pretty damn close. No, I cannot touch your mother in such a manner.” The elder Ryuu stated.

“I hope you reconsider. She needs something familiar.” He said drifting away.

Ryuu sighed and he knew he would have to step up for what was left of this family. They had been hit by two or three different youkai of such strength. The massacre had been horrid. Akemi had died defending both the neko boy and Ryukotsusei. His brother had never begrudged the neko and he knew his brother had encouraged the neko. He sighed and looked away. He went in search of Akemi and found her in the gardens laying on the ground sobbing. He lay behind her and pulled her to him. She sobbed harder and he just ran his fingers through her soft silver hair.

“He is dead. I know he is dead.” She sobbed violently.

“We are not one hundred percent sure sister.” He said softly.

“Ryuu, you were always so good to me but do not patronize me. I was not and I am not stupid.” She said as tears poured down her beautiful face.

“Akemi you have a good reason for tears but I wish you would stop crying.” He said helplessly.

She watched his face and she had heard what her son had said. She suddenly ported them away to Kyoto and he tried to jump up.

“He is dead is he not??” she asked in a heavy voice.

“I think so Akemi but I want to hang onto just a little hope.” He said holding her hands.

She turned her tear stained face and she lowered her lips to the top of one hand. She began placing soft kisses along his skin. He was shoving his personal feelings away and forced himself to offer comfort.

“Akemi you are hurting. You have found out you lost so much. I am so sorry.” He said pulling her into a hug.

She turned her head and began nipping his neck.

“If you need to feed then please do so. I do not mind.” He said softly.

“So good. So like him.” She said in a tired voice.

“Feed.” He commanded softly.

She slowly sank her fangs into his neck and he pushed aside the groans. He had fed her in the past and he was ashamed that he had needed to release himself afterwards. Her bite brought a much stronger reaction this time and he began clawing at the floor.

“Akemi? Kamis Akemi!” he moaned out loudly.

She hissed at his throat and he was panting. He groaned out as his body reacted to the bliss overwhelming him.

“Onna please no. I cannot…” he started to cry out.

She snapped her jaws harder and he ended up clutching her tightly as he climaxed. He was shivering as his body broke out into a sweat. She lifted her blood stained lips and Ryuu was trying to catch his breath.

“Are you okay?” she asked softly.

“Hai. Akemi, I am sorry. I tried to fight it.” He said shutting his pale hazel eyes.

“Why? Why do you deny yourself? Ryunosuke denied himself a family and love because he was devoted to Buddhism but you…why do you deny yourself Ryuu?” she asked hoarsely.

“I lost my heart. I lost my family long ago.” He said turning his head.

“As it seems I loose mine.” She whispered and her lips trembled.

“Akemi, I was thoughtless. I am sorry. I am so sorry.” He said holding her hands.

She leaned forward and pressed her lips to his. He was stunned and he could taste the salt upon her lips from her tears. He opened his mouth and began kissing her in return. It was full of heart ache as she kissed him. His hands became entangled in her silver hair and her arms were wrapped around him. Her hands could not stay still and Akemi was moaning softly. Ryuu was so lost and he managed to pull himself back.

“Akemi. We both mourn. We both mourn the great man that was your mate and my brother. Please know that I love you dearly but this is not right.” He said breathing hard.

“Why is it not right?” she asked almost hysterically.

“Because that means I did not honor his memory enough.” He said hoarsely.

“Ryuu! I loved him and I will always love him but he would not want me wallowing!” she cried.

“Akemi.” He said looking down.

“How did I die?” she asked.

“Do not ask me that! I cannot relive it. Akemi what are you doing?” he asked as she undid his hakama.

“I still have some inu instincts. Waste not!” she growled at him.

She lowered her mouth to his groin and began licking at him. He closed his eyes and allowed himself to feel her exquisite tongue. Ryukotsusei had never said what his mate did but he had always stated that she could bring a man to his knees. She took his member into her mouth and he clawed at the floor. He arched his body and groaned out loudly. Her tongue was rubbing against his male flesh and he rasped. Her hand reached down and firmly palmed his testes and Ryuu snarled out as his body coiled tightly.

“A-akemi.” He called out.

He thrust as she brought him to heights he had not experienced. His upper body was arched a little and she slowly pulled back and she pressed him back and lowered her lips to his.

“Ryuu?” Akemi whispered against his mouth.

“Hai?” he stated in his still euphoric state.

“Please do not put me off. Please.” She begged.

“Onna do not beg me. I have no will power when it comes to you. I never have.” He said visibly gulping.

“I want you to want me. I need you to want this.” She said nipping his lips softly.

