InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ That Which Malice Brings ( Chapter 67 )

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A/n: Very Shouten centric chapter. The battles with the Shouten Steppe Wraiths heat up and Asuna attempts to bring Hanaj tr'Awnhi into the fold. Choices are forced and sides have to be chosen. Some truths are also revealed as to origins. Yhea tr'Awnhi is seen as well. Thank you all for reading! I love to hear your thoughts.

 

That Which Malice Brings

 

Iyo was lying on the bed and Nveid was asleep beside her. His son and Ulquiorra's son slept next to each other in a cradle next to their bed. She knew the Fourth Espada was looking for her and she did not trust herself around him. She looked at Nveid as he slept. She had fallen for him as well and they were happy together but they also knew his life was in constant danger. He slowly woke up and he stared at his beloved mate.

 

“They are still asleep?” He asked softly.

 

“Hai.” She smiled at him.

 

“Do not smile at me so for I melt every time you do.” Nveid said nuzzling her neck.

 

“Please Nveid.” She begged him.

 

He sank his fangs into her neck and she moaned softly. He licked the fangs marks and she shook against him. He smirked into her neck and she made him want to be a better man. She made him see himself differently. He loved his sons and he would kill the Vasto Lordes for the green eyed twin. He held her closely and kissed the back of her neck. He thanked his Gods for seeing her that day at the hospital. He thanked his Gods for allowing him to see her for what she truly was. He was thankful that Hanaj was truly the strongest sibling.

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Lei was sitting on the floor and Haruya was waving a block in the air. It suddenly went flying and hit him squarely in the head. He sighed a little and ruffled the little boy's head.

 

“I swear you make me wish your mama was here.” He said softly.

 

“I am.” She said from the doorway.

 

Lei turned and saw his lover and mate in the door. He acted as if he did not care and he stood up. He brushed past her and she grabbed his arm.

 

“You missed me?” She asked.

 

“Not one bit. I cannot stand you, remember?” He asked as if testily.

 

“Hai I am sure. Come here.” She said pulling him into her arms.

 

Lei felt such peace with her arms around him. She held onto him and he chuckled.

 

“Ah well have you felt me up enough?” He asked.

 

“No not yet. I need your knowledge and your body. You tell me which first?” Asuna stated playfully.

 

“My body then my brain.” He practically purred.

 

She immediately sank her fangs into his neck and he about buckled right there. He was feeling so much and they ended up on his bed and he was weakened from blood letting and amazing coupling. His eyes were closed and they were quite white at the moment. She was next to him and he could tell she was quite pleased with herself.

 

“Raganos had that white haired whore take Shinobu. He escaped and met a lynx youkai. She said they were in the “in between” place, what does that mean?” She asked.

 

“It is like a gateway from what is all of Hueco Mundo and this plane. Those of certain heritage are able to dwell there right along with the Shouten.” He said softly.

 

“So it literally is like brackish water is? It is like a mixing of salt water and fresh water correct?” She said considering.

 

“Yes exactly. It is a free ground where Shouten are completely corporeal without the restrictions on our abilities. The rub is that it shifts throughout the year much like the rotation of the earth; most likely it has something to do with it. That is why there are so many palaces and homes for us. We follow the in betweens.” He shrugged.

 

“But there are those like you who prefer the so called living plane.” Asuna stated.

 

“Yes well it is so much more lively. There is a price to being what we are.” Lei said running a hand along her thigh.

 

“Thank you.” She muttered.

 

“You are welcome.” He smirked seductively.

 

She smiled at him and she was fiercely loyal to him now. Their legs were entwined and he felt complete. He felt happy for the first time in a long time. He knew without a doubt that Hanaj knew it too. He found he could not care less.

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Raganos was getting better and he was getting really sick of feeling Lei and Asuna. He had to make himself not go but the arrogant Jing was quite smug with himself at the moment. Hanaj finally gave up and he went to the Mongolian Shouten's small palace and he entered in his true form. She was naked and in HIS arms. Lei looked directly at him and a small smile curved his lips. Lei slipped from his bed and put on a robe and phased out to his ante chamber.

 

“Yes?” Lei asked.

 

“You just do not learn Lei.” Hanaj snapped.

 

“You are such an idiot.” He snorted.

 

“What are you doing here Lei? Playing house?” The Shouten prince asked in anger.

 

“Yeah I am playing house and I am practicing at getting her with my child. Want to join in?” He asked amused.

 

Hanaj was mad and he punched the other Shouten straight in the face. He did not need to lower himself to use his powers simply because Lei Jing was not worth it. He stiffened when he felt her in the door and she was growling.

 

“How dare you lay a hand on him.” She snarled softly.

 

“How dare you take in another Shouten!” He sneered at her.

 

“Kaito is back and he is Tomoshibi. Shall I rid myself of him too?” She asked coldly.

 

“You wish me to be your enemy? Hatred that stems from love is far worse then ordinary hatreds Asuna or has your moth taught you nothing?” Hanaj asked in contempt.

 

She was in front of him instantly and she lifted her clawed hand.

 

“Do not espouse what you know nothing of! How dare you! You left me to wonder and your brother MURDERED my daughter and son. How dare you even speak you spineless coward!” She said in complete fury.

 

“Spineless coward? You dare call me a spineless coward?” He fumed.

 

“Hai I do. You slink so they will not turn you out and you have some sort of fucked up loyalty to those bastards! You are a coward because you supposedly love me and hold onto them so Kamis damn hard. You are a coward and betrayer. Get the hell away from me.” Asuna said in a frightening growl.

 

Hanaj was beyond furious and Lei could feel his energies just below the surface. He stepped closer to Asuna and she watched as Hanaj's eyes looked mixed.

 

“Get away from her Jing.” He said in a low snarl.

 

“You are in danger of loosing all control of yourself Prince Hanaj. Perhaps if you step back for a moment.” Lei said cautiously.

 

“Why this woman Lei? Why the woman I fell for hmmm? You could have up and turned into a normal male with anyone else but you chose her! You Asuna turned to one of your bitterest enemies! You know he used to fantasize about tearing your flesh from your bones?” Hanaj asked in a dangerous voice.

 

“Hai I know. I have seen those memories and I also know that he has not been a baby killer like your wonderful brother whom you seem to adore!” She said just as dangerously.

 

“Asuna shut up!” Lei hissed.

 

“No go ahead and speak Asuna. Go ahead and keep running your mouth.” Hanaj sneered.

 

She stepped closer and slapped him several times. Hanaj was barely controlling himself and he ended up slamming her harshly against the wall. Lei was not stupid and he stepped back. He decided to tend her little ones and Hanaj was breathing harshly.

 

“Do not make me hate you.” He growled in her face.

 

“I figured you already did.” She yelled back.

 

He ended up clawing at her and she was holding him back with her will. She had to keep him from phasing out and it took plenty of effort.

 

“I have tried my hardest to let you be and live your life. I have tried to not be one of those mindless bastards you tie yourself to but you go too far. I have tried my best to thwart my brother at every turn and you do nothing but condemn me for it. Screw you woman!” Hanaj said in supreme anger.

