InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ The Foolish Rush In ( Chapter 75 )

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: Raganos and Naraku square off and several major surprises pop up. Raganos begins to move on the family and several suffer. Even more bitter battles will take place as a race to save those innocents of the wars. Thank you all so much for the comments and please let me know what you think. Several more shocks are coming up so I warn you now! ;)

 

The Foolish Rush In

 

Soren had fallen to the floor and he saw the pool of blood widening around the woman he had become obsessed about knowing. Somehow knowing she had humanity in her had made her completely different to him. He pulled himself over to her and he saw a horrible wound in her gut. His uncle had used a serrated blade to do the damage. She looked over at him weakly and Mizuki touched his face.

 

“I am sorry about your mother. I am sure she was good to you. I cannot imagine how she could not love you. The part of her that knew us; she hated us and killed my little sister. I am sorry though.” Mizuki whispered.

 

“Stop! We are both bleeding out.” He said in a raspy tone.

 

“I am not a good person Soren. I have done so many things that are wretched but I would do it for my family. Maybe this is for the best.” She said closing her eyes.

 

“He infused the blade with his blood! You cannot port can you?” Soren asked horrified.

 

“No, I have tried.” She said gasping in pain.

 

His mind was racing but he was immobilized too. He looked at her ashen face and he crawled forward more. He held her close and he stared at her.

 

“We are going to make it.” He stated in a weaker tone.

 

“Silly. I have had enough wounds to know a fatal one. You may survive but he knew how to kill. Soren try and get out of here please. Please save yourself.” She begged.

 

“No! If you are to die then I shall as well.” He snapped.

 

“Then he has won. Please go. I wish we had more time. I wish I could have told you truly how sorry I was. I wish we could have tried again and I would have loved to have shown you who I really am, not some corporeal blood bag.” She said with a shaking hand cupping his cheek.

 

“I am sorry I said those horrible things. I am half corporeal.” He said in shame.

 

She pulled him to meet her lips and she weakly kissed him. Soren made a wounded noise and held her to him and kissed her in return. She was fading fast but she was in his arms and it all seemed okay.

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Naraku extracted his tentacled limb from the now dead Shouten and his eyes were crimson. He held his eldest daughter's hair in his hand and the words of the Shouten ruler were echoing in his mind. He had not even tried to port into that dreadful place but fury ate him. He clutched the hair in his hand and he yelled in rage. His secretary ran in and she saw the hanyou raging.

 

 

“I am unable to attend all my meetings. Call my brother and tell him I have been challenged by Raganos himself. Tell Ishin to gather together now!” Naraku yelled.

 

He envisioned the white sands of that awful place and he used every last bit of mental prowess he had. He produced a miasma cloud and he stepped through. Naraku actually stepped through into the sand. He felt her; he felt his precious daughter and he immediately ported to her. She was being held by a Shouten male and he about lost his mind. Mizuki lifted her bloody hand and nodded no. Naraku saw the wound in the Shouten as well.

 

“Chichi this was a trap.” She groaned in pain.

 

“I know that! Why are you here? Mizuki why would you come to this place?” He demanded as he knelt by her.

 

“For him. I came for him. He is hanyou Chichi.” She said rapidly in Japanese.

 

Soren was unconscious and Naraku was amazed. He stood up when he felt the aura of the bastard that he hated more then the iceburg mutt. He whirled around and Raganos stared at the man who had killed his beloved sister.

 

“You showed up. I am not surprised you could come into this plane now.” He grinned.

 

“If your quarrel was with me fiend then you should face me like a man. I not only killed your sister but one of your lovers correct?” Naraku smirked cruelly.

 

The wraith king said nothing and he neared Naraku slowly. It seemed the halfling blood bag was going to bore him to death. He went to shove the blade into him and Naraku erupted a bony appendage straight through him. He released the Shouten ash shoki and he was a little surprised. He stepped back and blood erupted from the wound. Naraku's eyes were blood red as Raganos slashed at him and he moved from side to side effortlessly. The wraith snarled in fury and Naraku wrapped a hand around the forearm of Raganos and shattered his arm as if it were in his glass mode. The shriek of Raganos woke of Soren and he was groggy. He saw his uncle and the man who had killed his mother battling it out. Mizuki was passed out and he could actually feel intestines. He refused to die here and like this and he refused to let the woman die. He looked at the man with hatred and Naraku barely glanced over. Raganos took the opportunity to shove a hand straight through Naraku's middle. Blood erupted but the hanyou smirked and Raganos snarled in anger as he tried to pull his arm back.

 

 

“You really think you can kill me so easily? I promise you more worthy adversaries have tried. My own mate's father is a much better man then you but I hate him too.” Naraku said giving him a nasty smirk.

 

“You unnatural beast!” Raganos snarled.

 

“Hai pretty much.” He laughed.

 

Raganos did the only thing he could think of and released the most potent form of his shoki and laced it with blood. Naraku did choke in pain and several pieces of his flesh rotted away. He looked shocked and it was as if Bakusaiga had struck him. Several tentacles erupted and they went at slicing and piercing each other with. Raganos realized what it was that would destroy this being. His powers of regeneration were staggering and unnatural but if he could strike him enough times then he might destroy him. Naraku impaled Raganos through the belly on a bony limb and he suppressed the shrieks but he let himself slide down the appendage and he was in agony. He wrapped his hands around the shape shifter's throat and Naraku snarled in rage.

 

“You murdered my sister!” He shrieked.

 

“Your little whore bitch murdered one of my daughters!” Naraku hissed in return.

 

“I am going to feast upon that little cunt's cold blood as it is served out of your stomach! I am going to stake your mate to my bed and allow anyone to freely partake of her succubus ways. You know that little traitor had a brilliant idea.” Raganos laughed cruelly.

 

Naraku snarled and walked him backwards and released several limbs. He was tiring and but he began to release his miasma in large amounts. Raganos coughed up blood but began laughing. He again grabbed the hanyou's throat and Naraku slowly began changing form. He became his kumo form and Raganos was disgusted. He knew he was in danger but he had planned ahead. Naraku was in such a rage; he released his silk and he crushed the arm of the wraith king. Miasma exploded all around them and he fell into his humanoid form. He was rasping as his body was in pain. Raganos slid down the wall but he rolled. He actually lowered himself to morph his limb and Naraku moved faster then the wraith king and he came between the serrated arm and Mizuki. Raganos grinned widely but Naraku held a nasty smirk too. He finished ripping off Raganos's arm and the king screamed in agony. He phased out and Naraku fell back against Mizuki's body.

 

“Halfling!” Soren cried.

 

“What?” Naraku managed.

 

“Can you surge what power you have left?” He asked quickly.

 

“Hai.” He said weakly.

 

Soren grabbed his hand and Mizuki was sandwiched between them. Naraku let loose a huge surge of yoki and probably felled Asuna and Ishin alike. Soren was able to phase them to Mizuki's office and he passed out. It happened that Ayana was in the office and she screamed.

 

“Chichi Naraku! Zuki!” She cried.

 

“Call Nobu. I am loosing my form. This Shouten is a hanyou and helped us. Help him.” He said falling into his miasma.

 

Ayana knelt near her sister and the Shouten and she ported them to the hospital. Nobu and Shinobu ran to them and they automatically began working. Mizuki became awake barely and she looked over at Soren. He was awake and it was obvious in pain. She heard Nanami call for volume. She reached out her hand for him and he did the same. Shinobu and Nanami were shocked and so was Nobu. Soren and Mizuki's fingers barely touched and she passed back out. Soren watched and his glasses were scratched and askew but he could see some. He too finally succumbed and Nobu prayed.

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Naraku was agony and he really hated Shouten shoki. He needed to let himself fall apart but it would take time to regenerate. He heard movement and he was ready to strike when he saw a wraith that resembled Lei Jing kneeled near him. He had long brownish-black hair and dark, almost black eyes. He held Naraku's shoulder and the hanyou stared in hatred.

 

“I felt you. I know not how but I did. Allow me to assist you.” Shan Lao said softly.

 

“Who the hell are you Shouten?” Naraku demanded.

 

“I am Jing Shan Lao. Your mate is my savior and I worship the ground she walks on. Whatever will make her pleased then I shall do.” He said softly.

 

Naraku was dumbfounded and wondered again what the hell his little inu was up to. He felt fangs suddenly enter his throat and he groaned. He actually began to feel better and he realized this Shouten was drawing out Raganos's shoki. He began to breathe easier and he refused to entertain anything but indifference.

 

“Listen to me halfling and listen well. I can make you immune to their toxin the same that your mate is.” He stated.

 

“I know some of what that entails and no thank you. You have done me a service already. Leave me alone!” Naraku growled.

 

“You have a child.” He said softly.

 

“Mizuki. That bastard gutted her.” Naraku hissed.

 

Shan Lao nodded and he phased away. He appeared at the hospital where he had been revived. He saw two young ones and the damage was bad. What was the worst one was a tr'Awnhi. Shan Lao neared the boy and Nobu slowly moved away. Shan Lao touched the boy's face and made him look at him. His eyes were half open and Shan Lao pulled him up and Soren groaned as he slowly sank his fangs into his neck. It was a touching scene as the older wraith male held onto the younger one as if a small child. Soren took in the ancient blood and it was the most amazing thing he had ever tasted. Shan Lao finally laid him back and Soren just stared at him in awe.

 

“Who are you?” He whispered.

 

“I am Jing Shan Lao. Who are you are young one?” He asked.

 

“Soren tr'Awnhi. I am the nephew of the king.” He said bitterly.

 

“Who did this?” He asked.

 

“Raganos did.” Soren growled.

 

“Why?” He asked.

 

“Because she was there.” Soren said in anger.

 

Shan Lao was horrified but nodded. Mizuki was being given blood and Soren looked over at her and he made himself stand. He stared down at her and he was shaking in rage at what his uncle had done.

 

“I no longer serve the House of tr'Awnhi.” He said to Shan Lao.

 

“I see. I welcome you Soren. Can you handle me, Lei, Yhea, Nveid, and Hanaj?” He asked.

 

“Yes.” He said firmly.

 

Shan Lao nodded and Soren stood by Mizuki as she was being saved. Karu burst into the room and he looked devastated. Nobu calmed him and he sighed in relief.

 

“She was torn open in the gut but her Chichi got to her just in time. She is going to be fine.” Nobu said.

 

“We were talking…she said she wanted to try and have another baby. She said she wanted to focus on us.” Karu said in upset.

 

“She was not wounded there again Karu. Calm down boy. Go into my office and pour yourself some sake. I will come get you when she wakes up okay?” Nobu said softly.

