InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ The Past is the Past ( Chapter 87 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Extremely Shouten centric chapter. Mizuki faces Renshu as he learns the many truths of his past and the facts. Asuna and Hanaj deal with Maec�s actions and alliances are formed amongst family members to strengthen. Renshu, Hanaj, and Yhea face a much hated foe and Maec puts Sanra in charge. The Shouten intend to open up the doors to other worlds.

Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Thriller / Supernatural / Hentai / Drama / Adventure / Action | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 01.21.2010 | Updated On: 01.22.2010 | Pages: 38 | Words: 31.7K | Visits: 402 | 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: Extremely Shouten centric chapter. Mizuki faces Renshu as he learns the many truths of his past and the facts. Asuna and Hanaj deal with Maec's actions and alliances are formed amongst family members to strengthen. Renshu, Hanaj, and Yhea face a much hated foe and Maec puts Sanra in charge. The Shouten intend to open up the doors to other worlds. Thank you for reading as always and I love to hear from you!

The Past is the Past

Mizuki was very sleepy and her twins were sleeping. The birth had been difficult but normal. It had been nice and Karu was beside himself. Ishin was also beside himself and the two kumo men were falling over themselves. She was in her penthouse and the memories were tearing her apart but then they always did. Aizen had been seen more often as of late and she had personally shoved a dagger in his gut. Sosuke had not been pleased. She felt Soren hovering and she ported to her office. He appeared and he was not pleased by any means.

“What is wrong?” She asked.

“I found out who sired Renshu.” He said softly.

“Please tell me it was not Maec.” She said disgusted.

He nodded and she looked sick to her stomach.

“So the only son of Maec and Sanra turned out to be loyal to the Jings?” She asked wryly.

“Ironic much?” He said.

“I have done things I am ashamed of. I am not pious so I have no room to talk but I would not have a child like that.” She stated.

“Your inu brother?” He asked.

She stiffened and he stared at her frankly.

“We have refrained.” She whispered hoarsely.

“I know. I know you well Mizuki. I am the product of an illicit union to my people. I have no judgments but your brother will not step over that line ever again.” He stated.

“Soren.” She said hissing.

“I am Shouten. I care not who you were before. He tormented you and bullied you into something. It will not happen anymore.” He said softly but firmly.

She nodded and he was a forgiving individual. Neither knew that Karu was near and his chest heaved. Hatred burned in his veins for Kazuo and he wished he could just kill the sorry bastard. Mizuki spoke with the Shouten a little longer and she ported home. Soren was fixing to phase and Karu stepped out. He was surprised to see the male spider and he watched the Prince of the Tsuchigumo Federation.

“You have knowledge of much that she hides from me.” He said in a low tone.

“I am able to know her mind in a way that most cannot. It is who I am.” Soren stated.

“She is too much like her mother. She cannot stay true completely but I will not loose the only onna I have ever loved.” He stated.

“I am not asking you too. I was wrong for intruding in your life and I cannot ask enough for your forgiveness…” Soren tried to say.

“Shut up! I care not for that. You know things she will never share because she thinks I will leave. I did leave because the silence kills me. I have only wanted to love her and have a family with her. You know things and you can put a stop to some things that I cannot. I will always be her first love but you perhaps are my bridge.” Karu stated.

“What are you saying spider?” Soren asked.

“My name is Karu. You are Soren tr'Awnhi. I have enough respect to know your name and use it.” Karu growled.

“Alright then Karu.” He nodded.

“Promise me one thing Shouten?” Karu asked.

“Yes.” Soren nodded.

“Never let that inu fuck touch her again. He screws with her head the same way that Aizen fellow does. I will kill him but I have to be careful because he is the son of Lady Asuna. I hate him and I always have. I would have killed him along time ago but my father would not allow it.” Karu stated.

“You have a vicious streak.” He noted.

“I am almost pure funnel web. My mother is a renowned kumo warrior and my sire is our ruler. I have a vicious streak.” He acknowledged.

“Her father killed my mother but I respect the halfling. He sired her for one thing and he saved me without thought.” Soren said.

“Naraku is something else entirely. I do not screw with him. It is confusing but he is in part my Uncle Hisashi's soul and the ningen fellow. They make a very crafty and sometimes cruel combination.” Karu stated.

“But powerful. I will watch over the dog daemon. I will also keep an eye on the Aizen fellow.” Soren stated ready to phase.