Ryuu moved forward and lifted her fitted blue tee shirt. He took a deep breath when he saw her lace covered breasts and he kept telling himself that he would need forgiveness. It has been so strange that the dragons had loved her and had known her ancestry. She undid her bra and she undid the jeans she wore. He pulled them down along with her panties and he was inflamed by the modern trappings. He leaned over the tiny onna and kissed her for all he was worth. She was so passionate and so full of love; he became consumed and feverish as their bodies pressed together. His white hair fell around them and he began tasting her skin. He could taste her scents on his tongue and he fell into a spell. He kissed her everywhere he could touch with his lips. He very lightly bit her skin and he settled on his side facing her. Her eyes held such passion and such sadness at the same time. One hand settles on her hip and pulled her forward. He closed his eyes as he felt himself enter her. She released a guttural groan as he settled into her.

“Akemi. I still remember you in that camp.” He said against her check as they laid there.

“Hai.” She said as tears threatened to fall.

She snapped her hips against his and he gripped her hip tighter. He began to meet her hips and Ryuu was caught up in the emotion. He was a warrior of old but he had always been even more serious then Ryukotsusei. He had loved his mate as passionately as his brother had loved this onna but they were both gone. His lips began devouring her neck and jaw. Their legs became entangled and they both were grunting and moaning. He rolled them and he moved fluidly as they made love. He reached between them and rubbed her clit softly. She gasped and she arched against him. Ryuu took Akemi's lips and they kissed intensely. Her completion hit her quickly and ripped through her. He was taken in a tsunami of her purity and he ripped his lips and roared out. His body was rigid and his face crumpled as he experienced the most beautiful finish. She pulled him into another kiss and he felt heavy. She kissed his forehead and his cheeks and he could not stop shaking.

“The miko in you.” He stated.

“Hai. It makes for an intense rut.” She smiled softly.

“No it makes for beautiful lovemaking.” He said as he pressed his forehead to hers.

“Shall you punish yourself later?” she asked in an exhausted voice.

“No, I do not know.” He sighed.

“If you wish I will leave you alone.” She said with a trembling lip.

“Akemi.” He sighed again.

“I understand completely. Thank you for allowing this one time.” She said rolling away from him.

She dragged on her clothes and she was holding back the gut wrenching sobs. Ryuu moved over to her and pulled Akemi into his lap and wrapped his arms tightly around her.

“Akemi let go. Please just let it all go.” He said in her ear.

“I need you! I need you Ryuu.” She said brokenly.

“I am here Akemi. I am not going anywhere.” He said into her hair.

He held onto her as she continued to fall apart. Ryukotsusei would have been in a rage to see his tiny mate in such turmoil. He already loved her but he was afraid of not living up to his brother. He kept her in his arms and he stood up. He searched for a bed and he found one. He laid her on it and slipped in as well.

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Asuna woke up slowly and she groaned in pain. Nobu was there and she crawled forward.

“Healer I feel like hell worked over.” She muttered.

“I imagine you would. That creature is in a big coil and he is the biggest serpent I have ever seen.” Nobu said gently.

“I need to speak with him and I need to go to my era.” She said pushing herself up.

“Me and Ishin?” he asked blushing.

“You are not shy.” She smiled.

He nodded and he moved away. Asuna ported to the spot where she felt the massive aura. She walked to him and she dropped her jaw. He was bigger then an Asian dragon and he had four legs like a dragon but his body was more snake like. He lifted his head and his red eyes flashed. He lowered his reptilian head and stared at her.

“Can you speak in your true form?” she asked in Latin.

“Si.” He lisped.

“Most serpents can I have noticed. I have to return to my home.” She stated.

“You return to those islands?” he demanded.

“Hai and I return to my era.” She said leaning against a tree.

He uncoiled and came within inches of her face. His tongue flicked out and his black and red skin shined in the sunlight. His hair ran down from his ridged forehead to his tail.

“What do you mean your era?” he asked intrigued.

“I mean I need to return to a distant future.” She shrugged.

“You intend to leave me?” He stated curling around the tree.

“You may have to keep yourself warm for a little while basilisk.” She replied.

“Amedeo.” He lisped.

“Then I am not femmina. I am Asuna.” She growled in return.

“I have no intentions of staying here by myself.” He said flicking his tongue along her skin.

“You do not like being alone?” she asked raising a brow.

“Not when I am entertained so well.” He retorted.

“Why did you come here Amedeo? Why come here by yourself?” Asuna demanded.

“None of your business.” He said staring at her.

“You have had your own tragedy.” She stated flatly.

“I said none of your business.” He said settling back into a coil.

“Yet you insist on following me around.” She said wryly.

“You make me burn. I enjoy body heat.” He said uncoiling again.

“Can you not stay still?” she asked.

“I will get sleepy if I do not move.” He snapped.

“Your kind hibernates often?” she asked.

“Si.” He nodded.

“Are you carried within a womb or are you hatched from an egg?” she asked with a smirk.

“We are born smart ass.” He said moving to and fro.

“Smart head.” She laughed.

He changed form and he neared her. He pressed her against a tree and lifted her arms above her head. She realized this was some manner of scenting and gathering information as he leaned in closely.

“I am terribly selfish and I like you femmina. You have the figurative male genitalia.” He said smirking.

“Well you would be shocked at my life Amedeo. I act very male like and I am reminded constantly that the figurative male genitalia are brass.” She replied.