 

“Hai.” He said looking worried.

 

Soren waited until the male spider left and he knelt near her.

 

“Forgive me. Please forgive me.” He whispered.

 

She turned her head and she saw him. He watched her and his hand splayed across her cheek.

 

“This will never happen again.” Soren stated then he stood.

 

Mizuki again reached out for him and Nobu was glad Karu was not here to see it. It was obvious they were not lovers but it was obvious that it was headed in that direction fast. Soren nodded to her and he went with Shan Lao. He phased out and Mizuki turned tortured eyes to Nobu. The famed healer felt helpless and his two children continued to work on their older sister.

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She had been in the hospital for three days and her chichi had made an appearance but he had been bad off. She finally stood up and she slipped on clothes. She ported to Britain to the in between. She saw Shan Lao and he bowed his head and she nodded. She followed her nose and she found Soren. He was in a room and he was reading at the moment. She made out the Arabic and it was a history of Shouten. He stared up at her and his eyes simmered. She neared him and took the book from his hands and set it on the desk.

 

“I was frightened. I was scared that you were dying for my evil family.” He stated.

 

“Soren, I came there to talk to you. I was shocked that you are hanyou. I know that I should not think differently of you but I do. I see you as someone else now.” She stated staring over his head.

 

“If I had been full Shouten then I would have been still dirty?” Soren asked shortly.

 

“Not dirty but just not attainable.” She said softly.

 

“Your mate loves you. You should not be here.” He stated stiffly as he stood.

 

“Soren, please do not be this way. Something happened in that room.” Mizuki said sighing.

 

“Yes, you were gutted and I was stabbed by someone that I thought at least respected me a little. I am no one there and I am no one to be pitied Mizuki. I am not better or less then a pure blood. Please go.” He said with conviction.

 

She stood near him and he looked away from her. She sighed and she felt badly. He turned and met her eyes. Their noses brushed and Soren was feeling major lust and want at the moment.

 

“Mizuki please just go.” He snapped.

 

He blinked at her and she was gripped in desire for him.

 

“Soren please do not do this.” She whined.

 

“I do the right thing. You have no right standing here when that man cried for you. It is painfully obvious what a bastard I was for even bedding you and I am sorrier then I can say. Just let it alone.” He said stiffly.

 

Her hands clenched and she wanted to see how he reacted. She reached up and held his face and softly kissed his lips. He stood there and did nothing for a moment and she continued to kiss his lips softly.

 

“Mizuki, you know not what you do.” He growled.

 

“I do.” She whispered.

 

He growled out and grabbed her to him. He wrapped his arms around her and buried his hands in her hair as his lips took over hers. Mizuki could not stop responding and Soren was pouring his soul into it. Too much had built up in his mind and he was clear headed as he ripped open the simple gown she wore. She opened his preferred linen button down shirt and undid the ku style trousers. Soren was doomed and he could not stop kissing her from her lips, down her body. He took the opportunity to slip and explore her deeply. He did things to her that she had never experienced and Mizuki was speechless. Her body was slick all over and her eyes were clouded over in passion and they burned in need. Soren was mystified at her odd power he tasted on her very skin and it was such an odd mix. He could taste the human in her and it was alluring he realized. His thumbs spread her lips open and he was sucking lazily on her sex. Mizuki was seized in spasms and he did not ease up. He would not stop and continued to suck.

 

“Soren! Kamis I am sens-senstive. Please, I need you.” She begged.

 

-I failed you last time. - He pathed softly in her head.

 

“Oh Kamis. Hai please. Hai.” She hissed.

 

He felt her body shake in a massive climax and he could taste her natural juices. Hunger ripped through him and he looked up at her.

 

-May I? - He pathed.

 

She had no clue and she nodded. She was breathless and she screamed out in ecstasy. He felt drunk again as he tasted her blood mixed with her orgasmic release. He finally released her sex and she was feral. She pushed him back and she slid down him. He tried to stay no but she took him immediately into her warm mouth. He shut his eyes and loved the feel of her luscious mouth. His moans were coming quick and he felt her tongue along his shaft and stones. She wanted to make him come violently just as she had but he carefully pulled her up and he met her eyes as his lips met hers. Soren made her weak with his lips and she was wild but he kept her restrained.

 

“You have nothing to prove. Please. Please Soren. Please.” She whimpered out.

 

“Allow me to know your body. Allow me to know you inside and out so that when we join, it will feel as though we are one.” He murmured.

 

She was shaking and crying out. Soren took a deep breath and he was a rare halfing. He could phase and he had the true form of a Shouten. It was a testament to his mother's power and he was in her. She was not normally loud but she was letting out short cries as he felt her from her soul. She was beautiful. He nearly wept at the beauty and he felt such crushing want. He became corporeal and tangled his legs in hers. One hand cupped a breast and he lowered his head. He kissed the nipple softly and Mizuki was trembling.

 

“Soren please. Kamis please.” She said and he caught her blazing eyes.

 

He was shocked to see tears falling from them and immediately pushed into her. She wrapped her legs around his thighs and he felt such amazing rushes of power and pleasure. Mizuki released such a wounded cry and she was sobbing. He moved slowly but she was trying to get him moving.

 

“Mizuki, what is this?” He asked wiping tears from her eyes.

 

“I felt you. I felt you when you were inside of me.” She said breathlessly.

 

She went to kissing his mouth and he responded. He could not stop anything nor did he want to as he began to move harder and harder. She made groans and whines as she continued to sob. Mizuki felt beauty in its purest forms and Soren could not hold back. His fangs found her neck and his fangs slipped in deep as he took in her blood. They were consumed in perfection and crashed. Soren just was and he was in beauty.

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Lei was staring at Yhea and they were still at odds. Hanaj had to drag his best friend off of his adopted nephew several times and Shan Lao was getting really annoyed. Yhea finally phased out and he was angry. He admired his elder brother at the same time as hated his guts. His black hair was down and he had on a white tunic shirt with black pants and boots. He looked at his clothes and figured they sufficed for the past. Asuna had told Lei she was going to be in the past. He decided to find her. He knew she favored the years when she had killed Bai. He went to the time stream in between and went back. Gods he wanted her. He wanted her so badly that it made him insane. Eyal had made him insane as well but she was making him worse. He could feel her and he phased near her. She began growling and she had been observing reptiles. She turned around and stared at him.

 

“What are you doing here?” She demanded.

 

“Lei was boring me.” He snapped.

 

“Oh Yhea. You know for someone who has such good intentions you are the biggest damn brat I have ever met.” Asuna said rolling her eyes.

 

“I was raised a prince; an only prince mind you and yes maybe I am a brat. I have done some things wrong but have you not?” He demanded.

 

“You were so angry at me for having Eyal's heart but you never stopped long enough to know his. He is not the kind to love more then once. He never loved Syna which was wrong on his part but he did not. She never stood a chance just because of who he is not because of you or me.” She said flatly.

 

“Maybe so.” He growled.

 

She drew closer and she ghosted his lips and his breathing grew harsher.

 

“You only want what you think you should not have. What is wrong with finding a Shouten onna of strength or even a male Shouten if you please?” She asked.

 

“You are a manner of being that is more then worthy. How is my father? Do you moan his name?” Yhea asked snidely.

 

“What I do is not your business. I am succubus. I owe you nothing.” She growled.

 

“I know you are. I know exactly what you are. You can know more about yourself but you do not. Tell me what to do to earn your forgiveness and I shall do it.” He snapped.

 

“I do not know Yhea.” Asuna stated looking away.

 

He jerked her to him and he splayed his hand across her face and the idea that his father and brother had taken her made him loose his mind. He knew Shan Lao was greatness. He knew Lei would be and he was just a bastard son. Asuna hissed at his thoughts and he looked at her.

 

“Everything Raganos loves ends up dead or warped. I do not want to be that. I hated him everyday from the time I was old enough to walk. I miss my mother and I know eventually what he will do to yours. I want passion and I want love.” He admitted.

 

“I have given myself to Lei fully.” She said softly.

 

“No you have not. You have given yourself to neither fully. They are bound to you but you are not bound to them. You do not carry their marks. You have not married them either.” He said bitterly.

 

Yhea pulled her lips to his and he breathed against her mouth. He slipped his hands inside of her haori and found her breasts unbound and he barely touched her skin. He did not want her to always wince when she thought of his touch. He felt her fingers running along his pierced ear and it made him groan a little.

 

“Was this the norm when you were younger?” She asked.

 

“Yes. It is common amongst Shouten nobility.” He said closing his eyes as she traced along his face.

 

“You have not had the gentle touch of another since your mother have you?” Asuna asked softly.

 

“No.” He admitted.

 

She leaned forward and kissed his lips. It was so soft and he whimpered. She pulled back and she had a gleam in her eye.

 

“I want to see you again as you were that day.” She said in a husky tone.

 

“Okay.” He breathed.

 

He barely touched her and he phased them to Hueco Mundo. Yhea pulled her behind him and he made it to a small residence. It was small but it was incredibly lavish. She knew this must be some sort of princely retreat and he pulled her inside. Yhea slowly began to undo his shirt and she watched him. His body had responded to his excitement He leaned down and undid his shiny black boots and he pulled them off. She was again rapt and it showed on her face. The looks she was giving him made him hunger. He finished stripping and he did not care if she only watched him. She was not angry at him completely and she was responding some. He fell back upon a large chaise and he wrapped his hand around his member. Asuna watched him and it made her squirm how confident he was in himself. She watched as he hand moved up and down his shaft with some pressure and he gasped in pleasure. She closed her eyes and she began a sharp pulsing deep within him. Yhea gasped harshly and he almost stopped his self pleasuring.

 

“Do not stop.” She whispered.

 

“I never felt.” He said groaning.

 

“For someone so experienced you are quite inexperienced.” She smirked.

 

He growled out fiercely but then his breath hitched when a particularly sharp sensation coursed through him and went straight to his cock. He managed to hold himself back but it was getting harder. She physically moved closer and she lifted her hand. She bit off her claws and his eyes widened. She slowly slipped her fingers inside of him and his eyes rolled back. She knew exactly what she wanted to touch and she found the nodule of sensitivity. Yhea broke out into a cold sweat and his body was being carried away in primal ecstasy.

 

“I need to explode. Gods just let me.” He whined softly.

 

“Only when I know it feels like heaven. You know this touch is gentle but full of passion.” She whispered.

 

“Yes! I know this.” He groaned.

 

“You have no need to take what you wish Yhea. You can have what you wish but you have to be willing to open yourself and be vulnerable.” She stated passionately.