 

Neither was willing to do all out warfare and she grabbed his jaw. He was anguished and incensed as she met his eyes. His black hair was long and fell around his face and he was on the lean side but his muscles were defined. He wore black metal rings on each middle finger. He wore a black haori style shirt and black trousers tied with a green sash around his waist. Her hands cupped his face and she whined just a little as he met her lips. Hanaj felt so much when he was near her and his feelings overcame him often. He knew Nveid had left the family. He knew and he said nothing because Nveid had become a changed man; he had changed for love and for one woman. He had changed for this woman's daughter. Nveid was older then him but his brother knew. He knew much and he was wise enough to say nothing. He had no idea how it happened but he was holding onto her with her legs wrapped around his hips. He was rasping hard as he guided her harder and harder. They had been arguing and threatening violence and now they were having wild and passionate sex. He was loosing every last shred of cohesion and he was threatening to become his spirit form. Asuna was cleaving to him and he truly lost it. He slammed her into the wall and she ended up sliding down it. He appeared gone but he was within her very corporeal body. He could feel, sense, and touch her soul form and Hanaj had found the pinnacle of perfection. He had found the absolute zenith and Asuna was gasping in deep breaths as she became completely immersed in him totally. For a second Hanaj hoped that Lei was crippled in their tie. He had been crippled enough by him and payback was in the form of this bitch. Lei's wall melted under her claws as she gripped something solid. If she had not been in their own portion of the world then they would have thought her crazy but the whole thing was sending her into a devastating spin. She was desperately trying to catch her breath and she could not. Hanaj could not even become corporeal and the shattering was complete. His had been completely spiritual and hers had been on all three levels. She was again out like their last encounter and he was gone. Lei cautiously stepped back in much later and he marveled at the prince. He apparently could not couple in his corporeal form long and he smirked. Being of the Jing clan did have its perks. He picked her up and she was in a mild death sleep. He again marveled at the most powerful Shouten in the tr'Awnhi house. He lay down with her and he allowed himself to join her in sleep.

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She woke up and she was sore. She felt as if she was battered and she saw Lei watching her.

 

“He is overly intense.” He laughed.

 

“How come you hold on better?” She asked groggily.

 

“Because I do not starve myself. I refuse to be hungry. Why do you think he is so thin?” Lei asked almost amused.

 

“You are telling me Hanaj does not feed often?” She asked shocked.

 

“No he does not. He is three times my age and he does not need to as often but the guy is a self masochist it seems.” He said smiling.

 

“What occurred does not bother you?” She asked surprised.

 

“No. I got something out of it, believe me. He forced the binding with you a little stronger last time and he tied all three of us together. He dies then I die. You die and the same for us two. We are three little blood drinking peas in a pod.” He laughed merrily.

 

“Bastard.” Asuna growled.

 

“But one sexy as hell bastard.” Lei remarked.

 

“Oh lord.” She said getting up.

 

“You have taught me to enjoy your wiles woman but Hanaj is powerful and beautiful. I would have to be blind on all planes not to notice. Most Shouten women would kill you for even touching him.” He said watching her dress.

 

“Then I am honored I make him so angry. They can deal with his petulance.” She snapped.

 

Lei was in a very good mood and she leaned forward and kissed him deeply.

 

“You are a card Lei but I am coming to be passionate about you.” She said honestly.

 

“Goodie!” He teased.

 

She smirked and went to her little ones. She kissed each one bye and ported out. She appeared in Karakura Town and she went to the warehouse. Asuna walked down the stairs and she felt Kensei fighting against Hiyori. She sat amongst the rocks and watched the scene. She knew without a doubt that Raganos would strike very soon and with the wyvern around; she felt nervous. Kensei still fought with his shinigami powers and she knew how devastating those powers could be.

 

“You gonna sit up there or are you gonna get your ass down here and fight?” Kensei called up.

 

“If you insist.” She said jumping down gracefully.

 

She landed on her feet and she whirled around and her fang hit his sealed zanpakuto. Their blades began their magnetic pull again and he snarled in annoyance. They tried to pull them apart and she ended up throwing her fang away. They began their hand to hand combat and Kensei was harsher this time. Asuna knew it was because she was not pregnant at the moment. Kensei always kept up with her and she heard from him at least once a day. They were both annoyed and she managed to throw him. He landed on his knees and he used a kido spell. She hit the ground and he stood over her trying to catch his breath.

 

“You win Muguruma.” She growled.

 

“Hai barely.” He grunted as he pulled her up.

 

They stared at each other and their lips were hovering just a tad.

 

“Damnit! We have to figure this out.” Kensei murmured.

 

“Does it matter?” She asked.

 

“Getting to be we need to. We can combine our attacks but it overwhelms us.” He said softly.

 

They heard the other vizards but they saw only the other.

 

“Damnit onna.” He murmured.

 

She ported them to her small estate and they collapsed onto the bed. They took the other slowly and the resulting surge of energy left them both reeling. She again felt something familiar but could not place it. He slept heavily and she got up to get some water. She was in her own mind and she turned to see Hanaj. His silver eyes watched her every move and she stared at him.

 

“I am no coward. I will not have you think of me as such.” He stated in a low voice.

 

“I do not know what to think. I know this binding was not what either of us wanted so why did you insist upon it again?” She asked.

 

“Because it hurt so badly. You truly did not believe in me. You truly think I am just like Raganos?” Hanaj asked in a quiet anger.

 

“I think you will do whatever to further your own. The Shouten as a whole disregard most manner of life and why should you be different?” Asuna asked in a raw voice.

 

“I have never been that way. I made it appear that I killed your uppyr daughter but I did not. I was trying to save something! I am always trying to help you or your kin and you always do this! For the past few years I have done nothing but try to be of help to you.” He said coldly.

 

She neared him and she pulled him to her neck.

 

“You need to eat more often Hanaj.” She said in low growl.

 

“NO! I want to converse with you for once. I want you to hear me.” He stated.

 

She cut her neck with her claws and dipped her fingers into it and smeared it against his lips. He made a noise and sank his fangs into her neck. She shut her eyes and she suppressed the mighty feelings raging through her. Hanaj got used to feeling hunger but she made it impossible to ignore his needs. He gathered her to him tightly as he drank deeply. He finally released her and he stepped back.

 

“I am tired of this. I am tired of your refusal to see me as something other then a monster. You forced this upon me and now I cannot be free of you. I am bitterly in love with you and I have no wish to be. I know what my name brings to you and I cannot stop wishing to be by your side but loving you is tearing me apart.” He said in an angry whisper.

 

“Then go.” She retorted.

 

“How can you be so heartless?” He demanded.

 

“Oh I do not know. A whisper or something of what you were planning. Masaki is still dead and she was a babe Hanaj. You are damn right I am heartless. I am heartless when my innocents are threatened. I would not harm a Shouten babe no matter how much I hate your kind. I would not do what was done to her or Hinata. What your brother did was so evil that Satan would have spit him back out of hell!” She growled.

 

He tried to say something but she was right. He sighed and he resigned himself to painful feelings and bitterness for the rest of his existence. She snorted in anger at his thoughts and he turned to look at her.

 

“Your delightful family has done nothing but torture mine for centuries! Now you have the gall to think these things?” She asked in anger.

 

“There are those of us that want something different. I have sixty plus siblings Asuna and not all of us are like Raganos. Some of us want a life and our families. There are only a small handful of the siblings who have bothered to mate and have babes of their own. I was convinced for the longest time that Yhea was innocent. He had an angelic face my nephew did but he apparently had the heart of his father.” Hanaj said sighing.