He snorted and ran his tongue along her neck. She closed her eyes and he held her jaw. She opened her eyes and he stared at her. He kissed her and she groaned immediately as his lips worked devilishly against hers. He demanded entrance into her mouth and he growled loudly as she would run her tongue along his teeth and suck on his lower lip. He released the arm he was still holding and he deepened the lip lock. She was becoming weak in the knees and he slowly pulled back.

“The mammalian daemons in Italy when I was young were terribly unintelligent and rather barbarous.” He said licking her lips.

“They have discovered giant reptile creatures they call dinosaurs. I am assuming your kind is descended from them.” She said softly.

“The very ancient ones. Si we are descended from them. They were big mindless brutes but deadly.” He said lustfully.

“What are you doing?” she asked.

“You need to learn all the myths of basilisks and reptiles in general femmina. We are lecherous beings.” He smirked.

He lifted her up against the tree and he pressed his forehead to hers. He watched her as he filled her. She choked and he smirked softly.

“Do I feel as good as you do femmina?” he asked as he began to passionately nip at her throat.

“Hai. So much.” She groaned loudly.

“Si and you are so tight.” He grunted.

She made a primitive noise as he took her hard. She felt that enveloping feeling again and she felt as if she was loosing her mind again. He made hissing noises in her ear and she snarled. She sank her fangs into his neck and he yelled out loudly. His blood was as if drinking the most potent liquor. Blood spilled from her lips and he grabbed the tree tightly as he spilled inside of her.

“I am here because I was alone.” He stated hoarsely in her ear.

“What?” she asked coming round from her own bliss.

“Basilisks fight each other. My clan was wiped out and I was alone. There are several other species of ancient reptile daemons. We are all secretive and dangerous. All of the species hate and mistrust the other. We also are known to hate most other daemons.” He admitted.

“I am sorry. Inu and uppyr are both clannish. Inu are very pack oriented.” She said closing her eyes.

“Do not pity me femmina.” He said huskily.

“Asuna.” She snapped.

“Amedeo.” He lisped in her ear.

“I have to return to my era.” She murmured.

“Then we shall return. I will look at these skeletons for you. I will discover what it is that attacks those islands.” He said running both of his hands along her sides.

“Youkai are not out in the open. What of your hand?” she said pointing to his arm.

“Watch Asuna. I prefer to leave it in my natural state but I will change it.” He said lifting his reptilian hand and it changed to an ordinary humanoid hand.

“You can change certain body parts?” she asked totally shocked.

“Si. I can shift whatever I wish.” He smiled licking her lips.

“You are my friend. I have several males that I am associated with and they get terribly jealous.” She mumbled.

“So?” he asked with sexy grin.

“You are terrible!” she snapped.

“That was not what you were just moaning. Hai means si, correct?” he asked with a cocky smile.

“Correct!” she growled jerking away.

“Take us to your home era Asuna.” He said straightening his clothes.

She straightened the tunic and she took his elbow and ported them to Juria. She was apprehensive but she dragged him through the portal. They appeared near Karakura Town and he looked around with obvious interest.

“So this is the modern era?” he asked.

“Hai. Shall I take you to Miyako?” She asked.

“Let us get it over with.” He grinned.

She took his elbow again and ported them to the cavern entrance. He led the way down and it took quite awhile. His vision was impeccable in the darkness and they came upon the skeletons. Asuna looked away and he inspected the bones.

“This is not a basilisk.” He remarked.

“What is it?” she asked.

“There are no forelegs here. These wing bones have appendages and there is only back legs and tail.” He said looking at her.

“What is it Amedeo?” she asked stumped.

“It is a wyvern.” He stated.

“A wyvern ate my cousin?” she asked horrified.

“It would seem so. This is a dragon skeleton I see. They are more mammalian like.” He stated.

“Hai. This is Ryunosuke.” She said and she fled and vomited.

Amedeo came up behind her and knelt next to her. She looked up and his face was set in stone.

“This can be prevented no?” he asked in a soft voice.

“Hai.” She nodded.

“You look ill. Perhaps sleep is best for now. You truly have no idea of what exists do you?” he asked softly.

“No.” she said looking away.

“Wyverns are sadistic creatures. They are notorious for causing trouble. It was a group of Wyverns from the Celtic Isles that took out my clan.” He sighed.

“Will you tell me your history?” she asked.

“Si. I see I shall have to. I wonder if I did not bring my troubles with me.” Amedeo stated in disgust.

“Come.” She said taking his hand.

She ported them back to Tokyo and her penthouse. He was quite obviously curious as he looked around. She lay on her couch and she was more then exhausted.

“This is quite fabulous.” He muttered.

“Hai. It is nice but then I grew up in luxury myself. The Western Palace Complex is a small city.” She stated covering her eyes with her fingers.