 

He went rigid and the single most intense and powerful orgasm seemed ripped from his very soul. She had lowered her mouth and swallowed him as he did so and nothing had ever felt so blissful. She had taken him at the peak and he seemed drained of everything as his seed poured from his body. Yhea threw his head back and cried out. He felt her lips nipping his inner thighs and around his testes. He shook physically and she stood. He reached for her and she let her haori slip and her hakama slip down. She told herself she wanted him to feel purity of passion once. She wanted him to feel what it was supposed to be like. She intended to punish him for his brutal act but with an act of such sensuality that he would know such guilt. She took his member in her hand and stroked him to readiness again and his black eyes held such profound want. She slid down him and he cried out.

 

“I punish myself.” He whispered.

 

“Oh?” She asked.

 

“Yes. Oh Gods what are you doing?” He yelled out.

 

Asuna was wrapping her conscious around his and his physical body quivered in response. She was under him and bodies melded. They were both gasping and crying as they met each other's thrusts. Yhea did not have to go into his true form but she was prodding him to.

 

“No, I wish to stay like this.” He said hoarsely in her ear.

 

“Do it Yhea.” She gasped softly.

 

She allowed herself to fall limp and he too phased out. He was taken in the splendid etherealness and he crashed. Minutes passed and he became corporeal. He held onto her as she slowly came to and her body seemed electrified. Yhea could barely hold himself together and he yelled loudly. He clung to her as her body shook in the sublime and he had to pass out. He did not witness the small smile on her face and she followed him in sleep.

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She had been watching the red dragons in the South and she again could not stay away from the wraiths. She had returned to her own era and she was standing over Lei as he slept. Asuna crawled into bed with him and he did not wake up. She leaned over him and leaned down. Her breath was heavy against his lips and she slowly trailed open mouthed kisses down his chest and belly. Lei slowly came to and his hands came to rest on her head as she worshipped his body. He moaned softly and she dipped her tongue into his belly button. Asuna whispered ai shiteru against his skin over and over and his chest heaved heavily. His smooth and youthful face contorted in pleasure and he sighed as his beloved mate made love to him. She continued her kissing down his belly; she licked and kissed his member and testicles. Asuna feverishly nipped his perineum and he lost it.

 

“Asuna! What are you doing?” He asked in a passion laden tone.

 

“I need you.” She whispered.

 

“I love you too.” He stated softly.

 

He grunted out heavily as her fangs sank in so close to his groin and it brought him such intense pleasure. Lei's chest felt such pressure as she continued on with her ministrations. His body was shaking and he thrashed under her and he had no voice to beg her.

 

“Marry me.” She stated in a heated whisper.

 

“What?” He asked dumbly.

 

“Marry me. I wish for it to be in secret but marry me. Bind to me fully.” She said as she continued to touch him and love him.

 

“Why in secret?” He asked in a haze.

 

“Too much danger truly. You and I both know our enemies would use it against us. They will use our love against us now but I want you to make your mark upon my body.” Asuna said emboldened.

 

“Yes. When?” He asked as his hands were buried in her hair.

 

“I want us to go into the past. Tomorrow. Let us take Lifen and Shen into the past and do what needs to be done. Let our babes see their parents unite fully. Let our son and daughter know what it is to have a mother and father who love each other passionately and them as well.” She said with reddened eyes.

 

He struggled to sit up and their lips collided. Lei was shaking as she had handed him everything he had truly wanted. He had wanted children; he wanted to love those children right and the passion in which he loved her was a bonus. He nodded no and he groaned no as she pathed to him. She smiled against his throat and she slowly sat in his lap. He released such a throaty moan as she slid down him. She took his hands in hers and ran them over her still clothed chest and he whined when she pulled his powers forward. Her clothes disappeared and she guided his hands over her front and down her front. She leaned her head back and kissed him at the awkward angle. Somehow she always managed to shatter him. Somehow she always managed to make him crazed. Her channel clutched him like a vise and she was sopping.

 

“So wet. Asuna, you are so wet.” He groaned.

 

“Hai. I desire you always.” She mumbled.

 

He clutched her middle and he began to guide her hips hard. Lei sank his fangs in the back of her neck and she groaned out. Their bodies were slick and their souls were slipping against the other. Lei shattered in the meshing of power and inner souls and she groaned out as she too succumbed. He laid them back and held her as his chest heaved. His mind was going fast but his body was so exhausted. What she had suggested was a proper wraith mating and the thought made him light headed. Her felt her snoring and it was usually him that was out of it. He gently rolled them and she slept heavily. Lei stood up and dressed in a dressing gown and stared out at the British night. Thoughts of a wedding made his head spin and he turned. She was watching him and her eyes told him much.

 

“When did you fall in love with me?” He asked.

 

“I saw you differently when you told me about Hinata and Misaki. I fell in love with very shortly thereafter but I would not tell you until you told me.” She admitted.

 

 

He smiled at her and it was beautiful. Lei was just as beautiful as Shan Lao and her heart was constricting. She stood up and went to him.

 

“Now Lei. Let us steal away now. I want you to myself and I want to see you dressed in your finest. I want to slowly undo your silks and take you as my husband.” She said in a passionate tone.

 

He touched her shoulder and her clothes phased back. She grinned at him and he went to dress. Lei dressed in old style clothing and he phased them to the in between. They went through the in between and he guided her to his home era. They were already kissing passionately as they ended up against a wall in the Hadasan palace. There were other Jing clan members around and Lei did just not care. Several male Shouten stared at Lei in shock. He had to tear his lips away from hers and his eyes were turning white.

 

“Lei?” She whispered softly.

 

“I am hungry is all. I will be fine.” He said tracing her lips.

 

She nodded and she ported them to his chambers and he fell on her. His fangs sank in and she gripped his backside in passion. She became aware they were being watched and she tried to groan but he was overwhelming her in his passionate need. She caught the eyes of a male wraith and it was obvious he was shocked. She made a noise and Lei turned his head.

 

“Ru?” He asked dazed.

 

“Lei.” The light haired male said.

 

“Why are you disturbing me?” Lei asked in a temper.

 

“We have not seen you in a long while and you show up with a corporeal?” The almost blond haired man asked.

 

“Ru get out!” Lei snapped.

 

“Who are you?” Ru asked Asuna.

 

“She is my mate and the mother of my children now get out!” He snarled.

 

“Answer me corporeal slut!” Ru hissed.

 

Lei lost his temper and he stood up. Asuna tried to hold him back but he punched the other male in the face. Jing Ru Hei held his jaw and he stared at the beautiful woman and he really just wanted to see how much Lei truly cared for the woman. He could not have his second cousin mated to just anyone.

 

“Hello! I am Ru. I am surprised I have not met you before. Sorry cousin but you know how I am.” He shrugged.

 

“Jerk!” Lei snarled.

 

“How many times have I had to clean up your past relationships Lei? You are a heartbreaker.” Ru said crossing his arms.

 

“Oh shut up.” He snapped.

 

Asuna smirked and she bowed to his distant cousin.

 

“I am Lady Asuna Orlovich.” She said introduction.

 

“You said mother to your children? Where are your children? Why are they not with your extended family?” Ru demanded.

 

“Because they are in another era where they are safer for the moment. We are having issues with Astana.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“What have you done?” He asked shocked.

 

“I found my real father.” Lei stated softly.

 

“Wait a minute. Your real father? Huang Fu was always said to be your father,” Ru said confused.

 

“My father is Shan Lao. Bai lied to me.” Lei said looking away.

 

“Why?” He asked shocked.

 

“I have no idea. Did you know I am half tr'Awnhi?” He asked his cousin.

 

“Who is your mother?” His cousin asked stunned.

 

“Sanra tr'Awnhi. Maec's sister was my mother apparently. Sickening is it not?” Lei asked in disgust.

 

“By the Gods.” Ru said sitting down in a chair.

 

“Okay Ru you can go now.” Lei said in a testy tone.

 

“Lei you cannot drop a ton of information like that and tell me to leave. By the way several of your former lovers are grousing out there.” Ru said shaking his head.

 

“To hell with them.” He snapped.

 

Asuna rolled her eyes and she went to the bed. Ru could not stop staring and Lei made a nasty face at him. He chuckled and stood up.

 

“Well at least your taste in women is good. Damn she is beautiful. Who is she?” He asked in a soft tone.

 

“She killed Bai.” Lei said shrugging.

 

“Okay you need to spill everything in the morning. Make love to that beautiful piece of flesh over there and please tell me if she has any sisters!” Ru chuckled as he walked out.

 

Lei chuckled and he turned back to Asuna. He jumped on her and she began laughing as he tickled her bare belly. He was tickling her but it turned passionate as he kissed her exposed skin. Thoughts of their kneeling before the gods and saying the vows made him so dizzy. Ru was one of his relatives he adored but he would hit him if necessary. He could not stop making love to her and he could not stop touching her. Asuna was asleep and he lay next to her. He stared up at the ceiling and he could not sleep. He knew Shan Lao adored her as well. He and Hanaj had become close friends simply because Lifen and Khellian were twins and they pulled duty for each other. Their situation was odd for the Jing Clan but it worked for him. He had no intentions of giving her up and he would die before it would happen. He missed his son and daughter intensely and he realized he had not been away from them since they had been born. He growled and threw on some clothes and went to his main audience room. He went about setting up the ceremony and another distant cousin was standing in the doorway.

 

“Hello Daiyu. How have you been?” He asked.

 

“I have been well cousin. Is it true you are mated and to a woman?” She asked smiling.

 

“Yes. Why is that so surprising?” Lei demanded.

 

“Gods Lei we all gave up that you would find a woman suitable. You never kept a relationship long enough and the rumor was you never engaged in the corporeal with a wraith woman.” Daiyu said bluntly.

 

“It does not matter anymore okay? I found a woman I love passionately and we are marrying on the morrow.” Lei stated.

 

“I am so happy for you!” She cried as she neared him and hugged him.

 

“Thank you cousin you have just managed to make me feel like a freak.” Lei smirked.

 

“Well you are just a little. A beautiful and wonderful freak.” She laughed.

 

Lei smiled and he looked up. Asuna was in a simple tunic gown and he saw her in the doorway. Her face was full of love and she was happy to see him amongst his people and well loved. Daiyu looked at the silver haired woman and could tell she had uppyr in her. She was shocked but kept wisely shut. It was obvious they were in love and it made her happy. She drifted away and left them alone.

 

“Why do you have cousins and no aunts or uncles?” She asked.

 

“Maec tr'Awnhi killed them all. My father managed to save most of the younger generation by his sacrifice.” Lei stated softly.

 

“Kamis how disgusting.” She said sighing.

 

“Yes. I am beginning to think Bai may have been okay at one point.” He said looking wistful.

