InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ Slip Stream ( Chapter 78 )

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Asuna meets with Sebastein and two daughters face what no woman should. Ayana struggles to understand as Chikara reveals his past with Gaku Jouichi. Things are revealed that will lead the kumo nation into a fierce battle with Raganos himself.

Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Thriller / Supernatural / Hentai / Drama / Adventure / Action | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 12.14.2009 | Pages: 35 | Words: 30.5K | Visits: 406 | Status: Work In Progress

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

A/n: Asuna meets with Sebastein and two daughters face what no woman should. Ayana struggles to understand as Chikara reveals his past with Gaku Jouichi. Things are revealed that will lead the kumo nation into a fierce battle with Raganos himself. Thank you all for reading, thank you so much for your comments and emails! Part of Chikara's story is dedicated to someone and you know who you are, LOL! Enjoy and please let me know your thoughts!

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Asuna groaned in her mind and sighed as she slipped past Sebastein. She lifted her hand and pointed at him and warned him not to say a word. He smirked slyly and followed the beautiful woman to his common room. Aldwyn was already there and she growled at him.

“You have nerve.” She snapped.

“Nerve? You have all kinds of nerve love. I grant you that you have more of this blood then I but you are a heartbreaker. They write songs in this modern era all about your kind.” He scoffed.

“How dare you feed off of me.” She snarled.

“Whatever darling. You taste really good though.” Aldwyn smirked.

She was furious and she walked straight past him and Sebastein into a dining hall. She sat down and a servant brought her some soup. She made a face at both males and both of them smirked. Asuna's face was glowering and she went with slowly sipping the broth to soothe her ravaged stomach.

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Ayana was in Korea and she felt peace. Chikara slept beside her and she felt sorrow for his woes. His sons refused to speak to him and he was grieved by it but he spent every night with his ear pressed to her belly listening to his daughter. The tarantula were furious with their lord but he dealt with it. Ayana was pretty well immune to most because all feared the royal family. She sat up and she felt sharp pains down her left leg. She massaged her belly to try and get her daughter to move.

“Ayana?” Chikara asked sleepily.

“It is nothing. Rest okay? You have the lords' meeting in the morning.” She said slowly getting up.

“You are in pain, I can feel it.” He said scooting over to the edge and gently pulling her down.

“I will be okay. You have had a hard day.” She said sighing.

“Ayana stop trying to mother me. I knew what I was doing.” He said as he stuck a claw in her lower back.

“Bless you.” She groaned as his venom numbed her leg.

“Hai. Can you sleep? Shall I have some bath water drawn for you?” He asked rubbing her belly.

“Hai.” She nodded.

He stood up and he went to call on a servant. She felt off and pain erupted in her unlike anything she had ever felt. She screamed loudly as she was in sudden agony. Chikara ran in and it made him suddenly terrified. Blood began to stain their sheets and he jerked her up and ported them to Yamasaki General. He laid her on a gurney and she was twisting in pain. Nobu ran over and he was horrified.

“I have no clue. She just started hemorrhaging.” He said in a frightened tone.

Nanami ran over and her eyes widened. She yelled at the nurses to ready an OR. Ayana pulled her down and she was whispering. Nanami's eyes widened and she stepped back.

“She will die if you do not trust me.” Nanami said to Chikara.

“What did she tell you? She spoke inu.” Nobu stated.

The children used to speak in inu to avoid the male kumo ears. Nanami grabbed Ayana and ported out. She had heard yelling and Ayana was whimpering in pain. She appeared in Britain and she began yelling. Lei phased in and he was surprised.

“Take her to the in between now! She is going to bleed to death.” She said urgently.

He did as she asked and he phased Ayana and himself to the closest in between. He phased back and grabbed Nanami. She knelt by her sister who had fallen into unconsciousness for the moment.

“Go get your healer.” She said working on splitting open her sister's gown. Ayana had kept the other babe a secret and it had been a huge thing.

It had taken every effort and every yoki known to kumo and every youkai alike to figure out how to bind the wraith babe. Ayana was coming to just as Sung Jao Li came in. He immediately settled near her head and she was sweating badly.

“She has Shouten within her?” He asked surprised.

“Hai. Really weird because Hanaj swears he killed Hatham but a wraith named Hatham is the one that took her.” She said quickly.

“Prince Hatham had a twin brother my lady. They were identical.” He said bluntly.

“How common are they amongst Shouten?” She asked.

“Actually quite common.” He shrugged.

“Help me.” Ayana said feeling as though her insides were being torn apart.

“You can take the babes through her belly? We are in the in between. The Shouten babe will be fine.” Jao said getting Ayana a pillow.

“Hai. I need some supplies. Do you have some?” She asked.

“I have my healer's bag yes. Let me wash up. Do you have any of that marvelous drug?” He asked.

“If you stay with her I can get Lei to take me so I can get some.” She said hurriedly.

Nanami ran and found Lei. He phased them to the hospital and she went to a drug lock up. She pulled out a small case of Widow and Nobu was coming to her fast but she ported away. She met Lei in the lobby and they phased back to the in between. She met Jao and she carefully drew some Widow from a vial and then injected Ayana with it. Her sister sighed as it eased her pains.

“I brought some extra so you can use it. I warn you though; it acts on the male Shouten to enhance certain functions.” She smirked.

“I will keep that in mind.” He smirked back.

Jao went about prepping the young spideress and her sister made him blush. He could admit to brilliance and she was it in spades. Nanami covered her face with a mask and she ended up cutting into Ayana's “bikini” line. She worked fast and she pulled out the kumo babe first. Chikara's daughter began crying immediately and Nanami stood.

“You need to deliver the other babe. Kumo males get violent over their young. Females do as well but evolution threw us kumo youkai a whammy and made our men overly fatherly.” She laughed.

Jao smiled and nodded. She went to Lei and she had wrapped her niece in a blanket. She was phased back and she brought the screaming infant into a main hall. Chikara was a mess and he looked up. He saw a brunette and brown eyed beauty in the arms of his sister in law and he cried out. He stood up and held out his arms. He took her in his arms and began pathing to her and she turned her gold brown eyes to him and he was smitten. Nobu knew the feeling and he grasped Nanami's hand and squeezed it.

“I have to get back to her.” She said softly.

“What the hell is going on?” He whispered.

“I cannot say Chichi. I promised.” She said as she ported.

Lei again phased her back and he left her there to go find himself something to drink. Jao was just pulling out a raven haired male and his cry was shrill. Jao looked at the babe and he was a handsome little boy. He could only imagine the hell to pay if Prince Hatham were to find out about this boy.

“He will have a steady corporeal form but it is best for him to stay here.” He explained.

“That is Ayana's decision.” Nanami said as she began to sew her up.

“She is asleep.” He observed.

“I knocked her out. I remember how awful it was for Haha. Thank you so much for your help. Are you a Jing?” She asked as she sewed.

“My family is a sub clan of the Jings so yes I am.” He shrugged.

“You are a talented healer. Arigatou.” She said bowing her head.

He nodded to her and his black eyes perused her discreetly. He stood up and he checked out the half Shouten babe. Nanami got Ayana totally stable and her sister woke up barely and turned her head.

“Where is she?” She asked.

“She is with Chikara. I figured he would freak. I can take you back now.” She said softly.

“I cannot leave him.” She said looking over at her newborn son.

“Yana you have to sweetie. You do not want the tr'Awnhi to come looking for him. I am going to ask Lei about the in betweens. I am going ask that they move okay?” She said brushing her knuckles along her elder sister's cheek.

“Can I hold him?” She asked wiping away tears.

Nanami went to Jao and she carefully brought Ayana's new son to her and his hair was black and his eyes brown. He could almost be mistaken for Maki and Ayana was sobbing. Jao felt for her and it touched him that she did not hate the babe. Lei came in and he looked tired but he gently picked up Ayana.

“I will watch over him till it is safe okay?” Lei stated with gentleness.

“Hai.” She nodded as tears fell.

He phased them back and Nanami sighed as she looked down at the mixed Shouten.

“Did Hatham not harm her?” Jao asked.

“No. If anything Ayana was horrid to him. He was trying to be somewhat decent and she had just lost her mate. She had ended up coupling with him to make a really cruel point and she ended up pregnant. She told me about it the next day. He has not shown back up and Ayana assumes that she insulted him enough.” Nanami explained.

“Prince Hatham's twin was named Neral. It was said they were indistinguishable.” Jao explained.

“So is it Hatham truly?” She asked shocked.

“No idea Doctor Yamasaki.” He shrugged.

“Call me Nanami.” She smiled.

“Nanami.” He nodded.

They stared at the other and they just blinked. She moved suddenly and she kissed his cheek.

“Thank you again.” She whispered softly.

“Yes.” He said in a distant tone.

She stepped away and gently laid the babe in his arms. He looked down and he felt for the small boy. He sighed and he took the infant to the nursery.

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Asuna stared at Aldwyn and he was starting to get nervous. His need for payback had made her belligerent and she was a nasty little bitch when she was mad. He had been cocky and arrogant and she stood up. She came near him and leaned down near his ear.

