InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ Blood Paths and Pouring Sorrows ( Chapter 73 )

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: Asuna recovers and Mizuki learns Yhea's plans. Asuna forces a situation and Lei confronts Yhea. Surprises abound as further truths are uncovered. Thank you for reading and as always I love to hear your thoughts.

 

Blood Baths and Pouring Sorrows

 

She was in Hueco Mundo and her mother would kill her. She threw her raven hair over her shoulder but she intended to do some wraith killings. Her mind and heart were heavy as she wanted revenge. She wanted revenge so bad that she had joined Aizen in a way. She had allowed him to see their son. He had been amused but that was all he was capable of. She gave the bastard little things and it kept him occupied for a little while. She hated this place but she truly hated the Shouten more. Mizuki moved close to the now abandoned palace that was near Los Noches. She was nosing around looking for anything about the tr'Awnhi and she snuck into the massive white and grey building. At least Sosuke faked some sunshine and this was just depressing. It was no wonder that most Shouten had developed dark eyes. Her mother would probably tear her a new ass hole if she found her here but it was worth it in her mind. She went room by room to look for anything and she found a very old painting in a gallery of what she assumed was the tr'Awnhis. She saw the wraith king but he looked very young and she saw Hanaj too. It was a large painting and it showed numerous individuals. She stepped back and she went to searching more. Mizuki scented carefully and she stepped into a large hall that she assumed was a throne room of sorts.

 

“Who are you and why are you here?” She heard from a side doorway.

 

“I am snooping and who I am does not matter.” She growled out.

 

A young looking Shouten appeared and he was bitterly angry. His mother had been murdered by a being that looked very similar to this woman and he neared her. His black hair was so black it looked blue and his steel grey eyes flicked over her in fury.

 

“Who are you?” She demanded.

 

“Soren tr'Awnhi. You are related to that disgusting creature called Naraku.” He hissed.

 

“I am. He is my father.” She laughed.

 

He grew insanely crazy and he smacked her across the face. She was thrown backwards and his coloring reminded her of Byakuya. She and her husband were not doing well and she was grieved by it but he was too bound by ethics in most things in her opinion and she was truly the daughter of Naraku. He had actually condemned her father's actions on several occasions and she had lost her head in anger. He had actually used Senbonzakura against her. No, they were failing miserably and she just could not seem to care to keep it together. She let Jougasaiga out and slashed at him in response. Terrible malice seemed to fuel them both and Mizuki weaved to and fro as he fought angrily.

 

He watched her as she parried back and forth and he noticed the blade had fanned out. She stared at him in hatred and he felt pretty similar.

 

“Your kind needs oblivion wraith!” She snarled.

 

“Oh so says the daughter of a monster?” He asked in an anguished tone.

 

She let her miasma flow through her blades and she struck him across the chest. He hissed in pain and he just struck her in the jaw. She surmised his mother had been Thei and she grinned like an idiot.

 

“Hai. My chichi said he ripped her apart.” Mizuki grinned at him.

 

He phased fast and he grabbed her. He phased back to Astana and he shoved her away. She was surrounded by at least ten Shouten with nasty looking scythe weapons. Soren was awash in fury and he slapped her over and over. He was suddenly hauled off by his cousin and he yelled in hatred.

 

“Stop it cousin! Stop!” Yhea snapped.

 

“Her father killed Mother! He killed her!” Soren shouted in rage.

 

“All in good time Soren. Hello! You are one of her daughters! How very fortunate for me. Take her but I do not want her harmed,” Yhea commanded.

 

“Why?” Soren asked in anger.

 

“Because I commanded it Soren and two, I have plans.” Yhea snapped.

 

Mizuki was manacled and she realized what a stupid thing she had done. She fought like a wild cat and she was stunned unconscious. She was taken away and Yhea watched. Soren was one of his more powerful cousins and he was bitter over Thei's death. Soren stood by and watched the new king and it was rumored that the dog lord had attacked and killed his uncle. He hated these corporeals so much that it ate him like an insidious cancer in his gut. Yhea began walking and he fell in step beside him.

 

“Taunt her. Make her incensed and angry. Make sure she is unharmed.” He commanded.

 

“Yes majesty but she deserves to die!” Soren said in bitterness.

 

His cousin was actually rather scholarly and well read. He had always been more interested in books then he had been in the sword. He had been Thei's pride and joy but she had laughed softly that her son was so gentle in comparison to herself. He was a historian of the clan and he had adored his mother; she had doted on him but kept him away from her more sinister side. Yhea knew this boy could be of great use to him and he smiled at his “cousin”.

 

“What are you planning Cousin?” Soren demanded.

 

“You are smarter then the average person Cousin. She is rumored to be intelligent and belligerent. It is because of her that Renshou Jing is dead. She apparently caught his eye but she refused him. Stupid corporeal.” He sneered.

 

“Speak plainly! Will this avenge my mother?” Soren asked.

 

“My plans are simple. We are Shouten Soren. We can traverse two out of the three planes. I want a way in to the third one. This Aizen fellow will be a worthy ally. My sire was an idiot to alienate all those that could help us. I also want Parrow Besud brought before me. I intend to become so entrenched everywhere that they cannot possibly get us out.” Yhea smirked.

 

“But we are Shouten.” Soren said confused.

 

“Follow my train of thought Soren. Members of her family can enter Hueco Mundo. It is rumored that, that woman can port into Soul Society itself. I have heard she is married to a shinigami captain. That means her offspring can enter freely. If a Shouten were to mate with her and produce a child that can traverse all three planes. See where I am going?” Yhea asked amused.

 

“You ask a lot.” Soren snorted.

 

“I only ask what I myself will do. I have made up my mind that her mother shall be mine.” He said with a cocky smile.

 

Soren looked at him and it truly dawned on him what he was saying.

 

“You want the members of her family who have this ability?” He demanded.

 

“Yes. The mother just gave birth to our cousin and a Jing.” Yhea stated.

 

“Would I have to lower myself to touch her?” He asked disdainfully.

 

“Think about it this way Soren; imagine her father's face if she became immersed in a Shouten.” He said.

 

He liked that idea. In fact he wanted to see the shape shifter suffer heinously. If this would make the bastard sick to his stomach then he supposed he could get drunk enough to defile the woman. He nodded and he walked away. Yhea looked extremely pleased and had a spring in his step as he walked down the newly restored Astana palace.

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Soren watched her as she laid there like a dead log. He went back to writing in his journal as he chronicled the family tree. It had become his passion as huge as the family was. He had been able to go back seven generations; more then ten thousand years. He was most pleased with it and he continued on. He was terribly young at three and half centuries but he enjoyed his life. Mizuki slowly came to and he barely paid her any mind.

 

“What have you done to me?” She growled.

 

“Nothing much. We had to put manacles on you. Be quiet as I am busy.” He snapped.

 

She stared at the young Shouten in anger and she stomped over to him. She knew she had been careless and the warnings from her mother about their yoki had been well founded. She growled out and he lightly slapped her lips. She grew incensed at his manners and he stared up at her.

 

“When you showed up at the palace; I was looking for some of my old books that I am sure you cretins destroyed! Thousands of years of knowledge wasted on filthy corporeal blood bags!” He hissed.

 

Her mouth dropped and she was shocked to see him wear glasses.

 

“I stayed up too late as a child and read in the dark. Yes, we have things such as glasses and oh yes we have lives!” He growled.

 

“What you think we do not? What right do you all have in the other plane? What right do you all have by inserting yourselves into our lives?” She yelled.

 

“What right did your father have in killing my mother?” Soren snarled at her.

 

“She killed my sister Iyo. My sister was as innocent as they came! Your murdering, whore of a mother killed a good soul!” Mizuki shrieked.

 

He surged up and grabbed her jaw. She ended up flat on the bed staring up at a very pissed off Shouten.

 

“I know my mother was a warrior but she was defending our family! What did your father do except execute her?” He asked in hatred.

 

“She was nothing but a killer. I am surprised she did not eat you at birth!” Mizuki snarled in his face.

 

“Shut up!” He screamed.

 

He grabbed a sheet and tore it. He then proceeded to gag her and he sat back down. He was red in the face and his chest was heaving but he tried to remain calm. He calmly began writing again and she realized he had attached the manacles together behind her back. She shrieked and withered on the bed as he calmly worked. He ignored her as best as he could and he looked over at her objectively. She was beyond pretty but he could see darkness in her and that thought alone turned his stomach. She was one of those insufferable females who had to have it their way and to hell with the “little people”. Soren was well loved and well liked amongst the tr'Awnhi clan and he always did what he could for his people. The idea that he was born to privilege did not negate his duty to others around him. Mizuki was staring at him as he just blindly broadcasted his thoughts. She was shocked that he did not sense her but she struggled with the manacles. She continued to struggle and she ended up knocking her head against the wood headboard and falling to the floor. Soren cursed softly and came to haul her off the floor. She was trying to work her hands free and she caused him to fall to the floor in agony.