 

“I know not.” She said in anger.

 

“Asuna come here.” He said pulling her to him.

 

“I hate her. I hate her for what she did to you and I hate what she did to my son. I hate what she tried to do to me as well.” She growled.

 

He lifted her chin and his look was so tender.

 

“I am tired of hate. I am tired of anger as well. I should like to have another child with you at some point but I would like for you to be able to rest and be waited upon and nurtured as your body would nurture my seed.” He said softly.

 

Their breathing was heavy as they just held the other and she wished she could turn back time completely. She held on and she was happy.

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He was pissed and he did not do well when he was pissed. Naraku was in a very foul mood indeed. He was back to his full state and he was searching through her things. He was searching through her writings and his mate had discovered quite a bit that she had failed to share with her corporeal family. He knew of her wraith babes but Nobu had said they had been stolen away. She had made a family tree and it was sickening how she had pointed arrows where the tr'Awnhi siblings were lovers. He growled at his magnificent little inu and he was going to tear her up when he saw her. He stared at the writing and it dawned on him what she had found out. The Shouten were falling apart at the seams and they were ready for civil war. All they had to do was set them off. He was curious about the hanyou and he tried in vain to feel Mizuki. He had been worried about his daughter simply because she had been burying herself in work and she had a haunted look on her face. She had said she and Kuchiki were divorcing but he saw no evidence of it. The one thing he had turned into was a doting and controlling father; much to his chagrin, his mate pointed out that it was just how Sesshomaru was. He rolled his eyes and he ported to Mizuki's office. He started going through her computer and he found his daughter's research on Soren, the hanyou Shouten. She had made notes and it seemed daughter was so much like mother. His little girl was showing obsession with the hanyou and that worried him. He growled and he was feeling out of control again. He ported to Sendai and his brother was busy with punishing the ga. That was going quite well for the kumo but Ishin was exhausted most days. Ishin was passed out on his desk and Naraku made a noise.

 

“Huh?” Ishin asked sitting up.

 

“Hell Ishin you have a bed.” He snorted.

 

“Hai well sorry. What is wrong? You look pissed off.” He said rubbing his eyes.

 

“Look at what I found. It seems our onna are off doing their own thing again. I am going after the wraith king.” He said flatly.

 

“Naraku! He damn near killed you.” Ishin said in disbelief.

 

“You think I am afraid of some blood sucking spirit being? I am Naraku.” The hanyou snorted.

 

“Do not reckless. This is not something I can help with totally. Bring him here to this plane then hai but you intend to go after him there.” Ishin said shaking his head.

 

“Well I now can port to their little getaways. I should have done so sooner.” He smirked.

 

“He really pissed you off.” Ishin shook his head.

 

“Hai almost like a former enemy of mine, a kumo lord if I remember.” Naraku actually teased.

 

“Hai well we had our own family drama. Where is Mizuki?” Ishin asked.

 

“No idea.” He sighed.

 

“Well Nobu is in constant contact with our lovely onna. I say we talk to him.” He said standing.

 

Naraku followed his “younger” brother and they found Nobu doing charts in his room. He looked up and both brothers were together. That normally meant they had ideas. He sighed and he stood up. He followed them back to Ishin's office and they all sat down.

 

“Hai?” He asked yawning.

 

“Where is Asuna?” They asked at the same time.

 

“In the past. She planned on helping Akemi finally. The Shouten situation is now a little better. This old clan leader named Shan Lao was brought back and he is a really good man. Anyhow she is letting him handle some things and she wanted to help her cousin.” He shrugged.

 

“You believe that bull shit?” Naraku asked tersely.

 

“Hai I believe it. You two are paranoid. She always comes home.” Nobu said standing.

 

“What else?” Ishin demanded.

 

“I have seen a cobalt tarantula in her mind. I know what happens to them for the most part.” He shrugged.

 

“A cobalt? They are rare.” Ishin said whistling.

 

“Hai well she found one in the Ryuku Islands in the past. His name is Kiet and she said he was a prince. Get her solving a corporeal mysetery.” Nobu suggested.

 

Ishin grinned and Naraku liked the idea. Ishin picked up the phone and called Chikara. It was late and a very groggy brown tarantula kumo answered.

 

“Hai?” Ishin heard mumbled.

 

“Chikara, it is Lord Ishin. Come to Sendai please.” He asked.

 

“Now my lord?” He asked in a sigh.

 

“Hai my friend.” Ishin snapped.

 

A few minutes passed and the brown tarantula came through a shoki cloud. He wore pajamas and he looked exhausted. He blinked his brown eyes at the son of his best friend and he sat down.

 

“Hai?” He asked annoyed.

 

“Do you know the name Kiet?” Ishin asked.

 

“He was a young prince of a small group of cobalt tarantula in Siam. I have only seen one or two since the late seventeenth century. They were not aggressive with us but they were aggressive with other species of kumo.” He said bluntly.

 

“What happened to the boy?” Ishin asked.

 

“No idea. Like I said, cobalts are very shy and aggressive.” He shrugged.

 

“I want to know what happened. Asuna said the boy was here in Japan in the early seventeenth century but now we know nothing.” Ishin said now curious himself.

 

“My lord, can this wait until morning?” Chikara asked.

 

“Hai of course.” Ishin said waving him away.

 

Chikara stood and he was annoyed. The son of Jouichi was just like him and he ported out back to his bed. He fell upon it and knowing the lords and this family; he would be sent back with one of the young ones to the past. He sighed and he needed a good night's sleep.

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“Why do you have to go?” He asked.

 

“Because my sire asked me to!” Ayana said staring at her mate in annoyance.

 

“Ayana, the past is dangerous.” Maki said crossing his arms.

 

“Will you stop? Good Kamis. You act as though I cannot lift a fang to handle myself.” She grinned as she neared him.

 

His wild hair had not changed and she smiled at him. Her passion for the former shinigami had not waned and she loved him immensely. She also had given him three children, two daughters and one son. She loved being a mother and she loved him. He stared at her and he could not stay mad at her. He pulled her into his arms and he held her beautiful face.

 

“Do not go and find any spider boys that are better looking.” He teased.

 

“Hai.” She smirked.

 

Her belly was round but she was not due for another three months. She ported via her shoki and she appeared at Sendai. Her sire hugged her tightly and kissed her forehead. She smiled up at him and him at her.

 

“You are such a beautiful girl. How is your mate?” Ishin asked.

 

“Good! He swears you like golf too much.” She teased.

 

“I like beating him, there is a difference.” Ishin winked.

 

She laughed and she had on a battle hanfu. She saw Chikara and she had always admired the elder tarantula. He bowed to her and her to him. Maki had calmed her temper down and everyone had said she had gone soft. She shrugged and she considered she had gone happy. Ayana had already gone to Juria and she knew how to focus the crystals. She threw it and the two kumo stepped through to the different era. Ayana listened carefully and they were in the extreme south. She looked over at Chikara who was always soft spoken and she smirked at him.

 

“Come on old man! It is me!” She teased.

 

“Well Princess Ayana, I may be old but I am wise.” He teased in return.

 

“Uh huh. You serve my chichi. How wise can you be?” She laughed.

 

Chikara chuckled and being mated agreed with the princess. She was a ravishing beauty amongst the kumo but it was a shinigami who had tamed her. It was a shame in his opinion but he would never say so. Chikara had always admired and adored Lady Asuna. He had loved her selflessly as Ayana the Great but he had not been one of her lovers. He had been one of her best friends. They had one moment and one time when they had shared a passionate kiss and he swore it would never happen again and it never did. She had been dead the following year. He followed the brazen young onna that shared her name and her temperament. Many of the male kumo had been downright furious that the lords allowed their daughters to mate outside the species but that was a little mute considering the younglings were mixed themselves. He smirked softly and just followed her. She had a really good sense of smell and it amazed him. They ended up in front of a burrow and Chikara pulled on the lines. A massive blue scuttled out and it saw two kumo in their humanoid forms. He changed as well and he bowed his head. Ayana gasped and she saw her very first cobalt tarantula. Chikara bowed his head to the young prince and he stood.

 

“Hello Prince Kiet. I am Lord Chikara and this is Lady Ayana Astrigera.” He said softly.

 

“You are a funnel web?” He asked surprised.

 

“Hai. I am half funnel web actually as my mother is Lady Asuna. It is a very long story but I assure you we speak the truth. I am the daughter of Ishin and Asuna.” She said sweetly.

 

Kiet was shocked at her and Chikara and he just stared at them.

 

“My Chichi sent us to make sure you were alright. He does not like the idea of foreign royalty here and harm coming to you. He is extending his protection and his name to you. If you are harmed then it will be seen as a slight against the kingdom. While you are in Japan you may consider yourself an honored guest. This is his seal and you may freely enter any nest or castle of his.” She said bowing.

 

“Thank you. How did he know I was here?” Kiet asked sheepishly.

 

“We are weird.” She laughed gently.

 

“What she is saying young prince is that the kingdom is restored and it is as Ayana but through Lady Asuna. She may not be kumo blood in this life; our peoples do not see her as anything but kumo. Lord Ishin and Lord Naraku rule but it is as if Ayana were still alive.” Chikara said.

 

“The spider queen and her many mates.” Kiet said in awe.

 

“Well we call it a dysfunctional family but hey whatever you wish to call it.” Ayana laughed.

 

Kiet stared at the pretty woman and he was floored. He nodded to them both and they left him in peace. He blushed madly and he had touched the queen of the spider nation. He felt like an idiot and he went back to his burrow blushing hotly.

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Chikara led Ayana to an abandoned nest and she wrinkled her nose. He smirked at the royal onna and he was comfortable. They would find Juria in the morning but he intended to find a full night's sleep. He contemplated changing form but the young onna was too used to finery and her humanoid form. He admitted to himself how beautiful she was but he was leery of the ruling family. Ayana had actually caught snippets of his mind and it offended her he thought her such a snob. She wrinkled her nose because she was uncomfortable physically. She stuck her tongue out at Chikara and he watched her change form.

 

“I was not shielding well. I am sorry my lady.” He said bowing.

 

-Well change form if you wish. - she pathed.

 

“No, I shall stay this way my lady. You are a beauty if I may say so.” He smiled.

 

She changed back and she was a little surprised at him talking this much. He used his hands and his silk to make a pallet. She knew Chikara to be about fifteen hundred. He was refined and soft spoken. He had light brown hair and light brown eyes to match. He stared over at the princess and he settled to sleep. Ayana flopped next to him and he looked over his shoulder surprised.

 

“Pardon me?” He asked.