“I am not adverse to your love of her. I would prefer an alliance with you. I would prefer if we got along. I would also prefer if you bound yourself to us.” The kumo prince stated.

“Why would I do that?” Soren asked shocked.

“Loyalty.” He stated.

“Plainly state what you are asking Karu.” Soren demanded.

“Bind yourself to us both.” He said watching the hanyou Shouten.

“You ask too much.” He said stepping away.

“I would like for my mate and wife to be fully happy for once in her life. I would like to know what it is like to have her HAPPY for once in my life. If you two are to have a life together then by the Kamis I have a right to share in it. You step in and I will not have her taken from me again.” Karu stated growling.

“Binding is a powerful thing spider. I know of your species ability to have deep emotional connections through telepathy but binding is not the same. It ties the life of those involved. I have not done it for obvious reasons.” Soren stated pushing his glasses up.

“Do you love her hanyou? Do you love her and possibly wish to have children with her? Ayana the Great is my great grandmere and a goddess amongst my kind. She is my example and I will share her with you and a future Shouten!” Karu said.

“Stop.” He growled.

“I know what that whore Sanra did. She gutted Mizuki open. Your innocent child was sacrificed because your relation is a bigoted bitch.” Karu said coldly.

“Stop it!” Soren hissed.

“I am a way Soren. I am the first one who ever touched her. I have known her since she was a toddler. I know her in ways perhaps you never will. I am her alpha and you can be her omega.” Karu said impassioned.

Soren rushed Karu and grabbed his throat. They stared at the other and the spider prince had an agenda.

“Why are you being cruel?” Soren demanded.

“Because I want what I want. I want my beloved safe. I want her by my side and she feels deeply for you. I would rather have you then have her gone.” He admitted.

Karu suddenly ported via his shoki and they appeared in the penthouse. Mizuki came into the bedroom and she was shocked to see Karu being held around the neck by Soren.

“Soren please! Let him go.” She said shaking.

“I cannot do as you want Karu. I am sorry.” He said bowing.

“At least think on what I have said.” He demanded.

“There is no thinking. I must go.” Soren stated ready to phase.

“What are you two doing?” Mizuki demanded.

“I am trying to talk sense into him.” Karu growled.

“Soren what?” She asked.

“Your mate is a crafty man. He desires me to bind the three of us. I have told him this is not the way.” Soren stated.

“Why not? Lei is bound to Asuna. Hanaj was. I see no issue. We both care for the same woman.” Karu retorted.

“It seems that Hanaj and Lei have an intense relationship beyond her mother. I do not mean like that but not something I would feel comfortable with.” He said looking at them both.

“I think you are afraid.” Karu said looking at his claws.

Mizuki kicked her long time love and he smiled a very sensual and sexy smile. Soren was feeling cornered and he stared at her.

“Mizuki no.” He said shaking his head.

“Why?” She asked.

“You ask too much! There are things and I cannot and you are a manipulative cad!” Soren hissed at Karu.

“I think you think I am a blood bag. Oh well. Since you are here.” Karu said grabbing his mate and shoved her against the wall.

“Karu!” Mizuki hissed.

He had slipped his hand underneath her nightgown and her face suddenly clouded over. Soren was shocked at the spider's brazenness. She was gasping in deep lungs full of air.

“Do not tense my love. Hai I used a lot but I want you to come fast.” He said softly as he kissed along her jaw.

Mizuki looked over at Soren and Karu and her face was contorting in rapture. Soren was shocked at what was happening.

“Funnel toxin can be used during love making. In most species our venom is a powerful neuro toxin that can liquefy the insides of our prey but in just the right amounts and in the right spots it can bring on huge amounts of pleasure.” Karu explained as he placed soft kisses along her neck.

“Stunning.” Soren said watching.

“You bastard.” Mizuki groaned out.

“No. Madly in love with you. Stop tensing. You are being shy and you are not shy. Let him see you climax.” He said breathing in her ear.

“Oh Kamis. Hai.” She said moaning out loudly.

Her body finally responded and her insides were trembling. Soren was rapt as he witnessed it.

“Do you Shouten not like to drink?” Karu asked slyly.

“Gods yes.” Soren said gulping.

“Ah I see. I found an aphrodisiac to you wraiths. You enjoy onna who have climaxed? What do you feed?” He asked in a sultry tone.

“Yes.” The other male said watching her.