 

“You bitch! You have uppyr powers?” He cried softly.

 

She snarled in anger as she continued to struggle. He again stunned her and she fell limp. He laid her on the bed and sighed. He settled back down into his work and he tried to deal with his anger. He called on a servant for some vodka and he began to drink steadily. Yhea made perfect sense but he knew he would have to get very drunk indeed.

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Mizuki again woke up and she felt a very physical body next to her. She could scent alcohol and she was surprised. He actually looked like a really sweet nerd. She wanted to laugh that the Shouten had a scholar amongst them but he was passed out. She got a really good look at him and his jaw was square and he had a slight dimple in his chin. He had high cheek bones and very pale skin. If he was not a Kamis damn wraith then he would probably be good looking. He shifted in his sleep and he pinned her. She bucked against him and he rolled over and hugged her body. She began shrieking against the gag and he woke up a little.

 

“Why are you awake?” He asked in a deep slur.

 

She shrieked again and he covered her mouth with a hand. It was surprisingly warm and she wiggled against him. Soren was stupidly inebriated and he rolled again.

 

“Gods will you just stop moving and go to sleep? Do you have any idea what time it is?” He demanded.

 

He actually reached and undid her gag. She was growling and he opened his blood shot grey eyes.

 

“What?” He demanded.

 

“You smell like a damn vat of liquor!” She snapped.

 

“Oh shut up! Go to sleep you wretched woman.” He snapped back.

 

Mizuki went to say something and he covered her mouth with the palm of his hand. She heard snoring and she tried to bite the soft skin but it was arched ever so slightly. She took to licking it so it might annoy him. He made a very slight moan and continued to slumber. He actually had a subtle scent of juniper to him. It was not a bad scent at all. She snapped her fangs hard and she nicked his skin. He woke up and sat up. He was annoyed and stripped out of his button down linen shirt. Mizuki's eyes widened when she saw his smooth back and his muscles ripple. She was suddenly cotton mouthed and surprised. He was beautiful actually and he undid his hair. It fell to his upper back and she had to keep her thoughts off of his form.

 

“How can you idolize such a monster?” She demanded.

 

“How can you?” He retorted.

 

“What is the purpose of keeping me here? Why not just kill me?” She asked archly.

 

“Because that is not what Yhea wants.” He said in a terse whisper.

 

“Oh and what does he want?” Mizuki asked in a hiss.

 

He turned and she was breathless a moment. He was raw and emotional. Soren pinned her underneath him and he growled at her.

 

“He intends to make it to where there in no distinction between Shouten and those of uppyr blood. He intends the planes to completely merge. Instead of fight you all constantly; he intends to breed the hatred right of your family.” He said darkly.

 

“Excuse me? What act like the Romans did back with the Samnites?” She asked incredulously.

 

“Why not? Worked for them did it not?” He asked in agitation.

 

“But you cannot do it. You cannot bring your self to make it with a corporeal blood bag?” She asked in a cruel tone.

 

His eyes flashed and he neared his lips to hers.

 

“You are pretty. It would not be too hard to become aroused but to actually fully enjoy it? No, I probably will have to pray to my Gods. Shall we see what you are?” He asked in a soft but angry tone.

 

“Do not fucking lower yourself.” She snapped.

 

He very softly opened her wrap style shirt and exposed a black lacy bra. He hated how the corporeal females in this era bound their breasts. He preferred women to be natural. She again heard his thoughts and snorted. He gave her a nasty look as he opened the front from its catch. He exposed her breasts and he looked at them. He took a deep breath and very softly pressed his lips to hers. He kept telling himself that it was for the good of his clan. She decided to one up the arrogant prick and she kissed him back. He was a little surprised and went with it. He now wished he was not so drunk. His senses were way too dulled and she was kissing him back. Soren became aware that he was aroused and she was very good at teasing him with her tongue. He jerked his head back and grunted.

 

“Stop that!” He hissed softly.

 

“What you cannot take what you dish little boy?” Mizuki asked with mirth.

 

“Oh woman I can dish out a lot.” Soren said in a growl.

 

“Whatever.” She said making a contemptuous face at him.

 

He growled out again and he finished undressing. He pulled her loose fit jeans down and he was surprised. She wore nothing underneath and he perused her long legs. She was shaped nicely and he was curious. Soren slowly dragged a claw along her belly. She hissed at the sensation and she stared at him.

 

“Tease.” She snapped.

 

“Puhlease shut up!” He growled out.

 

She made a face again and he sighed. He was trying and he figured she was going to make him crazy by talking. He was about ready to say to hell with it and she made a conceited smirk at him. He surged against her and he worked himself into her. Her eyes widened like saucers and she could not breathe. He too did not move and his body began trembling under the strain.

 

“Unexpected.” He muttered in a shaky town.

 

“You ass! Move.” She cried softly.

 

“I do not want to enjoy this.” He growled.

 

“She killed my sister.” She raged softly.

 

“He killed my mother!” Soren retorted.

 

“Please stop torturing me. Please I swear I will shut up!” She whimpered.

 

“Swear?” He asked numbly.

 

She nodded and he slowly pulled back. She gasped softly and she began to groan a little as he kept the thrusting light. She was like a glove around his staff and it felt really good to his muddled brain. Soren lowered his mouth to hers and she almost eagerly met his suddenly hungry lips. He could not get past how good she felt and she kissing him as if she needed it, It hit him what Yhea was looking for and he wanted the mother's children that showed succubus or incubus tendencies. It truly hit him what exactly Yhea was doing and he had to admit it was brilliant. Mizuki was gasping harder and he was loosing his cohesiveness. He was just too sloppy drunk to do this right and he truly needed to feed. It was good he was in Hueco Mundo or he would be in his ether form. Their hips met over and over as it seemed they were going to try and best the other. Mizuki's eyes were red and her claws scored down in back in a powerful release. He made a loud grunt and he collapsed against her. He was again snoring and she released a shuddered breath. Mizuki realized that she had thrown every last moral she had out the window and maybe Byakuya was right. She was asking for a divorce when she got back. She refused to be an embarrassment to the grand name of Kuchiki any longer.

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Asuna was searching every single last book, piece of paper, and portrait in Lei's library and he walked in on a mess.

 

“What are you doing?” He asked shocked.

 

“Shan Lao! I know he is important for some reason.” She said digging more.

 

“Oh my Gods Asuna this is a wreck!” He said shaking his head.

 

“I will have it cleaned Lei. He is known amongst the tr'Awnhi but you do not know a damn thing.” She said irritated.

 

“Well my darling I am sorry but I happen to be the last of this branch of the family okay? Well besides Shen and Lifen.” He shrugged.

 

She looked up at him and she actually smiled at him. He looked at her quizzically and she stood up. She met his lips for a moment and pathed all manner of filthy things. He grunted and kept his composure. His little mixed succubus was pining but he had sworn after her little bout with preeclampsia that he was going to be very careful of her. She frowned and made a mean face.

 

“Well I am sorry! You are still recovering.” He said in defense of himself.

 

She got a smirk on her face and she pressed him against a book case. She was using her telekinesis on him and Gods it felt so good. She was making him have rubbery legs and he was trying to maintain a straight face. His eye was twitching and his chest began to heave a little and he groaned heavily.

 

“Woman please! I am your whore but not right now.” He said between groans.

 

“Uh huh. You look ravishing you know. Well you could at least release for me and then allow me to lick every inch of skin.” She stated.

 

His eyes shut and he was trying to have some dignity but he had none with her around anyway and he began almost begging. She went to her knees and she looked up at his face as she worked her sinful mouth around him. She decided to be extra wicked and she freely opened her mind to Hanaj. Lei had to grip a shelf above him and his hand rested in her hair as she worked him perfectly.

 

“Yes so close. Oh Gods please just a little more. Oh Gods!” He cried out loudly as he succumbed to her torture.

 

She took him and all of him and he did have to sink to his butt. The look on his face was intense and he was now utterly drained. Again he wished he had not wasted time in hating her. Having the emotional connection was awesome but the sex was just so good. She began laughing at his thoughts and she laid her head in his lap. Her hair tickled his naked thighs and he ran a hand through her silk like hair absent mindedly.

 

“I need to feed and sleep but my lips and tongue will be doing very naughty things to you later.” He promised.

 

“Sounds perfect.” She grinned.

 

“How am I ever going to get anything done when all I want is to sit and gaze at your face or slip into you?” He asked softly and in a dreamy voice.

 

“You are almost quite high silly goose. Go rest.” She commanded amused.

 

He smirked at her and she kissed him deeply. She knew, she knew how much he loved it when she did this and oh it made him so weak and so vulnerable to be known so well. He also knew she would kill and maim for him now. He groaned and moaned as he tasted. He finally pulled away slowly and made a face. He shook his head and he left her to her mess and research. Lei felt like lead as he moved and he knew she needed the physical but the babes were keeping them up. They all took turns but it was exhausting on top of all their other things. Hanaj was in the door and he looked red in the face.

