InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ The Very Thing ( Chapter 86 )

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 deals with the after effects of Maec's influence. Lei confronts Asuna for the truth as things spiral down. Mizuki shares with Soren the story of Renshu Jing and the reasons behind the death of Ayumu. Mizuki gives birth to her kumo twins as Asuna goes backwards to heal; she walks right into the middle of a windfall and surprises abound. Thank you for reading and please as always let me know what you think.

 

The Very Thing

 

He was in horrendous pain as his healers worked on him. He would destroy her if he had to but he would have her. His chief healer looked pensive and Maec looked over at him.

 

“This toxin is wicked my king. It is causing your body to fester badly.” He said softly.

 

“What do I need?” Maec demanded.

 

“Forgive me my king but I truly do not know. This is unlike anything I have ever seen. It is not a normal poison. This acidity of this toxin is awful.” His physician stated.

 

“Fine. I have got to get into the slip stream. She is from a future era and I will have her.” He said growling.

 

“My king perhaps it is best to let her go.” His long time friend said.

 

“NO! Wake Shan Lao now. I want to know what he knows.” He said with rage.

 

Anel nodded and he sighed. Maec was on a path that would lead to his destruction and this toxin was slowly killing him. He had never seen anything like it and he had to figure a way of counter acting it and fast.

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She was in Britain and she was vomiting terribly. Hanaj was staring at her in utter disbelief at not feeling her or sensing her at all. She refused to explain anything and he felt bereft. Lei was holding her as she could not stop being sick. Shan Lao stood by and he was nervous. Something was not right and it was eating at him.

 

“Lei my son. Allow me to speak with your mate alone.” He commanded.

 

“Yes father. Come on Hanaj.” Lei said grabbing his distant relation.

 

“Shan Lao get the truth from her.” The tr'Awnhi prince begged.

 

Shan Lao nodded and the two younger men left. Asuna had mentally shut them out and she was shaking terribly. Shan Lao knelt near her and stroked her back.

 

“What did Maec do?” he asked.

 

“Nothing.” She said choking.

 

“Asuna he had me woken from that death sleep and tortured me. I knew nothing concrete and he was in an irrational rage. I know not what is going on exactly but Maec was going mad. What did he do?” He asked softly.

 

“Sanra and I battled. She is so powerful. He took Hanaj from me somehow. I cannot feel him at all but I can hear Maec.” She said looking at him.

 

“Maec bound himself to you?” Shan Lao asked horrified.

 

“I did not complete it I do not think. Would that explain a madness?” She asked.

 

“Yes. He would slowly go insane but he was terribly ill Asuna. Something you did made him horrifically ill. He never touched me again in a sexual manner.” He whispered.

 

“I ripped open his bowel and flooded him with my Dakkasou.” She explained.

 

“You poisoned him.” He said almost smiling.

 

“Hai.” Asuna nodded.

 

“I think this illness is you feeling his.” He explained.

 

“He was trying to get me pregnant.” She said disgusted.

 

“Asuna, I want Jao to look at you.” Shan Lao commanded.

 

“I will abort it.” She threatened.

 

“Do not be hasty.” He said holding her face.

 

“I hate him! I hate her and I hope they rot in the Seven Hells together for their sins! Do you hear me?” Asuna said with malice.

 

“You are stronger then him. I know this. You have powerful mates and allies. You are what you are for a reason and you will overcome this.” He stated softly.

 

“I hate him.” She said irrationally.

 

“I know. I hate him as well. I thought I loved Sanra at one time but that hate fuels me now. It is a waiting game right now. You are shaking badly.” He said picking her up.

 

“I will not bear a child by him. I will not do it.” She said burying her nose into his neck.

 

“I understand.” Shan Lao stated.

 

He phased her to another palace and he laid her on a bed. He mentally called on his clansmen Jao and the healer showed up. The new husband of Nanami was busy checking on Lady Asuna and she grew sick to her stomach again.

 

“My lord may I speak with you?” Jao asked softly.

 

Shan Lao nodded and he followed the much younger man.

 

“She is with child.” He said softly.

 

“She does not want it.” He said sighing.

 

“It is Shouten my lord!” Jao said almost offended.

 

“Maec defiled her Jao. She would rather die then have his child.” Shan Lao said sighing deeply.

 

“I do not do abortions my lord, I am sorry. I cannot do it. That child is innocent just like your own son and Bai were innocent of your former mate.” He said softly.

 

“I cannot think she will keep it.” He said looking away.

 

“Nanami may do it but I cannot. I cannot kill a Shouten babe.” He said bowing.

 

Jao phased out to Yamasaki General and he found his wife in her office doing what she called “charts”. She looked up and smiled. Her belly was getting more round and he looked at her with profound love.

 

“Your mother is in Mongolia. Lord Shan Lao has informed me that Maec tr'Awnhi took her and she is now pregnant. He says she does not wish to carry this child but Nanami I cannot take an innocent life.” Jao stated.

 

“I understand.” She said standing.

 

“You are going to do it?” He said surprised.

 

“She is my mother Jao. She would hate it anyway and the idea that Maec could possibly take such a powerful child is unthinkable. I know it is deplorable but seriously we are youkai my love and it is about power and hai our offspring are extensions of that. My mother knows this too.” Nanami said.

 

“Nanami, Maec is the single most powerful Shouten there has been. Think on this carefully and think what that power and her power together could do for our side. Think what we could do against the tr'Awnhi with a GOOD tr'Awnhi. One stronger then Prince Hanaj? It would be a coup.” Jao said bluntly.

 

Nanami sighed and his reason was sound. He phased them out to her mother and Shan Lao had been speaking with her mother. She went over to her and Asuna looked horrified.

 

“I will do it but Haha think carefully.” She said.

 

“No, I will have it. Shan Lao is explaining some things to me.” Asuna said choking back her hate.

 

“My lord you intend to bind the child in blood to you?” Jao asked.

 

“Yes. I can tie the child to the Jing clan through a blood adoption.” He stated.

 

“In utero?” Nanami asked.

 

“Yes. It is best done when they are still in womb so there is no difference and it will only know us.” He stated.

 

Nanami nodded and her mother looked really ill. Jao and his new wife left and Shan Lao lay on the bed next to her. She stared out and he pulled her flush.

 

“The memories of helping you escape sustained me you know.” He said softly.

 

“He wanted to know how I knew you. I refused to tell him.” Asuna murmured.

 

“It was the same here. I saw the madness in his eyes and it thrilled me. It made me so happy that I had something he did not.” Shan Lao said softly cupping her cheek.

 

“What was that Shan Lao?” She asked curiously.

 

“Your respect.” He stated.

 

Their lips met and it was soft. Guilt tore through him but he could not stop himself. He purposely bit into his tongue so he could heal her ravaged belly a little and their kiss was deep. He was only kissing her and she was suddenly straddling his hips and her hands were buried in his black hair. She was breathing hard against his mouth and he rasped a little.

 

“Our clothes please get rid of them.” She begged.

 

“Yes.” He whispered.

 

He phased away the material and she settled in his lap. His beautiful face showed his pleasure as she joined their bodies. Memories of how he had taken her and the look on Maec's face. She gasped hard as it became surreal to them both. Shan Lao was trying to phase out and she was not letting him. He pressed his forehead to her shoulder and he whined out loudly.

 

“Asuna please.” He begged softly.

 

“Stay with me here. Please Shan Lao.” She groaned in his ear.

 

“So much. Feel so much.” Shan Lao whimpered.

 

The leader of the Jing Clan crashed and it was perfection. He knew without a doubt that he could never be from this or her.

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Soren pushed his glasses up on his face and he was researching. He had learned he really did not like the male spider but his beloved mate would always love him. He was not a fool and he would not loose her because he was a jealous fool. He had intruded on her mating by falling in love with her and he would go “by the rules”. There was one person he would not abide and the person was making noise again. He really did not like this fellow named Aizen. Hatham came in and he looked up.

 

“Still researching?” He asked.

 

“Yes.” He mumbled.

 

“Ever the historian.” He chuckled.

 

“Your labs always bored me cousin.” Soren stated.

 

“And your dusty old books will always bore me.” Hatham agreed.

 

“What do we really know about these shinigami in Hueco Mundo?” He asked.

 

“I did not pay them much mind. Raganos was put out with them but he was put out with any corporeal or being that was not us.” He shrugged.

 

“Mizuki is being targeted by the shinigami again. I do not like it.” Soren stated.