 

“I can see from Eyal's memories how utterly beautiful he was but he had a cruel streak.” Asuna said.

 

“Yes well he was his father's son. Raganos loved his son immensely and hated all other life. Raganos only knows how to feel one of two ways; complete hatred or obsessive love. They do not coincide very well.” Hanaj said looking out her window.

 

Hanaj was trapped within his own existence and it showed. He was proud of what he was but not of whom he had come from. He went to phase away and she pulled him to her.

 

“You need to feed more often then you do. If we are like this then you do not abandon me. You talk to me and do not let me think they have you. I hate them so much.” She said in a tortured tone.

 

“Let us just agree that I was foolish to desire you and let it go. It will be difficult to ignore the other at first but it can be done. I am sorry that you have felt my leaving you alone was offensive. I have no wish to continue to torture myself. I have no wish to love you. I do not want this anymore.” Hanaj said and jerked away.

 

She held onto his hand and he had phased back to Kazakhstan. He hissed and he pressed her against a door.

 

“Raganos is here! Are you stupid?” He demanded softly.

 

“Then finish the conversation.” She retorted.

 

He was shielding her aura and he made her go into his closet of all places. He pushed her further into the large space and she stared at his silks and expensive cottons.

 

“What more can I do Asuna?” He demanded in a harsh whisper.

 

“Leave them. Leave them and come to me.” She said stubbornly.

 

“Not this again! No! No! No!” He growled.

 

She said nothing and she pulled him against her. He stared at her eyes and he slowly lifted his hand and cupped her left cheek. He realized they were in his plane and she was here fully. It was taking much of his energy trying to mask her aura and presence. She kissed him softly and he was trying to not respond. The last time he had been unable to stay physical at all. They were not brutal this time and he could feel her soft skin. He whined softly and he undid her dressing gown. Hanaj let his clothes phase away and it took on urgent tones.

 

“Shield yourself. I cannot make love to you and dampen your aura.” He admitted.

 

She stared at him and did as he asked. This was thrilling to her and he took her passionately and hard. They never lost eye contact and Hanaj was trying to stay quiet. He was bordering on screaming out as they were reaching for that one point. He was mumbling and he was able to stay physical on his home plane.

 

“I cannot stay from you. I try.” He rasped.

 

“Then stop trying.” She growled softly.

 

“Asuna do not stop me…please let me.” He gasped in her ear.

 

She had intended to make him crazed but she unleashed him. He ended up gathering her to him tightly and he released a beautiful cry as he released. She felt it powerfully and she spasmed with him. He could not hold her up and the slid down to the floor of the closet. Hanaj had tried to end things but he had ended up tangled up with her yet again. It fully hit him and he would never be free from her. He would always seek her and she would give in because they had this deep thing between them. They both knew that Lei was involved with them both and he was sick to his stomach. He groaned softly as he tried to stand.

 

“You feed from me too.” He mumbled.

 

“I do not do that purposely Hanaj. I truly have no idea how it works.” She mumbled.

 

He nodded and he felt dirty. She was suddenly hurt and she tapped his shoulder.

 

“I can be here but I cannot get back by myself.” She said holding up her chin.

 

He said nothing and phased them out. He said nothing and he phased away suddenly. A single tear fell down her face and this Shouten was making her crazy. She ported to her shower and took a long one and she fell back into bed with Kensei. He wrapped his arm around her waist and he was still passed out. She actually cried just a little and let herself pass out as well.

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She was deep in the past and she was determined to see Yhea for herself. She was in the corporeal Kazakhstan and she kept herself masked. She felt the wraiths everywhere and she was pleasantly surprised to feel inu all over the place. She was swinging her leg back and forth as she waited to feel a tr'Awnhi. It took her several days and she had managed to remain hidden. She saw a black haired wraith and he stole her breath in his beauty. He wore silver rings on each finger and a gauntlet seemed to be attached to his jewelry. His ears were pierced and his face was unmarred and youthful. His features appeared more Asian and she leaned forward. He was stunning and his aura was menacing. He did not sense her but he happened to turn and stare up at her. She narrowed her eyes and she kept her heart from pounding out of her. He smirked gently and he leaned against a tree.

 

“Well what do we have here?” He asked in a dialect of Russian.

 

“I could say the same Shouten.” She said in Russian proper.

 

“You are pretty but what are you?” Yhea asked.

 

She jumped down and she circled him. He watched her closely and he was intrigued with her powerful and conflicting auras. He took a chance and he phased out quickly and he appeared behind her. He held her shoulders firmly and he gently sank his fangs into her neck. He was assaulted immediately with her energies that were alive in her very blood. She had succubus uppyr in her and she was a canine daemon. He suddenly crushed her against his chest and she struggled in his arms. He released her neck and he breathed in her ear.

 

“You are a mixed daemon. How very rare and such a delicacy you are. Have you been laid bare and feasted upon?” He asked.

 

“Unhand me!” She growled.

 

“Please do not get testy. My senses are not as sharp as a dog's are and your blood tells me what I need to know. I am Yhea tr'Awnhi.” He said directly into her ear.

 

“I know who you are.” She snapped.

 

“Such a beautiful and powerful woman; I do not wish to be your enemy.” He purred.

 

“Unhand me.” She demanded.

 

He let her go and he smiled at her. She watched him carefully and he sensed something huge from this female. He slipped inside of her and she choked out. He tried to ascertain her thoughts but she managed to throw him out. She was strong and he was very much interested. He grabbed her tightly and she snarled loudly.

 

“You are a goodly portion succubus. Have you fed recently?” He asked softly.

 

“None of your business.” Asuna snapped.

 

“You make me cross.” He said in a nasty tone.

 

“So? You are Shouten; you were born with a stick up your ass.” She retorted.

 

She managed to port out and her chest was heaving. His yoki was staggering and she knew Raganos was ungodly powerful but Hanaj and Yhea seemed more so. She wondered what the wraith held over his brothers and own child to keep them compliant. He must have some power that kept them loyal. She let herself calm down and she let herself feel Hanaj. She wanted to see what he looked like when he was a little younger and perhaps less bitter. She knew what she asked of him was too much but if truth be told; she could love him deeply. His loyalty to Raganos made her so angry she wanted to spit. She found Hanaj and he was in a beautiful garden. It seemed he liked to garden and she was bitter. She could see him as a beloved one of her mates. She could see herself so madly in love with him but he could not give up his demented family. She knew Nveid had escaped. There had been no sign of his body and she had wondered if perhaps Hanaj had saved him. Her eyes were crimson and he wore only light linen clothes. She was at the edge of the garden that was full of wild roses and he met her eyes. He felt the pull and his chest was heaving.

 

“How is this possible?” he whispered.

 

“All things are possible.” She replied.

 

Hanaj was in confusion and she neared him. Her face was beautiful and she was watching him closely.

 

“Who are you? Why am I tied to you?” Hanaj asked with a hoarse tone.

 

She did not think and she met his lips. Hanaj tried to think but his body and soul responded to the corporeal onna in front of him. Her kisses were drugging him and he suddenly held her close and their tongues battled for dominance. He was dizzy and he felt her very mind. They were amongst his beloved roses and she was kissing him madly. She was ripping the linen from him and her tongue began to run along his neck.

 

“Who are you?” He demanded again.

 

“Why ask when you feel the pull?” She murmured.