 

“I swear this gets more and more intense.” He muttered.

 

“Sorry. She would ravish you if you let her.” Lei yawned as he fell upon his bed.

 

“Yes but now I need it.” He groused.

 

“Well she is in the library. I would accommodate you but you stick your nose up.” Lei laughed.

 

“Oh lord. Go to sleep.” Hanaj snapped.

 

He phased into the library and she was amongst a huge mess. She looked at him innocently and he made a growling noise.

 

“If you want you then come get it.” She said smirking.

 

“I cannot! You evil woman.” He said stomping away.

 

She laughed softly and she began to read more. This small palace was quite hidden but much cooler then what she was used to. She was getting to distraction but she tried to keep her mind occupied. She spent several more hours and gave up. She called on several servants who came and cleaned up the library for her. She left a little extra monies for their effort. She went to their shared bed and she kissed Lei and Hanaj while they rested.

 

“I am going to Japan for a few days.” She said softly.

 

“Yep okay.” Lei muttered.

 

Hanaj looked amused and he fell back asleep as well. Asuna ported to Tokyo and she sat down at her laptop. She was reading old and ancient myths. She was terribly enthralled with her stories and she heard other members of the family in the building. She was calm and collected at the moment and a knock on her door jarred her out of her reading. She felt Nobu and she flung open the door with a wave of her hand. Nobu walked in and she looked at her longtime kumo lover and mate. He smiled and came over to her.

 

“I am giving you a higher dose of a hormone birth control along with testosterone.” He said pulling gloves and a syringe out.

 

She rolled up her sleeve and his gave her the intra muscular shot and she watched him. He threw the used supplies away and he stood her up. He leaned over and listened to her heart and she smirked at him.

 

“Still so you.” She smiled.

 

“Hai well you cannot blame me can you?” He asked softly.

 

“No. You have always been protective of me.” She laughed.

 

He went to her refrigerator and opened it. He pulled out a bottle of red wine and poured them both a glass. He tipped his back and he watched her.

 

“Do you remember when we had Shinobu?” He asked.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“Kamis I was so pissed at you.” He laughed softly.

 

“Well I have managed to give you two sons and one daughter. Shall you like more?” She teased.

 

“Not right now. I am still getting used to having an infant again.” He said.

 

Nobu led her to the couch and he just wrapped his arms around her and she liked the way he was at the moment. He was as gentle as they came but had a temper that matched hers. She could not remember a time that she did not at least like him. He heard her thoughts and smiled as they just cuddled on her couch. Nobu fell asleep with his arms around her and she truly looked at him. His black hair was cut in a shaggy style and fell around his handsome face. She knew onna always looked at him as he could have been a male model here in the modern era but he was so immersed in all things medical. Doctor Yamasaki Nobu was well known in many circles and he was all hers. She grinned as she slipped open his white button down. His pale chest was exposed and he was still lean and lanky. He had always been a sexy man but the modern clothes looked really good on him. He smiled in his sleep and she knew he heard her thoughts. She leaned against him and gently tongued his male nub and he groaned as he slept. She kept up the carnal assault and he opened his black almond shaped eyes and groaned louder.

 

“Kamis.” He muttered softly.

 

“Hai pray very hard healer.” She laughed evilly.

 

“I have been so worried about you.” He groaned.

 

“Why?” She asked.

 

“I cannot loose you again. It hurt too bad. I swore I wanted to die when you did.” He said softly as she scraped a claw against his belly.

 

“No worries Nobu. I am here.” She said in his ear.

 

“Too soon Asuna.” He moaned.

 

“Stop worrying.” She growled softly.

 

“No! I will not do this right now.” He said gently pushing her off.

 

Asuna rolled away from him and growled in annoyance. She stood up and went to her room and slammed the door. Nobu came to the other side and leaned against the door.

 

“Stop pouting.” He snapped.

 

“No!” She hissed.

 

He sighed and made a shoki cloud and he appeared in her room. She looked at him with stormy eyes and annoyance. She went to slap him and he caught her hand. He knew she was reacting because of what she was but he could not stop being a doctor. She leaned forward and caught his lips and he honestly did not want to be sensible. He wanted to give in and sate himself and her but he knew better. This onna knew him too well and she make his instincts rear and he jerked back.

 

“Onna! I am your mate hai but I am also your doctor! Now stop this.” He snapped.

 

She narrowed her eyes and she was pissed. She flopped on her bed and growled loudly.

 

“Then you can at least rub my back asshole.” She hissed.

 

He kept in his amusement and slipped her pajama top off and began to rub her back with his experienced hands. It did not help that she was moaning loudly and she was using telekinesis and stroking his mind with hers. Nobu was hurting by the time he was done and he promptly left the room and muttered bitch underneath his breath. She smirked and crawled into her bed. She intended to go into the past and get Haruya. The last time she had been ambushed by Yhea; this time she was not pregnant and she wale on his backside if he touched her. She closed her eyes and she felt like she was starving and she figured she was.

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Asuna was in the past and she was in the Southern Kingdom. She had caught sight of something and she was sure she was wrong but she could not be sure. She had caught sight of a huge kumo that was cobalt blue in coloring and she giving chase. The damn thing was elusive but curiosity got the better of her. She had heard of a type of tarantula in Thailand and Malaysia that was this color but not in the youkai world. She was bound and determined to find it and she caught the heady scent of cedar that made her first notice it. She climbed the palm trees and she scanned the jungle floor. She spotted it and it was a tarantula for sure but its coloring was vibrant blue. It had quite a hairy body and huge fangs. She was entranced and ported down fast. It startled and it went to attack and she held it with her mind.

 

-I will not hurt you. - She pathed.

 

It made a loud noise by rubbing its hairy legs together and it was similar enough to funnel that she bowed her head.

 

“I am only curious. You are stunning!” She said aloud in Chinese.

 

The tarantula slowly transformed and she was taken back. It was a male and he had long cobalt colored hair and his eyes were dark navy in color. He wore light blue silks and his face was youthful.

 

“I was not bothering anyone.” He said softly.

 

“I know. You are so different from any tarantula or funnel I have seen.” She said in awe.

 

She neared him and he stepped back. She was taken back by his shy manner and she reached out and touched his hair. He growled a little and this was a lone hunter.

 

“I am Lady Asuna.” She said gently.

 

“So?” He retorted.

 

“How old are you?” She asked.

 

“Old enough.” He again retorted.

 

“I am mated to Lord Ishin.” She said again softly.

 

His eyes widened in recognition of that name and he looked her over.

 

“No wonder you understood me.” He muttered.

 

“I was also Lady Ayana.” She smirked.

 

“You were a funnel web?” He asked stunned.

 

“Hai I was. I am more curious about kumo because I was one. Now what is your name?” She asked.

 

“My name is Kiet.” He said blushing.

 

“You are obviously from Siam or Vietnam.” She said smiling.

 

“Siam.” He blushed more.

 

“You are young?” She asked.

 

“Yes. I am ninety six.” He said looking away.

 

“Is the hunting better here?” Asuna asked mirthfully.

 

“Actually yes.” He said stepping back.

 

“Do you think I would hurt another kumo?” She asked.

 

“No.” Kiet said looking down.

 

“May I ask why you are here?” Asuna asked tired of his one or two word answers.

 

“I wanted to try and find my own way. My family is huge and I am the baby.” He said lifting his head.

 

“So you like adventure.” She smirked.

 

“Yes.” Kiet said blushing again.

 

“Well Kiet welcome to Japan. I shall not hunt you down again. I was just curious. I truly have never seen a kumo quite as colorful as yourself.” She laughed.

 

“I actually blend better in summer.” He said stupidly.

 

She neared him and he stood where he was. His kumo eyes followed her and she gently ran her finger tips along his cheek and he hissed softly.

 

“Be careful down here okay? There are basilisks, wyverns, dragons, Yamaneko, and ookami kumo running around in these jungles.” She murmured.

 

“Yes. Thank you.” He said looking at her with his strange colored eyes.

 

“Kamis you are a beauty. Okay now I have to go.” Asuna smiled.

 

“You truly were the Ayana the Great?” He asked.

 

“Hai. I know it seems strange but I have a very weird list of past lives. You would think I would remain one species. Oh well.” She shrugged.

 

“I have seen her shrine in Korea. Chikara is a well known tarantula to us. We are not apart of the kingdom but we do pay tribute.” He said softly.

 

“I shall tell you a secret; if you wish to be apart then just come home. Goodness you really are beautiful.” She said more to herself.

 

“Thank you. I am unused to being told that.” He blushed.

 

“Okay! I have a son to retrieve.” She said to herself.

 

Kiet just blinked at her and she stepped back. Her hormones were going wild and she knew she would not hold out another day. She felt grabbing Nobu and being severely wicked and she bowed low to the pretty, young tarantula male. She ported to the Yamaneko capital and went in search of Jagaharu. She found him playing with Haruya as Itzel watched.

 

“He is most handsome hija.” She said smiling.

 

“Well thank you. Hello beautiful man!” She said sitting by her toddler.