 

“Well Cousin then perhaps you should deal with it. You are not without unique abilities.” Hatham shrugged.

 

The halfing Shouten looked at the full blood and they blinked at the other. Soren shook his head and he phased out. He was bothered and he knew there were things she was not saying. Mizuki could clam up tighter then a bank vault when she chose. She was due to give birth soon and he was eaten with jealousy. She was in her office and he appeared in her door. She looked up and the smile that appeared on her face warmed his heart.

 

“Hello.” He stated blinking.

 

“Hi.” She said softly.

 

“You look very uncomfortable.” Soren said leaning in the doorway.

 

His black hair was loose and he still wore his glasses. He was wearing a loose linen button down with khaki pants. She had gotten him to try them and he had found them comfortable.

 

“Mizuki, I am going to go into Hueco Mundo.” He said nearing her desk.

 

“Why?” She asked confused.

 

“History I am researching. Answers I am seeking. It is no big deal.” He said holding her face.

 

“Soren, I worry they will find you.” Mizuki said holding his hands.

 

“Please do not fear. It will be well.” He stated with gentleness in his tone.

 

She looked around and she took his hand. She ported them somewhere and their lips were suddenly very close. He watched her and she looked pensive.

 

“I cannot loose you. I just cannot loose you.” She whispered.

 

“Mizuki let us be serious for a moment. You have become my everything but I know your life with the spider is important too. I saw him weep for you remember?” He said tangling his fingers in her hair.

 

“I am torn I know. I am sorry.” Mizuki said gripping his hands.

 

“I accept it as it were Mizuki. I am different from most Shouten being that I can be corporeal but I am not stupid. I stepped on toes when I listened to that idiot Yhea. I took you that night and I had lousy sex with you.” He teased.

 

“You were rightfully angry.” She said closing her mahogany eyes.

 

“Maybe or maybe not. You were being so loud.” He laughed softly.

 

“Loud? You tied me up!” She laughed.

 

“Yes, you are a spitfire. I should let you return.” Soren stated kissing her nose.

 

“Soren, you have not sought me in a long while.” Mizuki stated softly.

 

“I have had no wish to cause issue for you and the spider.” He said softly.

 

“Please?” She asked.

 

“When you have delivered your babes. I am sure they will be darling.” He said kissing her forehead.

 

“The reason I pulled away was because I met Sanra.” Mizuki said suddenly.

 

“I have met her as well. Beautiful woman but evil as hell. Made my mother look quite pious.” He smiled.

 

“She felt Shouten and she stabbed me. She stated that she would not have a tr'Awnhi within a blood bag.” Mizuki said in a slight shrill tone.

 

Soren absorbed what she said then it fully dawned on him what she said. She had been pregnant with his child and his own relation had killed his progeny. He looked at her unable to speak and his mind was muddled and slow.

 

“You were pregnant with my child?” He asked finally.

 

“Hai.” She said softly.

 

“Sanra killed my child?” Soren asked as his face clouded in pain.

 

“I wanted our baby. I swear Soren.” Mizuki stated biting her lip.

 

“You were unworthy correct? You were not worthy to have Shouten blood? What happened with Renshou Jing? He apparently was not a true Jing but only had the name but what happened?” He demanded.

 

“No. That was a long time ago and I will not relive it.” She said suddenly angry.

 

“You did not tell me for a reason. What reason?” He asked grabbing her.

 

“Ancient history Soren. I realize it is your area of expertise but I have no wish to rehash it.” She stated feeling regrets.

 

“It seems the members of the tr'Awnhi get obsessed with the women of your house. Was Renshou in love with you? What happened Mizuki? I was a boy when all of that took place.” Soren demanded.

 

“Damn you! It goes back to that always!” She screamed.

 

“What happened?” He asked very gently.

 

“I was in love with a Yosei and Karu.” She said with a trembling lip.

 

“A Yosei? A tree sprite?” He asked almost amused.

 

“They are not tree sprites Soren!” She said actually laughing.

 

“Do they not make the wilds grow? They sound like tree sprites to me.” He said sitting down.

 

“They are spirit youkai like Shouten but they dwell in the forests to protect the wilds hai.” Mizuki said shaking her head.

 

“Their view of corporeals was probably as high as the Shouten's correct?” He asked watching his mate.

 

“It was not high but Ayumu and I were kids. I was a wild child so to speak. I was able to port literally all over hell and creation. When Lei disappeared and we know what happened to him; we thought he was killed. Well turns out he came here and fell for my mother. Lei and Haha fought bitterly for awhile. Haha had warned Renshu to rule the Jings and not come for vengeance. Well that obviously did not sit well with him. I was young.” She said looking away.

 

“He was angry for Lei's supposed death?” He asked.

 

“Hai. He did not like his brother's ways apparently but he respected him. He intended to pay my mother back. Well Renshu and I had words often.” She sighed.

 

“Knowing you; you ran your mouth.” Soren said smiling softly.

 

“Well he kept saying he was going to kill my mother. We were being attacked on and off for a long while. I got pissy with him. I attacked him and he was bitter. Sanra's agenda really tore up the lives of the children she birthed. I have no idea who sired Renshu now but he honored the Jing clan. They hated us rightfully but none of us had all the answers. I think now it was Maec's hand in destroying us from then. Sound possible?” She asked.

 

“More then possible. Sounds perfect actually. If he cannot traverse the slipstream then set into motion the events that will destroy.” Soren stated.

 

“Hai well Renshu and I had a tremendous fight. It was almost epic. Made you and me look like a temper tantrum. We were both bloody and bleeding terribly and he crawled over to me.” She said staring at the wall.

 

“Go on.” He said.

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“All it ever is with you is death and destruction! Ever since Bai made the colossal mistake of falling for that damn dog!” Renshu yelled down at the young mixed corporeal.

 

“Yet you continue to fight?” She yelled up at him.

 

“He was my brother! How can you understand that? I may not have agreed with everything he did or how he lived but he was my brother and he was all I had!” Renshu hissed in fury.

 

“Poor fucking Shouten. You all are pathetic!” Mizuki said laughing as she slowly bled out.

 

“I will show you pathetic blood bag!” He growled.

 

“Well you know what? You are bleeding just as much as I am asshole!” She snickered.

 

Renshu looked down and he did have several sword wounds in his gut. He had no intentions of dying this day and he stared at her.

 

“Want to live?” He asked.

 

“I am a shape shifter. What are you?” She asked in a temper.

 

“A Shouten and I can shape shift too. I call a truce for the moment.” He stated tying to get up.

 

He was exhausted from blood loss and he was on her suddenly. She snarled like a wild beast and he lowered his mouth to her neck.

 

“Bastard!” She screamed.

 

“Blood drinker.” He snapped in her ear.

 

He sank his fangs into her neck and he began to drink. He was surprised at how sweet her blood was. After a minute he realized that it was potent as well. He reached up one hand and his fingers threaded in her black hair. Mizuki was seized up in the sensation of the feel of his lips against her neck and the feel of his fangs in her artery. The way he swallowed and the way his tongue lapped at the blood; she was groaning almost like a whore. His claws were flexing and it would be so easy to kill her. She also was the sweetest thing he had ever tasted. He lifted his mouth and pressed his lips near her ear.

 

“What are you?” He asked in a rough voice.

 

“Just a mixed youkai.” She said breathing hard.

 

“More then that.” Renshu stated.

 

“Please stop. You should be able to stop now right?” Mizuki asked shaken up.

 

“Yes. You have some of your bitch mother in you. You should be able to drink as well.” He murmured.

 

“I do not need it.” She said in a low tone.

 

“Perhaps not but it will help you. I called a truce.” He said in a soft tone.

 

He cut his neck with a claw and he pulled her up. He pressed her lips to the wound and she slowly sank her fangs in.

 

“Gods.” He whispered.

 

She slowly took in some blood and he was mystified. She was so tentative about it and it was bordering on mind blowing but just shy of.

 

“Please bite a little more. Just a little harder.” He begged.

 

Her eyes widened and she sank her fangs deeply. Renshu grabbed her tightly and he was gasping harshly as he tried to breathe.

 

“You are succubus.” He groaned out.

 

She continued to drink and he was suddenly yelled out as she pulled back. She had no idea why he had called her a sexual predator but it pissed her off. He was shaking in the after math of a climax and he stared at her.

 

“Feel better?” Mizuki demanded.