“Why not take our mate to the bed and take your fill wraith? Why not taste of her as she climaxed for me.” Karu said raising a brow.

Soren suddenly picked her up and she was dazed. She felt him spread her open and she stared up at Karu's handsome visage. He was intrigued as he witnessed such an erotic sight. Soren was too hungry to care and he slipped his fangs in. She shot up and screamed out in ecstasy as he fed. Karu was suddenly very hot under the collar and he stripped out of his shirt. Soren was in his own drugged euphoria and Mizuki fell back on the bed.

“What does it more for you Shouten? Physical or spiritual?” Karu demanded.

“They are both awesome.” He said wiping his lips.

“Well I am going to take my wife. You too.” He said as he settled behind her.

“I am not like this.” Soren stated embarrassed.

“Hai you are. Oh Kamis Mizuki.” Karu hissed in her ear.

Mizuki was in another mental state and her kumo mate was stroking her mentally. He was in her deeply and she was not a loud person normally but she was clawing at the bed sheets.

“Mizuki.” Soren said watching too amazed.

“Do what he wants please!” She groaned out loudly.

“What do you me to do spider besides bind?” Soren asked.

“Take her in your spirit form this time.” Karu said groaning loudly.

Soren nodded and he willed himself into his ether form. He phased into her and she went rigid. He realized immediately what a powerful telepath Karu was. He had been manipulated into this and he was not getting out of it without binding all of them. Soren was loosing it within both of their minds and Karu was prompting and prodding. Mizuki became utterly rigid and he had tied himself to her.

“Soren. Soren oh Kamis.” She cried out.

Karu growled deeply and Soren snared his soul. Karu gripped Mizuki painfully as Soren repeated the process between them all and the ultimate rapture was reached and they all shattered. He reappeared shortly thereafter and both Mizuki and Karu were out. Soren now knew exactly why Karu had demanded the binding. He had been terribly jealous and he wanted to share in the feelings as well. Karu was willing to risk much to have it all. Soren's opinion of the spider was tremendous and he settled between the two. He had no clue what the hell he had just done. He never thought he would feel another male's mind or soul the way he was feeling Karu's. He fell asleep as it had been utterly draining.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Karu was staring at Soren as he slept and the mental things he could sense was unreal. Mizuki was snoring softy and he realized he did not mind the hanyou Shouten in here. He collapsed back and Soren startled awake. His hand reached over Karu looking for his glasses and the kumo prince handed them to him.

“You know Nanami and Shinobu can work wonder on your eyes.” He whispered.

“I like being different.” Soren muttered.

“Kamis this is so weird.” He said stretching.

“I am not used to the idea of being tied to another male like this.” The Shouten said glaring.

“Why not?” Karu smirked.

“You have a kinky streak in you as well.” Soren accused.

“Yep. I am kumo after all. I gotta get the babies.” He yawned.

“What do you want from me Karu?” He asked.

“I want to share in you in a way okay? I am sick of being left out. If I have to embrace something different then so be it.” He said wrapping a yukata around him.

“Speak plain spider!” He growled.

“Let it be natural. Let us be friends.” He said flatly.

Soren nodded and Karu walked out. Mizuki was awake and she stared at the ceiling.

“Your mate is a kinky bastard.” He said sighing.

“Jealous and kinky.” She laughed softly.

“He enjoyed that Mizuki.” Soren stated in a whisper.

“Well so did I.” She said running her hands through his hair.

“Me too.” He said horrified.

She smiled and she kissed him. It felt so good to kiss him and not worry about loosing Karu. Soren was caught up as he kissed her in return. They both had no clothes on and they pressed their naked flesh together. It was passionate and Karu ended up standing in the doorway.

“Good Kamis.” He muttered.

Soren looked up and Karu was sultry eyed. He was telling him within his mind to make love to her. He was again horrified at himself and he proceeded to do as he wanted. Karu slipped to the bed and he was caught up in the intense feelings coursing through him.

“Will it always be like this?” He whispered.

“Yes.” Soren managed.

They all were caught up and Karu kissed his mate's lips as Soren kissed her neck and body. Everything culminated in a glorious finish. Soren laid his head on her chest and Karu next to them both.

“You are ours.” He mumbled.

Soren tr'Awnhi actually felt like he belonged at the moment and it felt good. They again fell asleep and it seemed right.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Mizuki was flipping through magazines as her mother watched her. Her daughter was serene and happy and she looked up.