She got up and she retrieved several old volumes. She brought them over to him and he sat down in the plush chair. She was exhausted as she sank back down on the couch. She did not want to deal with everything at the moment and she felt ripping Naraku up at the moment. Torture and denial flitted across her brain and she knew he would make her pay. He was one male to never be fully controlled. When he had been restored with his ningen soul; he had become sinister again. His ningen heart was good regarding her and their pups but he still had a ruthless streak. He and Inuyasha had actually come to blows several times throughout the years and there was no love lost. Naraku needled Sesshomaru any chance he got. She had caught her sire saying hateful things under his breath about the dark hanyou and of course would refer to her father as a “frigid bitch”. She sighed and she indeed felt in the mood to make him uncomfortable.

“Can you stay here and read? I need to see some family members and I do not want it out that you are here just yet.” She asked.

“I will stay and read for now.” He stated meeting her eyes.

She nodded and she stood up slowly. She walked to her room and put on jog pants and fitted tee shirt. She ported out to Korea and the main office building in Seoul. She walked right past his assistant and into his office. He looked up and a nasty smirk played on his lips.

“You know I am sure I could come up with a whip. I am here for my beating.” She said condescendingly.

“I could shift something into one if need be so do not bother.” He said in smart ass tone.

“I hope you know that I am sick as hell and exhausted. Could your need to dominate me not wait a few months?” she demanded.

“We my love, it is so difficult to pin you down nowadays. How is Grimmshit? I do so love that word; Ichigo is endlessly amusing.” He said reading some papers.

“I am sure he is fine. Why are you jealous of him? Why now?” she asked in a growl.

He was up and in front of her in an instant. He held her jaw in a tight grip and he was glowering.

“I have told you before and I know you are far from stupid my little inu. You are mine. You are apart of me the same as Onigumo. You will never be rid of me so do not try. You may get angry or throw your little temper tantrums that the spoiled little heiress has but I deign to allow your little escapades. If I wish a pup from your body then by the Kamis I will. If I choose to eliminate someone unworthy then I will.” He said in a growl.

“What gives you the right to make that determination?” she demanded.

He hissed and held her jaw tighter as his eyes became crimson.

“Because I am your beginning and I am your end.” He said in a nasty snarl.

“You keep telling yourself that you are my master Naraku. If it helps you sleep well then go ahead.” She sneered.

He jerked her to him and sat her up on the desk. She never knew how he managed to do much of what he did but he had managed to depants her and join with her quickly. Her mind was mush and he was breathing heavily in her ear.

“My little inu. You are perfect my love. You make me so weak and powerful.” He stated as he slowly and passionately nipped at her throat.

She groaned as he took her slowly. She was straining to try and comprehend anything and he was exacting a sort of revenge. She cried out loudly as the joining became emotional. He was dominating her and she was consumed by the dark hanyou that was Naraku.

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She was on Kume again and this time by herself. She was reading grave markers and she had not realized that what had remained of Mizuchi was here.

“You bastard. I hope you are burning in hell.” She said as she wiped her eyes in irritation.

She was not alone with Ryuu and she knew he was feeling horrendous guilt. She did not want him to feel badly and she stayed away from him. She stood up from the marker and lifted her nose to see if she could catch a scent. She wandered for awhile as she watched the ocean in the distance. This was a perfect place for dragons as far as she could tell. She wandered around and found a system of caves. She sighed as she moved forward and her eyes got accustomed to the dark. She heard water falling and she moved deeply into the dark world. She followed the sound of the water and she came upon a very odd scene. There was an underground waterfall and deep pool at the bottom. She ported to the bottom and she was suddenly pinned against a rock.

“Who are you?” she heard in a whispery voice.

“I am Akemi. Who the hell are you?” she growled.

“Nukpana. Why are you here?” she growled.

“I was looking for someone.” Akemi snapped.

“A reptile?” she asked in a hiss.

“What are you?” Akemi screeched.

“A mishipeshu.” She hissed shoving Akemi away.

She turned around and she Ryukotsusei apparently in hibernation. Her jaw dropped as half of his body was in the water and the other half on a rocky bank.

“Who are you and why in the hell do you have the dragon lord here?” Akemi snarled.

“He is mine.” The foreign female reptile snarled.

“Oh really? I bore his sons bitch.” Akemi sneered.

“Oh how sweet.” She growled in anger.

The other onna had coppery color hair and terribly pale skin with light brown eyes. Her face was beautiful but it was obvious she was of a mixed heritage.

“Why do you have my mate whore?” she snarled.

“He has never been awake but he will wake up someday. I have watched over him since the invasion.” She said smirking.

Akemi quit talking and she grew pissed off. She jumped on the other female and began snarling like a wild animal. She caught sight of Ryukotsusei and he had obvious wounds that were in suspended state. How he fell into hibernation the way he was; it was unfathomable. She was thrown into her mate and he was so very cold. She suddenly threw her purity in a wave of yoki. The female was hit and she screamed as she began smoking. She shrieked and it seemed she ported out with a splash. She turned to Ryukotsusei and she refused to leave him.

“Ryu?” she cried.