 

“I am a little bit inu you know. I hate sleeping alone. I always have. I used to sleep with Mizuki and Karu even after they mated. Poor Chichi did not sleep alone for years.” She said smiling.

 

“How very different.” He smiled.

 

“Oh well he likes an inu after all.” She chuckled.

 

“I should say he loves your mother very much.” He stated unnerved by her closeness.

 

“Goodness are you tarantulas really so jumpy?” She asked amused.

 

“We are lone hunters typically. We have families and such but we prefer solitude if truth be told. We are not touchy feely if that is what you mean.” He replied.

 

“To think we are all kumo but so different.” Ayana marveled.

 

“Well funnel webs are typically the same way Princess Ayana. It was your great grandmere that made the funnels different.” He murmured sleepily.

 

“I am sorry Chichi woke you up so much.” She said smiling.

 

“Well Jouichi's son is just like his father. Jouichi used to do the same but he would port in instead.” He yawned.

 

“Tell me about my mother as Lady Ayana.” She said softly.

 

“Oh she was enigmatic. She could walk in a room of males and stare us all down. She could make us do her will with just a few words. She was an incredible warrior as well. I had never seen such an onna with a blade. All feared the kumo goddess they called her or adored her. Bihua was a slobbering idiot around her.” He said yawning again.

 

“Really? Bihua?” She asked laughing.

 

“Hai. Crazy I know but hai. He was madly in love with her. She was so incredibly strong and beautiful. Ayana had a way with men. She liked men.” He stated fondly.

 

“Did she like you Lord Chikara?” She asked.

 

“No. I was only a friend and advisor and nothing more. Sleep Princess Ayana. You are with child.” He said closing his eyes.

 

“Did you know you scent differently?” She asked scenting him.

 

“I do not know. I showered today I promise.” He joked.

 

“It is not unpleasant. It is just different from a funnel or a recluse.” She replied.

 

She touched his hair and he shied away a little. Ayana was annoyed and ran her hand more through his hair and he looked back at her again.

 

“My lady please stop.” He said annoyed.

 

“You really find touch that offensive?” She demanded.

 

“I am like any kumo and some touch is erotic but I do not seek it openly no.” He stated.

 

“Idiot tarantula.” She said rolling to her side.

 

“You have inu in you princess and from what I understand inu pups like to sleep in heaps correct?” He asked slightly angry.

 

“Hai.” She snapped.

 

“What spiderling do you know that likes to sleep with another youngling?” He demanded.

 

“No full blood that I know.” She said pursing her lips.

 

“Okay. Now please rest.” Chikara stated.

 

“You know you all are weird.” Ayana growled.

 

“Please my lady!” He said sighing.

 

“What is wrong with friendly touch? Funnels do not seem to care. My Chichi is affectionate and so are Chichi Naraku and Nobu too.” She said continuing to talk.

 

“You all are a family. Look my lady I am sleeping now.” Chikara said exasperated.

 

Ayana stared at him and he sighed. He sat up and he was exhausted. He grabbed her shoulders and shook her softly. She narrowed her eyes at him and she had a mischievous smirk on her face. Ayana reached up and ran her fingers slowly along his jaw and his neck. His eyes widened just a little and she had her inu mother's sense of playfulness.

 

“Lady Ayana stop. This is not proper. I am mated and so are you.” He said growling.

 

“You are?” She asked surprised.

 

“Hai. Now stop.” Chikara said.

 

“How fuzzy are you in your true form?” She asked.

 

“My lady!” He yelled.

 

“Forgive me Lord Chikara. You are too easy to rile up. I shall sleep in a web.” She laughed as she stood up.

 

She stood up and slipped from the nest. He was flabbergasted and she had been teasing him from the start. He lay down and he heard her scream. He jumped up and ran outside. His blood ran cold when saw Ayana on the ground and a red dragon was actually carving out her belly. He changed form so fast and came at the serpent. He struck it with his fangs and ended up throwing it. It had been a lower level dragon and it must have been laying in wait. Ayana was in shock and Chikara changed form. He held her up and she was shaking.

 

“Princess hold on.” He said urgently.

 

“My baby.” She said bringing up bloody hands.

 

“I am so sorry. I should have come with you. This is the Feudal era and lower level youkai are all over. Where is your sire in this era my lady? My lady?” Chikara panicked.

 

Chikara took a chance and he ported to Korea. Nobu favored his many gardens there and he appeared at the main palace in Seoul. He heard shouting and he looked up. Nobu came forward and he gasped when he saw the gore.

 

“We were in a nest but a dragon was lying in wait. She was pregnant.” Chikara explained.

 

“I will do my best.” Nobu said picking her up.

 

Aya came up and saw a tarantula and she nodded to him.

 

“Who is the girl?” She asked.

 

“It does not matter. Kamis what have I done?” He asked in a hoarse whisper.

 

He followed into the apothecary and Nobu looked up. He could smell exactly who this was and he was horrified.

 

“This is Ishin's daughter?” Nobu asked.

 

“Hai. This is Ayana the Younger.” Chikara said in shame.

 

“The babe is dead. She is damn near dead. I have stopped the bleeding but I need to transfer blood from my lord.” He said rising.

 

“You can do that?” Chikara asked surprised.

 

“Hai. I can do a lot.” Nobu said as he ported via his shoki.

 

Nobu found Ishin in his chambers with Karu asleep next to him. He jerked his head and he stood up clad only in a hakama. He grabbed a haori and followed Nobu through the shoki cloud and they ended up in Korea. Ishin walked into the infirmary and saw a stunning young funnel onna and she was pale. She had been wounded horribly but she had been stitched back together by Nobu already.

 

“I need your blood Ishin. Do not ask questions just do this.” Nobu said softly.

 

“Who is she? She is so lovely.” He said raptly.

 

“Ishin! No questions my lord.” Nobu said pulling out tubes made of polished bamboo.

 

He sat down and he could not tear his eyes away from the beautiful young onna. Karu walked in sleepily and Ishin sighed.

 

“Son I cannot even walk out of the room without you following?” He growled.

 

“Sorry.” Karu said sheepishly.

 

“Nobu, who is she?” Ishin asked.

 

“She was attacked in Japan. A tarantula brought her here. She was pregnant but I could not save the babe.” He said.

 

“You are masking her my friend.” Ishin said annoyed.

 

“She smells kinda nice.” Karu said softly.

 

“Damnit you two!” Nobu growled.

 

Chikara was pacing and he felt horrid. Ishin and Prince Karu finally left and he came back in. Ayana was in a drugged sleep and he sat by her.

 

“She will make it. What era are you all from?” Nobu asked.

 

“The one where you are a doctor.” Chikara replied.

 

“I see. This is my mate's daughter.” He said softly.

 

“You know.” He said surprised.

 

“Hai I know and I protect that future at all costs. She will have to stay here for now. You will lie and say she is your mate.” Nobu stated as he began to walk out of the room.

 

“But she is my princess.” Chikara said.

 

“I know but you will say she is your mate and you will mask her. You will sleep with her and you will lie okay?” Nobu said annoyed.

 

Chikara was dumbfounded. What had started out as a short mission turned out into an awful mess. He settled next to Ayana and he finally fell asleep.

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Ayana woke up and there was a void in her mind. She felt a warm body next to her and she gasped. She was in pain and she shook in grief. She felt arms go around her and she sobbed.

 

“Ayana. I am sorry. I should have gone with you. It did not occur to me.” He said in grief.

 

“It was a moronic low level brute. It ate my baby. Oh Kamis it killed my baby!” She screamed.

 

“I will find it and I will kill it my lady. You are safe here. We are in Korea. Nobu says I have to lie. He has said that I need to say that you are my mate.” Chikara whispered in her ear.

 

“Whatever we have to do.” She said beginning to sob.

 

Chikara had never seen her so vulnerable and so broken. He held his princess as she sobbed. Nobu came in and he went immediately for some widow venom. Chikara helped her sit up and she swallowed the medicine that would knock her out. It took a little while and she fell back asleep.

 

“I love her too do I not?” Nobu asked.

 

“You, Lord Ishin, and Lord Naraku share responsibility with your children from what I understand. She calls you Chichi Nobu.” Chikara stated.

 

Nobu nodded and he stared down at the beautiful onna. Ishin came by and looked at the onna sleeping.

 

“Who are you?” Ishin demanded.

 

“I am Chikara my lord. This is my mate Iyana and she was attacked by a low level dragon. The babe was lost.” He said as close to the truth as possible.

 

“I am so sorry. Shall I get some warriors together and shall we hunt this beast down?” He asked softly.

 

“I swore to her that I would. I would be most honored if you would assist me my lord.” Chikara said with a bowed head.

 

“I shall get to it directly. Nobu, keep her sedated.” Ishin said as he left.

 

Chikara got up and he went to the armory. Aya was getting some of her best warriors and Ishin appeared in armor. Chikara picked a katana and they all ported via their shoki back to the southern islands. The spread out and they found the beast quickly enough. It did not last long and it was a bloody affair. Ishin cut off its head and Chikara stabbed it through its heart. His own heart was heavy as he did what he needed to. He felt such tremendous guilt that she had only been teasing him. He went back to her and she was awake. She was just staring out and he sat beside her.

 

“The beast is dead.” He said softly.

 

“Hai.” She said in a monotone.

 

“Princess, I am so sorry.” He stated in anguish for her.

 

“He was a boy. Maki wanted another boy. I was so happy when I told him.” She said blinded by tears.

 

“This is my fault. I should have known. I know you are a warrior but I should not have left you alone.” He said holding her tightly.

 

“No one's fault. Low level youkai are animals. They eat other animals.” She said wiping her tears.

 

“Stop that! We are not animals. We are taiyoukai. I am sorry.” He said burying his nose in her hair.

 

“What is your mate's name?” She asked in a hoarse whisper.

 

“Orika.” He said.

 

“Is she tarantula?” Ayana asked.

 

“Hai.” He whispered.

 

“Do you love her?” She asked as tears streamed down her face.

 

“I am fond of her. Our parents arranged our mating.” He admitted.

 

“How often do you see her?” Ayana asked numbly.

 

“Truly only a few times a year.” He sighed.

 

“I see. Our family mates for love. We mate for passion. I mated a shinigami.” She laughed bitterly.

 

“I know princess. Forgive me. Please. I beg your forgiveness.” Chikara said taking her hands and kissing them.

 

Ishin was outside the door and he was listening. This onna and male were not who they said they were and the male had called her princess. He stepped in and Ayana looked up at him. Ishin gasped when he saw her face. She had extremely pale magenta stripes on her face and warm, golden brown kumo eyes. Her hair was long and ebony colored. He was staring at an onna who looked like him.