“Your presence offends me.” She growled.

“Well love I have every right to be here. Sebastein has become a good friend and mentor.” He said trying to not be nervous.

“Very good for you Aldwyn but the next time you feel the need to have revenge, face me like a man.” She stated patting his cheek for good measure.

“You were good at being a cheeky bitch, have been the since the day I met you in that accursed waste land they call Scotland. You waltzed in and out of my life for three hundred years! You chose that uppyr bastard over one of your own!” He growled.

“Get a clue Aldwyn! We are a type of uppyr dumb ass. I never lied to you. I told you we were a past time.” She growled in return.

“You went and got pregnant again. Cannot stop can you?” He snapped.

“Actually no, succubus cycle for years at a time Aldwyn. They go dormant for years as well.” Sebastein said from the door.

“Pardon?” Asuna asked.

“At one time our numbers were great for obvious reasons. We have been killed for many reasons but you are natural for a succubus. Now your mother I am surprised does not have more but I have been told she has a weakened womb.” Sebastein stated.

“She has been pregnant many times.” Asuna murmured.

“Only strong young survive. There are those uppyr doctors that believe that we have a sort of disease in our blood. Imagine that they think we are diseased because succubus or incubus blood will overrun any other daemon blood eventually. The females are more powerful as well. Danika was quite put out when she found out about you.” Sebastein said.

“Why? I am her granddaughter!” She said in fury.

“I told you we are selfish, arrogant beasts oui? Danika was as arrogant and conceited as they came. You remember her. She was beautiful and men adored her. Vlad did at one time until she tried to kill Syna.” He said looking at his immaculate claws.

“Family meant nothing to her!” Asuna growled.

“See that is where you canines have thrown a monkey in our bloodline. We are not family oriented. Children were begotten as a way of securing crowns and fortunes. Not because we actually wanted them.” Sebastein said.

Asuna and Aldwyn both growled and he laughed. He shook his head amused and poured two glasses of wine. He poured Asuna water and she sneered at them.

“It is digusting how my mother was treated and how Danika and Ileska were! They were both whores even for being succubus. I hope you have more sense.” Asuna growled furiously.

“Well my dear you have a way with words. They were very harsh oui but then have you not?” He asked.

“Sebastein you try my patience. I may be succubus but I am still inu okay? I have honor and what I do; I do for that honor and for my family! How dare you say that I am anything like that foul whore!” She growled loudly.

“Fine! You are an honorable dog.” He laughed merrily.

Asuna sighed and she knew it was going to be a long time here. She knew without a doubt she was going to end up hitting both Sebastein and Aldwyn and probably at the same time.

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Byakuya was annoyed but not that his patrician face would show. Captain General had demanded he sign the divorce papers. Byakuya refused whilst Mizuki demanded custody of Yuji. He was angry and felt betrayed that the onna he had fallen in love with had betrayed him again and again. All in his squad had learned to stay very silent while he was around. His sister in law waited on him and he looked up at her.

“You may tell your sister that I will not lower myself to her ridiculous ways. You may tell her that while she holds my son, who is a Kuchiki by the way, that I will never divorce her. She still holds the name Kuchiki as well.” He said in his most austere voice.

“Captain Kuchiki may I say something?” Yuzuna said softly.

He raised a brow and nodded.

“She is feeling that she failed you. We are having so many bombs dropped on us from the Shouten.” She said.

“Why has she not said this?” He demanded.

“I do not know. I know that Karu has left as well.” She explained.

“Why is she throwing our lives away? I was content with our arrangement. It was not conventional but Mizuki is not conventional.” He said calmly.

“You insult her father! You act as if you are better.” She cried.

“I am.” He said arrogantly.

“Her Chichi has always been there. He saved her when she was born and they have always been close. Naraku may have his faults but being a bad father is not one of them.” Yuzuna stated.

“I will not be divorcing her. You may go Lady Ukitake.” He said waving her away.

She growled softly and she ported out. Her body was exhausted and she was pregnant again. Jyuushiro was so happy that he constantly touched her. She was truly mostly inu and it made her happy to sit with him in his office as he did paper work and he would lovingly rub her belly. She walked into the squad headquarters and she took her place at his side. She laid her head in his lap and he looked down at her.

“It did not go well with Byakuya?” He asked.

“No.” She mumbled.

“How do you feel Yuzuna?” He asked gently.

“Tired my darling.” She said staring up at his warm brown eyes.

“What are you staring at beloved?” He asked.

“At the most beautiful man in all of Soul Society.” She said sitting up.

“Silly onna.” He chuckled.

She moved to sit in his lap and she began to kiss him. He was feeling quite well at the moment and he decided to take advantage. Yuzuna shut his door with her mind and she locked it. They made love slowly and she shattered powerfully. Jyuushiro made sure to breathe slowly as he calmed his beating heart.

“I think I will take a long lunch and take a nap.” He laughed softly.

“Hai.” She mumbled.

“Yuzuna?” He smiled as he lifted her chin.

She was not responding the way she should and he grew concerned. He hastily helped her lay down and he yelled for Kiyone and Sentaro. They rushed in after he unlocked the door and Yuzuna was unresponsive.

“Get Captain Unohana now please!” He cried.

“Hai Captain Ukitake.” Sentaro yelped.

“Captain should we open a gate?” Kiyone asked.

“Hai. Around her neck.” He said getting the amulet.

Kiyone took it and she went outside. She nodded to her captain and he went himself. He knew his squad loved her and he went to the real world. He used shunpo and was at Yamasaki General quickly. Nanami saw him first and she saw his expression.

“What is wrong?” She asked.

“It is Yuzuna. She is unresponsive.” He said worried.

“Okay.” She said running and grabbing a bag.

She followed Jyuushiro and they went to the gate. They went through and Nanami ported them to his office. Captain Unohana was already there but Nanami sank down by her sister. She took out a blood pressure cuff and she listened with a stethoscope. Nanami cussed a string of curses and Jyuushiro looked horrified.

“Captain Ukitake, I have to deliver her now. She seems to have the same issue that Haha does. It may be an inu thing.” She said listening to the baby.

“It is too soon.” He said frowning.

“If I do not deliver her then both of them will die. Do you understand?” Nanami said quickly.

“Would you like to remove this to Squad Four?” Retsu asked.

“Hai. I am sorry Jyuushiro.” Nanami said.

Nanami ported all three of them to Squad Four and Jyuushiro stood there as if a statue. He felt as if someone had just punched him.

“Captain Ukitake?” Sentaro asked.

“Tell them I will be unable to attend the Captains' meeting. Tell them my wife is giving birth.” He said numbly.

Sentaro yelped out “yes'sir” and he shunpoed to Squad Four. Nanami had given her sister the drugs necessary to induce labor but planned on a crash section. She sent a shinigami to get Shinobu and prayed they could save the babe at twenty nine weeks. She prayed and her elder sister looked horrid at the moment. Shinobu arrived within an hour and he saw his elder sister having a hard time trying to birth.

“I cannot. Nami, please no! I cannot. Please not now. Too soon.” Yuzuna cried hard.

“Honey, we have to Zuna. We have to save your pup and you.” She said calmly.

“Save her. Please Nami please!” Yuzuna said sobbing.

Nanami felt tears prick her eyes and she nodded. Shinobu took Yuzuna's hands and nodded to her. It took every effort and Jyuushiro was leaning against a wall. Tears streamed down his face and it took a few more hours. Nanami delivered a dead girl and Yuzuna's screams echoed throughout Squad Four. Shinobu held Yuzuna as she fell apart and Nanami wondered what the Kamis had against their family at the moment. She was bitterly angry at the moment as she cleaned up the beautiful and tiny little girl. She wrapped her in a blanket and laid her in Yuzuna's arms so she could say goodbye. Yuzuna was frantically scenting her trying to memorize it and she broke down more. Jyuushiro moved next to his wife and Yuzuna's eyes were red. He held her as they mourned their daughter.

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Shinobu and Nanami were both sitting in their apartment in Tokyo and they were drunk. It had been one of the worst days of their lives and they were drowning their sorrows. Jyuushiro and Yuzuna were staying at the Western Palace at the moment and they had enshrined the baby girl they had named Kes.

“Miserable fucking day. I have had a lot of those lately.” Shinobu said.

“You doing okay with the incubus thing?” She asked.

“Hai. I have it worked out with Chichi but I get to raid the blood bank. I cannot bring myself to hunt anything but Shouten at the moment and frankly I hate their guts. I have lots of meaningless sex with empty headed bimbos so hai it is wonderful.” He said sarcastically.

“Oh Kamis. I am so sorry.” She said sighing.

“Hey kiddo at least they did not get you!” He said smiling.

“Yeah that is great!” She said bitterly.

“Well they got to Ayana and they got to me. Who knows if that freaky bitch got pregnant. I cannot stand the thought if she did. You are okay. I am hungry sis. I have to go.” He said standing.

“Is it that bad?” She asked.

“Hai.” He said looking away.

“You wanna take my blood?” She asked softly.

“Would you mind?” He asked surprised.

“No.” She said standing.