He remained unmoving and moved near his head. Her hand brushed his noh mask and she suddenly screamed as claws pierced her midsection. She turned and pressed her hands to the mishipeshu and released a huge amount of purity. The foreign reptile turned to ashes and she fell against Ryukotsusei. She touched her bleeding midsection but turned to her love and pressed her hands to him. She leached her purity out slowly and she felt herself draining very slowly. She saw his chest rise just a little bit and she fell down.

“Ryu? My love.” She mumbled.

The dragon lord barely moved his head and he turned it towards the tiny onna. He was sleepy and very warm as he nudged the female with his snout. His tongue slipped out and his eyes widened.

“Akemi?” he roared.

She was lying beside him and she was slowly bleeding out right there. He panicked and he changed form. He was as dizzy as hell as he picked her up and he saw a pile of ashes on the ground. She had purified something to death and she had awoken him. He shook her hard because he had no idea what the hell was going on.

“Ryu?” she groaned.

“Tell me where to take you.” He said urgently.

“Tokyo.” She moaned softly.

“Edo?” he asked softly.

“Hai.” She said blinking her eyes.

“Akemi! Do not leave me. Akemi not again.” He said holding her to him.

He ported to the family shrine in Edo and it was the only place he knew. He yelled and Kagome ran into the courtyard. She covered her mouth and she ran to get a telephone. She called Yamasaki General and within minutes Nanami appeared. She looked up at the white haired and pale eyes of the legendary Ryukotsusei.

“My lord let me take her. Lady Asuna is my mother.” She said softly.

“Hai. I have to come with you.” He said looking at her with tears threatening to fall.

“I'll get to the hospital with Inuyasha.” Kagome said.

“Hai great aunt. Come my lord.” She said taking his arm and ported all three to the hospital.

As soon as they appeared she began calling for tests and medicines to stabilize her cousin. She called for an ultra sound and she cussed when she saw the low heart beat of the pup.

“Get OR one ready stat!” she yelled.

“Hai Doctor Yamasaki.” A nurse said.

“What is going on?” he asked.

“I have to get the babe out now. She and the girl are in trouble.” Nanami said walking beside the gurney.

“I do not understand.” He said helplessly.

“We do not either my lord but I have pathed to my brother who has called my haha. She can explain okay?” Nanami said as she went through double doors.

Ryukotsusei was covered in blood and he felt old wounds in him as well. He stood there in a time he did not know and his mate was damn near death again. He whirled around when he saw his former enemy from another lifetime ago and she blinked at him.

“Ryukotsusei.” She murmured.

“What the hell is going on?” he asked hoarsely.

“This is modern Japan my friend. You were apparently in hibernation after a war or series of battles that wiped out the Ryuku Islands.” She said leading him to a chair.

“What are they doing to Akemi?” he demanded.

“They are going to try and save her pup. Do you know what attacked her?” Asuna asked.

“No. I was asleep.” He said biting his lip.

“She was looking for you.” She stated.

“Kamis is she remated?” he asked in a very anguished tone.

“No. This is Akemi from the time when she and Daichi were just mated.” She replied.

“Good Kamis I was dead.” He said breathing hard.

“Hai. So please do not be angry with her.” Asuna said.

“I could never be angry at her. I love her inu. She is my everything.” He said gritting his teeth.

“You are bleeding as well. That is my son Shinobu and he is a doctor as well. Allow him to patch you up and I will stay with Akemi okay?” she asked him.

“What manner of youkai is she having?” he asked.

“She is inu.” Asuna replied.

“Who fathered this inu?” he demanded.

“You need to speak with Akemi.” She murmured.

“I am not angry! Do you understand I want to thank the inu that sheltered her?” he growled.

“I will see if the inu in question will speak with you.” She said rising.

Shinobu came over and led the dragon lord to a private room. He closed his eyes and the young youkai worked on him. He was being sewn shut with stitches and he looked up to see a black haired inu with black eyes. He had dark blue markings on his cheeks and the inu bowed.

“Lord Ryukotsusei.” He said in a deep voice.

“You are the one.” Ryukotsusei said meeting the dark eyes.

“No disrespect was meant.” Ang Chi stated.

“I know this. This time hopping and hibernation has blurred the lines of what is right or wrong. How is she?” Ryukotsusei asked.

“She is still under. It will be a little while.” He sighed.

“Under?” Ryukotsusei asked confused.

“They use medicine to put her to sleep so they can operate my lord.” Shinobu stated.

“Kamis! Your babe?” the dragon lord asked Ang Chi.

“They are still working.” Ang Chi stated in a worried tone.

“I need to see her.” He said trying to stand.

“I would like to ultrasound your abdomen to make sure we do not have any internal bleeding my lord.” Shinobu stated.

“As you wish.” The dragon sighed.

Ang Chi was anxious and actually nervous. Akemi had been highly emotional and charged from them. He saw his baby sister come in and she bowed her head.

“The pup is on a respirator at the moment Chi.” She said under her breath.

“What?” he asked shocked.

“Hai brother. She is tiny. She barely weighs three pounds.” Nanami stated putting her hand on his shoulder.