 

“Who are you?” He asked.

 

“Please do not ask that my lord. Please not right now. Please.” Ayana said as tears slipped down her face.

 

Ishin was suddenly overwhelmed and he could feel her mind. Her pain was crushing and he knelt by her.

 

“I should know you.” He said softly.

 

“You will. I promise.” Ayana said kissing his cheek.

 

Chikara looked away and the funnel family was renowned for their epic love of their family members. They were well known for their huge families and how much they loved those families. A child born into this family was lucky in his opinion. Ishin finally left and Chikara wrapped his arms around her. He stayed there in a protective state and he felt almost feral. He did not realize he kissed her head nor did he realize she raised her tear stained face to look at him.

 

“Princess Ayana.” He said feeling horrendous pain for her.

 

“Hai?” She asked.

 

“I hate myself right now. I am sorry.” He said almost shaking.

 

“Not your fault. I truly was only teasing you. I am sorry I made you mad.” She said closing her eyes.

 

Chikara could not stand it and he actually broke down. He laid his head in her lap and cried. His own mate had not lost a youngling and they had two grown sons. Ayana was stunned and tears slipped down her face. Nobu witnessed it from the other room and he felt badly for the tarantula and the princess. Chikara ended up wrapping his arms around her tightly and held on as if for dear life. Ayana welcomed his warmth and welcomed his comfort. She ended rolled on her side and she stared at his face. He slowly opened his eyes and he stared back at her.

 

“You should sleep my lady.” He said softly.

 

“I cannot. I would like to sleep within a web. Would that be okay?” She asked.

 

“Hai. Let me make one. It will take about an hour and I will return.” He stated standing.

 

She nodded and he ported out. She drifted in and out of sleep for awhile and she felt herself being gently picked up. He ported out and they appeared within a web. It was a tight fit but it was comforting.

 

“Thank you. You made it funnel shaped.” She said closing her eyes.

 

“Hai. I figured it would be better.” He stated in a low tone.

 

Chikara felt her against him and it truly was a tight fit in the web. It was also warm but she was fast asleep as if she was a youngling again. He lifted her face and he looked at her. Her face was smooth and she looked almost fully kumo. He very softly kissed her mouth and whispered sorry over and over. Ayana's eyes opened and Chikara saw them feverish. He knew she needed some modern medicine and he tried to pull away from her. She opened her lips and pulled him down. She began kissing him back and he felt self hatred tear through him. Her kiss was not demanding and he knew she was in a fever. He pulled back softly and made her look at him.

 

“Are you hurting? I need to find the tengu very soon. You need your siblings or Nobu in the future era.” He said urgently.

 

“In a little while okay? You do not have to keep saying you are sorry. You are not at fault.” Ayana stated.

 

“I was mean.” He said looking away.

 

“I was being annoying. You thought I was snobby.” She said in a wry tone.

 

“May I call you Ayana?” He asked.

 

“Hai.” She said.

 

“Ayana. I have not been sleeping well. It has nothing to do with your Chichi. I have been busy with the ga and I was cruel. I am sorry. I normally am a much lighter person.” He said with tears in his eyes.

 

“Chikara.” She said whimpering.

 

“I need to take you home. This is not your time. You should not have lost your youngling. Forgive me.” He said in a broken tone.

 

He made a wounded noise and he softly kissed her again. He reached up and held her head in his hands gently and kept her steady. Ayana was somewhat out of it but she return the slightly chaste caress but with much more passion. The funnel webs were known as the emotional ones of the kingdom. Chikara had no clue how it was happening but he was being drawn in deeply. He clutched her tightly and it was getting wild. He ripped his lips away and breathed hard.

 

“I need to get you home my lady.” He said holding onto her and porting through a shoki cloud.

 

He knew the tengu liked the north. He held Ayana bridal style and he found the hovel. Juria came outside and said not one word. She crashed a crystal and he stepped out into a modern Tokyo. Tears flowed down his face and got her to the hospital. Nobu took her and she was raging a fever. He remembered and he hooked up antibiotics. He looked over at Chikara and he sighed.

 

“Calm yourself my friend. Go tell Ishin.” He said.

 

“No. I must tell her mate. I must tell her mate that their son is dead.” He said shaking.

 

“Let Ishin do it. Chikara it is awful what happened but horrible things happen.” Nobu stated gently.

 

“Not like this. This was beyond awful. It was my responsibility! I should have done a better job.” He said shaking his head and he walked away in shame.

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Ayana stood in front of Chikara's home in Southern Korea. She knocked softly and a kumo onna answered.

 

“Hello? Oh goodness! Princess Ayana! I shall get my lord.” She said bowing.

 

“Thank you.” She said bowing.

 

She waited in the parlor and Chikara came out. He was dressed in a simple tunic shirt and hakama style pants. His brown hair was down and flowed around his shoulders. His eyes looked haunted and he bowed low. She bowed to him and the servant left.

 

“I am sorry to bother you. I owed you many thanks for saving my life.” She said softly.

 

“You owe me nothing my lady but I thank you anyway. Would you like some refreshment? I have tea or something else.” He said in a low tone.

 

“Sake.” She said looking down.

 

“Hai.” He nodded.

 

He turned and she followed him through the small mansion. He was a lord too but a lesser one then her sire. The Tsuchigumo Federation or Kingdom as many still called it was set up by the lesser lords of Bihua, Chikara, and Lansoh. Her sire and Naraku led the other two but were the royalty of the nation. Chikara was tortured and had been in a state since that had returned. He had been by her bed as she slept when her mate had not been there. He had knelt at the man's feet and begged forgiveness. Maki had said there was nothing to forgive.

 

“Nobu said you were there everyday for the week I was in the hospital.” She said softly.

 

“Making sure you were better my lady.” He said.

 

“Chikara did I kiss you?” She asked embarrassed.

 

“No. Nothing happened. You were feverish my lady. You probably imagined you and your mate.” He said downing a shot of sake.

 

“Okay. I could have sworn I forced myself on you. I came to apologize. If I did anything inappropriate please accept my apology.” She said bowing her head.

 

“I kissed you.” He said looking away.

 

“Okay.” She said confused.

 

“I am an ass. I am unworthy of your presence Lady Ayana. Please forgive me.” He said suddenly leaving.

 

She followed after him and she remembered him weeping for her. She remembered their passionate kiss but everything else was hazy. She followed him into a very Zen style garden. She grabbed his hand and whirled him around. Neither was looking to do anything untoward but she pulled him closer.

 

“I am okay Chikara. I will mourn my baby boy but I have to believe that his soul is with our jorogumo. I have to believe that his time is not yet. I have to believe that I will see him again someday but I will not believe that it is your fault. You saved my life.” She said impassioned.

 

“Stop Ayana stop! You lost your babe because I was not man enough to follow you properly in the Sengoku Jidai no less! It is not like modern Tokyo or Seoul for that matter. It is my fault.” He said as a single tear slid down his cheek.

 

Ayana wiped it away and she kissed his cheek. She pulled back to leave and he grabbed her hand. He kissed her palm and he truly was anguished and tortured. She stared at him and he could not stop. He continued to kiss her open palm and slowly up her wrist. Her chest was heaving and he was again whispering sorry. His hands slipped into her hair and he began kissing her passionately like they had in the web. Ayana was in shock but he was so intent. Chikara could not get the anguished look that she had worn on her face out of his mind and he slowly pulled back. He pressed his forehead to hers and they were both breathing hard.

 

“I have sons older then you.” He whispered.

 

“Okay.” She said dazed.

 

He pulled her to him and he could not stop himself. Chikara slowly began kissing down her neck and she had forgotten what it was like to be with another kumo. She gasped when he tongued and sucked on her pulse. Her eyes rolled back and she shut her eyes. He slowly unbuttoned her pale green button down and revealed her cream colored satin demi bra. He was mindless as he undid the catches. The tarantula lord revealed her breasts and his hands gently brushed them. She began to breathe really fast and he was a kumo man touching a kumo onna.

 

“You are truly kumo dominant.” He said in awe.

 

“Hai. Chikara what are we doing?” Ayana asked moaning.

 

“I do not know. I hurt you. I am sorry.” He said barely touching a nipple with a claw.

 

Ayana lifted a shaking hand and his venom was causing her nipple to throb in wondrous glory. She cried out loudly as pleasure coursed through her. He leaned forward just a little and he licked her lower lip into his mouth and suckled it as she throbbed. She was going to explode just from this small bit of attention. Chikara was not really in control of himself. He had been mated for nearly a millennium and never once had he strayed. He just was not that passionate of an individual. He went back to attacking her mouth and she swooned. He had to hold her up as she experienced powerful tremors in her body. He laid her back on a chaise and got control of himself. He shut his reddened eyes and pulled back from her. Ayana was staring at him with her own red eyes and both of their beasts were stirred.

 

“Ayana go.” He said in a deep baritone.

 

“But…” She tried to say.

 

“Please go.” He said suddenly leaving the garden.

 

She touched her lips and she slowly buttoned her shirt. She had no idea what the hell was going on. She had known this man all of her life. She had known his honorable ways and he was so good. She did not understand why he took it upon himself to feel such guilt. She lifted her nose and scented him out. He was in a large suite of rooms and he was sitting on a settee hunched over. It was obvious he was wracked with guilt and he suffered.

 

“Did I make you feel this way?” She asked feeling badly.

 

“No princess. I have seen much in my life. Onna are just as capable as men. What I am about to say is not because I think less of an onna but you all are much more easily decimated then men. It wounds me to think that I could have deflected that animal and you suffered. I can only imagine the pain you feel at having his tiny mind ripped from yours.” He said then he downed more sake.

 

“It happened Chikara. It happened and I will never forget it. I also will not forget how you reacted and saved me. It is not okay he was ripped from me but I will be okay eventually. I too was ripped from life but a good man restored me. I am forever grateful to you.” Ayana said bowing low.

 

“Princess!” He cried softly.

 

She turned and he stood up. He walked up to her took her hand. He kissed her knuckles but he caught her scents. She was releasing kumo pheromones from their shared caresses. He closed his eyes and breathed in deeply. His own mate did not scent like this. Chikara's mind shut down and he jerked her forward. He devoured her lips and he could not stop. He slowly picked her up and she wrapped her legs around his hips and they were desperate to cleave to the other. He brought her to his bed and he laid her back. The tarantula lord began to undo her clothes again and slipped them off. He could see where she had been marked by a kumo before and knew that General Aya's son had been mated to her. He could not stand the suffering and pain she had endured. He was too old fashioned and just too proud. His brown hair fell around them and she was helping him out of his own clothing. His beast was driving him to take her. It was demanding to protect her as he had been unable to protect her namesake. He hated himself and he hated his feelings but he was in a drugged like state. He was inflamed as he placed kisses everywhere his lips could touch. He again brushed her nipples barely with his claws and she gasped loudly. She was so beautiful as she moaned out for him. He boldly opened her thighs and he pressed his thumb to her nub and massaged it with pressure. She gasped again and he was preparing her.