“What?” She asked.

“I was thinking perhaps with what we know now that maybe we should stop Renshu's demise.” She said.

“I have thought that too. I do however worry at his wrath.” She said sighing.

“You are stronger now. We can face him together. I need to reconcile with Lei.” She said standing.

“I know what he did was awful Haha but he did the right thing.” Mizuki stated.

Asuna nodded and she ported to Mongolia. He always returned home when he was upset. He was sitting overlooking a bluff and she stood behind him.

“Perhaps shoving your hand into my womb was not the best answer to my problem.” Asuna stated from behind him.

“No it was not. I could not bear the idea that he did that to you. I am sorry.” He said looking back.

“You have a nasty temper Lei.” She said coming to sit next to him.

“I do. I should not have done it. I am sorry. I am so sorry.” He said laying his head in her lap.

“I have no ill feelings anymore. I cannot stop loving you anymore then I can just stop breathing.” She said leaning over him.

“Asuna.” He said clutching her clothes.

“I would not go through hell for anyone Lei. I would go through it for you and your father though.” She said running her hands through his hair.

Lei sat up and laid her back. He began kissing her passionately. He phased them to his bedroom and took his wife. He had been terrified that his actions would drive her away and Yhea had been merciless. He lay next to her and he could hear her heartbeat. Yhea was in his bedroom door and he glared at his brother.

“You sorry bastard. I make a mistake and I get hatred. You murder a child and you get forgiveness. It is always about you!” Yhea said in hatred.

“Get out of my room!” Lei growled.

“You marry her behind all of our backs because you know father would have stopped it. You are worse then I ever was Jing Lei Shi. You are a selfish prick down to your dick. You have to have it all. You wanted Bai and you got Bai. You wanted Ang Chi and you got him back. I hate you!” Yhea snarled.

Asuna woke up and she gasped when she saw Yhea. He was staring hatefully at Lei and he turned to her.

“You forgive him but not me?” He snarled.

“You brutalized me.” She said in anger.

“He did in another reality too. You forgave him.” Yhea hissed.

“I am not doing this.” Asuna said grabbing a robe.

“Get out of my room.” Lei snarled.

“Bastard.” Yhea said storming away.

Asuna felt wretched and Lei held onto her. She sighed and let his arms go around her.

“We are going to find Renshu in the past.” She stated.

“You are?” He asked shocked.

“Hai. We are going to attempt to reason with him. This time a much older and more powerful Mizuki. We know who his father is now.” Asuna said.

“Maec?” Lei snarled.

“Hai.” She nodded.

“Dear Gods to think my baby brother is and he was. Disgusting.” He growled.

“He had no control Lei and he was just as much a victim as you were. His situation was made worse by all the lies and intrigue. I am going now and please try to work it out with Yhea.” She begged.

“You are with puppy?” He asked surprised.

“Hai. A very special pup. I will explain later.” She said kissing him softly.

“Okay. Hanaj is still bereft. He is falling into a depression.” Lei stated.

She nodded and she went in search of the Shouten prince. He was rocking Khellian and singing a very haunting tune. She watched and he looked up. His silver eyes were dull and held no joy. She came and sat down and watched his face.

“Yes?” He asked.

“Hanaj why are you like this?” Asuna asked.

“I come to find it all out. You cannot tell me and my own father took my happiness. How should I feel beloved?” Hanaj asked.

“What do you think you know?” She asked in a wretched tone.

“That my father coveted my woman. He coveted and stole her. He found a way of practically killing me without killing me. He sired a child with you in which Lei destroyed. Sound about right?” He asked.

She was shaking and she stood.

“I shall not ask for the binding again. I shall ask for nothing from you again. We share a child and he is my joy. I am glad you gave me him but I will not have the woman I pledged my all to give me less then what you would to Lei and Shan Lao. Yes, I know it all. I know what you are and what you shall become but I know what I shall not participate in. I am your friend but I am no longer your lover. Goodbye.” He said standing.

He phased out with their child and she proceeded to sob brokenly. She went to his bed and lay down on it and cried her heart out.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Mizuki was terrified but they were in the time before Renshu was killed. Her mother was unusually quiet and she was nervous as hell. They were hunting him but they now knew about the in betweens. They were in Mongolia and Mizuki knew they were being followed.

“I believe he has found us.” She whispered.

“Good. Remember calmly.” Asuna said.