 

“Hello!” He said grinning.

 

“The whole of the court is in love with him. Hikaru adores him as well.” Itzel said wide.

 

“Yeah and he's a damn good little hunter too. Did ya know he can change form?” Haru asked with pride.

 

“Hai I did but he does not often do it.” Asuna smiled at her baby boy.

 

“I good boy! Chichi say I very good boy!” Haruya shrieked happily.

 

“Of course you are a good boy. You wish for me to bring him home to my era. You are complaining of how much you miss him.” She said softly.

 

“Yeah okay but I'll miss him here too.” He complained.

 

“I am sorry Haru.” She growled softly.

 

“No biggie. Just bring him back soon.” He said lightly kissing her.

 

She kissed him hungrily and he was surprised by the vehemence in it. She growled softly and she pulled back. She picked up Haruya and he waved goodbye.

 

“We are going to see Chichi with his blue hair.” She said in his ear.

 

“My real chichi?” He asked confused.

 

“Same Chichi but different time. Come my handsome boy. Even Uncle Lei has missed you.” She said smiling.

 

“Miss Lei too.” He pouted.

 

She broke a crystal and they appeared in the modern era. Grimmjow had said he would wait in Karakura Town and she ported there. He was in the air and he was suddenly behind them. She handed off their son and he kissed the little boy's head. He looked at her with mischievous eyes and he was gone. He would go and spend time with him and bring him back. It had shocked her at first that such a violent individual could be such a good father. She ported to Yamasaki General and Nobu was on his phone in his office. He nodded to her and he finally hung up. She settled in his lap and he knew it was round two. He sighed and he truly did not think he had the will power to turn down his soul mate twice in a twenty four hour period.

 

“I saw a cobalt blue tarantula in the past.” She said running fingers along his cheeks and then lips.

 

“You have never seen one before? They are stunning in both forms. They are some of the most beautiful arachnids in the wild and youkai world.” He said closing his eyes.

 

“Nobu?” She asked softly.

 

“Asuna! NO!” He growled out.

 

Her other hand was rubbing him through his black trouser pants and he was fighting his own libido badly.

 

“What Nobu?” She asked sweetly.

 

“You punish me because I am the one that said no?” He demanded.

 

“Well if truth be told, you are an excellent lover and I have a mind to scream myself hoarse.” She said huskily.

 

“Well not today.” He said breathing harder.

 

“Nobu! Damn you! I am fine.” She growled.

 

“Well it has not been long enough. It has only been two weeks.” He snapped.

 

She growled again and she was damn near frenzied. She undid his belt and he tried to fight her. She glared at him to stop and he made a very rude noise. She exposed him and she laved her tongue along him. He threw his head back and sighed in pleasure as she moistened his flesh and breathed heavily along his girth.

 

“Kamis my love. You are killing me.” He moaned softly.

 

“I have a mind to, you sadistic bastard.” She snapped.

 

“Asuna please stop.” He whined as she continued to run her tongue along his flesh.

 

“No.” She hissed softly.

 

He felt like such a cheap whore at the moment but his longtime mate was between his legs making him loose his head and his will. They had always been adventurous and wild ever since the time in Siam. He whimpered more when she very lightly ran her claws along his thighs. Nobu was rasping in his breaths and she was again stroking and combining their thoughts. There was nothing as intimate as feeling another in your head or mentally feeling what you were. He heard a knock at the door and he went to curse but she held the door with an outstretched hand. He grunted and he felt his middle son's aura at the door.

 

“Chichi? Is Haha there?” He called out.

 

“Son. Back. Later.” Nobu managed to grunt out.

 

“Chichi?” Shinobu said knocking loudly.

 

-Asuna! Kamis our son is at the door. Please stop!- He pathed.

 

She looked up at him and she proceeded to swallow all of him. He made a surprised sound and he could not stop the guttural groan that escaped his lips.

 

Nanami saw Shinobu at their father's office door and he back stepped quickly.

 

“What is going on?” She asked curiously.

 

“I think Haha and Chichi are having fun.” He smirked.

 

“Oh Lord. You pervert. Let them have their peace.” Nanami said rolling her eyes.

 

“Kind of weird huh kiddo? Our parents have sex.” He laughed.

 

“Yamasaki Shinobu! EWE!” Nanami snapped walking away.

 

He chuckled and it always made him happy when they were a couple. He adored Ishin and Naraku, he really did but he had always worked along side his true father. He had been trained as a healer early on and he had loved it. It was odd but Nobuyuki had been trained as a warrior by his mother and Baku. He shrugged and he grinned as he went to see his next patient.

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Nobu was so close and she stopped. He was seeing stars and his eyes were blazing red. He was in danger of changing form and she was definitely being evil.

 

“Onna please! Please Asuna. Damn it!” He groused loudly.

 

“If you wish for more then bend me over your desk and take your mate.” She said in a beastly tone.

 

“NO!” He snarled.

 

She wrapped her hand around his girth and slowly pumped up and down. Her thumb ran over the head and slit; he was whining and he would be red with embarrassment later but he was straining. It hit him what she was doing and he squirmed in his chair.

 

“I will not loose control. Asuna you hear me?” He growled in a beastly tone.

 

“Really?” She purred as she swallowed him again.

 

“Hai. Oh shit Asuna please stop. Just please stop!” He groaned out louder.

 

Asuna continued to take him and deep throat him. It took every ounce of yoki she had to suppress his body and she felt him pull her off. His eyes were totally red and his head was hanging. His body was shaking and he was doing his damnedest to suppress his beast. He grabbed her roughly and he did as she wanted. He bent her over his desk and slid in deep. She was soaking and the normally calm doctor snarled. His eyes rolled back and he moved hard. He was so hard, the pain in his groin was unbearable and the pleasure rippled through them both. His beast was thrilled to be with her. He was thrilled to feel her on such a primitive level. She was crying out for him and he was pounding her harder and harder. He heard her claws gouge his expensive desk but he could not care. Somehow she always managed to bring out the primitive and he could feel their minds pulling them down. The rush that came from an intense and absolutely riveting orgasm sped through him and he yelled out loudly. Blackness edged his vision and he prayed that the birth control worked because they had joined on every single level. He collapsed against her and the slowly slid to the floor. His last thoughts were of what he was going to say to his staff.

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Nobu came to and he was bruised and sticky. Asuna was passed out as well and she had a smirk on her beautiful face. Self disgust ripped through him and he felt like an adolescent again. He was glad he had a shower in his office and he roused her. She came to and she had a dreamy look on her face.

 

“You are horrid. I hope you know that.” He snapped.

 

“You seemed to enjoy it.” She retorted.

 

“Hai I enjoyed it. I rutted you hard, too hard!” He admonished.

 

“But you felt so incredible.” She said stretching.

 

“I am going to be red faced for a week thank you very much.” Nobu said exasperated.

 

“So? It is your hospital. We have been mated a very long time and if you wish to enjoy your lawful mate then why not? I feel much better by the way. You helped me.” Asuna laughed softly.

 

“Shower and let me check you okay?” He asked rolling his eyes.

 

“You act like I committed a sin.” She snapped.

 

“Well I said no! You could respect my experience Asuna.” He said as she stood up and slinked to his shower.

 

“Oh please Nobu. You wanted me as much as I wanted you. I am not pregnant so calm yourself.” Asuna said taking in his lean and gorgeous form.

 

“Are you really so starved?” He asked.

 

“Kamis hai!” She growled.

 

“I see.” He sighed.

 

She leaned over and ran her tongue along his neck and he suppressed a sigh. He knew himself and he would never get enough of her. He gave it up as she sat in his lap and made him beyond insane with lust and love.

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Asuna was enjoying the very brief respite from the Shouten and she felt great. Poor Nobu had been so worn out and he was passed out next to her. She grinned over at his sleeping form and he was still bitching at her about rutting too soon but honestly she normally became a whore around him. It was hard not; the Kamis had given him such a form and a brilliant mind. She slipped from their bed in Sendai and went to the kitchens. She poked her head through the fridge and she found some udon. She began eating it and she was deep in thought. She was thinking about the beautiful blue tarantula she had seen and she knew herself. She shook her head and sighed. She would always be a sucker for a beautiful kumo face and she steered her thoughts to Naraku and Ishin. She wandered near Ishin's office and he was asleep in his leather chair. She looked at him wistfully and his shoulder length ebony hair framed his face. Hai she was a sucker for a stunning kumo. She neared him and kissed his ear. His eyes opened and he smiled softly.

 

“Naraku is in Korea?” She asked.

 

“Hai.” He mumbled.

 

“Go to bed my darling.” She said sternly.

 

“Hai. Nobu there already?” He asked pulling himself up.

 

“Hai. He is actually in his own room. Come.” She said taking his hand in hers and ported them to their chambers.