 

“Trust me?” He asked.

 

“Hai.” Ayana whimpered.

 

“Okay.” He said softly.

 

He pierced her nub and she immediately groaned and squirmed on the bed. It was a lovely sight to see an onna experience venom in love making in his opinion. She opened her eyes and she stared at him and they were filled with such incredible passion.

 

“Will you trust me?” She asked in return.

 

“You wish to do the same?” He asked softly.

 

She nodded and he allowed her to touch him. He closed his eyes a moment as she wrapped her hand around him. Her light touch was incredibly arousing and he felt himself become harder. She was so gentle and he did not feel her claw at all. He felt her funnel venom and he had never felt this particular venom before.

 

“Kamis. Princess. Oh Kamis what is this?” He asked staggering in a passionate tone.

 

“Are you okay?” She asked concerned.

 

“Feels so good.” He groaned loudly.

 

She had never seen him so loose in emotion and she thought it beautiful. Funnel venom was an extremely powerful neuro toxin and it was hitting his nerves themselves. He pulled her up into his lap and he eased his large girth into her. She released a trembled cry and he held her tightly. He had to be gentle and they both were experiencing incredible spasms. He moved her slowly and Ayana was laying her head against his shoulder and she was crying out loudly. She tried to keep herself from his mind but she was desperate to feel him fully. She softly brushed his mind and he reacted surprised. She continued to brush his inner being and each time she felt him within her body; she stroked more deeply into his mind. He was moaning louder and he was laid bare before her. She could not keep her claws from digging in and he laid her back as gently as he could. Chikara was overwhelmed in the physical and the mental and it was obvious she was fixing to shatter. He could not hold out against it and he tried to prepare himself. When she screamed out and her body followed, he groaned and felt a soul wrenching spasm shoot from him. He felt her fangs at his throat but not his juncture. He blacked out from the crushing pleasure.

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Chikara woke up and Ayana was awake. She was slowly dressing and he blinked at her. He was in complete control of himself and he now knew even more guilt. Ayana looked up and she sighed.

 

“I have not felt so incredible since Yasunari. Thank you for this. Please do not feel guilt about anything Lord Chikara. I am in your debt and your humble servant.” She said softly and she bowed.

 

“Princess, I…this…” He tried to say.

 

She shook her head and she made her shoki appear and she stepped through. She was not the same brash girl he had known. She had grown up even in the past several years. She was stunning and she was good. She was also more then a kumo onna. He was stunned to his core and he had felt alive. He laid his head back and he sighed. He had to speak his mind and get it out before it ate him alive. Ayana Astrigera had become an incredible onna and he was not deserving. He dressed in haste and he ported to Sendai. He went through the castle and he searched for Lord Ishin or Lord Naraku. He found the funnel web lord first and he went to his knee.

 

“Chikara? Are you alright?” Ishin asked.

 

“I was searching for the Lady Ayana my lord. I was hoping to see her for just a moment.” He said softly.

 

“She is here. She is rattled still. I want to thank you for saving my little girl.” He said softly.

 

“I wish I could have saved your grandson my lord.” Chikara stated in self hatred.

 

“Me too but tragedy happens. The Kamis know I know this. She is in her chambers.” Ishin said dismissing him.

 

He stood and he went to her suite. He knocked on her door and she slid it open with a wave of her hand. She was shocked to see him and she bowed to him.

 

“May I speak my mind?” He asked.

 

“Please.” She nodded.

 

“I acted without thought. I know the profound love you have for your mate. I allowed my guilt to allow my true nature free reign. Tarantula protects our onna even more then funnels. I am acting like a chauvinist and I am sorry. I truly will carry the memory with me as one of the most profound of my life. You honor me.” He said quickly.

 

“Thank you Lord Chikara. I apologize for my recklessness. Please have no guilt.” She said feeling her throat ache.

 

He nodded and he bowed again. He slipped away and she had no idea why she stood there crying like a fool. She felt as though she had been delivered a blow to her gut and she slipped to her knees and began to sob.

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Asuna found out about Ayana and she immediately came to her. She was sitting on a chaise on a balcony at Sendai. Ayana felt her mother and she turned. She hugged her daughter and she began to sob anew. She held her tightly and Ishin looked at his longtime mate helplessly. She nodded to him and she allowed her to have her cry. She finally released her and she went back to staring out.

 

“She has been vacillating between normal and falling to pieces. Maki asked Nobu to give her something to calm her nerves but she will not stop crying.” Ishin whispered as they left the balcony.

 

“She suffers terribly. I will talk to her.” She said softly.

 

“Are you okay?” He asked.

 

“I have been looking for every which way of destroying the tr'Awnhi.” She said as they walked.

 

“Naraku is looking for you.” Ishin warned.

 

“Oh what now?” She growled.

 

“What now? You ask that after I find these?” He growled from behind her.

 

“How dare you go through my things!” She snarled.

 

“Well last time I checked I am mated to you. You have listed these beasts quite well. Now explain this Shan Lao character. He came to me after I faced Raganos.” Naraku said in an angry tone.

 

“You faced Raganos?” She asked dumbly.

 

“Hai. Right after he stabbed Mizuki and his own nephew.” He growled.

 

Her face became wrathful and he knew he should have kept his mouth shut. She was fixing to port and he jumped her. She had already started and they ended up in Britain. He looked around and she looked pissed. She knew Soren was here but she would bet Mizuki was too. She stormed through the small palace and Naraku followed in her tirade. She knocked on Soren's door loudly and she heard voices.

 

“Mizuki Orlovich get out here now!” She yelled.

 

Naraku waited and the door opened. Mizuki was fully dressed and so was Soren. Asuna knew better and she knew they could phase clothes.

 

“Did your uncle stab you?” She asked.

 

“Yes he did.” Soren replied.

 

“That demented freak stabbed you?” Asuna asked Mizuki.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

She turned to Naraku and she slapped him for all she was worth. He growled heavily and he was furious.

 

“What did Shan Lao say to you?” She asked.

 

“He stated he could help me become immune to their shoki.” He said snorting.

 

“Then you will do it. It is caustic to your regenerative abilities.” Asuna growled heavily.

 

“You would have me couple with a Shouten?” He asked in disgust.

 

“Hai.” She snapped.

 

“You have lost your damn mind. I have no mind killing them but bedding them? Hell no.” Naraku said standing to where their noses touched.

 

“You stand against that dirty son of a whore and you are in danger. You expect me to stand here and stand by when you can strengthen yourself?” She demanded.

 

“I absorbed that bitch Thei.” He snarled.

 

“Chichi please.” Mizuki said softly.

 

Soren left and his eldest daughter sighed. She too left her two parents where they stood arguing.

 

“Damnit Naraku do not be stupid.” Asuna snorted.

 

“Asuna do not! You are not my master.” He hissed.

 

She narrowed her eyes and she actually walked him backwards into a wall. He could feel her fury and it was a living thing.

 

“We have this same argument over and over my darling. You think to tell me you are my master and I try and one up you.” She said in an angry tone.

 

“Oh enlighten me koi.” He stated in a sneer.

 

“I will but Ayana is in need. You will have to wait a little while.” She snapped.

 

“Fine! Deal with our daughter and then show me all powerful inu.” He snapped in return.

 

Naraku ported away and Lei came out from a side room. He kissed his new wife's hand and shook his head.

 

“He is something.” He said in awe/

 

“What a pain in my backside?” She growled.

 

“Yes that too.” He laughed.

 

“Ayana needs me. I will return as soon as I can.” She said pressing her head to his.

 

“I am not jealous I promise. You take care of what needs taking care of. We are going no where.” He smiled.

 

She nodded and she ported to Sendai. She walked into Ayana's rooms and her daughter was asleep. She sighed and she went in search of Naraku. She found her ebony haired mate in their room and he looked defiant.

 

“Oh do not start that now!” Naraku stated in a heated tone.

 

Asuna's eyes were red as hell but she was aroused too. She could not help it. She had no clue how they did this to the other. She had no clue how they could get so angry and love each other so obsessively. According to the modern psychology it was really quite unhealthy. She also knew she could not live unless he did so she figured she would stay mentally unbalanced. She walked up to him and slammed him against the wall and Naraku ended up grappling her to the floor. He was so powerful still and more so then when he was younger. She strained her neck to meet his and his lips snarled as he began kissing her in return. He wished to say much but he would have to get himself coherent first. He always became a slobbering idiot around her. She made him loose his mind, his will, and his good sense. They rolled several times and he pulled back long enough to rip open her clothes. She did the same to him and when their flesh joined they both made a huge moan.

 

“Kamis.” He hissed in her ear.

 

Their joining was not gentle but it made her crazed. Naraku could feel Ishin and he pressed into her harder.

 

“Ishin.” He muttered.

 

“Just to let you know but your little growls and moan are leaving me in a state.” He said with red eyes.

 

“Then come join us. Make our onna crave the corporeal again. She wants me to fuck a piece of gas too.” Naraku said in an evil tone.

 

“What?” Ishin asked shocked.

 

“Oh shut up!” Asuna snarled.

 

Naraku snapped his hips hard and she ended up scoring his back.

 

“Do me a favor Ishin and shut her up. For once I want her to be quiet.” Naraku said in a low growl.

 

She went to protest but her mouth was covered with Ishin's own. He began doing sinful things with his tongue as Naraku moved again and she was overwhelmed. She heard Naraku purr in her mind that the only onna he would be ravaging would be this body here. He pathed that she might as well become Shouten. She snarled in his head and Ishin heard it all. Naraku slowly pulled out and rolled her to her side.

 

“This will shut you up.” He said slowly easing himself into her.

 

Her eyes widened and she knew exactly what they were going to do. Ishin smirked and he settled on his side in front of her. He carefully eased into her center and she began shaking.

 

“Okay koi talk now.” Naraku hissed in her.

 

All she could do was scream. Both of her longtime mates took her slowly so she would shatter hard and without mercy. She was blacked out and Naraku had experienced raptures that he had not felt in a long while. Ishin was passed out as well. He shook his head and stood up and dressed. He decided to check on Ayana and he walked down the hall to her rooms. He felt a strange presence and he rushed into her room.

 

“Do not touch her!” Naraku roared.

 

“As if I would listen to a blood bag.” The wraith said smirking.