 

His simple linen ripped under claws and their lips clashed. He groaned softly and this was a fairly novel thing to him. She was determined not to rut but it was difficult when he smelled so good and felt so perfect next to her.

 

“Hanaj.” She whispered in a wounded tone.

 

“Yes?” He inquired.

 

“Your flowers are beautiful. Why did I not know?” Asuna asked.

 

“Perhaps I do not know you. I do not know you.” He whispered.

 

“Hai well but not for lack of trying. I am sorry to disturb you prince.” She said pulling back.

 

“You show up here and I instinctually know you and now you say goodbye?” He asked dumbly.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“How do I know you?” He demanded.

 

“I should not be here. I yearn for you but you will not give up anything. You want me but you cannot let me want you. You try and make life better from afar and what I want is this being. You hold yourself back for whatever reason I will never understand. You tied me to you and I did the same but you have to stay with them.” She growled.

 

“Them? Who is them?” He said confused.

 

“Your brothers and sisters. They apparently mean more to you then your life mate!” She hissed.

 

His eyes were wide and she had such malice in her voice. Hatred of his family was brewing in her and he felt it as if her. He also felt her horrendous anger at him. He was utterly confused and she got a look on her face. She said nothing and she did not care at the moment. She was being underhanded but she was determined to give him a reason to leave the tr'Awnhi. She moved behind him and she ripped his bottoms and he choked as she wrapped her hand around him.

 

“Gods.” He moaned.

 

“You have only ever been with wraith onna correct?” She asked.

 

“Yes.” He groaned.

 

“I am half uppyr. Close enough correct?” She asked in his ear.

 

“Yes!” Hanaj whined.

 

Asuna was wrapped up in making him feel the physical and she pressed his mind harshly. His eyes closed and it was obvious to him that she had touched him before. He leaned his head back and sought her lips. She attacked his mouth and the pleasure overwhelmed their senses. He was tense as she slowly stroked him to aching hardness. He could feel her and she was feeling savage and raw. She was so angry at him for his perceived transgressions. She moved to stand in front of him and she swallowed him and his whimper was loud.

 

“Your fangs! Please mind your fangs.” He said trying to think.

 

-Shut up! - She pathed in his mind.

 

The sheer physicality of the act was overtaking him and he had never imagined that it could feel this good. She was holding him tightly to this plane and he groaned. She pulled back slowly to allow him to sink down. Asuna watched him and she knew exactly what she was doing. She slipped into his mind before she even touched him again. She began the process of touching and pulling on their mental bond. Hanaj was twisting on the ground a little and this intimacy was more of what he was used to but it was so much more intense because this was his chosen mate. He was shaking harshly and his eyes were squeezed shut. He did not see her shed her clothes and he only felt when she joined them physically. She kept a tight mental hold and his mouth was open.

 

“Too much! Woman please too much.” He cried.

 

“No. Thrust up Hanaj. Feel it.” She commanded barely able to speak herself.

 

He did and she met it with a rotation of her hips. His body was wracked and he could swear that this was another level altogether. He had engaged the physical but only physical, never combined. He was having a hard time even thinking and he was overwhelmed in the purity of it. Each movement was mimicked in his soul. He opened his eyes and he watched her. She was stunning and this seemed so natural. She was flushed and he was beyond captivated. She was managing to hold herself back as well but she was close to shattering. He would loose his form but she needed him to hold on. Each movement was making her go further and further and the tsunami of pleasure washed through her in waves. She growled out loudly as her body surrendered and the mental rapture stole through her mind. Hanaj was gasping and begging beneath her as he felt it all. It took every ounce of will and strength she had to contain him. He grabbed her hips and he was crying out as a very physical response to her muscles clenching him took place. He expelled his seed and he was shaking hard as the completion surged through him. Hanaj felt only half and he was begging in Kazak to become his true form. She unleashed him and he merged with her. Brilliant color assaulted him and she arched out as he finished. She was passed out and he was weak as a newborn. He realized she was partly succubus and she had actually taken in from him. He barely was able to become his corporeal self and he was covered in sweat as was she. He was still shaking from the most intense and beautiful lovemaking he had ever had. This woman had him totally smitten and he watched her. He heard something and he barely touched her skin. Her clothes appeared and he did the same to himself. Yhea came from the woods and he stared at his uncle. It was quite obvious what they had done and Hanaj actually blushed.

 

“She is stunning and also a corporeal.” Yhea said as he smirked.

 

“As if you have never taken a corporeal.” Hanaj snapped.

 

“You were begging? Is she really that powerful?” his nephew demanded.

 

“It does not matter. What I do or who I engage is not your business. I am grown and you are barely an adult.” Hanaj snapped.

 

“Well you could at least feed from her seeing as she probably fed from you.” Yhea chuckled as he walked away.

 

Hanaj looked down at her and her power over him was staggering. He groaned and he phased them to his bed. She was sleeping heavily and he fell asleep beside her.

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Asuna woke up and she felt warm. Hanaj was asleep beside her and she pressed against him. She barely kissed him and he woke up. His silver eyes blinked and he still could not believe she was his.

 

“How far back do you come and why?” He asked softly.

 

“A very long while.” She said as softly.

 

“Say no more.” He sighed.

 

She nodded and she kissed him again.

 

“Are we within Hueco Mundo?” She asked.

 

“Yes.” He nodded.

 

“I need you to take me back please.” She said.

 

“You know you can get in without a Shouten.” He murmured.

 

“Or an Arrancar. I do not know where the in betweens are at the moment.” Asuna said frankly.

 

“How in the hell?” He asked sitting up.

 

“I know a lot. I have to go but can you please just take me back?” She asked.

 

He nodded and he got up and dressed. He got her a tunic of silk and some pants. She slipped them on and he pulled her to standing. She kept herself upright and she was going to be sick as hell. He phased her to the other plane and she began to vomit after he left. She ported to where she had hidden her crystal and she threw it. She reentered her era and she sat down at her table. She was sick to her stomach but she would have Nanami look later. She managed to walk to her bathroom shakily and she began to shower. She could not make it without being sick again. Asuna finally finished and she called Nanami. When her doctor daughter showed up she was passed out on the bathroom floor. Nanami hauled her up and she could smell Shouten all over the place. She got her on the bed and she called Shinobu. Her brother ported right away and he listened to her stomach.

 

“What has she done?” He sighed.

 

“I think I know. I would bet you that she let herself become pregnant because of the Shouten guy named Hanaj. She has been trying in vain to get him away from that accursed family.” She said.

 

“Damnit Nami but this thing has shoki! How could she do this?” He demanded.

 

“I just told you.” She said rolling her eyes.

 

“You onna are out of your minds!” He growled.

 

“Yeah well you have been sleeping with a pretty one. This one has lasted longer then a week.” She retorted.

 

“Bitch.” He growled at his sister.

 

She chuckled and they were monitoring her. She finally woke up to a very pissed off son and a sympathetic daughter.

 

“Quit glowering at me, only your Chichi gets away with that.” Asuna snapped.

 

“Haha are you stupid?” He asked.

 

“No! Do not talk to me like that!” She said sitting up.

 

“Kamis Nami talk to our mother. I should tell Chichi.” Shinobu said in anger.

 

“Go ahead.” She retorted.

 

“Fine I will.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“Go ahead and I will tell him that you are seeing the lynx. Imagine twenty questions then son.” She said smirking.

 

He gave her a dirty look and he ported out. She chuckled and Nanami smiled.