His face fell and he slipped away with Nanami. Shinobu was checking Ryukotsusei's internal organs and the dragon lord was in a tumult. They had seen beings that had looked like forms of reptiles and he had been shocked that the dragons had been killed by other reptilian youkai. Nurses rolled a gurney in with Akemi asleep. He tried to bound up but the surprisingly strong young doctor held him down.

“She just came out of surgery. My sister is one of the best surgeons there is okay my lord? She would not have brought Akemi in here if she was not okay.” Shinobu stated softly.

“Kumo let me see my mate!” he growled.

“She is right there my lord but I should tell you I am part inu and part uppyr.” Shinobu chuckled.

“Lady Asuna must be your mother.” He muttered.

“Hai my lord and my haha scares me a helluva lot more then you do sir.” He laughed.

“She is a very bossy inu I have noticed.” Ryukotsusei muttered.

“Oh she rules her pups with an iron fist. Funny thing is that my sire and the brothers decided to gang up on her.” The young man said watching the screen.

“I heard kumo traditions were different.” The dragon lord stated.

“Hai well they work for our family. Haha has been so heavily influenced from her past lives. Sorry to mention it but I know you killed her when she was Lady Sorami.” He said as he watched the screen.

“That was when I was very young and before I knew I would be tied to this family.” He growled.

“Hai well I am sure Cousin Akemi drove you nuts so that was punishment enough.” Shinobu snickered.

“True at times.” Ryukotsusei chuckled.

“Your thoughts are in a tumult. You said you thought kumo traditions different but you are just thinking that you hated to take her away from the neko and Ang Chi.” He stated calmly.

“Please leave me to my thoughts. I love her more then I had ever thought possible. Dragons are possessive but highly loyal youkai young healer. She gave up everything and I mean everything for me.” He growled.

“Hai sir. Well she is waking up. I shall let you two speak.” Shinobu stated slipping away.

The dragon lord slipped from the bed and leaned over the tiny silver haired onna. Her eyes were cloudy and she stared up at him.

“Do you hate me?” she said softly.

“How could I Akemi? How could I ever hate you? You loved me and gave me two sons and we were happy for over a millennium. No onna I could never hate you.” He said gently.

“I thought never to see you again.” She said sobbing.

“I never thought to see you either. I love you.” He stated brushing along her cheek.

He fought the trembling in his body and she was so pale. He held her face between his palms and a tear fell down his face.

“Akemi you were dead. I saw you lifeless.” He said hoarsely.

“I have been told. Will you lie next to me?” she asked softly.

“Hai.” He said as he lay next to his lover and best friend.

She felt completely normal for the first time in over a hundred years. She drifted quickly and for the first time in awhile she did not have nightmares,

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Iyo was sleeping next to Ulquiorra after a rather passionate bout of lovemaking. He had been in a mood and she had cried out loudly. She watched him sleep and his face was totally calm but then it was always calm. She was hungry and she slipped from the bed to go into the desert.

“Careful.” She heard.

“Hai.” She nodded.

“Iyo.” He murmured.

She sat back next to him and his green eyes opened. A soft smiled played upon her lips and his benign expression did not betray his thundering heart beat. He reached up and pulled her down. Their lips met urgently as he pulled her into his lap. Iyo was suddenly desperate and she moaned loudly as he slipped into her. He was a demanding lover and he repressed everything but when he made love it was passionate and consuming. He moved her quickly as he groaned softly. She gasped as she culminated and he gripped her tightly as he joined her. His pale fingers threaded in her hair and he looked at her.

“Feed from me for now.” He commanded.

She nodded and she lowered her lips to his throat and she slipped her sharp fangs into his heirro. She feed deeply and he was in his own bliss.

“Iyo.” He muttered softly.

She lifted her head and ran her fingers through his hair. He leaned forward and took a nipple into his mouth. Iyo mewled softly and he began to suckle her. She gasped softly as it became feverish. He lifted his head and his eyes seemed to glow.

“You still taste and smell kumo.” He stated in a low voice.

“I hope.” She said softly.

“I can smell you.” He said looking up at her.

“Do I need to bathe?” she asked teasingly.

“No. Do not bathe this scent off. I wish for one of your doctor siblings to see you.” He said wrapping his arms around her waist.

“Why Ulquiorra?” she asked in a soft sigh.

“I am reacting.” He said flatly.

“Instinctually? What are you reacting to?” she asked softly.

“Your scent.” He stated kneading her backside.

“Oh Kamis. Do you think I am pregnant?” she asked dumbfounded.

“Hai.” He nodded.

“I did not think I could.” She said floored.

“You have new life here. Your scent is alluring.” He stated suckling her again.

She shut her eyes and enjoyed the feel of his tongue. Heat pooled in her belly and she exploded. Her eyes shut in the euphoria and she felt normal for a little while. She was hoping that maybe she could tap into her kumo heritage more. Kumo males became whores with their mates when their mates became pregnant. It helped the parents bond with the babe and made for a close knit family. Nanami had tried to explain the whole evolution thing and how kumo youkai diverged from their wild counterparts so much. Iyo's eyes had glazed over in boredom when she had discussed it but now she wished she had paid attention. He continued to touch her and feel her and she sighed happily.