 

He fell into the plushness of the mattress and was asleep before he hit the pillow. Her poor mate was working himself within the Tsuchigumo Federation. She went back to his office and signed onto his computer. She looked up the cobalt blue tarantulas and they were still around in Thailand. She also began researching the name Shan Lao and she was shocked to actually find information for that name. It seemed the youkai databases of the modern era were more complete then the old libraries of Lei. She found his likeness and she truly was stunned. He looked like a mirror image of her wraith mate and it was only in passing and legend. It was said he was a mighty warrior of old in Mongolia who had originally been from Central China. The more she read, the more she was convinced that Jing Shan Lao was in actuality Lei's father and not his brother. She was engrossed and she did not hear Mizuki come in.

 

“Haha!” She cried.

 

“Mizuki? What is wrong?” She asked.

 

“I was captured by a damn Shouten.” She growled sitting down.

 

“They let you go?” Asuna asked surprised.

 

“No, I escaped the palace in Astana. There is some state funeral for some guy. Anyway I was not able to glean too much.” She explained.

 

“Funeral? Who I wonder?” She asked surprised.

 

“Are Lei and Hanaj that sheltered now?” She asked.

 

“Hai.” Asuna nodded.

 

“Gorgeous guy.” Mizuki said staring at the computer screen.

 

“I think that may be Lei's real father.” She said curiously.

 

“Well the kid that took me is a scholar amongst the wraith jack asses. I bet you if we steal some of his writings then we could get more information.” She offered.

 

“What happened Zuki?” Asuna demanded.

 

“I had sex with him. His name is Soren and he thinks he is so much better. This Yhea yo-yo wants those of us who can port or be in Hueco Mundo or Soul Society.” She snorted.

 

“Hai he had said something like that. Arrogant cretin. Contact Eyal in the morning and ask him to send over some more uppyr. I want those of you that can be in the other planes to be guarded.” She said flatly.

 

“That is like most of us.” She murmured.

 

“Then get busy. Why would you engage this Shouten?” She asked standing.

 

“He was really cute and he initiated because Yhea said to. Like I am going to be outdone by a piece of vapor.” She said snorting again.

 

“Be careful my dear. There are a few that are not bad and only misguided. Are you and Kuchiki still having problems?” Asuna asked.

 

“Hai.” She said sighing.

 

“Give him a divorce and save yourself the drama. Your chichi is getting to the point of demanding one.” She said softly.

 

“Hai I know. I failed.” She sighed.

 

“No you did not. You are evolving and sometimes old lovers or mates fall by the way side.” The inu princess commented.

 

“Hai I know you are right.” She nodded.

 

“You and Karu have had your issues but there has always been a violence of passion between you two.” She commented.

 

“I know.” She nodded.

 

“Good night my darling girl.” Asuna said kissing her crescent moon.

 

Mizuki watched her mother leave the room and she knew she was right. She was not even crying about it. She wondered when she had let it slip. She stood up and went to her suite of rooms in the castle and Karu was fast asleep. She slowly slipped out of her clothes and she lay beside him. He murmured in his sleep and she kissed his neck. He woke up slowly and rolled over.

 

“Zuki?” He asked surprised.

 

“Hello.” She smiled.

 

“Hi.” He mumbles sleepily.

 

Mizuki leaned in and took his lips. She wasted no time in joining their flesh and their bodies. Karu was immediately hoarse and his black eyes full of passion. Mizuki needed to call on Byakuya in the morning.

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Asuna had her laptop with her and she had connected to the LAN in the castle in Britain. She sat next to Lei who was reading and she pulled up what she had found. She sat the computer in his lap and he saw the likeness.

 

“So?” He asked amused.

 

“I think he is your father Lei.” She said ardently.

 

“Jing Huang Fu was my father's name Asuna. I did not know him but that is who Bai said sired me.” He shrugged.

 

She stared at him and shook her head. She still hated Bai with unbridled passion and he made her look at him.

 

“Even if he was my father, what does it matter? He is not here and I have never known him. So what?” Lei shrugged.

 

“I think it is foolish of you to disregard this. You look just like him!” She snapped.

 

“Hai I can see he was in fact a Jing. He may have been an elder brother but I did not know him.” He said taking the computer and setting it down.

 

She protested and he rolled to his side and pulled a quilt over him. She made a noise and he sighed.

 

“What my dear?” He asked.

 

“I was not done talking or reading.” Asuna pouted.

 

“Oh poor thing.” He rolled back over and kissed her lips.

 

“Lei!” She said narrowing her eyes.

 

“What are you going to do hmm? Go ahead and come get that awful thing.” He smirked.

 

She tried to crawl over him and he grabbed her hips. He lifted her up and slammed her down on his arousal. She groaned loudly and he hissed as well.

 

“Go ahead and talk lover.” Lei said grinning.

 

“You ass!” She said rolling her hips.

 

“Yes. You remind me constantly.” He said arching his neck.

 

Hanaj slipped in and he was in no mood to just feel. He came up behind her and phased within her. Both Lei and Asuna cried out. What had started out as teasing and play turned into passion pouring of souls. Hanaj was overwhelmed in the act and he was moaning within her mind. Lei had sat up and the intensity was making him nearly scream. This was too much and so incredible and her claws were digging into his upper back. She was consumed from within and without. She felt paradise steal through her and to Lei. Hanaj was experiencing rapture and it caused them to fall. Lei sank his fangs into her neck and she passed out in his arms. Hanaj fell back and he was corporeal. Both of them stared at the other. Lei was speechless and could say nothing as his body was drained. Hanaj was experiencing the aftermath and the two Shouten stared at the other.

 

“You call me brazen.” Lei muttered.

 

“Well that is as close as your going to get to me in such a manner.” Hanaj stated with eyes closed.

 

“Close enough Prince Hanaj.” He said falling asleep.

 

Hanaj laid on her other side and he was drained too. He had just reacted but he realized that Lei Jing's true form was stunning. He also realized he had seen one like it before and he wondered as he dozed off.

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Yhea was burning and he looked over at the many tr'Awnhi lackeys. He rolled his eyes and he phased into the real world. He wanted to find her and he had those lackeys searching the in betweens looking for the babes. He had also heard through rumors that a boy Jing baby had been seen and he was curious as hell. He closed his eyes to try and feel her and a small smile spread on his face. He could feel her and he phased to where she was. She was sitting on a balcony and he perused her bikini and she glared at him.

 

“Gods you are a hot.” He smirked.

 

“You are a bore. You know in this modern era they have things called toys; get one and fuck yourself.” She smiled sweetly.

 

He clapped and he was almost giddy. She looked at him and slipped her sunglasses back on.

 

“That was good! I really enjoy your wit woman. Makes me quite pleased.” He said smiling widely.

 

“If you are going to waste my time then why not tell me something more of Shan Lao.” She said making a face at him.

 

“Like what?” Yhea asked raising a brow.

 

“Like when he was killed and why he was killed.” She said bluntly.

 

“You think I know?” He asked irritated.

 

“Maybe you could also explain why you appear more Mongolian Shouten then you do Kazak. Was your mother from the Jing clan?” She asked amused.

 

“My mother was a Sahen.” He growled softly.

 

“I see. How is it you look so Jing then?” She asked smirking at him.

 

“Why do you say that?” He asked tersely.

 

“You look more Asian the Hanaj does. Your black eyes are more almond shaped as if you are of Chinese blood.” Asuna laughed.

 

He was suddenly on her and he neared his face to hers. His black hair fell around them and he watched her very closely.

 

“You are very clever beautiful girl. I have secrets yes but they are mine. This manner of clothing is quite delicious.” He said huskily.

 

“Let me ask you Yhea did you really like Eyal or was it he did not kowtow to you? You said you had a massive ego. It seems the only thing massive in you.” She said sweetly.

 

“I truly fell for him. You corporeal daemons are so narrow minded you know. The Kazak Shouten are more into their natural states and the Jings are able to stay corporeal for much longer but you know this correct?” He said palming a breast.

 

“You are able to stay corporeal far longer then Hanaj. You are not tr'Awnhi but a Jing. That is your secret. I would also bet you were sired by Shan Lao and your mother hid it. Your coloring is enough like Raganos. I imagine he was just happy to have a son. I imagine you have known all your life. I have seen his picture Yhea and he was beyond handsome. So very much like Lei you know.” She smirked triumphantly.

 

“Clever, clever little girl but not so.” He said breathing harder.

 

“Does it bother you that I killed Bai Gu Jing?” She asked.

 

“No, I barely knew her.” He growled.

 

“But you knew her. Why was Shan Lao in Astana? When did he sire Lei and when was he killed?” She growled.

 

“Raganos's father was taken by his beauty. He was one of the strongest and most powerful of the Jing Clan. He refused the king and he was brought anyway. Lei I believe had just been born.” He said in a tight voice.

 

“Did your adopted grandfather defile Shan Lao?” She demanded.

 

“Yes!” He said in a brittle tone.

 

“Your mother must have tried to ease his suffering and you were conceived by accident.” Asuna stated as if she knew.