She bared her neck and Shinobu looked at her neck hungrily but could not bring himself to feed from his baby sister. He shook his head no and he suddenly ported away. He loved her to pieces and he would hate to use her. Nanami sighed and she ported to the Western Palace. She checked on Yuzuna who was sitting in the garden. She was staring at nothing and she sat down next to her.

“Yuudai told me that his mother died of similar reasons. They did not know what it was back then. It seems it must be a common condition amongst silver.” She said softly.

“Just my luck then.” Yuzuna said tonelessly.

“Jyuushiro went back to Soul Society?” She asked.

“He was crying too but trying to be strong for me. I asked him to go and rest. I told him I would go there tomorrow.” She said looking at her claws.

“Yuzuna, I tried.” Nanami said taking her hands.

“Why did you not save her? Why did you save me?” She asked bitterly.

“Zuna she was already dead sweetie.” She said perplexed.

“I did something wrong?” She asked horrified.

“No. It happens. I know we are youkai and we do not get sick like ningen but we have our own health issues. Child birth is not easy for any onna of any species. It is a risk for any female. Do you understand that?” She asked in a shaky tone.

“I know Nami but I just lost my baby okay?” Yuzuna yelled.

“I am sorry.” Nanami said grief stricken.

Yuzuna curled up on the lounge and began sobbing. Nanami felt helpless and Sesshomaru stood at the top of the stairs. He slowly descended and he took her in his arms. He held her as she cried and Nanami felt out of place. She would not stop crying and Sesshomaru made her look at him.

“Perhaps you need respite.” He said softly.

“Where jii-chan?” She asked as he wiped away her tears.

“Perhaps the past.” He said smoothing her hair.

“Why?” She asked.

“It can be comforting to be where you are not known.” He stated.

“Haha did it.” She realized.

“Hai. This Sesshomaru's sire is an excellent warrior.” He murmured.

“The Taisho? Meet the Taisho?” She asked stunned.

“You would be far enough removed from current events.” He growled softly.

“Meet Lord Touga?” She asked shocked.

“Hai. I would write him a letter and tell him you are Asuna's pup. He would care for you.” Sesshomaru said.

Yuzuna nodded and he stood up. He knew how to call on Juria and he did so after he wrote a short letter. Juria cautioned Sesshomaru but he could not stand to see his most beloved grand pup suffer. It tore his heart out and he just could not stand to see it.

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The inu princess watched Sebastein talk and he would stare over at her and he sighed. She had a glazed look in her eyes and he cussed in French. Aldwyn snorted as Sebastein stormed away.

“You deal with her Brit.” The incubus snorted.

“What is your issue love?” He demanded.

“I am tired and I truly feel like something is wrong.” She said distracted.

“Well not pop on over and check on your brood.” He snorted.

She growled loudly and she ported to Britain. She was in Lei's palace and she walked along. Lei phased in and grabbed her.

“You felt some ire?” He asked running his nose along her neck.

“Hai. Cannot think when you do that.” She said gritting her teeth.

“Well you were correct. Hatham did sire a babe with her. Shall you like to meet him?” Lei asked.

“Hai.” She nodded.

“She named him Yoshio. Her female babe she named Roina.” He said softly.

“I see. Oh Lei.” She said holding her grand babe.

“He is very darling and very sweet. He has been sleeping with Shen and Lifen.” Lei said.

She laid the boy back down and she followed Lei. He was pathing her all kinds of information but he pulled her to his room. He had missed her keenly and he pressed himself to her.

“Hai I missed you too.” She moaned loudly as his lips nibbled hers.

He made a guttural groan and kissed her deeply. He sighed and made himself pull away from her. He clenched his hands tightly as the desire to make passionate love to his wife killed him.

“You have lots to tell me.” Asuna murmured softly.

“Yes and I want so badly to just forget it and have you to myself. Gods I hate being a decent person sometimes.” He complained.

She smiled and she moved to stand behind him and wrapped her arms around his middle. He shut his eyes and relished the feel of her.

“Your daughter Yuzuna delivered a still born babe. I am sorry you were not told sooner but I hate incubus and majority of succubus with a passion.” He stated.

“Oh Kamis. Lei I must go.” She said kissing his neck.

“I know. Sorry I delayed telling you. I miss your lips.” He said wryly.

She nodded and she quickly went to her young pups and kissed them and hugged them. She saw Shan Lao and his eyes met hers. She nodded to him and she ported out. She knew Yuzuna went home to the West whenever she was sad. She entered the palace and she was laying her head in Sesshomaru's lap.

“Haha?” She whispered.

“Baby girl come here.” She said.

Yuzuna got up and she walked over to her mother crying the whole time. Asuna held her tightly and her nearly full inu pup cried her heart out.

“It was suggested that she take respite. I thought perhaps with the Taisho.” Sesshomaru said with a soft tone.

“Do you wish to?” She asked.

“Hai.” She nodded.

“Okay. We will go back.” She said brushing her hair off her face.

“Is he scary?” Yuzuna asked.

“Touga? Scary?” Asuna chuckled.

“He was such a mighty warrior.” She said wiping her tears.

“Lord Sesshomaru is scarier.” She replied.

Yuzuna laughed a little and Asuna mouthed thank you to her father. He nodded and Yuudai came in. He came in and kissed Yuzuna's head and kissed Asuna's lips softly.

“Hey kiddo. You go and get some rest. Your Haha will take care of you.” Yuudai said hugging her.

She nodded and Asuna walked with her to her chambers. They walked in and she went to her closets. She began pulling out hanfu and kimono for them both.

“I know you were trying to learn about your abilities.” She said wiping her eyes.

“I was getting angry more then anything. Touga is very old fashioned my dear. He is very bullish about his females.” She said smiling.

They gathered up the travel bags and they ported to Juria. Their tengu sent to the deep past with a wistful expression on her face. Asuna led the way to the Western Palace and Yuzuna looked around in awe. Her mother seemed quite at home and Asuna yipped loudly to the guards. They opened the gates and Yuzuna saw two very handsome silver. One had piercing teal colored eyes and they followed her as she walked.

“Turn your head soldier.” Asuna growled.

“Haha!” Yuzuna snapped.

“Sorry my lady.” The young inu said with a soft voice.

Asuna narrowed her eyes at the soldier and Yuzuna's mouth dropped open.

“What do you mean the Taisho is old fashioned? It is you.” Yuzuna growled as she walked past her mother.

“Yuzuna!” Asuna snapped.

“I am married Haha! I do not need you telling a male not to look at me! I am only a century younger then you.” She said shaking her head.

Her mother growled and Touga heard the ruckus. He walked out of his study to his soul sister and another female that was as stunning as Asuna. There was no mistaking that this was her daughter and they were arguing.

“Hello sister.” He said chuckling.

“Hello Touga. Say hello to my heir Lady Ukitake Yuzuna.” Asuna said formally.

“Lady Yuzuna. What brings you here Asuna?” He asked surprised.

“Yuzuna needed to get away from some sorrows back home. My own sire thought that some time here away from all would be good for her.” Asuna said sitting.

“Are you alright?” Touga asked thoughtfully.

“Hai my lord.” Yuzuna said bowing.

The younger onna was in awe of such a great man and she was tired. She was finally led to some chambers to rest. Her markings were camouflaged at the moment and she went to walk along the wall of the palace. She saw the young inu soldier and he was chatting it up with another soldier. His long silver hair was pulled up and his eyes were what drew her. He had light green marks on his cheeks and he laughed at what the other soldier said.

“Tahashi! Did you see her?” He whispered very softly to his best friend.

“Hai. Puts Lady Natsumi to shame. Who is she?” Tahashi asked.

“No idea. She is noble by the look of her. Kamis she is staring over here.” He said looking away.

“Is she staring at you or me?” His friend asked amused.

“No idea! Now shut up.” He growled softly.

Yuzuna was amused at their words and she figured they were in their second to very early third centuries. She jumped down and landed right in front of them. She ended up startling them both and she smirked.

“What the!” The teal eyed soldier said rattled.

“Hello. You are Tahashi I heard and you are?” She asked.

“Uchuu. I am Uchuu.” He said actually blushing.

“I see. I am Yuzuna.” She said bowing.

“Hello Lady Yuzuna.” Uchuu said bowing in return.

“How do you know I am a lady?” She asked amused.

“Your speech and the onna you are with is known as a direct relative of the Taisho. May I ask who she is?” He asked curiously.

“Her name is Asuna. Lady Asuna and she is my mother.” She stated as she drifted away a little.

“I hunt after my duty.” He said quickly.

“Maybe you will be hunted after your duty.” She said smiling widely.

Yuzuna drifted away and Tahashi hit him on the arm. Uchuu shrugged and his best friend rolled his eyes.

“She is royalty you idiot.” He said growling.

“I just said I go hunting. What is wrong with that?” He said miffed.

“Noble ladies dally with the likes of us. They do not mate commoners dumb ass.” Tahashi growled.

“I was not thinking of mating anyone. She is pleasant to look at. I thought to stare at her loveliness. You are the dumb ass.” Uchuu growled in return.