She nodded and she whirled around. Renshu was more then surprised to see the two females in the in between. He was also surprised to see Mizuki with the aura she had. It was powerful and it was dark.

“Renshu.” She said bowing.

“Whore.” He said in utter contempt.

“Please hear us out before you say anything more Jing Renshu Ji.” She said flatly.

He narrowed his dark eyes and he watched the woman he blamed for ruining his life.

“Lei is not dead.” Asuna stated.

“I saw you murder him with my own eyes! Do not think me stupid.” Renshu hissed.

“No, what you saw was my younger self nearly killing him. Raganos tr'Awnhi allowed him escape from me Renshu. He has been in another era all this time.” Asuna stated.

“How do you know about the king?” He asked shocked.

“I know everything now Renshu. I know absolutely everything. I know more then you.” She stated flatly.

“Do not mock me dog!” He said with a menacing glare.

“Renshu, we are not from this era.” Mizuki stated.

Renshu turned on her and he was so bitter that he jumped her. He slashed her across the face and she caught his hand. They rolled and Asuna hauled him off.

“Murderer! You fucking whore slut! You killed my child! I would have taken it. I would have raised my child. You did not need to kill it.” He snarled.

Mizuki glared at him with anger and old pain.

“I owe you nothing. You who tore an innocent from my womb!” She snarled back.

“What did you do to my child?” He asked sneering.

“Stop it now!” Asuna snarled.

“I want nothing to do with either of you unless it is to have your blood running between my fingers. Both of you are murdering whores.” He said backing up.

“I am married to Lei. I am Asuna Orlovich-Jing now.” She said bluntly.

“You lie.” He said raising his fist.

“Renshu, I understand your anger but we all have been manipulated. All of us have. I did not kill your sister; I killed your mother's sister. I did not take your nephew; Ang Chi is your brother. Bai was innocent and is now seeing my son in the future era.” Asuna called.

He turned and stared at them both. Mizuki was cold to him and he could not look her in the eyes. He had actually fallen in love with her but when he had found out his child was no more; he had lost his will and his love had turned to intense hatred.

“The fact that you still murdered my child.” He said staring at her.

“I owe you nothing. We were nothing. We entertained the other for a short time. Honestly the sex was the best I have ever had.” Mizuki said coldly and in a very Naraku like way.

“Mizuki!” Her mother growled.

“So you are less frigid then this cunt you birthed? I know you are not married to Lei because he preferred men.” Renshu said slapping Mizuki.

“Lei is bisexual. He has had female Shouten and two female corporeal lovers. You do not know him as well as you think.” Asuna stated.

“He is not. I never knew him to be with a Shouten female.” He snorted.

“Well it was not something he advertised. He is a sinful kisser and a wonderful father.” Asuna stated.

“Father? What?” Renshu was in shock.

“Hai. Shen and Lifen.” She said watching him.

Renshu was confused and had inkling that perhaps his over the top elder brother may have escaped his fate but he could not understand why he would mate the female dog.

“Raganos tr'Awnhi had two of my youngest pups murdered. Lei informed me.” She said to his thoughts.

“Sounds like him. He hated slaughter of innocent children.” Renshu said softly.

“I supplicated him and appealed to his sense of freedom. He wanted away from Astana as much as I do. I demanded he bind himself to me to strengthen us both.” She said further.

“You two are bound?” He asked stunned.

“Hai. When I negotiated the treaty between the Jings and myself, I told him I would provide him an heir of my body. I just so happened to provide him two.” Asuna continued.

“Why would you do that?” Renshu demanded.

“Honestly? I took him to my bed and I cannot get him out of my head. I fell in love with his ostentatious ass. He is bold and brazen. He is blunt and caring. He is well loved and I adore him.” She stated flatly.

“You know Lei.” He whispered.

“The man I met when I was a young onna was bitter and angry over lies. Those lies persisted into the modern era but we are unraveling them slowly. I know more about your own genealogy then you do. I know who sired you.” Asuna stated bluntly.

He was speechless and he stepped back. Mizuki was quiet and she said nothing. Asuna looked around with interest and he stared at her.

“I have nothing else to say Haha. He is thinking which must be difficult for him.” She said in a nasty tone.

“How old are you now Mizuki?” Renshu asked growling.

“Over four centuries. Hai I grew up fully and I have no need to supplicate you.” She said with terrible malice.

“Mizuki enough.” Asuna growled.