 

“Yes. My mother was a bleeding heart and too soft for the tr'Awnhi house. She saw what they did to him. She saw how they took his dignity and pride because he wished for freedom from the Kazak Shouten.” He snarled softly.

 

“So you have bided your time and waited for revenge?” She asked softly.

 

“Yes! What better revenge then to destroy the tr'Awnhi from within. You get in my way. You got in every Shouten's way.” He said grabbing her jaw.

 

“Yet you do what Raganos's own father did to your real father.” Asuna blurted out.

 

“Regardless of anything I asked and begged Eyal. You may have your opinions but I tried to seduce him. It turned bitter when he started killing Shouten because he actually was disgusted with himself!” Yhea snarled.

 

“So you justify your brutality?” She asked in anger.

 

“It is what is best for my people!” He snarled.

 

“You act tr'Awnhi.” She sneered.

 

Yhea hauled her up and stared at her in utter fury. He was also desperate to consume her. His little obsession with Eyal had turned epic with her.

 

“You truly intend to attempt to make one race again?” She asked.

 

“Yes. I can destroy my enemies by not having them.” He laughed.

 

“You are warped even though you actually make a little sense. I will stop you Yhea.” She said growling loudly.

 

He was feeling rage and he ripped the bikini bottom from her. She began fighting against him and he snarled at her.

 

“You know how it can be. You know how perfect it can be and you try and stop it?” He demanded.

 

“I know what it can be but not with you. Never with you.” She hissed.

 

He struggled against her and she was strong. She was fighting and he wanted this. He wanted to feel her in passion. They fell to the patio floor and spread her wide open. He slipped into her deep and she cried out. He was being gentle as he moved fast then slowed it up.

 

“Why?” She demanded choking at the sensation.

 

“Because of the beauty.” He groaned.

 

His hips pistoned back and forth as raptures stole along his mind. She was not fighting as hard as she could but her mind was moving fast. She was also overwhelmed in the feel of him.

 

“Stop thinking. That hurts my ego.” He growled.

 

“You are Lei's brother.” She gasped stupidly.

 

“Yes. He is my big brother it seems. You wish to talk then fine. I am staying in your body.” He snapped in her ear.

 

“What happened to Shan Lao?” She demanded.

 

“My supposed father gutted him at court. It was gruesome and he bled to death slowly. I knew who he was but he knew me not.” He said in a bitter voice.

 

“Then why do you act like Raganos?” She demanded.

 

“Things are not black and white clever girl. The Shouten will not stop but I will guide the tr'Awnhi to something I wish. I will guide them toward domination instead of destruction. Being a wraith is a beautiful thing woman. I am not ashamed of what I am nor will I roll over and allow the corporeals to flush us out and destroy us.” He said pressing himself into her as deep as he could.

 

“So why did you go after Eyal even though he said no? How was that any different then what the grandfather did to Shan Lao?” She demanded.

 

“I fell for him okay? Shut up and do not compare me to them!” He snarled.

 

He could feel her body shaking violently and she was denying herself and him of a good time. Yhea snarled loudly in her ear and she was fighting her body.

 

“Allow yourself to enjoy this once. I promise I do not disappoint.” He said breathing heavily.

 

“That would mean that I truly wanted this.” Asuna hissed.

 

“You are tiresome! You take several of your enemies into your bed! I have learned about you. My sister hated your guts.” He laughed softly.

 

“I love Lei and Hanaj.” She growled.

 

“He cannot have you forever. I will not allow it.” He growled heavily shaking too.

 

“You will not allow it?” She scoffed.

 

“No. Let me ask you a serious question, have you not felt unrequited love?” Yhea asked in a breathy tone.

 

“Hai.” She said closing her eyes.

 

“Shouten see the corporeals and are unable to fully participate. The Jing clan has tremendous power within it because that is where the Tomoshibi came from. They were originally from within that clan. They separated out when the colonized the islands. Do you know how long ago that was?” He asked as he softly nipped her neck.

 

“No, I do not.” She moaned.

 

“Almost two hundred thousand years ago. Half a million years ago there was no distinction between uppyr and Shouten. We were one race and we belong together. You are our link to this world.” He said beginning to lick and suck on her pulse point.

 

“Yhea move!” She cried out.

 

“Yes!” He said moving again.

 

She was confused and she felt her body releasing immediately. He cursed softly and he continued to thrust with abandon. She actually saw him fade slightly and she gasped.

 

“Do it. You need to.” She groaned.

 

He phased within in her and he felt ecstasy. She was crying out and withering on the stone balcony. He was bathed in her inner glory and he was lost. He knew why Lei would kill for her and he also knew why his uncle would rather die then loose her. He could not finish in his physical body but he caused a blinding explosion from deep within and she ended up on her back and arching of the granite floor. He left her completely and she was in a daze. She knew why she was drawn to them and she hated herself for it. She snarled out and picked herself up. She ran into her penthouse and got the medal. She quickly dressed and she invoked the medallion and she slipped into Hueco Mundo. She ported to Astana and masked her presence. She was not done with her questions and she would have some answers. She found Yhea in a large chamber and he was laid out on the bed. He was half dressed and she did have to admit he was luscious looking. Yhea heard a noise and a small grin broke out on his face.

 

“You have a pair as big as mine.” He said in an exhausted tone.

 

“I was not done talking.” She said staring at me.

 

“Do you like this form?” He asked in a lust filled soft tone.

 

“I think it lovely.” Asuna snapped.

 

He was still filled with lethargy but he reached inside his silk robe and stroked himself while she stood there.

 

“You have no idea how much you and Lei are alike.” She smirked.

 

“I am sure we are both comfortable with our skins. Why not? You corporeals are the ones who put such ridiculous limits upon yourselves.” He smirked.

 

“Oh please.” She snorted.

 

“Gods this is arousing. Do you like this?” Yhea asked groaning.

 

“I have said you are beautiful. You are too dependent upon what others think.” Asuna said watching almost raptly.

 

“The look in those beautiful eyes of yours. Gods it is alluring.” He said with half lidded eyes.

 

“I am part succubus. Why would this scene not appeal to me? I want to know more about Shan Lao.” She demanded.

 

“As soon as I reach my end. You could help.” He said smirking at her.

 

She rolled her eyes and he released a heady moan. His eyes closed as she encased him with her mental abilities.

 

“So wasted on those blood bags.” He groaned.

 

“Pardon? Blood bags? Is that how you view most corporeals?” Asuna demanded as she neared him.

 

“Yes!” He yelled as he suddenly came hard.

 

“You are pathetic! You espouse shit is what you speak! You came now tell me about Shan Lao.” She hissed near his ear.

 

“Give me a moment!” He growled at her.

 

She growled at him and she leaned near his groin. He felt her tongue and he had to shut his eyes. She was exquisite and she laved her tongue along his release.

 

“Do you do this to him? Do you clean him?” He asked in a hoarse voice.

 

“It is something I enjoy immensely. Inu are notorious for it. Now speak Yhea.” She snapped.

 

“What do you want to know?” He asked in a lazy voice.

 

“When did he die? As I told Lei you Jings seem notorious for time hopping.” She said in irritation.

 

“Let me see; Lei is about a thousand years in the seventeenth century so he was born in the late fifth century. I was born not too long after.” He said in a drowsy tone.

 

“You are a whore.” She said in a low growl.

 

“I know. Most Jings are.” He laughed.

 

“The in betweens shift time too?” She asked.

 

“Clever, clever girl. Our time frame here is nothing like your plane. It is difficult to understand if you are not a wraith. It is the same for the Tomoshibi in that place.” He laughed.

 

“I see. When would I see Shan Lao? What era?” She demanded.

 

“For you it would be more then three thousand years.” Yhea replied yawned.

 

“You are going to get up and you are going to help me.” Asuna said dragging him up.

 

“Do what? I do not feel like getting up.” He snapped.

 

“Now Yhea! I mean it! I am not your personal whore you bastard!” She yelled.

 

“Oh lord there you go thinking like a blood bag again.” He retorted.

 

She made him stand and he rolled his eyes. He went to his closets and dressed. He was starving but it was not like he could feed from her. He resented Lei and Hanaj for that act.

 

“Before we hop around time; I intend to eat first.” He growled.

 

“Why not take my blood?” She asked amused.

 

“Oh yes darling. I want to poison myself.” He snapped.

 

She snorted and he stepped out in a blue tunic shirt and navy colored pants. She told herself he was a means to an end but he was as gorgeous as Lei. Both of them were decadence in a body and she tore her eyes from the man that had brutalized her before. He gave her seductive smirk and she wanted to slap him.

 

“You wish to try and see Shan Lao?” Yhea demanded.

 

“You get us to how the Jing travel and I will focus.” She said.

 

He smirked and he doubted she could do what he had tried. He shrugged and he phased them to an out of the way rock face and she recognized the land around Hadasan.

 

“We go in there. It is disorienting.” He said as he led the way.

 

She followed and they went into a dark dank hole. She was dizzy as hell but she put herself into a deep trance and she focused on the face that she had come to know. Yhea led her through a maze of rock and they appeared into the landscape. It was more desolate and the lands were green and billowing. He looked around impressed and she felt wraiths everywhere.