 

“Well it is a little Shouten in there. You should be fine once this settles in you but you need to take it easy.” She said.

 

“Okay.” She nodded.

 

“I will keep quiet for now.” Nanami said smirking.

 

Asuna nodded and she could feel him. She got up slowly and went to her jewelry box and pulled out the medallion. She produced a garganta and went through. She ported to the desert palace and she knew he haunted there simply because it was fairly deserted. Hanaj came into the hallway and he stared at her. She neared him and she leaned forward.

 

“If I cannot have you then I will have part of you. I will have part of you that will never know the evils of this family and will only know love. Stay here and be loyal to them and know that I will have your son or daughter with me!” She said coldly.

 

“What? What are you saying?” He asked shocked.

 

“I am pregnant with your child and by the Kamis it will know only me.” She threatened.

 

“You went back again. I remember that time! You did this purposely?” He asked in fury.

 

“Hai I did. Goodbye Hanaj. We can admit that this was a mistake. We can ignore the other and move on with our lives but I have taken part of you. You cannot take that back.” She said turning away from him.

 

He grabbed her roughly and he held her jaw. His chest was tight and she had put him into a corner again. She had upped the stakes and he knew what lengths she would go to for her young.

 

“You are a cunning minx Asuna. You think I shall not know my own son or daughter? You think I will allow you to keep me from what is mine?” He demanded.

 

“I think I will destroy any other Shouten that would lay a hand on me or them.” She said flatly.

 

“You kill me then you kill yourself.” He scoffed.

 

“I do not have to kill you Hanaj. You will not allow harm to come to me. You will not let another harm your babe. One thing I have learned from knowing your mind is what you feel about family. You loved your mother and hated your father. You hate Raganos but because he is your brother; you feel you have to stay loyal. You make the choice Prince Hanaj tr'Awnhi, your child or your brother.” She said growling and she ported away.

 

He fell against the doorway and she had coldly and with a calculating air had pinned him. He was angry and he felt helpless. He closed his eyes and remembered that time. He thought it a dream but that incredible episode had happened. He phased into the corporeal world and he flattened her against her plush bed.

 

“Do you hate me this much?” He demanded.

 

“No. I do not hate you. I love you. I love you as much as I possibly can but you are more concerned with your siblings.” She replied.

 

He could say nothing and he was shocked beyond anything. She knew he had wanted this but he had resigned himself to loneliness and anguish. He was in turmoil and he phased away. He went to the Kazak palace and he sat amongst the beautiful forests surrounding the building. Hanaj was brooding and he felt Raganos behind him.

 

“What has your pants in a twist Hanaj?” His elder brother demanded.

 

“Nothing. I am sick of this damn war.” He replied.

 

“It shall be over sooner rather then later.” Raganos chuckled.

 

“What is that supposed to mean?” He asked.

 

“It means I am not waiting around for their toxins to kill me. I will not wait around like a little lamb to the slaughter. You think I do not know that Lei has betrayed us? Lei will die and he will die painfully. I am surprised you have not done it yet.” Raganos said nearing his brother.

 

“I am contemplating what needs to be done with Jing. You leave him to me Raganos and I swear you will never have to deal with him again.” Hanaj said flatly.

 

“Good. Your actions have had me surprised but it is good to know you have my back little brother.” The wraith king laughed.

 

Hanaj stared ahead and he knew without a doubt who he would choose. Raganos left him and he stood up. He phased to Hadasan. He found Lei amongst his nobles and he motioned him over. The Jing leader narrowed his eyes and followed him. He stared at Hanaj with interest and the Shouten prince paced.

 

“Raganos knows you have betrayed him. He has left you up to me. Take the babes far away and I will decimate this palace. You need to do this soon or he will know.” Hanaj commanded.

 

“Why should I believe you?” Lei asked.

 

“I love her fool. I love her so much it hurts me physically. I will not see her harmed or her babes. She likes you for some weird reason and I cannot harm you lest I harm myself. Get your people and get the babes out today. I will move tomorrow.” He stated with finality.

 

“Why would he order her babes dead?” Lei demanded.

 

“Ever since Yhea fell; he feels that all should know his pain. He feels she has earned that sort of destruction.” Hanaj stated stiffly.

 

“I would have gleefully killed her at one point but never an innocent child.” He growled.

 

“I agree. He will do it again.” Hanaj said tightly.

 

“Why do you still follow him then? You are stronger!” Lei hissed.

 

“You know our laws Lei but you care not about them! He is my father's first born and therefore he has the right and the privilege of rule.” Hanaj said softly.

 

“Please. As long as Bai paid our tribute you left us alone. Now I have to listen to him? NO! I am my own ruler and my wraiths do as I say.” Lei said flatly.

 

“You probably fucked half of them!” Hanaj growled.

 

“Get over yourself Prince Hanaj. Your whole damn family is prude. The woman you profess to love so much is so damn wraith like that it is hilarious. There must be truth to the legends that succubus and incubus uppyr were a form of us.” He considered.

 

“I love her Jing and I know you have feelings for her too.” Hanaj said in disgust.

 

“I love her too. I do not just care for her; I have come to love my sister's murderer and you know what? I have never felt such perfection in all of my life.” Lei growled.

 

“You had no right to displace my binding with her! You should have been a real man and come to me! I would have freed her some way but you did this.” Hanaj snapped.

 

“Yeah right. Lie to yourself Hanaj but not to me. I am no fool. You may hate me but you cannot fool me at all. I will get my people and her children out now.” Lei said leaving him to stand there.

 

Hanaj felt sick and he phased to her in Karakura Town. She was in her bath tub and he stared down at her.

 

“I hate you for this. I hate you for you forcing me into this.” He said in a low growl.

 

“Then do not choose me or our son.” She said with her eyes still closed.

 

“How do you know?” He asked hoarsely.

 

She tapped her nose and he released an anguished noise. He sank down by the bath tub and he watched her.

 

“I am wrong for having done this but I will love this boy. You and your wretched family owe me a child for the one you all killed.” She said hatefully.

 

“I did not know. I would have stopped him.” He said in agony.

 

“You would have stopped him? With your strength you could rule the Shouten but what do you do? I do not need your help Hanaj. Just do me the favor of staying out of my way. I will kill Raganos and I will kill him so heinously. I will take his intestines and strangle him with them.” She snarled.

 

“Is that what he did?” He asked horrified.

 

“Hai. Misaki was a toddler! Hinata was worse but his adopted father is a kami and broke the rules for him. Now what do you do? Get out and stay away from me. Hate me for making you choose. So choose your demented brother. I do not need you.” She said with utter contempt.

 

“You will not keep me from my son.” He said feeling his heart twist.

 

“You will not stop me. Get the hell out of my home Shouten. You are as dirty and filthy as Raganos. Choose a baby killer over your mate. Imagine if it was this child.” She said getting out of her tub and stalking past him.

 

He was overcome in anger and fear suddenly. He grabbed her and he held her tightly.

 

“He would harm my son.” He said in her ear.

 

“I imagine he would. I have tainted his baby brother. My filthy corporeal self that is.” She growled.

 

“Why did you do this? Why would you do this to me?” He asked in upset.

 

“I told you; you will not choose me so I have my part of you.” She snapped.

 

“He will be wraith. With your uppyr blood and my Shouten blood; he will be wraith. How can you possibly keep him here?” He demanded.