They went back to their guarding and after several hours were relieved by other soldiers. Tahashi and Uchuu went for some sake at a local hang out and Uchuu finally got away to hunt. He truly did not expect to see her but he saw a regal looking bitch in the distance. His eyes widened and she had a crescent moon on her forehead. He at first thought it was the Western Lady until she barked playfully at him. He smirked and he changed form too. She took off first and she was fast. He had to run hard to keep up and she hid. She was playing cat and mouse with him and he was enjoying himself immensely. He was suddenly jumped on and they rolled down a hill. She nipped at him in jest and he was panting softly. Yuzuna stared at him with her red gaze and she stepped back. She changed form and she had on a hakama and haori. He looked at her oddly and he too changed form. He saw a katana on her hip and he was very, very surprised.

“It is no good to leave palace grounds without a weapon.” She stated.

“Have you been trained?” He asked curiously.

“Hai. Have you?” She asked smirking.

“Of course.” Uchuu said laughing.

Yuzuna pulled Kumosaiga and he was more surprised to feel yoki coming off of it in waves. It was a fang and he was staring at her.

“Come on big boy. Let us play.” She grinned.

“It would do no good to play with your father's katana.” He taunted.

“Oh you brat!” She snapped.

He chuckled and she let loose a wave. He had to duck and roll to avoid it. She was suddenly there and she clashed blades with him. She was strong and he was actually nervous that an onna would beat him. She moved with fluidity and grace that he was mesmerized by her. He was able to keep up but whoever had taught her, they had taught her to be lethal. He felled her but she rolled and was up again. She swept him with her foot but he regained his footing. They clashed blades again and they were pushing against the other.

“Who in the Kamis would teach a noblewoman how to fight like this?” He asked astonished.

“My mother and her father.” She smirked.

“My insufferable male pride will take a hit if you best me.” He said trying to shove her back.

“Sorry Uchuu but I fight to win. I was trained by Killing Perfection. Kido thirty one; shakkaho!” She said and Uchuu was hit with red energy.

He landed flat on his back and the wind was knocked out of him. He heard a clucking sound and he saw the onna's mother.

“Yuzuna! That was not fair using Kido.” Asuna stated shaking her head.

“All is fair when one is prepared in battle mother. You and jii-chan taught me that.” She said raising a brow.

“In battle not in a spar my dear. What you did was dishonorable and now you owe the boy a drink.” She said walking away.

Uchuu blinked his teal eyes and Yuzuna was standing over him. He looked up at her grey eyes and she helped him up.

“Sorry. I have gotten very good at Kido.” She laughed.

“What is Kido?” he asked.

“Sort of magic? Hard to explain. It was a spell. Gomenasai.” She said blushing.

“You beat me.” He said miffed.

“I told you.” She laughed as she head back to the palace.

“You cannot beat me! I cannot have a girl beat me!” He cried.

“Well this girl just did. See you later Uchuu.” She smiled and waved.

“I want a rematch! My honor demands a rematch! My lady! I want a rematch!” He yelled as she waved.

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Uchuu was beaten every day for the next week. He was simmering between anger and absolute and profound lust. She was seen fighting the Taisho and the other onna. She was on par with them both and it shocked the whole of the army but the older female produced her own fang from her yoki. Yuzuna would be seen up on a wall or around the garrison and she would wink at him as if taunting him. The Taisho actually patted him on the back and shook his head and told him it was hopeless. He did not believe it and he trained with Tahashi every day. He walked to the fields outside of the palace and they came at each other. The blades clanged powerfully and he was determined to best her. Yuzuna and he fought on and on as they both were soaked in sweat and small cuts.

“You are not from here. I would know of a female warrior.” He said trying to catch his breath.

“It matters not where I am from.” She snapped.

“You are better then all of the Taisho's soldiers!” He cried.

“I have not been trying to hurt your pride. You have been sharpening my skills and I have been too lax.” She admitted.

“I am a tool?” Uchuu asked.

“Stop asking questions Uchuu! I needed to get away from things. It hurt too much and not being an onna at the moment has helped.” She said wiping tears.

“What do you mean?” He asked surprised.

“Stop it! I am a princess if you must know. My mother is as well. I am her heir.” She said sitting down.

“A female heir?” He asked surprised.

“Kamis you are a Neanderthal.” She snapped.

“Please do not insult me with terms that have no meaning to me.” He growled.

“That means you are ass backwards. Onna are capable. We are better then just lying on our backs so you males can come get your kicks.” Yuzuna hissed.

“That I believe is the crassest thing I have ever heard a lady say!” he said offended.

“Oh check this out. I am not some palace bitch that mewls and simpers for a mate to come and fuck her. I do not ask for a pup whenever it pleases my man and I do not ask for an allowance.” She said growling fiercely and standing up.

His mouth was dropped open and her words bordered on filthy. She tried to stomp off and he grabbed her ankle. He gently pulled her down and stared at her.

“It is rumored that your mother is the reincarnation of my lord's sister. Is it true?” He asked softly.

“Hai.” She nodded.

“I know not how but you are not from this timeframe. How are you here?” He asked shocked.

“I am here through help. Drop it Uchuu. I thought we had become friends.” Yuzuna stated in anger.

“Oh but I am just a moronic male Lady Yuzuna in your opinion. I have only designs of fucking you.” Uchuu snorted in anger.

She stared at him and she leaned over and slapped him. He growled in anger and grabbed her wrist. It hit him how slight her bones were and he pulled her to him.

“Are you a man hater?” He demanded.

“No.” She growled.

“But onna are lewd and without manners where you are from?” Uchuu demanded.

“Onna are equals where I am from. Our opinions are valued and our skills as well. It is an honor to bow before our mates in submission but we do it because we wish to not because we have to.” Yuzuna said hissing softly.

Her tone of voice had the young male suddenly quite bothered and he released her.

“Well it sounds wrong.” He snapped and he bowed.

“Wrong? You are as arrogant as any nobleman you know.” She accused.

He turned and narrowed his beautiful eyes at her. He scoffed and then began laughing. Yuzuna was not used to such treatment but then everyone treated her as the third in line for the title. She growled and she shoved him. Uchuu shoved her back and she continued on shoving. They did it several times until she shoved pretty hard. He grabbed her as he fell and she tumbled on top of him. Her eyes widened and she could feel his groin pressed against her thigh.

“You are aroused.” She said tersely.

“You are a comely bitch.” He said turning red.

“Oh?” Yuzuna asked raising a silver brow.

“I ask forgiveness for finding you pleasant to look upon. You are beautiful. I apologize for being male.” He snapped.

She slid a finger along his hardened length through the fabric and he stared at her boldness.

“If you think to teach me a lesson, it will not work. I will not be humiliated.” He growled.

“You have no idea what a give and take is do you? Arrogant! Fine then.” She growled back.

He was confused and she leaned down and brushed her cheek against his groin and it caused a spike of pleasure through his body. He bucked but he knew she was strong. She wanted to shatter him and he felt her hand cup him with pressure.

“Lady Yuzuna!” He growled out.

She ignored him and he did not move, he was not dumb and a bitch with sharp claws with his groin in her hand was not a good situation for him to be in. He felt his linen hakama rip and he lifted his silver head. Her eyes were red and he was about to snarl out every insult he could think of but he felt her tongue at the juncture of his thigh and his groin. He grunted as she stared at him.

“Stop.” He said in a whisper.

“You have a misconception of me Uchuu. You have formed an opinion which is false.” She said breathing a little harder.

“I would feel a little safer if my male parts were not near your fangs or claws my lady.” He said bluntly.

“Stupid man.” She said then swiped the head of his member.

“Too dangerous. You will harm me.” He growled out.

Yuzuna slowly ran her tongue from the base of his shaft to the tip and that got him trembling. Uchuu lifted his head again and she was watching him.

“Lesson learned.” He said through heavy breathing.

“I am teaching you a lesson? You keep saying it and not I.” She said then she slid him all the way down her throat.

He cried out and it was exquisite. Her hand began to massage his testes and he was shaking under her. Yuzuna had no qualms bringing him pleasure to shut his arrogant face. He made a strangled grunt and his body was twisting just a little. She had not been with an inu in so long. She could taste and scent his raw sensuality and it was downright intoxicating. She was softly growling and Uchuu sat up a little and his cries were coming faster.

“Please. Please I need…please.” He begged.

She closed her red eyes and she concentrated fully. Uchuu threw his head back and yelled out. She had slipped a finger to massage him into euphoria. She hummed around him and she very carefully pulled back. He had laid back to catch his breath and she stood up.

“I must go.” She said softly.

“What was this?” He demanded.

“I do not know. I find the idea that you think of me as some sort of freak intolerable.” She stated as she walked away.

“I do not think that.” He whispered.

“Then what is it you think?” She asked turning to stare at him.

“Why did you need not be an onna?” Uchuu asked shaking his head.

“I have no wish to discuss it. I have never been brought so low in my life.” She said looking away.

“I confess I do not understand any of it.” He sighed.