“We know what we are now Renshu. My mother is empusae. I bear her blood and you liked it. You liked my impure self. You accused me of killing my child when you are as ignorant now as you were then!” She snarled.

“You told me you would not bear my child. You swore you would not.” He said standing in hatred.

“I was angry. It matters not. Your malice and your destruction you wrought ruined half my life but no more. I have no need to know you. I have Soren and Karu.” She said spitting at his feet.

“Who?” He asked as he neared her.

“I mated Soren tr'Awnhi. Hai. Thei tr'Awnhi's hanyou son and oh he is beautiful and kind. There is no hatred in him. He would not hurt me even when your own mother killed my child with him. Modern medicine is amazing and my womb was restored you sorry son of a whore. You are the son of two tr'Awnhi. You are no better then them.” She said curling her lip.

The hatred she bore him was just as intense as he felt to her. Asuna jerked her eldest daughter back and she was shaking.

“You went and fucked that tree hugger.” He said as his hand shook.

“I never asked for your attention. I hate you and I will always hate you. I wish you would stay dead but it is my mother's wish to “rectify” a wrong. She does this to make Lei happy. I would let you die.” Mizuki said rapidly.

Asuna threw her daughter behind her and there was so much anguish that she was choking on it too.

“I wanted to love you. I wanted to make a life with you despite the fact you were corporeal. I would have done anything for you, ANYTHING!” Renshu hissed.

“I was raped by your own men. They raped me and it was so brutal it caused me to loose your child. They said the same thing you said so many times; stupid fucking corporeal whore. I lay there for hours as I bled out and I tried to crawl to my home. He was moving and I felt him but then I did not.” She said as tears suddenly flooded her face.

Asuna looked down and remembered finding Mizuki on the path that led to Sendai castle. She had been bruised and bloodied everywhere. Her thighs had been caked with dried blood and it was horrid. Renshu stood there and he could not believe what he was hearing.

“I was pinned to the forest floor and held down by two different Shouten. One took their katana and raped me with it first. They felt him in me and they crushed my belly under foot and proceeded to sodomize and tear me open. I was not expected to live but I managed.” She said covering her face with her hands.

“Who did this?” He asked shaking.

“I know not. I do not care at this point. You accused me of murder but accuse your own kind. You led them so well.” Mizuki yelled.

“Enough Mizuki.” Asuna said in a hoarse tone.

Mizuki got up and waked away. Renshu looked stricken but he did not dare follow. Too much anguish and betrayal had passed between them.

“How long did she remain childless?” He asked numbly.

“Most of her life. She and Karu separated several times over the years because she never told him what happened. He has no idea why you attacked her so brutally.” Asuna stated softly.

“I do not care. She was and always has been a hard hearted bitch. I was a simpering idiot for thinking I could ever reach a corporeal.” He said sneering.

“We were all duped by Astana. You were left by Sanra! You were abandoned.” She cried softly.

“So, it does not seem to matter. My own brother abandoned me too! For a woman no less.” He laughed bitterly.

“You will allow this hatred to destroy and I will have to stop you. I am trying to prevent it.” She said gently.

“Do not bother. Here in fact kill me now! Save yourself a trip and tell Lei that I did my best to honor him. I am so glad he did that for me.” Renshu said handing her his katana.

“I shall do no such thing. There is no honor in it.” She said coldly.

“Let me save you the trouble then.” He said jerking it back and he suddenly plunged it near his own heart. Asuna yelped and caught him as he fell. Renshu was bitter and angry and Asuna yelled for Mizuki. She showed back up and was shocked to see him bleeding out.

“You fucking coward.” She said coldly.

“Shut up.” He snarled.

Asuna ported them all outside of the in between and Mizuki threw the crystal. She pulled them all through and she brought them to the hospital. Renshu was fading fast and Asuna yelled for Nanami. Her daughter came and she helped put him on a gurney.

“I need some paralytics over here stat!” She yelled to the nurses.

The medical team swarmed around Renshu and Mizuki just stood there like a statue. Shinobu appeared and he began to help his very pregnant baby sister.

“Haha, can you go and get Jao?” Nanami asked.

“Hai.” Asuna nodded.

Asuna ported to Britain and she slipped into the in between. She appeared inside the mansion and Lei was there too. She yelled for Jao and Lei could smell blood on her.

“What happened?” He asked shocked.

“Renshu stabbed himself. He is very angry Lei. I suggest you come.” Asuna said.