 

“Yes much. Now do we go back to fighting?” He asked.

 

“Sure.” She said rolling.

 

“You are sweet.” He stated.

 

“So? I have good blood. Good to know!” She scoffed.

 

Renshu was aroused which was stupid because she was a blood bag but he was. Suddenly he was behind her and Mizuki stiffened. His manner was not one of an enemy at all.

 

“What are you doing?” She demanded.

 

“I am ashamed to say that I find your touch pleasing. I find your nearness arousing.” He said softly.

 

“Oh I turn you on?” She asked glaring.

 

“Yes.” He said suddenly gripping her hips in a gentle grip.

 

“What are you doing? We just put our blades through each other!” She snapped.

 

“Yes we did. Perhaps I should have licked my blade.” He said suddenly whirling her around.

 

“What are you doing?” Mizuki asked.

 

“You are a blood drinker. It is buried in you.” Renshu said lifting her jaw.

 

“I also have ningen in me too.” She growled.

 

He kissed her and it was suddenly heady. This had been the last thing on his mind but her bite had caused the most intense pleasure he had felt. He was not exactly thinking clearly. He knew how to kiss; he knew Shouten women enjoyed his touch but this female suddenly fell against him. They fell against the ground and he was feverish. If he had not been in such a damn lust then he might have rethought his actions. She was a gorgeous young woman and Renshu was suddenly not caring what she was. Mizuki had been with Ayumu and Karu but never with anyone else. She had only been mated a small handful of years. This male was probably five or six times her age. His lips were blazing a trail down her belly and her eyes widened when she realized what he was doing.

 

“You are not like him?” She gasped.

 

“No.” He growled as he kissed her stomach.

 

Mizuki watched him and his dark eyes met hers. He phased her kimono away and she was amazed and he was barely containing himself.

 

“I am not a brute. Say yes.” He said as he slid up her body.

 

“Say yes?” Mizuki said dumbly.

 

“I want you. I want you badly.” Renshu stated.

 

“This is nothing then.” She said as he kissed her lips.

 

He had no clue how old she was but he could tell she was young. He phased his own clothes away and he eased himself into her tight channel. Both of them were shaking and gasping.

 

“Why are you so…?” He asked groaning.

 

“Not old. Why are you?” She asked groaning louder.

 

“I do not know.” Renshu said whispering and kissed her again.

 

He pressed himself inside of her as deeply as he could and it was escalating. He could not phase out and he had no clue why. He was loosing his rational mind totally and his cries were numerous as he tried to still the ache. She felt like paradise and again he tried to take her in his true form. She was making soft moans and gasps as they continued a frantic pace.

 

“You are keeping a hold on me.” He said clutching at her.

 

“No idea what you mean.” Mizuki groaned out scoring down his luscious back.

 

“Have to let me go! Cannot hold back.” He said as his eyes began to bleed white.

 

She watched in fascination and passion as her body began to grip him and flutter. Renshu watched the shadows as her face contorted and her eyes closed as she experienced raptures. Her physical body was causing such incredible pleasures through him and he erupted. He made a very Shouten like noise as he became drained of his seed.

 

“I need blood.” He said in a shaky voice.

 

“Okay. Take some blood.” She said.

 

He nuzzled her neck and sank his fangs in. It felt so good to her and it was wonderful. She still did not like him but this had been amazing. Renshu was horrified at himself for liking this as he too did not like her either.

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They had fought several battles and it always ended the same. Somehow he would draw her away from the others and it was becoming obvious he was attacking so he would have the excuse to face her. Renshu hated himself but he was addicted to her.

 

“What?” She demanded.

 

“Drive your blade through me.” He taunted.

 

“Go home.” Mizuki said getting angry.

 

“No.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“I do not have time for you! I have things I have to do okay? I have a small child and things are hairy at home. I train everyday and I am on the council. Really why keep up fighting?” She asked.

 

“How old are you woman?” He asked.

 

“Nineteen summers.” She said sheepishly.

 

“What?” He asked dropping his jaw.

 

“I age like a hanyou would. Took us forever to figure it out. I am an adult but in the lifespan of a ningen or hanyou. You did not defile a baby.” She snorted.

 

“No wonder you are so virginal.” He retorted.

 

“Look I did not ask to fuck you that day okay? It was great by the way but I am mated to Prince Karu.” She said crossing her arms.

 

“Who is that?” Renshu asked narrowing his eyes.

 

“Prince Karu is the son of Lord Ishin who is in turn the Lord of the Tsuchigumo Kingdom. My mother is his mate.” She said blushing.

 

“You mated your step-brother.” He said leaning against a tree.

 

“We have always loved each other in one way or another. Look my mating does not matter.” She growled.

 

“I will not stop until your mother pays for her treachery you know.” He stated.

 

“You know I will not stop defending my mother and the family's interests.” Mizuki stated lifting her head.

 

“Do not make yourself my enemy. Go home and have lots of spiderlings.” Renshu said disdainfully.

 

“Screw off Shouten.” She said walking away.

 

He grabbed her and shoved her against a tree. He scented her neck and he was gripped in the overwhelming lust again.

 

“I have had to take up touching my own person. I am going insane wanting to feel you again.” He admitted.

 

“It was spectacular okay? I am your enemy and enemies do not lie down and screw in the middle of a forest.” Mizuki said lewdly.

 

“I told you I do not want you as my enemy.” Renshu said flatly.

 

“What is it you want then Shouten?” She asked in a growl.

 

“Let me take you so I can think rationally. We do not have to like one another.” He said honestly.

 

“What the hell? You want me to be your whore?” She snapped out.

 

“Not my whore. I need you at this moment.” Renshu said licking her lobe into his mouth.

 

Somehow they ended up naked yet again and he was shattered. She would not release him so he could leave into his true form. Actual fear gripped him that he could end up liking her. She was astride him and this was damn forbidden and illicit. He was weak and he reached up to cup her breasts.

 

“Lei was off at times but he was adored amongst the Jing Clan.” He explained.

 

“He came after my mother.” Mizuki explained.

 

“Yes he did. Your mother also took our nephew and killed our older sister. I am sorry but she was all we had.” Renshu growled out.

 

Mizuki squeezed her walls around him and he fell back. The physical feelings were making him reckless he realized. They were just as intense as the spiritual and she was a telepathic creature. She had delved into his mind this time and he was loosing it. She continued to quiver her walls around him and he suddenly climaxed hard. He was without breath as he watched her.

 

“Leave us alone.” She said as she suddenly got off of him.

 

He was too tired to move and she mentally released her hold. He phased his clothes back on and phased out totally.

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He began to seek her out even without a battle and he actually found her inside a Japanese castle. She was sleeping next to an ebony haired male. Jealousy ripped through him and he stared at what he now considered his rival. Mizuki opened her eyes and she could feel him. He was feeling wretchedly violent things and he wanted to kill something. He beckoned her to go to the forest and she got out of bed. Karu grabbed her ankle and she hissed.

 

“Where are you going?” He asked sleepily.

 

“I am hungry. I was going to go to the kitchens to see if they had anything left.” She said actually in truth.

 

“Mizuki are you pregnant?” Karu asked sitting up.

 

“You would have smelled that goose.” She laughed.

 

“Maybe not. Nori is kumo dominant but it may not always be so.” He said smiling.

 

She had no clue and she did go to the kitchens first and Renshu was impatient. He phased in carefully and she was stabbing rice balls. He stared at the corporeal food with disdain.

 

“What is he talking about?” he demanded.

 

“You show up in the middle of the night and demand we talk. Have I not become your lover?” She asked in a low hiss.

 

“Yes.” Renshu said crossing his arms.

 

“You know I am mated. Why are you angry?” Mizuki asked.

 

“I know not.” He said watching her.

 

“Well I cannot do this right now.” She said shoving more food down her gullet.

 

“It is disgusting how you corporeals eat.” He said making a face.

 

“Renshu Jing you make me so damn pissed off! I am corporeal!” Mizuki hissed.

 

“Yes I know. You do not have to be.” He said looking around.

 

“Yes, I do. I went through this with Ayumu.” She growled.

 

“The Yosei? You compare us to that weak creature?” He asked making a cruel face.

 

“Us? What us? You show up when you want sex. It is good so I give in. You are arrogant and remind me constantly that I am inferior to you being a corporeal. Screw you! Ayumu is a Yosei and he takes care of things in the forests. He is right and the Shouten are evil beasts!” She said hissing in anger.