“My mother is the heir to throne and I am the daughter of a nobleman. My chichi died when I was a toddler and my elder brother raised me. My brother will become General at Arms of the Western Army and my mother is the commander of the army.” She whispered.

“Does she not have brothers?” Uchuu asked.

“My mother is stronger then her brothers. My mother has unbelievable yoki.” Yuzuna stated.

“You have much yoki too?” Uchuu said pulling his hakama tight and tying it off.

“I will have it replaced. I am sorry.” She said embarrassed.

“I can afford my own clothing.” He snapped.

“One of my mother's lovers was the same way! He acted as if she was something dirty because she was royalty. Where do you get off?” Yuzuna demanded.

“I will not be looked down upon by anyone.” He snapped.

“You flirt and talk big little boy but when faced with real sensuality and a real onna you retreat behind class and your sex. Find yourself a mindless peasant onna and haves mounds of pups!” She snarled.

She turned and stalked off. He had been dressed down and he really did not like it. He was a cad he knew but he was an excellent soldier as well. He grumbled and he went back to his barracks. He needed a cold stream because the memory of her mouth was making him burn.

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Yuzuna was with her mother and they were in the Western library, also known as the study. Touga was amused as the two onna were reading his scrolls on myths and such. Yuzuna recognized names and she looked at her mother.

“Captain General is mentioned here.” She said.

“Hai I found Shan Lao's name too.” Asuna murmured.

“What are you two doing?” He asked laughing.

“Touga do your lordly things and I will read.” She stated.

“Your mouth has not changed one bit.” He growled.

Yuzuna was caught up in reading about the “Netherworld” otherwise known as Soul Society and she felt guilt. Asuna looked at her daughter and squeezed her hand.

“I cannot say much Yuzuna. I know the pain and it does not go away but it does recede.” Her mother said gently.

“Jyuushiro and I had and I fell into a semi conscious state. I begged Nami to save her. Why did she not save her?” Yuzuna suddenly said as tears streamed down her face.

Touga heard the horrendous pain in her voice and his heart ached for his great grand pup. One of his trusted lieutenants came in and Asuna was holding Yuzuna tightly.

“I do not understand why the Kamis are doing this? Have we not suffered enough? You lost Misaki because of that beast and I had a dead pup. Haha why? WHY?” She said hysterically.

“In private my girl. We have company.” Asuna whispered.

Yuzuna looked and she saw Uchuu's eyes were a little wide. Yuzuna stared at him and her eyes were tinged pink in her grief. She stood up and stormed away.

“Yuzuna!” Asuna called.

“Let her go sister. She needs to cry it out. You know that as well as I.” He said.

“Do not repeat what you heard boy.” Asuna stated as she stood.

“Hai my lady.” He said bowing.

“You may go Uchuu. As always use discretion.” Touga stated.

“Hai my lord.” He said bowing.

Uchuu left the lord's study and he saw her in the hall. Her eyes were red and he looked away.

“Does it make you feel better to know that I have suffered?” She asked cruelly.

“I do not know you to wish anything like that on you.” He said meeting her eyes.

“I had a girl. My sister is a healer. She is a damn fine healer too. She was so tiny and lifeless. Her hair was white like Jyuushiro's. I begged my sister to let me die to save her but she was already dead Nami says. I felt her the day before and my world made sense. I am married to a wonderful man and he loves me. We have a wonderful son and I am so blessed and now I cannot look at him, I am thinking it is because of him or me that our baby died. You see Jyuushiro is ill and will always be ill and I am so terrible that I actually think it may be his fault too. So go ahead and laugh commoner. Laugh at the royal, haughty bitch.” She said as tears spilled from her eyes.

“I had no clue.” He said shocked.

“So you see life is the same for anyone. It comes with no guarantees.” She said slowly walking away.

Uchuu looked around and he walked quickly to the princess. He took her hand and he pulled her down a secluded hall.

“My own mother lost a pup a couple of years ago. She lied abed until she tried to commit suicide. My sire found her and stopped her.” He said softly as he held her away from him.

“Is she better?” Yuzuna asked choking back a sob.

“There are days she stares out into nothing but most days she is happy again. My sire does everything to try and make her happy. He loves her madly.” He stated.

“How is it you are in the army?” She asked.

“I always got into scraps with the other boys in the village. The Taisho saw me as a young man and told me I was to join him. I did when I was old enough.” He shrugged.

“You are a trouble maker.” She whispered and she chuckled.

“Hai I guess so.” Uchuu stated softly.

“You may let me go now.” Yuzuna said suddenly uncomfortable.

“Will you be honest with me about something?” He asked trying to resist nuzzling her neck.

“Hai.” She nodded.

“Did you do what you did the other day because you wanted to or because you wanted to make me weak?” He asked.

“I did not want to see you weak. I wanted to see your beautiful eyes filled with passion as I took pleasure in yours.” She whispered.

“Oh.” He said dumbly.

“There is a difference in our status but in my world it does not matter. I may be royalty but I am free to choose whoever.” Yuzuna said in a soft tone.

“You have faced class distinction before.” He murmured.

She stiffened and she remembered Renji. She nodded hai and she looked at him.

“I was dirty because I could not possibly understand suffering. I had no clue as to what a common man had to endure in a harsh environment. I who was trained as warrior and saw more death before I turned ten then most that live in a village will see their whole lives but I did not understand.” She said bitterly.

“Did you love him?” Uchuu asked.

“I was not given the chance.” She remarked.

He leaned her head back and kissed her lips very gently. She made a small groan and she opened her lips to receive more. He was surprised but he tentatively deepened the lip lock. She tasted good and she tasted sweet to his inu senses. He ended up groaning and Yuzuna turned in his arms. She ended up against the wall and she undid his hair. He barely pulled away from her mouth and he was breathing hard.

“I am loosing control of myself.” He whispered.

“Hai.” She nodded a little.

“Not a good idea.” Uchuu stated in a low growl.

“Why not?” Yuzuna demanded.

He gave up and he undid her kimono. Her body was more toned then most noblewomen he knew and he realized he was salivating.

“Kamis what do you do all day?” He asked shaking his head.

“I work out in the dojo and do other things.” She said slowly undoing his haori.

“I have a small room near the Southern palace complex.” Uchuu stated breathing harder.

“Imagine it in your mind.” She murmured.

He closed his eyes and saw his small room in his mind's eye. Yuzuna ported them and he immediately shoved her kimono off of her shoulders and she was also doing the same to his haori and hakama. Their lips were wildly kissing and their hands roamed the flesh of the other. Uchuu was being foolish but this onna was beyond any other bitch he knew. They were not gentle and for once he was not offended that she seemed to want this as much as him. They fell against his futon and she had bruises from harsh nips that seemed to inflame her. He had never seen a bitch show such passion and desire before. It was like a drug almost and he groaned out loudly as he slid into her. Uchuu was fighting back the urge to pummel her senselessly as the moist heat made his brain muddled.

“How old are you Uchuu?” Yuzuna asked groaning softly.

“I am one hundred ninety eight.” He managed to say.

“Oh wow.” She said as she held his face.

“And how old are you?” He asked and a shudder went down his spine as she squeezed her muscles.

“Almost four centuries. My mother was young when she had me.” She said arching her neck.

“You are that much older then me?” Uchuu asked shocked.

“Well when you put it that way!” She growled.

“No offense onna. Are you trying to make me climax?” He asked groaning louder.

“Your eyes get brighter.” She stated in a husky tone.

“Oh Kamis.” He said and she bucked her hips.

She wanted him to roll and he finally did. She was feeling overwhelmed but she slowly rotated her hips and the look on his face empowered her. Uchuu was drowning in the feeling of her and he grabbed her hips and tried to get her to move harder. She stared at him with such need that he was breathless. They moved against the other as the pleasure mounted in them both. He grasped her hips and moved her harder as he could not handle the need. She pulled herself off of him and he hissed in disbelief but then he purred in delight when she got on all fours. Yuzuna felt his lips pressed to a firm cheek and he was getting lost in his inner nature.

“So beautiful. Kamis you are so beautiful.” Uchuu groaned as he worked himself back within her.

Her eyes closed and she felt him deep. This was purely inu and for some reason she was reveling in it. She was getting wilder and wilder as he brought her closer. He rasped out apologies as his claws gouged her skin and she snarled out as she reached her end. He lasted a few moments longer and he collapsed against her back. She was panting as her true self was coming under control and she was clamping down on her inner nature. He too was using every bit of will and she heard him snarl. She felt something wet and she realized he bit into his arm.

“Are you okay Uchuu?” She said in a beastly tone.

“Hai.” He grunted.

“No you are not. Pull back slowly and we can hunt to sate ourselves okay?” She said sweetly.

“Hai.” He said doing as she said.

He fell to his back and her red eyes met his.

“Have you ever bedded a royal onna before?” She asked slyly.

“No.” He said closing his eyes.

“Intend to tell your buddies?” She asked.

“Do you think me so without morals? I may be common born but I am not without a sense of honor.” Uchuu sputtered in anger.

She smirked at him and he realized she was teasing him. He settled down and smiled a little.

“You are trouble aren't you?” He asked chuckling.