 

Naraku went to strike but the male wraith had Ayana stunned he could see. Tentacles erupted and Asuna and Ishin ran into the room.

 

“I will kill her I swear.” He said sneering.

 

“Hatham.” Asuna said in fury.

 

“So you recognize me or you recognize me from the traitor. Raganos says the sport was fun really but you need to step up unholy blood bag. He will only let you wonder where he strikes.” Hatham laughed softly and phased out.

 

Ishin damn near lost his head and Asuna looked at Naraku.

 

“Call Eyal now!” She screamed.

 

“What the hell is going on?” Ishin cried.

 

“They will not kill her.” She said as she began to port.

 

Ishin looked at Naraku and he was furious.

 

“What does that mean?” Ishin demanded.

 

“It means Ayana must be showing some of Asuna's powers. They will go after every single one of the kids that show any bit of succubus or incubus in them.” He said furiously.

 

“Why?” Ishin asked confused.

 

“It seems that is what she has been figuring out. They cannot beat us so they intend to find a way to get around us.” Naraku said in annoyance.

 

“Oh Kamis.” His brother said in shock.

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Nanami was in the hospital and she was surrounded by several wraiths. She had killed two but she was exhausting her yoki. She picked up a scalpel and was working to slice into them but they were fast. Shinobu was yelling and she realized they were after him too. She focused and she suddenly unleashed her electricity laced yoki. The Shouten had to fall back and she ran to her brother. Shinobu was being pinned to a wall and her mouth dropped open. A beautiful wraith onna was against him and she was partially phased into him.

 

“You make another move and he will be dead. We do not want to kill you.” She said firmly.

 

“Who are you?” She hissed.

 

“Sanra. You come play nice then you will remain unharmed.” She smirked sweetly.

 

“Kill her Nami!” Shinobu hissed.

 

“Kill me?” She pouted.

 

“What the hell do you want?” Shinobu demanded.

 

“That is for us to know.” She smirked.

 

Sanra suddenly lifted her hand and it crashed Nanami through a plate glass window. Shinobu yelled and she was sucking along his neck.

 

“They did not tell me that you were so pretty. This will not be too hard.” She said smirking a fangy smile.

 

“What the hell?” He groaned as she had her hand phased into his body.

 

“Goodness very nice. Oh you are very nice young corporeal. How does that feel? Oh yes your body enjoys it.” She said with a knowing smile.

 

Shinobu had broken out into a cold sweat and he shut his eyes. She was stronger then the bitch Sindari had been. Her cold hand wrapped around his cock and they suddenly were not at the hospital anymore.

 

“What are you doing?” He asked in a strangled cry.

 

“You are being used of course.” She said smiling.

 

She used her shoki and her hands and tied him down. She leaned her head down and sank her fangs near his groin and he began moaning uncontrollably. Sanra was old enough and more then experienced in the ways of men. She slid down his large cock and she groaned out. Shinobu was shaking and it was unreal. His body was not even listening at all.

 

“Gods I am actually going to come. I am going to ask my nephew if I can keep you.” She smirked.

 

“Stop!” He groaned.

 

“No. You are so nice young blood bag. Oh Gods you feel incredible.” She moaned as she moved harder on him.

 

Shinobu's whole body arched and his orgasm seemed ripped from him without his will. He was left drained and he felt her fangs at his throat. She fed from him heavily and finally lifted her lips.

 

“You have just a smidge in you but it is enough. I am going to get one in here. I am going to turn you.” She laughed merrily.

 

“Turn me? Turn me to what?” Shinobu asked actually afraid.

 

“Oh what your mother is sweet boy. Except you will be pure. See you soon love.” She said sauntering away.

 

Shinobu was shaking in rage and fear. He was also humiliated beyond belief. He looked around wildly and he refused to be used for anyone's gratification. He knew if he was taken then there had to be other of his siblings and possibly cousins. It occurred to him they would not kill them yet. They wanted their blood but in a different way. He had to get away and it had to be quick.

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Raganos was waiting and he did not wait long at all. Naraku ported into Hueco Mundo and the wraith king was watching him with an amused expression.

 

“Took you long enough. I only managed to grab three but oh well.” He smirked.

 

“You will return my children now!” Naraku said in a dangerous tone.

 

“Or what? You will try and kill me? You are a powerful blood bag to be sure but not man enough to kill me.” He said smirking cruelly.

 

Naraku came at him and it was not smart and he was always smart. He was getting in some good blows but so was the wraith king.

 

“I had to read up on you. You seem to be quite the enigma blood bag. I shall enjoy dissecting each and every daemon you have absorbed.” He said laughing.

 

Naraku shoved a bony appendage deep into Raganos and the wraith choked. He laughed but it turned to pain as the hanyou released his miasma. Raganos phased his hand straight into the bastard's heart and released his shoki. Naraku choked and he smiled. He was in awful pain and he would end killing to satiate his hunger but it would be worth it. They both fell back and he was laughing terribly.

 

“You know I thought the flea bag was my biggest opponent but it is you. I look forward to our engagements and licking your blood.” Raganos said gasping for breath.

 

Naraku was in the sand and he was loosing his form too quickly. He ported back via his miasma and he fell to the floor of the Sendai castle. Asuna yelled and he looked up at her.

 

“They have three of them.” He rasped.

 

Nobu ran in and he was panicked. He knelt near Naraku and he ported them to the hospital. Asuna followed and she saw the devastation. She saw several wraiths dead and she wondered why their bodies did not phase out.

 

“Shinobu and Nanami are gone.” Nobu said as he worked on Naraku.

 

“Damnit!” She cried.

 

“They took them because they are like you.” Nobu said anguished.

 

“What is that supposed to mean?” She asked in anger.

 

“I meant that they are both changing like you; evolving if you will. Nanami is changing faster.” He said as tears threatened to fall.

 

“They will not kill them Nobu. They want them to use as stock.” She said softly.

 

“Oh lord! They want to use my children as a brood mare and a stud?” he asked disgusted.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

He growled in anger and he got Naraku stable. Nobu dragged her away and he held her face.

 

“You go to your wraith family and you drag their asses here! You tell them they will get our children back! You tell them we will do whatever.” Nobu said tensely.

 

She nodded and she ported to Britain. Lei came out immediately followed by Hanaj. They were concerned and she looked pensive.

 

“Raganos got three of my adult pups but not without a fight. They took Ayana, Nanami, and Shinobu.” She said softly.

 

“Let me guess; they all show your tendencies?” Lei asked.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“Raganos is taking my asinine brother's idea and running with it. Yhea!” Lei snarled.

 

Yhea appeared and he smirked widely. He raised a black brow and he looked at them all.

 

“You dumb ass! You put that idea in his head. What were you thinking?” Lei demanded.

 

“I was thinking it was time that the uppyr and wraith stop being enemies and start making the original daemon that we are. That is what I was thinking. This war is ridiculous as you know and I had hoped that by taking those particular individuals then a peace would eventually be reached.” He said stubbornly.

 

“Who exactly did you plan on kidnapping?” Asuna demanded.

 

“Well you for starters. Then let me see; Mizuki, Ayana, Nanami, Zihao, Shinobu, Rishou, and a few others who showed strong psi talents. Of course your uppyr children but I had not worked out how to get past Eyal. Then you have siblings. Your twin for starters and your sister Yoshiko as well. I planned on taking most of your family.” He said honestly.

 

“Did you happen to write down your plans?” Asuna asked in anger.

 

“Yes.” He said wryly.

 

“OH MY KAMIS!” She screamed.

 

“It is a good plan really. I think that idiot realizes what I did when I saw your soul. You are evolving into an ekimmu. You will return to what you were when you were first born into the world. To think you were an original. The ekimmu are stronger and better then wraith or uppyr alike.” Yhea said bluntly.

 

“You are saying that succubus and incubus are a form of ekimmu?” Asuna asked.

 

“I am saying that they are ekimmu moron. All beings are born and they have to evolve. They are just young ekimmu.” Yhea said coldly.

 

She was trying to digest the information and she looked at Yhea.

 

“Raganos intends to make a new race of these beings. He would take these babes far into the past so they would face us now.” She said in realization.

 

“Yes.” Yhea said.

 

“Oh my Gods! Yhea you are a stupid son of bitch!” Lei snarled.

 

“Raganos has taken my plans in a different direction Lei. I hate him as much as you.” Yhea snarled.

 

Hanaj was digesting the information and he wondered if the old ones could even be found. He looked up and he slammed Yhea against the wall with his shoki. Yhea snarled and he had been fixing to attack Lei.

 

“I care not if you two get along. You two are both two very powerful wraiths. I know my brother and he will try and work this quickly. We have to get her children back. Where is Shan Lao?” Hanaj asked.

 

“Father went to the desert to hunt hollows.” Lei stated.

 

“Okay. I will get in contact with Nveid. Asuna stay away from him okay? He is on our side now. You two stay away from each other. Lei can you get your sire?” Hanaj asked.

 

“Yes.” He nodded.

 

“Hanaj what will they do?” She asked in a small voice.

 

“Your daughters will be raped and your son too. Let us go now.” He said flatly.

 

She nodded and she felt tears threaten to fall. She was feeling wretched and she needed to hurry.

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Shinobu came to and he was staring at an onna of beauty. She had green eyes and golden hair. He blinked at her and she gave him a very seductive smirk.

 

“Who are you?” He asked in a tired voice.

 

“Danika. I am Danika Novak and you are my great grandson it seems.” She whispered.

 

“Danika as in the succubus Danika?” He asked in a small voice.

 

“Da young one. Shall I tell you a secret?” She said softly.

 

“What?” He said in fear.

 

“I have already drunk from you and you taste so good. I will kill you pleasurably I promise.” She smiled.

 

“Why are you doing this?” He snarled.

 

“Because my backstabbing bitch daughter and grand daughter will know their place. They both will know all in good time. These idiot Shouten want me to turn you. Shall I turn you sweet boy? They said you already have some of me in you.” She said tracing his lips.

 

“Do not!” He cried recoiling from her touch.

 

“Do not? You think I listen to you? I listen to no one. I think I shall do what they want. You will die this day but you will awake into something more powerful then you can imagine.” She said as her green eyes bled red.

 

“Please do not.” He begged.

 

“Oh stop.” She laughed.

 

Danika leaned over and ripped open his button down shirt. She sank her fangs into his chest and began drinking deeply from him. Shinobu tried to scream but he was fading slowly. He was in such ecstasy that he really could not tell anyway. Danika watched in intense satisfaction as one of the children of her horrid grand child died. His hand went limp slowly and she chuckled against his flesh.