 

“Oh? That is not what you cry when I am between your thighs or inside of your physical body.” He said narrowing his dark eyes.

 

She slapped him and he was angry. He was angrier at himself for wanting this blood bag but he was feeling a very faint aura. It hit him and he knew instantly.

 

“You have got to give up the idea that you are of these beings. You have my child within you.” He said in a low, angry tone.

 

“I cannot have a Shouten.” She said looking at him.

 

“Excuse me?” He asked narrowing her eyes.

 

“I cannot have one of you. I betray my family by even secretly enjoying you. This has been the worst mistake of my life.” Mizuki said getting agitated.

 

“What do you plan on doing Mizuki?” He asked suddenly quite enraged.

 

“Leave. Never return. I will not welcome you in anyway. You are a good time. Maybe when we fight we can remember that.” She said brushing past him.

 

“I do not fuck for a good time, hard hearted bitch!” Renshu said getting really furious.

 

“No you just lower yourself to fuck a blood bag because she is somewhat acceptable because she tastes good. You are a joke Renshu.” Mizuki stated with prejudice.

 

“You harm my child and I will never forgive you. I will hunt you down and I will make it impossible for you to bear anymore.” He threatened.

 

“You are an idiot. Get out!” She screamed.

 

Renshu glowered and he phased out. Neither had any inkling of the events that would lead to both of their downfalls.

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Soren sat there shocked. He had no clue that she had been involved with a Shouten before and he knew Renshu had been falling in love with her. Both had been embittered by their experiences that they could not admit it.

 

“What happened with his child?” He asked stunned.

 

“I miscarried. I was mad at him for making demands on me but he assumed I aborted him. I carried for about four months. That pregnancy is what tore me and Karu up in this reality. The other is much worse and better left unsaid.” She said sitting.

 

“Renshu died because he thought you had killed his child.” Soren said more then shocked.

 

“Renshu was angry and bitter because he thought my mother killed Lei. My mother fell in love with him.” Mizuki stated.

 

“He was an innocent Mizuki.” Soren said horrified.

 

“All Karu knows is that Renshu was the cause of something. I have never said what. Not even my Chichi knows and only my Haha knows the full truth.” She said laying her head on his shoulder.

 

“Good Gods. Mizuki, I have to replot the tr'Awnhi family tree. I can try and figure out which tr'Awnhi was impersonating Bai Jing. I also need to plot Lei, Bai, and Renshu on the tree as well. Bai and Lei are Jings through Shan Lao but who sired Renshu?” He asked surprised.

 

“No idea.” She shrugged.

 

Soren stood up and he was deep in thought. Sanra had much to pay for and he was steeling the loss he felt into making the crowned princess of the Shouten Kingdom suffer heinously. Mizuki heard his thoughts and he smiled. She nodded and he finally phased out. He intended to look at the family tree again and it was more convoluted then he thought. It disturbed him that Renshu was an innocent but he also had no intentions of giving up Mizuki to anyone. Dead did not always mean dead in this world.

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Asuna was sitting next to Mizuki who was in labor. She was groaning and Karu was pacing.

 

“Kamis sit down Karu.” His step mother said.

 

“Lady Asuna if you do not mind.” He growled.

 

“I do mind. It is unnerving. Your Chichi is outside.” Asuna said jerking her head.

 

He made a face and he really did adore her; he just hated when she was right. He sighed and he left his mate. Mizuki mouthed “thank you” and Asuna chuckled. Whatever Shan Lao and Jao had done had eased things for her and she was able to stand. She put off going to Britain for now. Lei and Hanaj hovered constantly and she had gone crazy with them around. Hanaj was still devastated at the loss of their binding but she told him until she could find a way of stopping Maec's influence through time then it should stand. He was not happy at all. He had slapped her severely and left with Khellian for three days.

 

“You have spoken to Soren of Renshu.” She said under her breath.

 

“He spoke to you of it?” She asked surprised.

 

“Hai. He feels wretched about it. He feels Renshu was duped as we all were. It is true but it is not my fault the boy was hard headed.” She growled.

 

“He was not that bad Haha.” Mizuki stated.

 

“I am sure he loved you.” Asuna stated.

 

“He ripped Ayumu's daughter from my womb. I would say there was no love left.” Mizuki said looking down.

 

Lei had caught the tale end of the conversation and they had never spoken of it. He phased in and his mouth was open. Asuna reached up and shut it.

 

“Renshu and you were lovers?” He asked shocked.

 

“Hush Lei!” Mizuki growled.

 

“That is the big secret? What happened?” He demanded.

 

“It is no matter now Lei. Let it go.” Asuna said raising a brow.

 

“He was my baby brother Asuna. Regardless of anything.” Lei stated glaring.

 

“I am in labor right now Jing. Can I have my twins?” Mizuki asked.

 

“I want to know about Renshu.” He said griping.

 

“Not here! Not right now!” She screamed.

 

Lei stepped back at her vehemence and he nodded. Asuna stood up and she ported out with him. They stood in her Tokyo penthouse and he looked at her.

 

“Renshu and she got together for a brief period of time. They had been fighting one day and they were both bleeding out. He decided to use her for blood and things led from there. Mizuki I have been told has unusual tasting blood. Addicting to a blood drinker.” She explained.

 

“Yes much like you do.” Lei said crossing his arms.

 

“He was pissed at me. It was after we thought I had killed you. You were here in this era and not dead but he thought you were. He wanted revenge and he came after us. Mizuki told me that he used to fight us just so he could end up fighting her. Somehow they became lovers and he used to down everything about corporeals.” Asuna continued.

 

“Renshu did not like corporeal females. Hell neither did I. Only the men.” He laughed softly.

 

Asuna gave him a look and he rolled his. She was pacing and she sat down.

 

“Mizuki became pregnant with his child. She was only nineteen at the time Lei. She was considered an adult but her body was still so young. She had such a hard time with it and Nobu said she had no business having a baby so young. She miscarried but they had words when they separated. She told him she would not carry a Shouten babe and he told her he would make her unable to have anymore if she aborted his child. He carried through with his threat. Mizuki was raped by some nobody Shouten and it affected her badly but she miscarried Renshu's babe. Karu tried to comfort her and she went ballistic. She nearly killed him and she left him and their Nori. She went to Ayumu who was a longtime love and they mated. Renshu found her sometime later and she was pregnant again. He was so angry at her that he would not listen. He damn near killed her; he ripped her babe from her womb and carried through with his word. He murdered Ayumu in a fit of jealous rage and I had to hunt him down. He threatened to come after Karu and Nori next.” She said in a haunted tone.

 

“My poor brother.” Lei said horrified.

 

“He went mad Lei. He would not listen to anyone. He was so filled with hatred already that he could not accept the truth.” Asuna said in defense of her actions.

 

“Look at what we grew up with Asuna. He was a by product. I was just told he was my brother and I accepted it. I never asked as he was so much younger then I. I was told I was to watch out for him and I tried but I was so busy plotting my revenge on you.” He sighed.

 

“Maec is indirectly responsible for all this you realize.” Asuna said bitterly.

 

“Yes I do.” He said in a haunted tone.

 

“I have revealed far too much. It is not my secret.” She said looking down.

 

“He was my brother through birth or clan adoption Asuna. He was still a member of my family. I owed him something and I just left. By the Gods why will you not tell us what happened with Maec?” He demanded.

 

“Because it means nothing!” She snarled.

 

“What did that bastard do besides rip Hanaj from you?” Lei asked.

 

“Your lovely mother ripped me up very well. He was not thrilled with that but I got her too.” She said glowering.

 

“Asuna, we are married you know. We carry each other's mark and you carry the Jing name now.” He pointed out.

 

“I know and Sebastein even had Celeste's name as Jing-Laurent.” She replied.

 

“I am flattered by such but you are my wife. I am not ignorant my love. I am not stupid. I told you to do with my sire simply because he is a good man but he is the strongest Jing there is now. He is an older wraith and he can help strengthen you. I know how he feels and I am not going to stop that.” He said crossing his arms.

 

Her mouth was open and he watched her.

 

“You accept me as I am wholly and I accept you as you are wholly. You swore me a child and delivered me two.” He said rising.

 

“Lei, I am speechless.” She said in shock.

 

“For once! Joking my darling. You are the only woman I covet. You know this right? I love you unlike I have loved anyone before. I have had intense relationships but this trumps all. You are my most treasured and beloved. Shall I tell you what being with you does to me?” He said actually straddling her lap.