“Well some.” Yuzuna smiled.

“Come onna, you said we shall hunt.” He said pulling her up.

“Hai.” She said whispering and she was just relaxed.

She dressed slowly and so did he. They slipped into the forest surrounding the palace and they went in search of prey.

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Ayana was staring out into the Korean countryside. She was feeding her new baby girl and Chikara had asked to name her Riona. She had liked the name so now here she was the mother of a girl again. She had named her son Yamasaki Yoshio. She had not said anything to Chikara yet and she was terrified of loosing something so precious so soon.

“You are depressed.” He said from the doorway.

“NO! I am okay. She is beautiful.” Ayana said smiling at him.

“Why do you feel such sadness when you look at her? What is going on that you think you cannot tell me?” He asked coming closer.

“It is nothing Chikara. I feel like perhaps that this is too much upon you.” She lied.

He made an angry noise and he felt her keenly. He ran fingers through her black hair and she met his eyes with her own. Ayana's were tortured and he sighed.

“What happened when she was born? Did the wraith get to you?” He demanded.

“No I have not seen him in months.” She said staring ahead.

“Do you care for him?” He asked in anger.

“No, I do not.” She said emphatically.

“Why did her birth cause such issue that you had to be taken away?” Chikara asked for the umpteenth time.

“Chikara please stop. We are here and we are well.” Ayana said softly.

“I feel like we are falling apart and we are barely together Ayana.” He snarled.

“Please do not yell.” She said in a defeated tone.

“Then stop lying to me please! Ayana, I am not going to judge you.” He said throwing up his hands.

“It was after Maki died. I was in a tailspin. You and I had conceived her but I was not talking to you. Hatham showed up one night and I was cruel to him. I used him for sex and he was angry at me. I told him he was only good for rutting. I told him I would gut him. I was already pregnant with Riona by a day or two. I did not expect to be able to conceive but I did. He is with Haha's twins at the moment.” She admitted.

“You called him a male whore?” Chikara asked amused.

“Hai.” She nodded.

“Your son should be here. He needs his mother. We were not together at that moment and there is nothing to forgive.” He stated lifting his chin.

Ayana looked astonished and she nodded. She stood up and she laid Roina in his arms. She used her shoki and she ported to Thailand. She appeared inside the lavish mansion and Shan Lao smiled at her.

“Hello Lady Ayana.” He smiled.

“I came to bring Yoshio home.” She whispered.

“Your new mate now knows?” He asked.

“Hai.” She nodded.

“Good.” He said heading to the nursery.

“You miss my mother.” She said catching his thought.

“She is like sunshine to my clouds Lady Ayana. She is blunt and honest when all I ever dealt with was intrigue and murder.” He said flashing his brilliant smile.

“You are such an individual Shan Lao.” She said sweetly.

“I try to be who I am. If it is pleasing then I am glad. Yes here is your little Yoshio. He looks like Hatham.” Shan Lao said.

“Did Hanaj know if he killed him or Neral?” She asked.

“He now thinks it was Neral. They are perfectly identical from what he says. Hatham was always at court and not his twin. He assumed he killed Hatham.” He shrugged.

“I see. Hello little man. I need you home now.” She said kissing his tiny cheek.

He yawned and his eyes watched her. She held him close and she ported to Korea. Chikara watched as she neared him and he saw the handsome boy.

“He is bound! I do not feel his Shouten nature.” Chikara said surprised.

“Nanami and the Jing Clan healer did it. Hatham will have no clue and I was probably rude enough to him that he will want nothing to do with me.” She said softly.

“Ayana, may I ask you a blunt question?” Chikara asked.

“Hai.” She nodded.

“You have known me most of your life. How do you think I am?” He asked gently.

“I have known you to be honorable always. I know you to have a little bit of a sense of humor. I have never known you to be licentious.” She shrugged.

“Have I been that much of a bore?” He asked shocked.

“I have not thought you a bore but it was well known that you were a good and honorable man.” Ayana said as he took Yoshio.

He looked down at the half wraith baby and he looked like Ayana in his opinion.

“When I was very young Jouichi and I had a few adventures.” He admitted.

“What?” She asked surprised.

“Hai. I mean your jii-chan. I am closer to two thousand actually.” He said blushing.

“So you and Gaku Jouichi were contemporaries.” She stated.

“Hai. My mother is Japanese and my sire was Korean.” Chikara stated as he sat in a rocking chair.

“Well are you going to tell me or leave me to wonder?” She asked.

“You really wish to hear about my few wild years?” He asked.

“I would love to hear about your wild years.” She said sitting on their bed.

“Oh dear. This is not a mark Ayana. I heard that thought when we mated.” He said with a small smile.

“What is it?” She asked intensely interested.

“Jouichi and I were very, very inebriated. He has a tattoo as well. It was an art amongst some mainland kumo.” He said remembering.

“Oh really?” She laughed merrily.

“Hai. I was wild at one time.” He said shaking his head.

“Well then mate do tell.” She commanded.

He looked at her and shook his head again. He continued to rock Yoshio as she fed Roina. He opened his mouth and spoke.

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He had been sleeping but the crowned prince was in his room at his father's castle in Korea. He was really annoyed and the funnel web man had no clue what it meant to sleep.

“Come on Kara!” He said whining.

“It is late Jouichi. Unlike some of us, we actually work.” Chikara growled.

“Oh please. You are a lord's son. How hard could you possibly work? Come on! My mother is Vietnam at the moment and I am going to travel a little bit.” He said smirking.

“Jouichi, may I remind you that you are only sixty one and I am eighty nine?” Chikara snapped.

“So? I am your prince and I am commanding you!” The younger male kumo said smirking wider.

“You are so wrong for this. My father will be on your mother's door by morning and you know it.” The young tarantula said.

“Well then we need to not tarry. I have heard of brown widow kumo! Have you ever heard of such a thing?” He asked excitedly.

Chikara dressed and Jouichi tapped his foot. The prince had long, lush ebony hair that came to the middle of his back and his eyes were black but they always held merriment. His features were a little sharp but he almost always wore a smile. Onna fell over themselves for him. He had his great mother's appetite for the opposite sex. His haori was haphazardly tied closed with a wide obi and his chest was exposed.

“Did you dress in the dark Jouichi?” Chikara snorted.

“No, I was in a hurry.” He said hitting his best friend.

Jouichi grabbed his friend's elbow and he made a shoki cloud appear. They walked through and he had no clue where his numbskull friend had brought him. Ayana jealously guarded her brood. The kumo queen had never lost a youngling after it was born simply because she was such a freakishly over protective mother. She had born a few it was said dead but it could not be helped. Jouichi looked around and he seemed satisfied with his surroundings.

“Where are we?” He demanded.

Chikara could see a city in the distance and he was impressed. Jouichi was already walking ahead and he was annoyed. He had to run to catch up and the prince of the combined kumo was grinning like a small child. Chikara actually saw brown widows and he was astonished.

“So it is true.” Chikara said amazed.

“Come my friend. I see a sake house.” He said pulling the tarantula.

“Jouichi I do not think this is a good idea. These are not our kumo. They are not apart of your mother's kingdom.” Chikara stated in a hushed tone.

“We are all kumo.” Jouichi said shaking his head.

“Funnel webs and tarantula are alike my friend but you know how hard your mother fought to make the black widows of Japan submit. Lady Lansoh Elegans is still considered a threat to this day.” Chikara hissed.

“You think I do not know that? Have you ever seen Lady Lansoh?” Jouichi asked licking his lips.

“Hai I have seen her once. I have never seen a more beautiful onna besides your mother and I think that drives your Haha crazy.” He observed.

“Mother knows she is the prettiest thing the Kamis made. You know what I find hilarious? Men of other species look at her too. Anyhow come my friend. I want some sake.” The prince muttered.

The walked into the sake house and they sat at the low table. A gorgeous female came forward and her face showed her interest in the two strangers. She stared at Chikara as she poured sake for both.

“You are not widows.” She said smiling.

“No.” Jouichi said grinning.

“You are brave coming into Hangzhou being strange spiders.” She said getting them sweet dumplings.

“We are not afraid.” The prince said smiling widely.

“Speak for yourself.” Chikara growled.

“You are wise young man. Please partake. What are your names boys?” She asked as she sat by the table.

“I am Gaku Jouichi and this Chikara.” Jouichi answered.

“I am Xianlan.” She smiled.

“You are very beautiful.” Chikara said almost stupidly.

“Well thank you. You are handsome yourself.” She purred.

“What manner of sake house is this?” Jouichi asked.

“Are you really so knieve?” She asked laughing softly.

“I resent that.” He growled.

“This is a pleasure house sweet boy. You seem in need of stress relief. Drink up.” She said smirking coyly.

The female widow stood and she left them for a moment and Chikara sputtered.

“You brought us to prostitutes?” He asked furiously.

“As if I knew?” Jouichi sputtered.