Lei phased them all to Yamasaki General and Renshu was very weak but he saw his elder brother. He gasped in shock and he knew suddenly that the dog female had been speaking the truth and so had Mizuki. He shut his eyes and tears actually fell.

“Renshu!” Lei said nearing the gurney.

“Get away from me!” He cried in anguish.

“Brother listen to me!” he said softly.

“No! You could have returned. You could have found a way of telling me! You let me flounder and for what? I destroyed my own happiness for you!” He said bitterly.

“Brother it has not been that long for me. I swear I did not know. There is so much we did not know.” Lei said softly.

“I ruined everything!” He cried out.

“Lei not right now. Jao darling please.” Nanami said.

The Jing clan healer came over and Renshu recognized him. The soft spoken man began to assist his wife and Renshu grabbed his hand.

“Let me die. I do not want to live.” He said in a harsh whisper.

“The least you can do is attempt to help us. You fucking coward!” Mizuki snarled suddenly.

“Do not speak. Say nothing.” He said in a horrible tone.

“Stop it!” Asuna yelled.

They all stared at her and she was shaking in rage.

“Renshu you have suffered but you are here amongst your kin. You have many kin now. What we have discovered will make it worth it. Mizuki, go home! You are not helping daughter. Your own bitterness is clouding your judgment and I will not have it. Jao and Nanami please save him and Lei come with me.” She snapped.

Renshu watched his brother follow the woman and they were talking animatedly. He watched Lei reach for her and hold her face between his hands and speak lovingly to her. It was obvious that his elder brother truly had forgiven the inu princess and it was true that they were in love. He laid his head back and he wept. Bloody tears fell from his eyes and he wished for oblivion at the moment.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Jao and Nanami had sedated him heavily and he was paralyzed so he would stay on the “Living” plane. She was feeling off and she was walking back and forth. Jao watched her closely and she seemed vague to him.

“Nanami are you okay?” He asked gently.

“Hai. I just feel weird.” She said running her hands over her distended belly.

Jao took her stethoscope from her and pressed it to her belly. He listened and he heard a strong heart beat and he could feel his child phase back and forth.

“Nanami, he is preparing for birth. He will fully corporealize soon.” Jao said meeting her eyes.

“Oh. So I am starting labor?” She asked.

“Yes. I think it prudent to get you back to the in between.” He said kissing her stomach.

“Okay. Let me tell my father and Shinobu.” She said kissing his mouth.

Jao was passionate in the return caress and she softly sighed. Nanami pulled away and she walked out of Renshu's room. He was concerned as he knew the birth of her daughter had been difficult. He heard the scream and his heart stopped. He ran into the hall and he saw a man with pink hair and amber eyes with his arms around Nanami.

“Let her go Arrancar!” Jao said growling.

“Please. You filthy Shouten. It is time to go Nanami. I have missed you.” Szayel said in her ear.

“Let me go!” She yelled.

“I am of your plane Shouten. I can injure very badly and think that this child needs Hueco Mundo or those other places. Aizen will be most pleased Nanami but it is me that is most pleased. These beasts have kept us quite busy but we are back.” He said kissing her neck.

Nanami shuddered and Szayel whispered in her ear. She growled and Jao went to strike but a garganta was opened and he picked her up. Jao was in shock and he yelled. Szayel was looking down at her and he pressed his hand to her belly.

“Where is Shiyomi?” He demanded.

“She is in Karakura Town with the man she calls Chichi!” She snapped.

“I have been unable to attend my duties as I have been fighting many battles.” He said softly.

“I am married to Jao now.” Nanami said in anger.

“I care not if you are married to an emperor. I shall retrieve my daughter. I will send my Fraccion to do it.” He said coldly.

“If you are going to kidnap her then at least do it yourself!” She yelled.

“Why are you so angry my love?” He asked wryly.

“You have been gone for damn near TWO years! She knows you not. How dare you show up and act all paternal now!” Nanami growled.

“Aizen has had us all fighting for our survival. I would not have my progeny in such circumstances. Grimmjow even gave up his son whom he adores more than battle to keep him from danger.” He hissed softly.

Nanami looked away and he made her look at him. He was still so effeminate but gorgeous. He lowered his mouth and kissed her with repressed passion. Her growls reverberated in his mouth and he appeared in his rooms off his laboratory. He laid her down and she was furious. It was not long when one of us mindless Fraccion brought in Shiyomi. She ran over to Nanami and hugged her. She stared at the man that looked so much like her and she stared at her mother. Szayel was staring at a tiny miniature of himself in the female form and he knelt down.