 

She looked up into his beautiful face and her heart sped up.

 

“What happens?” She asked mystified.

 

“When we make love; I feel what it is to feel complete. When I join with you in spirit; I know what it is to feel heaven.” He said meeting her lips.

 

She shook at his words and memories of their first meeting made her shiver. There had been such hate in his eyes and now he was sitting on her and kissing her passionately.

 

“If I could go back and knock myself over the head then I would. I still think your Lord Ishin is delicious looking but you are so worth the wait. Let me inside of my darling.” He whispered heavily along her neck.

 

His smile made her weak and his loving words made her thrilled. He hissed suddenly and she looked at him in askance. He was trembling in anger and she was confused.

 

“Those scars in your neck, chest, and back!” He said horrified.

 

“I have never seen you use the ash shoki.” She whispered.

 

“It is one I choose not to employ. It is deadly and can be quite horrendous.” He said looking closer at her skin.

 

“Well your mother and Raganos had no compunction using it.” She said looking away.

 

Asuna's back had five long welts down the whole of it. It had scarred badly and he was horrified. She had fang marks near her heart and her neck had needle like scars.

 

“Explain to me what happened now!” He said loosing his temper.

 

“No.” She said rising and reaching for her shirt. Lei ripped it from her hands and he turned her around. He was suddenly growling terribly and she felt his fingers run along the welts in her back.

 

“Why? Why did they do this? Why did they?” He asked and she looked back.

 

Lei actually had tears running down his face and she closed her eyes.

 

“Sanra sees me as a threat. She is powerful Lei. Maec has used me ill.” She sighed and neared a sideboard.

 

“How has Maec used you exactly? You told me he got you once.” Lei said shaking in terrible rage.

 

“I was a Sahen before it seems. I was known as Isha Sahen.” She murmured.

 

“You were a Tomoshibi princess.” He said shocked.

 

“Hai I suppose. It matters not as I did not live long. Maec is the one who killed me Lei. It was Juria he wanted. Juria is far more powerful then I am.” Asuna stated.

 

“She is so powerful then why is she not fighting Maec?” He yelled.

 

“Because she stays out of things. She is smart.” She chuckled softly.

 

“What did Maec do to you?” He asked as his hands shook.

 

“He took me several times and swore I would give him a child. He said he would place my child on the Shouten throne. He stated that he loves me. He bound himself to me.” She said running her claws down her wall.

 

Lei watched her Dakkasou slowly drip out of her claws and ruin the expensive plaster. She would have had to bind herself to him or the former king would go mad eventually. It dawned on him what she was saying and he suddenly lost his head. He grabbed a lamp and shattered it by throwing it against the patio door.

 

“You carry that creature's seed?” He raged.

 

“I would have aborted it.” She said looking down.

 

“I can take anything but Maec's child in your womb. ANYTHING else. I could accept you giving Shan Lao a child but not Maec.” Lei said hatefully.

 

“You think I wanted this?” She asked as her face clouded in fury.

 

“No. I do not think you wanted it all. I know you love me. I am sorry.” He said as he neared her.

 

He phased his hand into her womb and she choked in severe pain. He was doing something horrid but he would die a thousand deaths before Maec took her again. Lei would kill her himself. Whatever life was within her was now dead and he pulled back his hand and it appeared corporeal. It was covered in blood and he was now a murderer. Her face was showing her shock and he looked down. He cussed as he had not realized what damage he had wrought.

 

“Asuna!” He whispered urgently.

 

“What did you do?” She asked him in a weak whisper.

 

“Killed that thing in you. I am sorry. I am so sorry.” He wept.

 

“Bleeding out. Cannot stay awake.” She said as her eyes shut.

 

Lei actually cried hard as he phased her to Yamasaki General. He had wrapped a blanket around her and he yelled for Nobu. While Mizuki was in the midst of bringing forth life; Lei had been busy ending it.

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Shan Lao stared down at Lei who stared at his hands. They were covered in blood and Yhea was actually there.

 

“How could you do something like that?” Shan Lao asked horrified.

 

“She is MY wife father.” Lei said looking up.

 

“She is not like a normal Shouten woman Lei. You cannot be this way.” Shan Lao admonished.

 

“Baby killer.” Yhea snorted.

 

“Shut up. I swear to Gods I will rip your dick off and shove it down your throat!” Lei roared.

 

“Lei!” Their father yelled.

 

“You know I have done some things in my life brother but dear Gods. Phased my hands and scrambled up a fetus?” Yhea said in a nasty tone.

 

Lei lost it and he jumped on his younger brother and began to strangle him. Shan Lao had to pull them apart and Ang Chi came in. He stared at Lei and he shook his head.

 

“She is bad off. You asshole. There are ways of doing this sort of thing and you did this? She is my mother!” Ang Chi roared.

 

“She is my wife.” Lei screamed.

 

“You ripped open her uterus. She could have bled to death in the matter of minutes!” Ang Chi said shoving Lei.

 

“Good job.” Yhea clapped.

 

“Shut up!” Shan Lao yelled.

 

Bai was watching silently and she softly and without a word phased to the woman who had become such a dear friend. She watched her sleep and she was hooked up to an IV. Bai neared her and touched her hand.

 

“He is so sorry. He loves you so much.” She whispered.

 

“I know why he did it.” Asuna replied barely audible.

 

“Maec is evil. His seed is evil.” Bai said near her ear.

 

“I know.” She suddenly sobbed.

 

“Lei loves you.” She said taking her hands.

 

“He hurt me.” Asuna stated in a raw whisper as she rolled to her side.

 

“I love Zihao.” She said softly.

 

“He told me. I am happy for you both.” Asuna said dully.

 

“Lei will spend the rest of his days begging your forgiveness.” She said kissing her hands.

 

“I want nothing to do with him for now Bai. I know why he did it but he still hurt ME!” She said beginning to weep.

 

Bai understood but she grieved for her brother. She phased back to him. Shan Lao watched his eldest child and Lei fell into her arms and wept himself. She comforted him as Yhea and Ang Chi both shook their heads as if he was a monster. They all sighed and Maec had done it again.

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Asuna was brushing out her hair and Nobu had told her that she needed a break physically. She was putting everything on hold and she felt wretched. Sebastein was there with Celeste and Manami. Her incubus lover was very calming and she just nursing the twins.

 

“You are saying nothing.” He said kissing her forehead.

 

“Nothing to say. I am tired.” She said closing her eyes.

 

Tears fell from her closed eyes and she appeared almost broken. It was disturbing to him and he wiped them away. Nobu was in the doorway and he came in.

 

“Hello Mister Laurent. You can leave when you wish. Are you sure going there is a good idea?” He asked softly.

 

“Hai.” She said wiping her eyes.

 

“You know he may be able to reach you.” He said.

 

“I will be in Egypt.” She growled.

 

Nobu nodded and Sebastein sat down.

 

“Watch out for the Ramanga that far back. They are nasty beasts.” He said softly kissing her.

 

“I want to face something that I can handle fully. I want something corporeal and evil that I can rip apart.” She said suddenly sobbing.

 

“Oui. I understand.” He said.

 

“Care for Celeste? Help Chang with Manami? I love them both but I need to heal.” She said looking down.

 

“I know you love them. I know you love me.” He stated in a low voice.

 

She nodded and he lifted her chin.

 

“You go and do as you need. I shall do what I need for my sweet bebe girl. I will do what I can for her sweet mamere. Oui?” He said softly.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

He finally left with the twins and she stood up. Asuna was falling apart and she was going to the extreme past. She was told at that point Maec may have ruled but he was new and probably would not care. She had the crystal and she was going back when Narmer was Pharaoh. She would go when she was still alive as Akana but that was alright. She did not want issue with Shezmu and Anupu. She was dressed in a linen dress and sandals and she stepped through.

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She was sitting by the Nile and it was peaceful. The wind was blowing softly through her hair as she just sat. People would come and stare at her as her hair was VERY unusual for this region but no one bothered her. She was content to just stay there for now but a very young and arrogant inu came up and sat next to her. She looked over at him and he smirked at her.

 

“Hi.” He grinned.

 

“Who are you?” She asked annoyed.

 

“I am Ahmose.” He said touching her hair.

 

She wracked her brain and she realized he was a brother of Anupu and Shezmu. She stared at the young male and he grinned like an idiot.