Xianlan watched the pretty young men and she got another of her best women. The brown eyed male was most likely a tarantula but the black one could be one of several types. He was beautiful and she wanted him for herself. Biyu came forward and her long golden brown hair fell down her back. She saw the male tarantula and she smiled. Her sheer hanfu left very little to imagination and she stepped over and sat next to him. Chikara stared over at Jouichi as if he wanted to kill him. Xianlan sat next to Jouichi and she stared at him.

“Here Gaku Jouichi have more sake.” She said pouring.

Biyu did the same and held the cup to Chikara's lips. He glared at Jouichi who was now having a merry time. Lady Ayana would have a fit and his mind was suddenly not on his queen but the prostitute's lips sucking on his pulse point. He melted against and groaned as Jouichi was busy being ravished by the other beauty. Before too long he was laid on a lush bed and this female widow was busy kissing all along him. His eyes rolled back as he felt drunk from the sake and her brushes along his skin.

“Who are you tarantula?” She asked in a passionate haze.

“Chikara. My father is the Earth Tiger Lord.” He groaned out.

“Truly? That means you are apart of the Tsuchigumo Kingdom? Lady Ayana is the ruler.” She said allowing her hair to brush his scrotum.

“Well then you shall be sweet. You know this city is mostly women.” She purred.

“I did not know.” He moaned.

“Yes. You need me now. Who is the other man?” She asked.

“The son of Lady Ayana.” He hissed as she slid down his stiffness.

“Onna.” He said in a wounded noise.

“You are untouched? How sweet!” She cried as she rounded her hips.

Chikara was too drunk and too needy to care about much at the moment. Biyu wondered how much the funnel web prince would be worth. This one was very inebriated and he would be loads of fun after he sobered up a little. She left him snoring heavily and Xianlan had Jouichi tied down as she tortured him with her tongue.

“His mother is a force to be reckoned with Xianlan.” She said smiling.

“Now who is your mother pretty boy?” She asked amused.

“Does it matter?” Jouichi asked irritated.

“Ayana the Great.” Biyu purred.

“You are a funnel web! How delightful. Your mother is the most powerful spideress.' She said smirking.

“I know who my mother is.” He growled.

She did something with her claws and he groaned loudly.

“She probably would not like her little boy being defiled. How does that feel prince?” She asked with a knowing smile.

“Oh Kamis! What the hell?” He groaned.

Poor Jouichi was brought to the edge several times before the two widow spideress allowed him to climax. Chikara sat up and realized it was nearing dawn and he grew panicked. He jumped up and went in search of Jouichi who he found asleep in another room with a huge smile plastered on his face. Chikara shook his head and realized that they had been used for information and sex. Somehow deep down he did not care and that thought should appall him but it did not. He shook Jouichi awake and the prince grunted.

“We do not get back then your mother is going to tear up the world searching for you.” Chikara said in hushed tones.

“Hai of course. Kamis this was great!” He grinned.

“Yeah it was great Jouichi. We were tied down and made these onnas' bitches. My idea of a grand time.” He growled.

Jouichi laughed and he jumped up. He pulled his clothes into place and he ported them back to Chikara's home. He flopped onto the opposite side of his best friend's futon and no one would question his being here. They were as close as brothers and Ayana came to retrieve her son often from the home of the Earth Tiger Lord's home. Jouichi was asleep and Chikara actually felt like a cheap slut at the moment. He had lost his purity to a well paid courtesan but he felt almost ill. He gave it up and within hours he was awoken to see his queen standing near his futon. She wore an informal yukata and his breath caught. She blinked at the young tarantula and smiled.

“He woke you up again Chikara?” She asked.

“Hai my lady.” He said bowing his head.

“You are a good friend to him. When did he sneak my sake?” She growled.

“He had some when he came.” Chikara lied.

“Gaku Jouichi, wake up! I said wake up boy!” She growled as she hit him.

“What?? Haha stop hitting me! What did I do?” Jouichi whined.

“One you snuck away again and two you snuck into my sake. You wake up your best friend and one of these days he would do well to throw you out on your ass Jouichi. Get up and go home to Seoul.” She snapped.

“Right Chikara? Hilarious notion Haha.” His friend said standing and stretching.

Chikara saw a look in Lady Ayana's eyes when she looked at Jouichi and it was something different then when she gazed at her other children. She looked at him and he could see intense pain for a moment. It was gone so fast that he questioned if it was ever there.

“Be a good boy Chikara and do not allow my numbskull son to make you do wrong, okay?” She commanded.

“Hai my lady.” He said bowing.

Jouichi grinned as he followed his mother out and he winked at Chikara. Thus started their little ventures deep within the mainland when Lady Ayana was not “looking”.

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She was not stupid. She knew her heir was up to things and he had yoked Chikara into it as well. She had the young nobleman in her stateroom and he looked nervous. The poor boy really was sweet.

“Chikara, you can stop acting as if I am going to devour you. I know I have a fearsome reputation but I assure you I am fairly benign.” She remarked.

“Hai my lady.” He said nervously.

She sighed and she neared him. She pulled him forward and kissed him. His eyes widened and she was trying to get him to “loosen” his tongue and tell her what she wanted to know. She had not counted on the young man to know how to kiss nor how luscious his mouth was. Ayana groaned and ended up deepening t and she swept her tongue into his mouth. Chikara ended up responding for several minutes and he finally jerked away. His lady was standing there touching her lips and she stared at him.

“My lady??” He asked nervously.

“I am sorry.” She stated unnerved.

“I will not ever again. I am sorry.” He said turning red.

“Chikara, I kissed you.” She said in irritation.

“Hai.” He said blushing.

“Chikara, I know your father well.” She smiled.

“Is my father a…favorite?” He asked.

“Chikashi and I are good friends dear boy and no more.” She smiled.

“I see.” He said looking down.

“Will you tell me what my son has been doing?” She asked.

“My lady he has been doing nothing I swear.” He said refusing to look at her.

“Your loyalty to your best friend is admirable Chikara but it is unwise when he is being foolish.” She growled.

“My lady Jouichi does not tell me everything.” He said sheepishly.

“You may go. I see you are going to be a brick wall.” She snapped.

Chikara really hated lying to his ruler but then Jouichi was his best friend. He could kill the prince at the moment. He ported to Korea and he saw his father; Chikashi had dark brown hair and very pale brown eyes. His mother had light brown hair and medium brown eyes. He had his mother's hair and his father's eyes.

“Chikara, a word my son.” He said in his rich timbre.

“Hai sir?” He asked blushing.

“Lady Ayana has called me to Seoul. Anything I should know?” He asked.

“Nothing sir.” He said blushing.

“Son please do not put me in a situation please.” Chikashi said.

“I am not my lord.” He said bowing.

His father sighed and he nodded. He ported to Seoul and he entered the palace. He was on a first name basis with the queen and he adored her. He entered her state room and she was sipping some wine as she red letters.

“Hello Ayana. You think our sons are up to something?” He asked.

“Hai I do. Please Chikashi take a seat. Your son thought you were a favorite of mine.” She said grinning.

“Everyone likes to give you a thousand lovers do they not?” He asked amused as he took the offered wine.

“I have had my share but to think I have bedded every body?” She asked laughing softly.

“No. I know not what Chikara has been doing my lady but I know my son. He is so painfully shy that he would not do much.” He stated.

“Well Jouichi is the exact opposite Chikashi. Jouichi could charm the pants off of anyone and I know he has done so to his former tutor. She knows resides in the Northern Islands. Luckily she miscarried because my son has been a little too free with himself.” She growled.

“He did what? The boy is still a boy!” He said shocked.

“He has an unusual libido for a male funnel I admit. He is not typical but then neither was I. You know my species Chikashi, we are dually dominated but Jouichi is unusually strong.” She sighed.

“What do you want?” He asked.

“I am unsure. I thought perhaps Chikara would say something but he is tight lipped. He is good boy by the way. He has many qualities that make him very worthy but my son will corrupt such goodness.” She said honestly.

“You act like Jouichi is a devil.” He laughed.

“I am not ready to be a grandmere yet Chikashi. My son is barely mature and not really at all. He is an excellent warrior and he has a strong mind but he allows his prick to lead him. I foresee issue.” She said sitting.

He stood and took her hand. She was curious as hell after having tasted Chikara what her very good friend would be like. She knew it was really raunchy of her but then she had never been known for decorum. She pulled him forward and his eyes widened a little. Their lips were inches from the other and he was breathing softly.

“This is tempting. You have tempted me before.” She stated.

“I know. Ayana, Kamis just do something.” He said meeting her eyes.

“I have prided in having you as my friend. I never wished to defile it with sex.” Ayana whispered.

“Ayana please stop torturing me. Either do or do not.” He stated.

She crushed his lips to hers and he groaned. He had no intentions of letting this go and he split open her kimono. He lifted her up and their lips were moving against the other with intensity. He was not as foolish as Bihua. The Recluse had made enemies by openly pursuing her. He had never done such a thing but he had been enamored with her too. It became a blur as they heard the ink pot fall to the floor as he laid her back. She cried out as his lips grazed her skin. Ayana was dizzy as the tarantula lord was making her see stars. She gasped out when he latched onto her nub and ruthlessly suckled her. She felt his venom and it was potent. It was almost as strong as a funnel web's would be and she groaned.