 

“I have my ways and my connections. Because he is born wraith does not mean he would stay wraith. Get out Hanaj. I have spent way too much time and energy on you already.” Asuna sneered.

 

He slapped her and he was in a spin. He felt horrid and anger was fueling him. He phased away and he readied himself for an offensive against Hadasan.

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Asuna shared with her mother what had been going on and Lei had paid her a visit as well. She knew her babes were now deep within the mountains around Karamay. Augusta and Asuna planned a covert strike against the Kazak Shouten and Asuna would get in at the in between gateway. Augusta gripped a katana and Asuna let Konkisaiga appear and they slipped in the gate. They immediately felt the difference in the air. Mother and daughter planned on taking out the white haired whore who had defiled Sesshomaru. Her father did not speak of it and he was in meditation a lot. Augusta had already given birth to her youngest daughter and her father was beside himself with Alara. She was a miniature of herself and she smiled. Her father was a sucker for a silver haired pup from her mother. They found the palace in Astana and Augusta sneered.

 

“He is there. I want him to see me kill that fucking whore.” Augusta said hatefully.

 

“Allow me to at least cut her Mother.” Asuna growled softly.

 

The raven haired uppyr nodded and she suddenly ported. She masked herself and she moved with stealth. She followed the blood scent of Sindari and she appeared in the throne room of Raganos. The wraith ruler looked surprised by Augusta moved fast. She grabbed Sindari's long white hair and jerked her back.

 

“Hello bastard. Hello whore.” Augusta purred in the female's ear.

 

“Well Augusta how are you my darling?” Raganos asked smirking.

 

The wall behind him was slammed into by an invisible force. Raganos's head whipped around and he was astonished to see the she dog and she was holding the hand of a shinigami. Kensei had followed her after she had told him her plans. She had been surprised but not shocked at his bravery. He began releasing energy blasts that were augmented by Asuna's supaida nami. The wraith king had to dive for it and his throne room was getting destroyed. He watched Augusta and he yelled at her to stop. He watched as she ripped open Sindari from her groin to her chest. Augusta showed no mercy and she used her wraith shoki and she stepped back from the blood.

 

“Get out Asuna and Kensei now!” Augusta snarled.

 

Asuna could see what was happening and she ported away with Kensei. Augusta stared at Sindari and she erupted in flames that were blue in their intensity. The wraith woman screamed in agony and Augusta pointed at Raganos.

 

“Now your little rapist is no more. Keep sending me more fodder you stupid fucking bastard and I will continue to kill them. Whatever I may have felt for you has turned to utter hatred you evil fuck!” She snarled.

 

Raganos rolled quickly to douse the flames she had ignited on himself. Sindari's body was ablaze and there was no hope for her. Augusta made a motion with one hand and the other and several of his guards erupted in flames as well. She ported away and the devastation was immense. He snarled out as the little attack had been quick and deadly. He had no clue how they found a secret way in and he suspected Jing had told of the gateways. He snarled again and he mercifully finished off Sindari and he yanked a mace from his wall. It was obvious he would never have the uppyr female and if he could not then the damn dog would not either.

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Hanaj walked in and he had made the attack as devastating as possible. He regretted that a few innocents had died in the melee but it could not be helped. He came to the palace and the throne room was in ruins. He stared in shock as several bodies were covered by sheets. Raganos was sitting in the middle of the room fingering his mace and Hanaj neared his homicidal brother.

 

“What happened?” He asked surprised.

 

“Your cunt and her mother attacked by themselves. Sindari is dead.” He said with incredible malice.

 

“Gods.” Hanaj stated in complete surprise.

 

“Did you kill Jing?” He demanded.

 

“As far as I know. The whole of the palace collapsed. They were held in by our warriors so that they could not phase away.” The younger brother said.

 

“He had better be dead Hanaj. He betrayed us far worse then I thought he could. He told them of the gateways. He told her much and Augusta has mastered her Shouten abilities. I should have let her die.” Raganos snarled.

 

“You should not have screwed her in the first place Raganos.” Hanaj snorted.

 

“Shut up! How dare you! Your sister lies dead from that whore! You also screwed the enemy little brother. Do you remember?” Raganos said in utter contempt.

 

“I admitted my mistake. I have done my best to prove my loyalty.” Hanaj growled.

 

“Then hurt her. I know you cannot kill her but I want her in my dungeon and I want her bleeding!” He growled in disgust.

 

“No. I will not harm her until I figure a way of saving myself. I am sorry for Sindari.” He said walking away.

 

Raganos watched Hanaj as he skulked away. He snarled out and bashed his throne in his rage. Augusta was asking for payback and he intended to deliver now. He phased into the corporeal world and he knew where she would be. He found her immediately and her eyes flashed red. She put her hand in a fist and yanked her arm back. His mace went flying out of his hand and he appeared behind her. She whirled on him and they began striking the other.

 

“You really want to fight me now?” She asked laughing.

 

“You killed my sister!” He screamed in rage.

 

“Da I did! I killed your sadistic sister who probably serviced you the same way she tried to harm Sesshomaru! I will always choose him no matter what!” She growled at him.

 

“Go ahead and choose him. I shall rip him apart the same as I did the others. I will make him suffer terribly for loving you!” Raganos sneered.

 

Augusta put her hand through his chest and he managed to hit her in the head so hard she went sprawling. She threw him with her mind and he had to phase out as he was pierced by a sculpture of a dog. She whimpered as she felt blood on the side of her head. Sesshomaru heard the commotion and he came in. Augusta was on the floor and he picked her up.

 

“I killed her. I burned her alive for touching you.” She whimpered softly.

 

“Augusta no! You should not face them alone my heart.” He said fiercely.

 

“Hai I had to. It was my duty as your mate to avenge you.” She said closing her eyes.

 

“I cannot live without my heart Augusta. I cannot function without my conscience. You are more important then honor.” He said firmly.

 

“I saw in your dreams what she did to you! I saw how you screamed in your mind. I could not hear you because she blocked it! I made her suffer! I ripped her open and laid bare her guts! She will torture no one no more!” Augusta snarled.

 

Sesshomaru held her and he had not known she had seen his nightmares. He sighed and his love for his mate grew even more. She was as an inu onna at times even though she was uppyr. Her loyalty and honor meant the world to him. He carried her to Yasu and he had Asuna called on. He waited for his eldest and heir. In his mind the war with the Shouten was fixing to really get started.

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Asuna was sleeping in Sendai; she was between Ishin and Naraku at the moment. Both of them were snoring and she got up. She went to the castle kitchens and she saw Aya sitting in the corner. Her friend and general was there. Aya had given birth to a boy and she was being tight lipped. Osamu and she were fighting badly and it broke Asuna's heart.

 

“General Aya.” She nodded.

 

“Hello my lady.” Aya nodded.

 

“Osamu loves you.” She said.

 

“Osamu lied to me.” She replied looking up.

 

“We all did. We did it to keep the timeline.” Asuna admitted.

 

“I love him still. I love him so damn much and I hated myself every day thinking my daughter died! She knows of me but does not know me! I had a right to know my own daughter!” She screamed suddenly.

 

“You are right but I could not think of a way to restore what was the correct timeline.” Asuna stated.

 

“He named her Shiore. He named her for my mother; Ayae Shiore.” She said wiping her face from tears.