 

“Go away boy.” Asuna growled.

 

“You are inpu?” He asked.

 

“Yes!” She snapped.

 

“A most unpleasant one I might say but I am not afraid!” He chuckled.

 

“How old are you?” She asked.

 

“I am one hundred this very day.” He said laughing.

 

“You are a mere pup.” She said raising a brow.

 

“Well I suppose you are an old woman. You do have a mighty fine backside but old inpu ass is not my thing.” He snickered getting up.

 

Her jaw dropped and she remembered he had been killed at the sacking of Thebes. He was just a younger brother but Narmer loved him like he did Shezmu. He was one of the favorites and she watched him saunter.

 

“You have an arrogant swagger for one so young little one. You talk big; I wonder if other things are just as large.” She yelled.

 

He stopped dead in his tracks and he turned around. His long black hair was plaited his markings gave him the typical look found on tomb paintings. He was a beautiful beast but she did not know any of the royal inpu family who were ugly.

 

“My father would adore you.” He chuckled.

 

“Pharaoh Narmer I have heard is a wonderful man but I have no interest in meeting foreign rulers.” She said looking back.

 

“You have my name. What is yours?” He asked.

 

“I am Asuna.” She said in a dead tone.

 

“Good Gods woman! What the hell happened?” He said catching a glimpse of her back.

 

“I have no wish to speak of it.” Asuna growled.

 

“Okay.” He said suddenly very serious.

 

He backed up and it was obvious she was a foreign inpu. She could also speak Egyptian perfectly and she was stunning. She was also so sad it was killing him. His father had sent him personally to find out who she was and he went back to the palace. Anupu was busy in the army and Shezmu was busy with Nafre. He went to his father's personal chambers and went to his knee. The Pharaoh smiled at one of his favorite children and bid him stand. Narmer had soft black hair and extremely light brown eyes. His skin was dark golden from the sun and his inpu markings were thick around his eyes.

 

“Great father she says her name is Asuna. I saw fairly new scars on her back and they are huge. She speaks perfect Egyptian.” Ahmose said.

 

“Very good son. I shall go and see her for myself then.” He said patting his back.

 

“She is reeking sadness father. I can smell it.” He said suddenly.

 

“Is she? I hate that.” He said curiously.

 

Narmer had on a heavy linen kilt and he wore a simple gold circlet on his head. He did not wish to be too ostentatious and he went out into the area she was in. She was still there and staring at the water. He caught sight of the scars too and he was horrified. Her skin was fair in comparison to his type of inpu and her hair was as silver as the precious metal. She turned to stare and he was caught by a pair of amber-brown eyes. She had a crescent moon on her forehead and magenta stripes on her cheeks. Her lips were full and he could see recent scars on her neck as well. She had subtle magenta markings above her eyes as well.

 

“You honor me Pharaoh Tumaini.” She said without really looking.

 

“I am surprised you know my formal name.” He said shocked.

 

“It is rude and unwise to use the Gods' son on earth with his true name is it not?” She asked.

 

“Yes.” He said mesmerized.

 

“You honor this foreigner by your mere presence majesty.” She said bowing her head.

 

“Where are you from?” Narmer asked.

 

“Japan. It is in the extreme east. I am the daughter of a lord and the equivalent of a princess in your court.” She said softly.

 

“Ahmose said your name was Asuna.” He stated.

 

“Yes. I am Lady Asuna Orlovich-Jing. I am pleased to be in your presence Pharaoh Tumaini.” She said actually bowing properly.

 

Narmer was smitten and he was having a hard time speaking. She knew court tradition perfectly and she was being incredibly respectful.

 

“Please call me Narmer. I would feel strange hearing Tumaini coming from your lips for some reason.” He said giving her his hand and pulling her up.

 

“Yes majesty.” She said.

 

“Please no. I feel strange.” He said actually blushing.

 

“You are the pharaoh of the greatest land and you blush?” Asuna asked with a soft smile.

 

“Your beauty reminds me of my queen. She died giving me my beautiful Nafre.” He said with a wistful smile.

 

“I am half empusae.” She said.

 

Narmer looked at her and he was surprised. He nodded and she followed him. He had not asked her; she just followed him. Asuna knew from her memories how much she respected this man and what a good father he had been and what an incredible ruler he had been. She had never been this close to him in this life and he was gorgeous. They walked side by side and she was being rude she knew and she tried to walk behind him.

 

“I will not allow a foreign princess to walk behind me as if you are some slave. Walk beside me as the royal woman you are.” He stated.

 

She nodded and Narmer was feeling odd and off. He knew how he got around uppyr and he needed to find one of his lovely and agreeable inpu wives. The passion and love in which he had loved Merit. She was lead into the palace and he went to his rooms. He leaned against a wall and breathed in. She was something and he liked mysteries. He was also canine and it was his nature to be curious. Narmer had left orders for her to be bathed and given a massage. The scars looked painful and he intended to sate his lust he was feeling with Anupu's mother.

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She could not figure him out and she was being massaged by handmaidens and she grunted in pleasure as they worked oils into her skin. Narmer walked in with one of his advisors and the king was dressed in all of his finery. She lifted her head and he kept in his gasp and shielded tightly like Merit had taught him.

 

“How are you faring Princess?” He asked.

 

“I am well. Truly this is not necessary. I am a warrior.” She said softly.

 

“As odd as I find that I believe you seeing those scars. What did you tangle with?” Narmer asked.

 

“A beast.” She mumbled.

 

“Obviously.” He said wryly.

 

“I came here to avoid talk of the beasts. Please Pharaoh Narmer. Please allow me and my body time to recover for when I return I have some of the biggest battles of my life.” She said as tears slipped down her face.

 

“I shall respect your wishes for now. Please you are an honored guest. You will eat at my table at feast.” He said softly.

 

The advisor was shocked and she slipped from the low settee. She quickly grabbed a thin cover and both males got a quick view of pale pink tips and marred skin.

 

“Majesty.” She said gently grabbing his elbow.

 

“Yes?” He asked.

 

“You shield tightly.” She stated.

 

“Merit taught me.” He said meeting her eyes.

 

“Majesty I feel as though I know you.” She stated almost choking softly.

 

“I get the same feeling. I cannot think clearly. Please excuse me.” He said quickly leaving.

 

Asuna willed a piece of linen into her hands and she wrapped it around herself. She ported quickly and she appeared in front of him. He startled and so did the advisor.

 

“I am sorry. I will tell you what you wish to know.” She stated.

 

“Come this way.” Narmer said gently taking her elbow.

 

They entered his most private chambers and he slipped his crowns off. He set them on a low table and he watched her. She watched him and there were deep currents between them.

 

“They are known as Shouten. I am in part what your beloved Merit was. The empusae blood dominates the older I get but I have a true form.” She explained.

 

“Merit said the same of my beloved Shezmu. He will be less inpu and more blood drinker. I loved her as she was.” He said watching her.

 

“The Shouten king known as Maec tr'Awnhi has decided he wants me. I am a typical empusae.” She said.

 

“You have lovers and spouses to survive. Yes it only makes sense.” Narmer stated.

 

“One of my mates is a very strong male. He is Shouten as well but a Jing. The atrocities committed by the tr'Awnhi to the Jing Clan are horrid. Lei lost his head and he rid me of the babe in my womb. I am somewhere between relief and anger at his treatment.” She said.

 

“This Maec got you pupped?” He asked.

 

“Yes.” Asuna nodded.

 

“I understand his feelings but it was a very dangerous thing he did. I am sorry to hear it. What did you battle that tore into you?” He asked.

 

“The sister-lover of Maec was in a jealous snit and she attacked me. Maec's oldest son is the one that did the scar near my heart.” She sighed.

 

“I have not faced such a creature but I am sure Merit knew of them. We have a small pocket of empusae here in Egypt. The Ramanga are further south and I try to not to deal with them.” He said smiling a little.

 

“Pharaoh what are you thinking?” She asked.

 

“Like I know you. Like I know you well and it is unnerving to me. I am flushed and hot at the moment.” He said clenching his teeth.

 

“Yes. I feel the same.” She said trying to not be near him.

 

“I shall leave you now.” Asuna murmured.

 

“Yes.” He nodded.

 

Narmer again leaned against a wall for support and he could feel his own body tighten painfully. He had not felt quite like this since Merit lived. He sucked in his breath and he walked to his crowns. He put them back on and went back to his business.