“I must dress.” He stated in his toneless voice.

“I will hunt then.” She stated.

“I regret leaving you.” He said as he rose.

“Do not allow pheromones control you.” She laughed lightly.

“No. I shall let them control when I do not have to deal with trash. Please see your sister or brother.” He replied.

“I shall.” She said as she watched him dress.

He was dressed quickly and out his door silently. He kept his life here separate from the other realm. They did not discuss it much but he refused to give her up. He did not need to say that he was madly in love with her; his actions were loud enough. She slipped on a black shift dress and she phased out into the desert. She was good at killing the hollows but she felt horrendous guilt. She stiffened when she felt Nveid. Iyo turned and stared at him.

“You are lovely.” He said softly.

“Thank you. Please go.” She snapped.

“You keep putting off what I can show you!” he said in a temper.

“If I had not helped you then you would not have come to me again. I would not have been here for your wretched sister to kill me. Now indirectly you are part and parcel of this so go away!” she yelled.

“I am sorry. I am very sorry that I involved you.” He said stepping closer.

“Stay away from me!” she growled.

“Do you know how beautiful you are? Do you have any idea that I cannot stop thinking of you?” he asked in a low tone.

“Not my problem. You probably thought me worthless and beneath you before your brother turned me into this monster. I look the same so what now?” she demanded.

“I thought of you before you were turned. Now you are of this plane and my pursuit of you would not be frowned upon.” He said crossing his arms.

“Sorry Shouten but this wraith is taken.” She said twisting her lips.

“By a Vasto Lordes? He is nothing! He is not worthy of you.” He said darkly.

“He is better then the Shouten and oh he was kumo too at one time so go blow yourself.” She said starting to stalk off.

He moved in front of her and lifted her chin. He felt guilt and he never felt guilt. He lifted her chin and she looked at him with such angry eyes.

“I am sorry. I cannot say that enough. I never meant for you to be harmed. I wish it had not happened. You saved my life.” He stated as his hands held her face.

“Yet you hate? Why do you hate when you suffer for it too?” she asked.

“Woman I will make it up to you if you allow it.” He whispered.

“I do not need you but thank you. Assuage your guilt and move on so you may slaughter more innocents.” She said trying to jerk away.

He phased them out suddenly and they were in a lush conifer forest near a pond. She looked around and she was surprised.

“This is much more pleasant then the desert.” He said meeting her eyes.

“Maybe but I can hunt hollows there.” She said growling.

“You can hunt other beings besides those lowly things! You can give yourself sustenance that can sustain you in the corporeal world. You can stay longer!” he cried.

“I refuse to be like you Nveid. I refuse to be a blood thirsty soulless bastard.” She said gritting her teeth.

“Did you take life as a kumo?” he demanded.

“I was a vegetarian.” She said looking away.

His face fell and he realized that she truly had been an innocent. He snarled in helplessness and he gathered her into his arms. She tried to fight him and he held on.

“Give me the chance to make it right. I will teach you what you need to know. I will make you stronger.” He said softly.

“That means doing something I cannot do.” She snapped.

“Iyo.” He growled.

“Let me go.” She hissed.

His lips found hers and he felt so wretched that he trembled. He was so attracted to her and so guilt ridden that he actually was willing to give up his life for her. He let part of himself phase into her and she groaned out loudly.

“Allow this. Do not fight it. This is how it can be Iyo. You are Shouten now. I can show what that means.” He said in a suddenly strained voice.

“What are you doing to me?” she said whimpering.

“This is one way we make love. This is natural for us. Woman your soul is so beautiful.” He said groaning.

“This. Kamis do not stop. Oh please.” She whined out.

“Yes. Iyo so beautiful.” He said phasing into her fully.

She felt him within her and she was so wracked in the overload. Her legs gave out and she lay on the ground. The horrendous pressure was blinding her and she actually screamed out. Iyo pulled her own dress up and she rolled to her side. She squeezed her thighs together as throbbing erupted from her center and pleasure throbbed in her mind. She screamed out again as she began trembling violently. She felt him and it was simply the most erotic thing. He phased back and lay on his side facing her. He laced his fingers in hers and she was whimpering.

“I need you woman. I need you like I need to breathe.” He stated heavily.

“Do not understand.” She groaned.

“Your soul is so pure. You are one of those rare first time and pure souls. I have to have you.” He said shaking as he laid her back.

“What do you mean?” she asked softly.

“You are still throbbing. Let me ease it for you.” He begged.

She barely nodded and he scrambled up her body. He was going to join with her in the corporeal and in soul. He had never had it before and he was shaking as he joined with her. Nveid fell into kissing her as he moved. She whimpered into the kiss and she arched against him. He was loosing all cohesion and the desire to keep her was overpowering him. He suddenly understood what it was that was driving Raganos. The uppyr female must have been a pure soul as well. Iyo was rasping as they both were driven beyond what normally happened. She screamed again as he joined her soul. He collapsed as he yelled out as well.