 

“Aya, I know this has been horrid but we truly could not figure another way. You agreed to it.” Asuna said perplexed.

 

“I knew?” She asked shocked.

 

“Hai Aya. We talked about it at length. You said you did not wish to loose the great future that was coming. You stated that you wished to be united again. You are the one who suggested that Osamu take her and raise her. You asked him to beg her forgiveness.” Asuna stated softly.

 

Aya looked away and she began crying anew. Asuna walked up to her sister in law twice over and held her as she sobbed.

 

“Shiore is a wonderful onna and Osamu loved her obsessively. He loves you as much and he only wants to be with you.” She stated as she held her tightly.

 

“Hai! Hai!” She said bawling.

 

“Forgive him and me Aya. We never meant for you to be so hurt. He has never not loved you.” She said.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

Asuna slipped away and Aya ported to where Osamu was. He was in the Western Palace and he was reading. She could tell he was not happy and her heart clenched painfully.

 

“I am sorry Samu.” She said in a quivering voice.

 

“What has changed your mind?” He asked softly as he looked up.

 

“Asuna told me the truth. Damn it all but I cannot stop crying. I am sorry beloved. I am so sorry. We both gave up so much to try and make the future we wanted.” She said coming closer.

 

He looked up at her with his light brown eyes and they were sultry. She neared him as if in a trance and she began kissing him. He dropped his book and he pulled her into his lap. His beautiful lover and best friend was in his arms and he knew it would be alright now. She was giving him her all and she joined them in their minds immediately. He groaned heavily as he felt her so intimately. He pulled back and looked at her.

 

“I named him Sam.” She smirked softly.

 

“You named my son Sam?” He chortled in laughter.

 

“Hai. I wanted to honor you but it fits him. Please come see him.” She said.

 

“Hai but I want to have you first. I want to tie us together again. I have missed your presence in my mind.” He stated softly.

 

She nodded and she was taken in by her most beloved mate. They made love several times and he felt whole for the first time in four centuries. He saw his son and he looked at him in love. He had silver hair and her black eyes. Sam reminded him of Nanami and Iyo. He smiled as he touched his infant son's sweet face.

 

“We can do this right this time Aya. We can be together and raise our child that we made in love.” He murmured.

 

“Hai.” She said barely audible.

 

“I love you my kumo goddess. I have always loved you.” He said kissing her forehead.

 

Aya chuckled and she felt like the luckiest girl on earth.

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Asuna was busy in her dojo and she expected another battle very, very soon. Hanaj had not shown up and she decided she did not want him to. She felt Bihua enter and she looked over at him.

 

“Grab a blade and show me what a mighty warrior Lord Bihua is.” She smiled.

 

“You are in a playful mood.” He smiled at her.

 

“Well I have helped make Raganos suffer so at the moment all is right in my world. How are you?” She asked as he picked a weapon from the wall.

 

“I have stayed busy as normal. Ishin is a task master but he knows how he wants his military. I admire his organization.” He shrugged.

 

“Why did you not like Jouichi?” She asked as they began to clash blades.

 

“Foolishness on my part. I was madly in love with you and you were immersed in your children. He was the apple of your eye and we all knew it.” He sighed.

 

“He was Nagaharu's son.” She said softly.

 

“I know this my lady. I know who he was but I was also young and in love with the most beautiful and powerful spideress there was at that time. You had no equal.” He shrugged again.

 

“Your praise is appreciated but if you remember I was murdered by ningen.” She laughed.

 

“I do not find it funny.” He snapped.

 

“Oh Bihua that was more then a thousand years ago. Please laugh about something and find irony in it okay? I was powerful and I was brought down by mortals.” She snickered.

 

He growled in anger and threw his weapon away. He yanked her to him and held her neck firm.

 

“I tell you that Gaku, Jouichi, and I were a mess. Those two could not function and they died not long after. Gaku committed suicide my lady. Jouichi went into mindless battles to try and relieve the pain. I had to try and hold it together for your son whom I detested.” He snapped.

 

“I know what happened. I was told later by Gaku Jouichi. You should not have hated him.” She said flatly.

 

“Maybe not but I did. I saw what your death did to our daughter. She was devastated. She is still haunted and you cannot acknowledge your young from that life because you are afraid it will make you dirty or something.” He stated with a scowl.

 

“Bihua shut up!” She growled.

 

“I speak the truth! I speak the honest truth. Your twenty something children know that you live again. They know and you say nothing to them except hello and goodbye now and then.” He growled back.

 

“Stop it!” She snarled at him.

 

“As you wish but it is truly the truth. Good day my lady.” He said bowing.

 

“I did not dismiss you.” She said in anger.

 

“Oh?” He asked looking over his shoulder.

 

She neared him and she scented along his neck. His breathing was harder and he knew she wanted to be taken. He shut his eyes and she had been coming to him more and more often.

 

“Asuna?” He asked gulping.

 

They had not spoken truly after the ga had attacked her. There did not seem too much to say. Her lips pressed his and he lost all will to fight her. He growled fiercely and pressed her to him. She was making him crazed by her touch and her intimate knowledge of a spider's body.

 

“Take me to your home Bihua.” She commanded.

 

“Yes.” He groaned.

 

He shimmered out to his home in now present day Cambodia. He laid her back on his bed and she was moaning and sighing for him. He knew not to use much venom and he barely gave her any. She whined so softly for him and he felt tremendous things. She cried out his name and this was what he wanted when he had made her come to Siam back four centuries before. Their movements started out slow but it became hurried. She dipped into his mind and caressed his soul. He was lost in her and she was giving him all he wanted.

 

“My lady.” He groaned heavily.

 

“Asuna. Say Asuna.” She rasped in his ear.

 

“I am your slave. Gods I am yours.” He muttered in mindless passion.

 

“Say it Bihua!” She hissed softly.

 

“Asuna.” He cried.

 

They ended up clinging to the other as they fell. His forehead rested on her shoulder as he regained some sense of self. He looked over at her flushed body and he saw the curve of her breasts and the flaring of her hips. He laid his head on her chest and he felt so good at the moment.

 

“You needed to be silenced.” She yawned.

 

He knew she was teasing and he said nothing. He heard the steady beating of her heart.

 

“Why did you not tell me he came to you again?” Bihua demanded.

 

“I hate him.” She sighed.

 

“I know.” He sighed as well.

 

She did not make a move and it felt good to have her next to him. She used to get up and leave quickly after they made love. He had hated how used he had felt. She had been lulled into a sleep and she looked peaceful but also pensive. He knew this woman well and he knew she was planning some very big things. He decided to pay the ga lords a visit on the morrow but this night he intended to have her for himself.

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Hanaj was against a tree and he felt the bitterness seep into his soul. He wished he had never met her. He wished he could figure a way to free himself from this turmoil. She had gotten herself with his child as a way of making him comply. He was furious and so very, very bitter. He phased to Tokyo and he intended to tell her goodbye for good. He intended to try and move on with his life. She was in her penthouse and she was lying on her belly. She was sleeping heavily and he could scent blood. He hauled her up and blood was seeping from between her thighs.

 

“Asuna! Wake up! Wake up damn you!” He said horrified.

 

She made a strange noise and he entered her mind. She had been attacked personally by one of his own people. He snarled in fury and he phased with her to the hospital that her spider doctor ran.

 

“Help me!” He cried.

 

Nobu ran to him and he hauled up his mate. She was ashen and unconscious.