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There was a feast and there was entertainment. She was sitting next to him above his top wives and that surprised the court. Ahmose was chatting it up and Shezmu and Anupu cornered their baby brother and demanded to know who “she” was. He grinned and took off. Asuna caught Anupu's young and arrogant eyes and she turned back to the current pharaoh. Narmer could not think and he stared at her. It was like thunder the look he gave her and she was certain she recognized it.

 

-I need to speak with you privately. - He thought to her.

 

She nodded and she stood. Asuna walked into his chambers and he was behind soon thereafter. He dismissed his servants and he was shaking.

 

“Explain to me this thing. I am coming undone. I am loosing all concentration.” Narmer said in a strange tone.

 

“I do not know.” She admitted.

 

“This is not about rutting. I will not be an idiot and I do wish to lie with you but it is more.” He stated.

 

She nodded and neared him. He growled loudly and their lips touched. She whimpered softly as he barely touched his skin to hers.

 

“Nafre is almost sixty years old. For sixty years I have lived without my heart and my conscience.” He stated.

 

“You loved Merit with your all.” Asuna said.

 

“Yes. My other wives are good and I care for them and I love my children they have given me but it was Merit that had my heart.” Narmer admitted.

 

“Narmer, I should not complicate your life or mine.” She stated against his cheek.

 

“Of course you are right.” He stated stepping back.

 

He flexed his arms and shook off his stupidity. He undid his heavy gold necklace and crowns. He laid them on a table and she watched him. He did not look like he should be a father as many times over as he was. He looked like a work of art and she was suddenly overcome in the memories of seeing his tomb. She looked away and she choked out on the ancient memories.

 

“What is it?” He asked from his spot.

 

“I know of you is all majesty. You are famous and well known. I have read of your goodness and greatness. I have heard of your wisdom and your honor.” She stated looking down.

 

“I am happy that I am regarded well. I hope that my decrees and my will are well taken. I try and think of my people; all of my peoples.” He stated staring up.

 

She neared him and she looked up into his eyes. They were such a light color and Asuna was thinking they were golden oak. They had a jewel like quality to them and her lips were almost pouting.

 

“Merit was so lovely you know. She had dark red hair.” He said swallowing.

 

“Did she?” Asuna asked.

 

“Oh yes. Gold eyes similar to yours. Shezmu looks like her in the face but he is my son.” He stated with a clouded mind.

 

“What are you thinking?” She asked softly as she splayed her hands across his chest.

 

“I am thinking that perhaps it is best you go.” He said covering her hands with his own.

 

“Yes you are probably right.” Asuna murmured.

 

He leaned forward and their lips met. He groaned and growled softly as he lifted his hands into her silver mane. He did not want to touch her marred skin and bring her pain but she guided his hands and he ended up wrapping his arms around her upper body. Her kisses were similar to his beloved wife and he was emotionally and physically aching. He suddenly picked her up and they ended up on his massive bed. He undid her linen dress and bared her breasts and belly. He could see faint scars and old wounds on her luscious form and he met her eyes. She was in a daze and she suddenly felt his tongue on one breast but he was tracing along a scar. He eyed her pale tip wantonly and he could see her chest heaving.

 

“I have not seen such pale skin.” He said in awe.

 

“My home is colder in clime.” She murmured.

 

“Yes. I am wanton right now. I am barely containing myself. I sent Ahmose to break the ice so to speak because I was curious and I did not want to put you off.” He stated.

 

“He is charming. You did right I think. He is young and quite full of himself.” She chuckled.

 

“Yes he is. He is a very good boy. My eldest son has so much pride that I know not where he gets it. My second son is my pride honestly.” Narmer said lying on his side.

 

“Prince Shezmu?” She asked.

 

“Yes. He is well known and well loved.” He laughed softly.

 

“Like his great father.” Asuna said softly.

 

“I love my children. My daughters are spoiled silly honestly. My sons I expect service from them but they are good boys; even my prideful Anupu. He is intelligent and he will make a good pharaoh.” He murmured.

 

She could see where Shezmu got his personality from and Narmer's black hair fell around them.

 

“I do not want to use you for lust. I am trying to control myself.” He stated brushing her lips with a claw.

 

“You are not using me. We are torturing ourselves I think and you have got great control.” She murmured.

 

“Not really.” He smiled warmly.

 

“Take a deep breath and tell me what you smell.” She said softly.

 

He did as she asked and his eyes strained to change. He met her eyes and he was growling softly.

 

“I can scent your arousal.” He said growling heavily.

 

“Yes.” She said as she took his hand and slipped it between her folds.

 

“Gods.” He whispered.

 

She guided his fingers and he licked them. He shut his eyes and it was decadent. He had been served the finest wine and foods only an hour before and now all he wanted was next to him. Narmer was being reckless but he suddenly did not care. He lay on his back and maneuvered her to straddle him. His lips were parallel to her center and he plunged his tongue inside. She cried out and he was gripping her backside as he began to ruthlessly pleasure her with his tongue and teeth. Her moans and cries of pleasure were making him crazed and she leaned back. She wrapped her hand around him and he grunted. She stroked him as he continued to taste and plunged his tongue. The rising pressure in his groin was making him buck his hips a little and he wanted her climax. He moved his hands and spread open her nether lips wide and he barely touched two fingers to her nodule of nerves. Asuna felt warmth of immeasurable proportions wash through her and she began to quiver. Her pleasure washed over him and Narmer groaned into her silken flesh as he erupted. He lazily tasted her release and he felt her body shaking a little. He held onto her until she stopped moving and he finally let her go. She fell back and he felt her tongue along his belly and thighs where he had spilled. He groaned a little and ran his hand through her soft silver hair. She was softly kissing around his belly and he looked down at her.

 

“You need not.” He said in a lazy tone.

 

“Really?” She purred.

 

“Unless you wish to.” Narmer smiled.

 

She crawled up to him and his eyes were still reddened. He was much more sated but still in a lusty state.

 

“Please rest if you wish.” He said softly.

 

“I wish to make you feel.” Asuna stated as she slid up his body.

 

“But I felt wonderful I assure you.” He smiled as she neared his lips.

 

“You are a worldly man.” She whispered.

 

“I think so.” He said mesmerized again.

 

“What did Merit used to do?” She asked.

 

“We made love. She would of course bite me and that was incredible.” He said closing his eyes.

 

“Like this?” She asked as she lowered her mouth and slipped her fangs into his femoral artery. His head fell back and the rush of intense bliss overcame him. It was familiar to him and he moaned out. Narmer nodded as she licked the tiny wounds.

 

“Yes. Yes exactly.” He groaned out.

 

Asuna was inflamed by his passion and she released his artery and began to kiss along his length and his stones. He was a growling, groaning mass and she sucked a testes into her mouth. He arched smoothly and clawed at his bed clothes as she was intent on making him remember and feel. His voice was raw as she continued to suckle the sensitive organ. She ran her tongue between them and then sucked the other one into her hot orifice. The way he reacted made her groan and he was panting to try and stave off an end.

 

“I wish. I want to…” He groaned.

 

She lifted her mouth and his eyes were blazing. He was so beautiful as she watched him and she began to lave her tongue along him.

 

“So wonderful. So wonderful but please.” He moaned out.

 

She stopped what she was doing and she crawled up his body again. He hungrily met her lips as he tasted a little blood and other things. He rolled them and one hand reached to softly cup her breast and he rolled her nipple. She mewled into the passionate kiss as he shifted against her. She gasped loudly as he joined them and he groaned heavily. He stopped kissing her for a moment and they both breathed heavily as they stared at the other.

 

“You have suffered.” He whispered.

 

“I know you have too.” She said and a little sweat dripped down her nose.

 

He shifted his hips and she groaned heavily. He watched her face as he slowly moved. He had not seen such passion since his beautiful Merit. He grabbed a cheek of her backside and held her tightly as he moved his hips. She released a beautiful growling groan and Narmer was suddenly obsessed with seeing her shatter. His only desire at that moment was to see this precious woman meet her rapture. Her growls grew longer and he was concentrating so hard. Asuna was overwhelmed in the beautiful inu man as the pressure they created was becoming tremendous. She realized his yoki was building and the heat was tremendous. He maneuvered his fingers between them and he still watched her face as he released just a bit more warmth. The whole experience had been so surreal and his yoki was pulling hers. Narmer was engulfed and he stared at another elemental inpu. The surge in their natural abilities caused a blinding climax and it actually caused them to be thrown apart. They were both panting and groaning as they stared at the other.