“Drink of me.” He rasped.

“No.” she groaned.

“Do not stop this.” He begged.

“Cannot. No.” she said rolling her head to the side.

“I will not live without you!” he said shaking.

“I do not want this.” She said as the blood tears fell.

He was so stunned to see that she was indeed fully Shouten. He would not force her but he wanted her.

“Iyo. What you just felt; it is perfection. This is right.” He said desperately.

“I belong to no one.” She said softly.

He jerked away and he sat up. He watched the sun and she still laid there.

“Iyo.” He muttered.

“Hai?” she asked with her eyes closed.

“I am sorry.” He whispered.

“The trembling will not stop.” She said in a shaky voice.

“I feel it too. Give it a few minutes as you experienced a full completion. There is nothing like it.” He muttered.

“I need to go.” She said trying to sit up.

“Why? Why must you walk away? I want you!” he cried.

“You are a spoiled, selfish prince. You were cruel and vicious and now you want what you cannot have. I am my own person and no one controls me. I choose who I will love and I will choose who gives me joy. You made my life unbearable.” She said in an angry tone.

“You say I am cruel and vicious? You are the one being cruel and vicious. You felt what we just shared and you deny us both! You who espouse your holier than thou bull shit!” he snapped.

“The Shouten have evolved to have really great sex and you act as if it is some momentous thing. You are male, act like it!” she sneered.

“You speak of which you know nothing of. You do not allow yourself to know more of what you have become and you will not disgrace what just happened.” He snarled.

“Then I will act like a man and say this was a great fuck and see you around but make sure and do not call please.” She said lifting her head.

He was on her immediately and he gripped her tightly.

“Do not mock me. We made love woman and I could force you to take me in but I will not.” He hissed.

“That is what your elder brother did to my obbasan is it not? He forced a mating upon her? Because they had a great time then he assumed that he could force her heart?” Iyo asked narrowing her eyes.

“I am not completely sure but I imagine that he did. No one tells Raganos no and lives. I am not stupid enough to cross him.” He muttered.

“I miss my twin so much that it hurts. You have no idea what that bitch did to me but do you know what it does to him?” She asked with a heaving chest.

He could say nothing and she phased away. His silvery blue eyes were stormy and he knew legends of twins. Thei had ripped this woman apart and by the Gods he would give something back. He phased into the palace at Astana. Hanaj was in his rooms and he walked right in.

“I need your help.” He demanded.

“What?” he asked turning his head.

Nveid spoke and Hanaj at first refused. He watched his elder brother become furious and he finally consented. He realized she would be furious but she would have him.

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Nveid stood over the sleeping male and he looked some like his sister. Nveid leaned down and Kenji suddenly gasped as he felt something draining him. He tried to yell out and Eriko was next to him. He grew panicked and he felt himself slowly drained away.

“I am sorry but I must do this.” He heard in his ear.

“What are you?” he asked hoarsely.

“No one.” It said.

Eriko heard the talking and she rolled over to wake up her mate. She sat up when he did not move. She began shaking him and his head rolled to the side.

“Kenji? Kenji?” she began shrieking.

Blood oozed from bite marks on his neck and she began screaming. She dialed his sire and Naraku picked up.

“My lord! My lord!” she screamed.

“Eriko? Kamis onna calm down. What is it?” he asked groggily.

“Kenji! He is not moving. My lord he is not moving.” She wailed.

Naraku's eyes flashed and he produced his miasma and ported to his son. Kenji was there and his eyes focused on nothing.

“No! No!” he yelled.

Eriko was on the bed crying hysterically and Naraku was shaking badly. He called Nobu and within minutes his friend appeared. Nobu knelt by the young shape shifter and he closed Kenji's eyes.

“No Nobu! No!” Naraku snarled.

“I am sorry.” He said with a heavy heart.

“No! No!” Naraku said shaking his long time friend.

“My lord.” Nobu sighed.

Naraku's eyes flashed and he stumbled backwards. Eriko was wailing over the body of her long time mate and husband. Naraku disappeared into a cloud of miasma. He appeared near Karakura Town and he looked around wildly. He knew they congregated near here and he began stalking around. His mind was not clear and such horrendous pain went through his gut. He looked up and he saw the Arrancar he was hunting. He released a tentacled limb and grabbed Grimmjow around the waist. He jerked him back towards the ground and the Arrancar snarled ready to strike.

“Shut up and do not speak you animal! One of my sons is dead. A Shouten got him and by the Kamis they will pay.” He said releasing him.

Grimmjow watched the hanyou and it was obvious he was barely holding in his rage.

“So whatd'ya want from me?” he demanded.

“You escort me into that place and you assist me in destruction the likes those beasts have never seen and I will not fight you again. I will welcome you into our little fucked up family. Help me find my son's killer.” He said in a raspy and dangerous voice.

“Then what're we waitin on hanyou? Let's go gut some wraiths.” Grimmjow began laughing hysterically.