 

“Another Shouten attacked her.” He said in fury.

 

“Thank you.” He said and he brought her to a gurney.

 

Nobu wheeled her into a trauma room and he changed to his true form. He watched and the source of the blood loss was her femoral artery having been ripped open. It seemed so odd and so like something his nephew Yhea would have done. The spider stabilized her and he saw the male listen to her belly. He hooked up blood to her and he could smell Shouten ash shoki.

 

“Asuna? Wake up. Wake up my dear.” Nobu said softly.

 

“Hai?” She said weakly.

 

“You were attacked in your sleep by a Shouten it seems.” He said.

 

“No. It was not a Shouten.” She said bleary eyed.

 

“Then what?” He asked shocked.

 

“Incubus.” She muttered.

 

“What?” He asked.

 

“Hai. I do not know him. He came upon me and I passed out.” She mumbled.

 

“You know your condition?” Nobu asked brushing his knuckles along her cheek.

 

“I did it purposely Nobu. I know it was foolish but I have tried to save Hanaj from Hanaj.” She said beginning to weep.

 

“He is the one that brought you here.” He said softly.

 

“Only Shouten besides Lei worth anything. I tried Nobu. I tried.” She said rolling over.

 

“What did he say?” Nobu asked sitting by her.

 

“He wishes he had not met me. He wishes away from me. I told him I was fine with it and I did not need him. I told him that his son and I do not need him at all.” Asuna said wiping her eyes.

 

“Then let it go. I know what he has done and I know he is a good soul but you cannot make anyone do anything beloved.” Her kumo mate said gently.

 

“I convinced you.” She smiled weakly.

 

“Ah well we loved each other from another life. I was doomed before we began.” He chuckled.

 

“I love you Nobu.” She sighed.

 

“Hai I love you too.” He said kissing her softly.

 

Nobu left to let her rest and Hanaj was fighting himself. He had managed to hide his aura completely from her and he slowly phased in. Her face changed to anger.

 

“You did not recognize the incubus?” He asked.

 

“No. The only one I know is Sebastein.” She grumbled.

 

“I will look into it.” He said softly.

 

“Do not bother Hanaj. I am not your problem.” She growled.

 

“Stop this! Stop this behavior now!” He hissed out.

 

“I am done with you.” Asuna said sitting up and growling fiercely.

 

He gathered her in his arms and he cut his own neck. He guided her mouth and she moaned. She latched on and he was in raptures immediately. He was wrapped up in her and he stiffened when he felt another Shouten. He realized they were swarming and he jerked her away.

 

“You are in danger.” He whispered.

 

“What is going on?” She whispered back.

 

“They are surrounding us now.” He said growling low in his throat.

 

He stood up and she felt an upsurge in yoki. Her eyes widened and he slowly became something else. He was still a normal height but his whole body was engulfed in what appeared volcanic shoki. Another Shouten appeared out of a mist and slashed at him. She realized it was another tr'Awnhi and she was floored. She scrambled back as they two fought ultimately in their true forms. They smashed straight through the window and Hanaj was hovering in the air and his aura grew. She covered her mouth and she fought back the choking. Nobu ran in and he was struck dumb as he watched to massive beasts fight in the Tokyo sky. The only way to describe the creatures was smoke and ash. Hanaj threw back his head and roared. Windows shattered in the hospital and Asuna covered her ears. A massive claw punched straight through the enemy Shouten and it fell to the ground. Asuna flew to the window and ported down. She recognized the tr'Awnhi known as Hatham and his eyes were open as he slowly died.

 

“Why are you here?” She demanded.

 

“Followed him. You will be his destruction.” Hatham said as his eyes went completely white.

 

He slowly faded away and she looked up to see Hanaj behind her. He looked grieved and horrified as he stood there.

 

“Never say anything again about my choice. I just chose you.” He snarled.

 

“Who was he?” She asked.

 

“He was my cousin. I just killed my own cousin.” He said hitting a wall.

 

“Hanaj wait!” She cried.

 

“Are you happy? Are you?? I murdered one of my own family!” He snarled.

 

“You said they are swarming.” She stated.

 

“I feel more Shouten. They are attacking now. Go hide damnit!” He snarled.

 

“I will not hide from my enemies.” She hissed.

 

“You will since you carry my son!” He said in a threatening manner.

 

“Fuck off.” She said porting away.

 

She appeared inside of the West and there were so many Shouten that it was unreal. She grew furious and let her yoki flow to massive proportions. She channeled Naraku and Ishin both and she let loose a nami of incredible strength. She felt her yoki go and she was shocked to see it had an electrical current behind it. Shouten that stood in the path of the blast were obliterated by the very flesh of their corporeal forms seeming to melt away. Hanaj had to appear and she fell where she stood. He was in utter shock at the devastation and he recognized his brother's general. He called off the attack and Hanaj had not been seen. He phased beside her and she barely breathed.

 

“You stupid woman!” He cried.

 

Her eyes were open and a cruel smile played upon her lips. There had been a myth he thought of Mount Fuji exploding outward in the Warring States Era. He now knew where it came from. This woman had wrought the devastation herself. She wielded the power of the ancients and she was too young to handle it. He brought her back to the hospital and the spider saw him.

 

“She expelled all of her daemon energies. My brother is going to come after her personally himself. She has too much power for such a young daemon.” He said flatly.

 

“My best friend just called and she felled him and Naraku both.” He said in awe of his long time mate.

 

“She cannot handle that massive amount of energy! She is an elemental daemon or have you not noticed?” Hanaj demanded.

 

“What the hell do you mean?” Nobu asked.

 

“They are rare but she is an air daemon. I realized it when I saw it. She commands the very essence of the air we breathe, from the lightning to the winds. Raganos will know it too. He will try and destroy her.” Hanaj said worried.

 

“I do not understand.” Nobu said totally confused.

 

“The woman we love healer is an ancient soul. Daemons like this do not exist on the living plane. She is way too young for this. I have to go.” He said phasing out.

 

Nobu knelt by her and she was breathing slowly but she was unable to move. The Shouten's words made sense but he had never seen a youkai who could control the very air itself.

 

“Asuna? Do you hear me?” He asked.

 

She grunted and he picked her up.

 

“Put yourself into a death sleep. I will tend you. I need you well and we need some answers fast. It seems your little display is going to make the Shouten up the ante yet again.” He said softly.

 

She did as he asked and she went totally limp in his hold. He sighed and he laid her down on a bed. Naraku was there and he was barely able to move.

 

“I have not felt this weak since the Sengoku Jidai.” He muttered.

 

“She channeled you.” Nobu remarked.

 

“You speak the obvious my friend. Who else besides me and Ishin can she do that to?” He demanded.

 

“No idea.” He shrugged.

 

Naraku fell beside his mate and passed out. Ishin had been in a board meeting and he had fallen to his knees and he had passed out long before. It was as if their yoki was suddenly and brutally siphoned off. Nobu watched over them and the Vizard named Muguruma Kensei appeared. He too appeared weak and out of breath. Nobu scowled and he helped the silver haired male to another bed.

 

“She channeled you too?” He asked shocked.

 

“No idea. I suddenly had no energy.” He grumbled.

 

“Well well well. We need to meet. The Shouten are going to plan an all out offensive. Rest for it seems we need you sir.” Nobu said.

 

“Hai.” Kensei muttered as he passed out too.