 

“Astana Yhea.” She whispered.

 

He took her hand and phased them. They were deep within the lavish palace at Astana and she lifted her nose. She could smell a Jing and she went as if in a trance. Yhea followed and he realized that no one could sense them.

 

“I am masking us.” She commented softly.

 

“Amazing power you have.” He said almost in awe.

 

“I still do not forgive you for your actions.” She snapped.

 

“Oh please.” He laughed.

 

She slipped into chambers and she saw a male wraith of incomparable beauty on a bed, chained like a domestic inu. She growled loudly and he looked up. He was startled and he stared at her with dark grey eyes. This man was Bai Jing's father as well she realized and she neared him.

 

“Shan Lao?” She asked softly.

 

“Yes?” He asked in a surprisingly gentle tone.

 

Yhea was shaking and she looked at the manacles.

 

“Get those off of him now!” She hissed.

 

“I cannot woman.” Yhea snapped.

 

“Trust me a moment sir.” She said taking his hand.

 

She felt his yoki and it was drained terribly. She was shaking in rage and she was feeling utter hatred. She surged a huge amount of yoki and Shan Lao cried out softly.

 

“Get them off of him Yhea!” She demanded.

 

Yhea was surprised but he was easily able to release the mechanism and he stared at her.

 

“Get out of here!” She said to the Jing leader.

 

“Where to young miss?” He asked meeting her eyes.

 

“You are chained like an animal! You act as if this is okay.” She cried.

 

“This keeps my people safe.” He said softly.

 

“You allow yourself to be used in such a manner?” Asuna asked shocked.

 

“When are you from?” Shan Lao asked meeting her eyes.

 

“Much further in time. The more I found out about the tr'Awnhi the more I want to vomit.” She growled.

 

“I have to do this. I have to take this.” He whispered to her.

 

“What of Bai and Lei?” She asked in anger.

 

His eyes met hers and she saw deep sadness.

 

“This will save my son and daughter.” He replied.

 

“Lei does not know you! Lei has no idea who you are!” She cried.

 

Yhea could not stand it and he phased away. She was furious with him and she stared at him.

 

“Who are you?” He asked gently.

 

“I am Asuna. You will not stay Shan Lao. I will not allow this depravity.” She said in intense anger.

 

“You are a brave woman but this must be. You do not understand and I have to do this to protect my children.” He stated softly.

 

“What of your mate?” She asked.

 

“She is the king's sister.” He said looking away.

 

Asuna suddenly grew sick to her stomach and she ran to a chamber pot and began retching. Shan Lao got up and he was too thin. She realized that he was starved as well. She grew incensed and she stood up. She took his hand and ported them into the desert of Hueco Mundo. He looked shocked as he stared at her.

 

“I am half uppyr and half canine demon.” She explained.

 

“I see.” He stated.

 

“Eat at least!” She cried.

 

“No. Lei is a baby miss. I cannot allow harm to come to my only son.” He said sighing.

 

“Did your mate do this?” She asked.

 

“My mate and I are not together anymore. Please I have no wish to discuss unpleasant events and I have no wish to relive a nightmare.” Shan Lao said looking at the bleakness.

 

“I have to help you! Bai turns evil. She turns into something I have no idea what is. She is a monster.” She stated as she shook.

 

“She acts like her mother then. I am sorry. Has my daughter harmed you?” He asked perplexed.

 

“Hai. Please! You seem like a gentle man.” Asuna said as she neared him.

 

“I prefer peace and there is none to be had. I preferred my life in China and then Mongolia but I was turned out.” He said staring at the strange woman before him.

 

She held his face between her clawed hands and she realized just how entwined the Jings and tr'Awnhi were. She looked sick and met his eyes that resembled Shen and Bai's so much.

 

“You need to feed but I cannot feed you at the moment.” She said softly.

 

“I am starving myself by choice. If I die then the pain ends.” He stated.

 

She stood behind him and wrapped his arms around her middle.

 

“That man you saw. He mentioned you and I have become obsessed with finding out about you. Now that I know more of the story. I will destroy the tr'Awnhi from this earth. I will see them grovel before the Jings and ask forgiveness for being alive!” She growled in his ear.

 

“Woman why would you care about wraith politics?” He asked softly.

 

“Bai brought me into things and the more I was dragged in the more I became their enemy.” She said softly.

 

“Bai was a difficult girl. She did not listen to me.” He said in anguish.

 

“I kill her.” Asuna whispered.

 

“What? Bai is dead?” He asked grieved.

 

“She rapes Lei! How could she hurt such a good man?” She said in an anguished tone.

 

“What has happened? Good Gods.” He said falling to his knees.

 

“What does the king do to you?” She demanded hoarsely.

 

“I am his plaything. I comply and it keeps Bai and Lei safe.” He said shaking.

 

“Shan Lao?” Asuna murmured.

 

“What?” He asked and he turned his head.

 

Tears fell down his beautiful face and she wiped them away. She slowly slipped off the old style pein-fu and she saw his back. She cried out and he sighed softly.

 

“Fiends!” She snarled.

 

She looked up to see a hollow approach and she snarled. She stood up and actually grabbed its throat. She dragged the struggling beast and brought it to Shan Lao.

 

“Please feed.” She begged.

 

He shook his head no and she sank her own fangs into the hollow's throat. It struggled till she freed it and it skulked off. She kneeled near him and pulled him forward. She met his lips and opened her mouth. He grunted as she actually gave him blood. His stomach clenched painfully and he suddenly kissed her deeply. He was absently sucking on her tongue and he released her quickly. He stared at her and he looked away.

 

“You need to return to the era in which you reside. You need to forget about me and forget that I existed.” He said in a raw whisper.

 

“NO!” She said in a beastly tone.

 

He was suddenly flat on his back in the sand and she was doing something now. She kissed him again and he was lost in the demanding caress. He suddenly lost it and it had been too long since he had felt feminine flesh. His hands became buried in her hair and he kissed her like the starved man he was. It became heady quickly and she was groaning. Their lips were finding other skin to nip and suck as she began undoing his pein-fu. His grey eyes met hers and he was lost in need. He felt her warm hand slip down his belly and into the black ku he wore. She brushed his male flesh with such softness and tenderness that he stirred immediately. He had been used and abused by brutes and this made him groan with savage want. She kept the touching and stroking light and with little pressure.

 

“Too much. Oh Gods.” He moaned.

 

“Shhh. Let yourself Shan Lao. Let yourself feel.” She whispered.

 

The beautiful man beneath her began jerking hard as he reacted to the gentle ministrations. He was breathless and she slowly began to lightly nip and suckle flesh on his chest and down his flat belly. It felt so good to be pleasured and not harmed. He cried out louder as she sucked a testicle into her hot mouth and his eyes closed as pleasure again washed through him.

 

“You are a succubus.” He breathed out softly.

 

She lifted her mouth and she watched him.

 

“I have some in me.” She replied in a whisper.

 

“Why are you doing this?” He asked in a strained voice.

 

“No one should have to suffer as you have. Are you dominated?” She asked softly.

 

“Yes. Very cruelly so.” He shuddered.

 

She lay beside him and slowly undid her silk kimono and he slipped it off her shoulders. He revealed a toned and firm female body. His eyes were sultry as he gazed upon her.

 

“What do you want from me?” He asked.

 

“I want you to not be the victim. I want you to feel, I want you to feel good.” Asuna murmured.

 

He gathered her to him and he was lost in the good at the moment. He felt like a whoremonger but he slipped inside of her and he had to physically hold himself back. He groaned loudly and she was so pliant and so female. He moved after several minutes and he was moaning the whole time. She met his lips as he took in what was occurring.

 

“Shan Lao?” She whispered.

 

“Yes?” He said in a breathy tone.

 

“Can you bind?” She asked.

 

“You are asking for death if you do that.” He said stopping.

 

“No, I am not. I know you have no reason to trust me.” She said against his lips.

 

“Why do you wish that?” He asked in a dazed voice.

 

“Because I can help you.” Asuna said clutching him to her.

 

“Gods to feel another as such.” He said closing his eyes.

 

He let himself phase into her and she closed her eyes as he began the process. Her eyes rolled back in his raw power and he was suddenly beside her again. His eyes were wide and he had seen the most amazing thing. Shan Lao was in awe of this woman and he was tied to her now. She was shaking against him and she kissed him over and over. He was breathless as she guided his lips to her throat and he groaned as he sank in his fangs. He made a strange noise as he drank and she wondered at first but he held her tightly as he took in deep draughts. He released her throat and they were still joined.

 

“Another Shouten laced you with their toxin.” He said softly.

 

“Hai. I will not let them destroy you. I have done this to protect you Shan Lao. I hold nothing over you but I only wish to stop this travesty.” She whispered.

 

“What did Bai do to you?” He asked.