 

“What manner of powers do you have?” He asked mystified.

 

“Air.” She said softly as her body came down from the intense high.

 

“No wonder. Air fuels fire.” He stated passionately.

 

Narmer crawled the short distance and leaned over her.

 

“I will pull back this time. Come with me.” He murmured.

 

“I do not understand.” Asuna groaned.

 

“Control it and use it. It will take effort.” Narmer stated.

 

He slid back within her center and he was focused. His face broke out into a cold sweat as he thrust slowly. Narmer was biting his own lip and it was getting difficult.

 

“Asuna.” He breathed out in a trembling tone.

 

She nodded her head hard and she was crying out louder each time he thrust into her. He was the one channeling and focusing both of their yoki and she was astonished. She was again engulfed in a magnificent blaze and she was suddenly out.

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Narmer was shaking profoundly as he had trouble catching his breath. He had groaned out in inpu as they had reached the soul shattering pinnacle. His eyes were red and she was coming round. She was lying underneath him and she blinked softly. He heard his servants and they must have thought he had called out for them.

 

“My handmaidens are coming. Let me cover us.” He said in a soft whisper.

 

“Hai.” She groaned in Japanese.

 

He looked at her oddly and she was out of it he realized.

 

“Shinpai nai yo.” She muttered.

 

“Asuna. It is Narmer. You are in Egypt.” He murmured.

 

“Wakarimasu.” She said mumbled as she sat up.

 

“I do not understand.” He smiled.

 

“Sorry.” She said in Egyptian.

 

He covered them in a linen blanket and she blinked.

 

“I apologize.” She said blinking her eyes.

 

“I blacked out for a moment too.” Narmer replied running his fingers through her hair.

 

“Good.” Asuna chuckled.

 

“Yes well I am pleased that it felt good.” He chuckled too.

 

“It was almost a religious experience.” She said bluntly.

 

He smiled widely and laid back.

 

“Then I am most pleased.” He said closing his eyes.

 

“You channeled both of our powers.” Asuna said running her hand up his thigh.

 

“Oh yes. It takes practice but it is not too difficult.” He laughed.

 

“It is not that easy either.” She pointed out.

 

“Perhaps not but our powers are so easily mixed. I am speechless honestly. Coupling with you leaves my brain quite mush like.” He smiled.

 

She smiled as widely as he was and she realized she needed this. She had needed someone who was just that good. The pull on their souls was bothering her but she pushed it back and got herself determined to enjoy him.

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Narmer was dealing with matters of state and he really did not want to do it.

 

“Anupu!” He called.

 

“Yes Great Father?” He said coming forward.

 

“Deal with Kush.” He said standing.

 

“Father?” Anupu asked shocked.

 

“I am fatigued my son. I require sleep.” He said in irritation.

 

“As you command my king.” Anupu stated bowing low.

 

His new lover had been here for more then a month and he never tired of her. He had not seen any of his other wives since she had arrived. Anupu's mother was sour but he kissed her forehead and just went on about his business. Asuna was bathing as he came in and she looked back over her shoulder and he was shaking he realized.

 

“By Ra himself you are a vision.” He said nearing her.

 

She laughed softly and he slipped out of his kilt and collar. She made a satisfied noise and he chuckled.

 

“You have a way about you. I know you are more empusae but you are enough inpu to make my instincts crazed.” He chuckled.

 

“You turn my head pharaoh.” She grinned.

 

“You are slowly healing.” He noticed.

 

“Yes. I just needed some time.” She said settling in his lap.

 

“I still wish you would tell me more. I would face down this beast.” He groaned as she slowly moved up and down his shaft.

 

“I know but I could not forgive myself if you are harmed. You are heating the water.” She mumbled softly.

 

“Sorry. I cannot help it.” He said laying his head back.

 

“I know.” Asuna groaned.

 

Narmer lifted his head and suckled a tip into his mouth. He was growling and groaning as they began to shatter simultaneously. He rasped harshly and he threw his head back as snarled out. His fangs were lengthened as were his claws and he lost control. He sank his fangs into her juncture and she cried out and he held the back of her head. She whimpered and he guided her mouth.

 

“Do it.” He commanded.

 

“Narmer.” She groaned.

 

“Now. Do it.” He snarled.

 

She took his juncture into her mouth and sank her fangs in deeply. He stiffened under her and he yelled out as he had the most intense moment of his life. Both were exhausted and their lips were smeared in the other's blood. He kissed her slowly and she felt crushing pain suddenly. He pulled back and looked at her. She was sobbing and he held her face.

 

“I am sorry. I let my instincts take me.” He said kissing each cheek then her forehead.

 

“No it is not that.” She said burying her nose.

 

“Then what? Asuna talk to me.” He begged.

 

“No. I cannot.” She said scrambling off of him.

 

“You show up and we feel this amazing pull. I believe the will of my Gods. Whatever you wish to call it then so be it but I shall not be sorry.” He said as she looked back at him.

 

“I am not from here Narmer.” Asuna cried.

 

“Yes. You said you are from this land known as Japan.” He stated.

 

“No. Narmer, I am not from here. I am not from this era.” She said wiping her eyes.

 

It dawned on him what she was saying and he was struck speechless.

 

“How is this possible?” He asked.

 

“I lived before. I was just someone in your court. I felt comfortable here so I returned here. The reason I know the language and the customs is because I was Egyptian at one time.” She said scrambling for her clothes.

 

“You lived here. How did I not you?” He asked shocked.

 

“It was not your time to know me. It seems you were meant to know me in this life and not that one. It matters not who I was for I will not answer. I have to go as I am almost fully healed.” Asuna said shoving down her anguish.

 

“You cannot just leave. Not now!” He growled.

 

“I have to. I am like you Narmer and I have many mates and children. I have small ones that do need me. I should be with Celeste and Manami right now but I am a coward.” She said wiping away more tears.

 

“I do not accept this. I do not accept that I find my heart only to loose it again!” He yelled.

 

“I have not lied to you.” Asuna whimpered.

 

“No you have not but you have not told me the truth either. I love you woman and I will not loose what I have slowly died without for sixty years. Merit took with her part of my soul and I feel as though it is back.” He said getting out of the water.

 

She said nothing and she knew what she had to do. He picked her up and he took her to his bed. Narmer made love again to her and he seemed desperate. When they had both passed out and he was in a deep sleep she masked herself totally. She wept silently as she stole away and she had the crystal that would make her way back to the future era.

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Asuna was in her Karakura Town home and she was staring at the stars. Both her hands were on her belly and she closed her eyes. Tears leaked from her eyes but she would not regret meeting him like she had. He had helped her heal and she had taken something profound from the event. She also carried a very special pup. She heard knocking on her door and she looked over at the clock. It was three in the morning and she waved open the door. No one knew she was back just yet and she was staring at Hwan. His jewel like eyes stared at her and they looked haunted.

 

“Hwan? What are you doing here?” She asked in a whisper.

 

“How could you?” He asked softly.

 

“What? What did I do?” Asuna asked in shock.

 

He entered her house and neared her. Their magnetic pull was drawing them in again. He was so upset but so in need to be near her. He could scent her and he whined.

 

“You left. You walked out without a word.” He said burying his hands in her hair.

 

“Narmer?” She asked shaking.

 

“Hai. At least I was.” He stated.

 

“Our behavior? We mated in your and we are. Oh my Kamis.” She said dropping her jaw.

 

“It was not a fluke. It was meant to be and I just did not see it. I have always seen images of the ancient land. When I first saw you; I knew but I could not articulate. I remember now. I remember what it was I had forgotten.” He said pressing his head to hers.

 

“You were reborn.” She said unable to speak.

 

“As were you.” He said searching her face.

 

“I am pupped.” Asuna said closing her eyes and weeping.

 

“I know. I can scent it. Please Asuna. Please I cannot breathe. I need you. I love you.” Hwan said kissing her mouth over and over.

 

“What are the Kamis playing at?” She asked as she kissed him in return.

 

“Think on it later. My pup has my yoki from that life. You are an elemental and I was an elemental.” He stated as their lips melded.

 

For some reason it dawned on her and raw power was what it was about she realized. Somehow she had just gotten a lucky break. She had conceived a double elemental youkai. Asuna gathered Hwan against her and they slowly sank to the floor as they had so many times before in ancient times.