“Chikashi now!” She begged.

He nodded unable to speak and he positioned himself. He felt like a philandering fool but his own mate had told him not to be stupid. She had said if Ayana wanted him then to give himself to her. His mate was pragmatic and every inch a tarantula noble onna. She was smart and she was savvy. She saw her own position as rising if her mate was a favorite of the queen. They were joined and she felt so good. Ayana was groaning loudly and her tarantula lord felt good. There seemed to be no hurry and he made sure to shatter her several times. He had no clue he was tying himself to her. He might have rethought his moves but he truly did admire this woman greatly. Their bodies joined then their minds; Ayana was doomed to adore this man too much.

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Jouichi stood before his mother and he rubbed her back as she threw up more.

“You called on me Mother?” He asked amused.

“Wipe your face boy!” She growled in annoyance.

“You are newly pregnant?” He asked smirking.

“Hai it would seem so. Kamis I swear there is not a damn thing I can do to stop it either. I try.” She sighed as she stood.

“Have I been a bad boy again Haha?” Jouichi asked.

“Hai!” She snarled at her impertinent son.

His face was so like Nagaharu's that it hurt sometimes. He was so much like herself that she wanted to yell.

“You are being reckless and you drag an honorable young man into your crap Gaku Jouichi. I will get Gaku to whip you soundly son. I swear it!” She hissed.

“Father is away fighting your wars mother. Please. I am only traveling a little.” He said crossing his arms.

“You are all I have! You are it and I will not loose you to your own idiocy Jouichi! I will not loose all I have from him!” She yelled.

“What are you talking about? You have given father several children. Mother I think your wits are addled from all your vomiting. Let me call the healer.” He said concerned.

Ayana was furious but she was sick as hell. She had no time to create controversy and she would lie about this babe. She had seen Gaku very recently and it had been passionate. He would assume and she would let him. She laid her head on the floor and she heard Jouichi call on the healer. She sighed and she allowed herself to be taken care of.

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Jouichi had seen to his mother like a good son and he found Chikara ready that night. They had been in the forests near Russia and they were exploring. They had been drunk so many times now and the young tarantula hated to admit how free he felt away from home. Lady Ayana's court was strict and decorum was upheld but he knew the queen had many, many lovers. Jouichi wanted to learn more about the strange kumo he had heard about and the young man had made many “friends” lately. Chikara was afraid he would run into the wrong kumo but he followed. They found a group of orb weavers and they were talented in the arts. Chikara was smitten with the body art they had and Jouichi was as well.

“Shall we?” Jouichi asked.

“Shall we what?” He asked.

“Shall we get some body art?” He asked.

“Jouichi your mother is going to kill us both.” He snapped.

“You think my mother goes around looking at my naked body? She may look at yours someday but by then it will not matter.” He snickered.

“You are horrid! I hope you know you are awful!” Chikara stated as allowed himself to be led.

“Hello!” Jouichi called.

He found the further west he went that the females were more dominant and he was not surprised to find that the onna here too were the artisans and the men were servants. Chikara was unnerved by it but he was given something to drink and he became woozy. He was used to the feeling and he found himself on the ground between several females. A beautiful blond was hovering and he suddenly felt her fangs pierce him. He choked on the feelings and it was pure bliss.

“What manner of art do you wish?” He was asked.

“Something beautiful.” He said with a sloppy grin on his face.

“Something beautiful hmm? My lady what do you think for our foreign friend?” A black haired female asked the blond.

“Give him the mark of my house. Do you hear that beautiful man. Wear a rose upon your body for me and remember how I made you feel. I will come for you someday.” She purred in his ear.

“What are you?” He asked trying to think clearly.

“It matters not. Just enjoy.” She purred.

Chikara was in such agonizing bliss that he swore he was dying. He felt them females doing something but it was incredible as the pleasure grew more and more. He was blinded by a powerful eruption in body and mind and he passed out.

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He came awake and he saw the blue sky. His mouth felt like cotton and he sat up. His chest stung badly and he stared down at a beautiful piece of body art. He was horrified and he really had no clue what the hell had happened. He called out for Jouichi and he could not hear him. He called out again and he grew concerned. He stood up and he was naked. He turned bright red and he realized that he must have been drugged the night before. He changed form and he went about moving to look for his friend and prince. After nearly a day of searching and no Jouichi; he grew panicked. He had to return home and his sire was there. He was burning in shame and his father stared at his chest and he could smell the venom all over him.

“Where is the prince?” Chikashi asked furiously.

“I do not know Father. I looked, I swear!” He cried.

“You little fool! You have a type of widow venom all over you! You stink like a male whore! You are the son of the Earth Tiger Lord! How dare you act like some common slut! You are in a male dominated species and you allow yourself to be used by a widow? Have you no shame or self respect?” He roared.

“Father please! I am sorry.” He said bowing.

“Get dressed and attempt to get rid of that thing on your chest. How dare you defile yourself! You are my son! MY SON!” Chikashi snarled.

“Hai sir.” Chikara said cowering.

“Kamis boy! You have fang marks near your…get dressed before I beat you.” He snarled again.

Chikara ran scared and he knew his sire would go and try to find Jouichi before Ayana caught wind of it. Ayana had executed those who had crossed her in her courtyard herself. Her yoki was terrifying and Chikashi did not wish to see his son doomed. He waited on Chikara to appear decent and he was so furious with his son at the moment.

“Where in the hell were you two?” Chikashi demanded.

“Near Russia.” He said meekly.

Chikara ported himself and his sire to the place he had been. He followed him shamed at his own actions and Chikashi pulled his fang and he was surprised.

“There is something unnatural in this place.” He said softly.

“I know not what you mean.” Chikara said.

“I mean there is something not right.” He growled.

“Well hello there. You brought us another sacrifice?” A black haired onna said.

“Where is the other that came with my son whore?” Chikashi said in Russian.

“You know my tongue. Well he is quite delicious you see. He wished for some art and so we obliged him.” She said smirking.

“You have no clue with which you mess bitch!” Chikashi said in anger.

“What? Do you really think I am afraid of this Ayana? Not hardly. We are not spiders fool. We appear however we wish and whatever those who seek us desire. Your boy there and his friend wished to see spider females and so that is what they found.” She laughed.

“Where is Jouichi?” Chikashi roared.

“Perhaps dead by now. My girls were enjoying his body and his blood. Quite tasty you know. Good to fuck you boy. We will meet again I am sure.” She purred.

Chikashi lost his mind and he came at her. She was struck through her middle and she shrieked in pain. Chikara had to cover his ears as the sound was horrifying. The female suddenly spiked her hand straight through his father's chest and Chikashi spit up blood. His son snarled as he tried to hold up his father and the woman fell dead. His sire was bleeding out and he was shaking terribly.

“You must find Jouichi son. You must find him.” He said as his voice was fading quickly.

“Father no!” He screamed.

“Do not dishonor yourself so again. You will be lord now. This is a mortal wound. Make sure to take me home. Make sure to cremate me so I may enter the afterlife.” Chikashi said as his eyes slowly faded.

Chikara sat there in his sire's blood and he actually cried. His life had changed in one night and he truly had no clue what the hell had happened.

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Ayana sat there in shock and she realized what her mate had not. He had been bitten by either a succubus or Shouten. She was in shock and his behavior made sense now. She was shocked that he knew what his sire had done with Ayana the Great.

“What did the blond look like Chikara?” She asked softly.

“I barely remember beloved. I barely remember much from that night. They were light is all I know.” He said handing her Yoshio and he took Roina.

“They were Shouten or uppyr Chikara! You two were taken in by those fiends.” She said astonished.

“I have thought that since then but I know not. You look pensive my love.” He said standing.

“You were so young and you made a mistake. I resent that your sire was so cruel to you.” She said pouting.

“Ayana was furious.” He said smiling.

“You obviously found Jouichi.” She said laying her head against his chest.

“That I did. He was near death as well. I had to face his mother. She looked haunted at my sire's funeral and I was now the new lord. I had to grow up quickly and I did not speak to Jouichi for years after that. I blamed myself and him for my father's death.” Chikara said.

“So you and Jouichi share a brother.” She remarked.

“Hai. His name is Tadahiro. Honestly Jouichi and I both spoiled him rotten. I also kept my mouth shut as to his father was. Gaku adored him and thought him his and I refused to shatter my baby brother's life. Besides I had issue within the tarantula that Ayana told me to fix or else.” He sighed.

“Or else what?” She asked.

“She was so angry at me and Jouichi that she said she would have me executed. She threatened to have my mother made the ruler and I straightened up. I think it was a scare tactic but it worked. My mother and father had already betrothed me to Orika and I waited to mate her but I finally did. I decided that I would be the kind of son I was supposed to be and not who I wanted to be.” Chikara said sitting next to her.

Ayana was astonished and she looked at her mate with new eyes. She took his lips as she fed their daughter and his kiss was full of passion. She groaned softly as he threaded his fingers into her hair. Ayana was shielding and she intended to interrogate the jii-chan she barely knew. She intended to find Gaku-Jouichi the next day.