 

“She fell in love with an inu from Manchuria. I was very young and I mated him. I did not know she was his lover from the past and she had a son named Ang Chi. She killed my first inu pup and declared herself my enemy. I found out many things she did but she ended up more concerned with Katashi and punishing him then she was with Ang Chi. I did kill her and I am sorry but I defended myself and my family. I also finished raising Ang Chi. His name is Jing Ang Chi and he is the Lord of He Gang in my era.” She whispered.

 

“Bai is too much like Sanra. My evil harlot of a mate is the epitome of a devil.” Shan Lao stated softly.

 

“I know Lei very well. Bai raised him.” Asuna said running her hands through his hair.

 

His eyes widened and he made a wounded noise. She realized he was crying and she made him look at her.

 

“Why do you allow Maec to touch you?” She asked.

 

“Sanra and Maec are incestuous. I found out too late but they had filled my lands and began murdering members of my clan. Sanra swore she would give Lei to members of her family. Maec said he wanted me and I allowed myself to become his whore in exchange for my children. Bai was supposed to rule in my place and hide Lei away.” He said.

 

“She is not right. She does things.” Asuna said burying her nose in his neck.

 

“My poor boy. I would not have left him if I knew!” He said shaking.

 

“Shan Lao. Can you endure for a little while? Can you endure and put yourself in a death sleep when they go to kill you?” She asked.

 

“I will do whatever is necessary.” He said vehemently.

 

“I will come back for you. You need to do whatever you have to. You have to survive. Your family ends up flourishing.” She whispered into his ear.

 

“Asuna. Your soul is so good.” He said hoarsely.

 

“I have come to know the evils of the tr'Awnhi. I will not allow it to go further. You are strong and powerful.” She said breathlessly.

 

“I need to finish this. Too long since I have enjoyed a woman.” He said holding her tightly.

 

She nodded and her eyes shut as angled his hips. She choked and she could not breathe. He was hitting her just so and she became immersed in spasms. She was crying out as he moved in her harder. His own cries were overwhelming and let himself feel every last hitch of breath and jolt.

 

“Gods.” He whispered as joined her in the end.

 

Where Lei was bold and brazen; this man was soft spoken and broken. He stayed with her for awhile and stayed within her body. Shan Lao finally rolled away and he reached for his clothes. She kissed his shoulder and he looked back at her.

 

“Are you so kind to everyone?” He asked gently.

 

“No. I am a bitch.” She laughed softly.

 

“I am sorry Bai did what she did. If I could stop her then I would. I should like to know my grand son.” He said watching the black sky.

 

“He is good. He is a little stubborn but nothing I could not handle. He attacked me when he was an adolescent pup. He was starved too. He is inu dominant and he is corporeal. Well my boy has grown to be a fine man.” She said smiling.

 

Shan Lao nodded and his eyes were filled with tears.

 

“Bai said you were her older brother.” Asuna murmured.

 

“No idea. I tried my best with her. Sanra and I became bitter enemies. Bai was angry at us both. I hate Sanra tr'Awnhi Jing with a passion.” Shan Lao said staring out.

 

“How old is Lei?” She asked.

 

“He is ten now. I have been gone a long while.” He said bitterly.

 

“Are the tr'Awnhi that much into depravity?” She asked angrily.

 

“They are sick beings. Most of the Jings are just normal. Intermarriage between the clans is common but duality is normal for a lot of my kind. I prefer females but obviously Maec does not.” He said disgusted.

 

“Maec has two wives?” She asked.

 

“Yes. Two wives that he keeps with his children. He keeps his wives pregnant and dallies with his lovers and slaves. I am a slave with the promise that my clan is only vassals. I hate this.” He said fiercely.

 

“You are so powerful.” Asuna said massaging his shoulders.

 

“Individual power is nothing in comparison to sheer numbers. The tr'Awnhi are by far the most numerous in the wraith world. They exterminated the rival Tomoshibi in Japan. They left the continent to try and have peace but Maec followed.” He sighed.

 

“I know Kaito.” She said laying her head on his upper back.

 

“You know a bad boy.” He smiled softly.

 

“He is himself.” She laughed.

 

“He is a good sort but very light hearted I hear.” Shan Lao said enjoying the feel of her.

 

“He likes to break rules. I was his biggest broken rule it seems. I apparently have an evolving soul.” Asuna said in a lighter tone.

 

“You have the most complex soul I have seen. How long have you and Lei been together?” He asked.

 

“Not long. He hated me for a long time and he also wanted me dead. Raganos tr'Awnhi murdered two of my small babes. Hinata was restored but Misaki was not. He came to tell me and he warned me that he would not help me further. I demanded he do what we just did. Long story short; he is infectious and I love him passionately. I swore him a child and have given him two; Shen and Lifen.” She said in a low voice.

 

“I am not worthy of this. Please take care of Lei.” He said biting back angry feelings.

 

“Quit wallowing and help me destroy them.” She said fiercely.

 

He looked back at her and nodded. Shan Lao dressed and she did the same.

 

“I promise you that I will not be a victim any longer. You have given me hope.” He said softly.

 

She kissed his palm and she ported them back. She helped him put the manacles back on and she kissed his forehead. She ported out and she felt Yhea. He was sitting over a ledge and he looked back at her.

 

“What did you do?” He demanded.

 

“I am going to destroy the tr'Awnhi and you will help me.” She said flatly.

 

“Oh I will?” He asked harshly.

 

“Hai. You have been amongst the monsters too long Yhea. Where is Raganos?” She demanded.

 

“I killed him and blamed your father.” He said smirking.

 

“Are you sure he is dead?” She asked archly.

 

“I am sure.” He laughed.

 

“Well surprisingly no one else has heard of it. I suggest you find out for sure you fool.” Asuna said coldly.

 

He was miffed and they went back through the in between. She ported away from him and she had much to do. Yhea returned to Astana and he went to the tomb of his supposed sire. It appeared as if he was paying respects and he realized he had been duped. The tomb was empty and he had exposed himself and his agenda. He shook his head and he was in danger. Yhea phased out to Asuna and she was searching records on her computer.

 

“Well clever woman you are right and I have tipped my hand. He must have suspected something when I did not kill Hanaj.” He sighed.

 

“Idiot.” She scoffed.

 

“I still think they are expendable but I am stupid woman. I will get my way or another. It may have to be with my brother's help.” He said irritated.

 

“Did Drostan really stop your death?” Asuna asked.

 

“Yes.” He smirked.

 

“Yhea you are a demented ass. I will only work with you but I am not your toy.” She said growling.

 

“Please! You are the idiot. I need to meet with Lei.” He said flatly.

 

“He wants you dead.” She said looking at him.

 

“Arrange it or I will find him first.” Yhea snapped as he phased out.

 

He was an odd character and a wild card in her opinion and she focused on finding information on Shan Lao. She intended to reunite Lei with his father no matter the cost. She would be dead if Shan Lao was dead so she knew he was around somewhere. She could not believe Lei was half tr'Awnhi and she ported to Britain. She found Lei arguing with Hanaj about nothing in particular and she beckoned them both over.

 

“Yhea supposedly killed Raganos but he is not dead.” She stated.

 

“What?” Hanaj asked stunned.

 

“Yhea is not a tr'Awnhi. Yhea is a Jing.” She said flatly.

 

“What have you been doing?” Lei asked shocked.

 

“Digging up the truth.” She said bluntly.

 

“Spill it.” Hanaj snapped.

 

“Jing Shan Lao was the father of Jing Bai Gu, Jing Lei Shi, and Yhea tr'Awnhi.” Asuna said looking at them both.

 

“What?” Lei said stunned.

 

“Hai. Sanra tr'Awnhi was mated Jing Shan Lao. They produced you and Bai. Apparently Sanra and Maec were not only siblings but lovers. Your father gave up his titles and lands to protect you and Bai but we saw how far that went.” Asuna said in hatred.

 

Lei stepped back and he stared at Hanaj. He was more relation to the prince then even Yhea was.

 

“Yhea is my half brother?” He said in a shaky voice.

 

“Teelis his mother took pity on Shan Lao. He never knew he sired the heir to the Shouten kingdom.” Asuna stated gently.

 

Lei felt like everything was a lie. He felt like his world was spinning and he stared at her.

 

“He knew. He knew he was my brother and he brutalized you?” Lei asked in horrendous fury.

 

“Yes. He says he just fucked me too hard.” She said rolling her eyes.

 

“You have been speaking with him?” Hanaj demanded.

 

“We have an understanding as he is now going to be the hunted. The idiot tried to off Raganos and he wants revenge for Shan Lao but he does not understand that some of his behavior is just like them.” She snorted.

 

“Where is he?” Lei demanded.

 

“I do not know.” She shrugged.

 

Hanaj could see he was getting homicidal and Lei suddenly phased out. His chest was heaving and he was actually near Astana. He was so full of hatred as he searched out Yhea. The bastard was on a hill overlooking the palace and his arms were crossed.

 

“So I see she told you. Hello brother.” Yhea said smirking cruelly.