“Hello.” He stated gently.

“No.” She said clinging to Nanami.

“Please come here.” He asked clenching his jaw.

“No! Haha? Chichi! I want my Chichi! I want Chichi!” She began to cry.

Nanami held her and she glared at the Eighth Espada. He was furious and he stood up angrily.

“She has no clue who I am! You could have told her Nanami. I did not abandon her. I had no choice.” He sneered.

“You always have choices Szayel.” She said coldly.

“Not this Nami. Not in this.” He hissed.

“Haha?” She asked scared.

“You are scaring her!” Nanami growled.

“She is my daughter!” He yelled.

“Szayel!” His former lover said in upset.

“Hahaoya!” She said clutching her mother tightly.

Shiyomi had wrapped her arms around her mother's legs and Nanami looked down at her pants. They were soaked suddenly and Shiyomi's eyes widened.

“Haha accident?” She asked innocently.

“Hai.” Nanami groaned.

Szayel neared his old lover and Shiyomi would not leave her.

“Little one. Your mother is in need of clean clothes and your sibling will be here soon.” He said gently.

“Brother?” She asked.

“Hai.” He nodded.

“Kay.” She said chewing on a claw.

“My brother will watch you and I will take good care of your Haha. I love your Haha most sincerely. She is my very good friend.” Szayel stated almost gently.

“Okay.” Shiyomi said letting go of her.

“Szayel, promise me that Aizen will not touch her!” Nanami said growling.

“No. I will not allow that. He truly does not know you are here. I am sure he will know soon but we scored a major victory against Soul Society only recently. I imagine your mother will be seeing Grimmjow any time now.” He said leading Shiyomi through a door.

Nanami hunched over and she was hissing as her body was gearing up. She wrapped her arms around her stomach as she groaned. She felt like she had just walked into hell.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Mizuki stood by Renshu's room and Jao was a mess. He was a healer and no warrior. He was talking to Lei and the young wraith doctor had gotten furious. Lei had calmed him down and he came to Mizuki.

“I know you are angry at him but can you stay away from him please? I have got to get your sister before Jao has a bovine on this floor.” Lei stated.

“Take some of my siblings with you. They have fought the Arrancar too. The Arrancar hate the Shouten; they do not see clans at all. They just see wraiths like we used to.” She whispered.

“Yes okay. Please leave him alone.” Lei begged.

“I have my own history Lei. You know it is not all about you.” She said coldly.

“I know that but he was angry because of me. I fell for your MOTHER. Please remember that.” He said phasing out with Jao.

Renshu was awake and he looked over at her. She stiffened and she watched him through the glass. His face showed his pain and he looked away. She lifted her head and she felt her father. She looked over and he neared her.

“Chichi.” She murmured.

“Why is there a Shouten here?” He asked curiously.

“Just righting a wrong sir. How are you?” She asked hugging him.

“Tired. Your youngest siblings are driving me nuts!” He grumbled.

“You are the one who wanted more kids.” She chuckled.

“Do not remind me. Next time remind me how Nayu is. I will say not no but HELL no.” Naraku said.

“Is she really that bad?” Mizuki asked laughing.

“She is you!” He growled.

“Oh Kamis you are in trouble.” She laughed harder.

“Be good my baby girl. Where are your other siblings?” He demanded.

“Rishou is home. Hibari is at the lounge of course. Etsuko is with Adrastus. Emi is around. Nori and Ken'ichi are with Yuudai and of course Kenji is running around Soul Society somewhere.” She shrugged.

“So weird that one of my children is in that place.” He shuddered.

“Well Kenji got Eriko pregnant.” Mizuki smirked.

“He did what?” Naraku asked shocked.

“Hai. We were surprised and she was sheepish. You should have seen the look on his face too. He is so different. He is so much more outgoing.” She smiled.

“That is my boy.” Naraku chuckled.

“Hai. I would rather him a wraith then dead.” She whispered.

“Hai. I am looking for your mother.” He said looking around.

“Nami was taken by Granz again. Jao was going nuts. She went to Tokyo to coordinate a small rescue.” Mizuki stated.

“That means Grimmjow will be lurking somewhere. About damn time. Haruya has missed him.” Naraku snapped.

“Aizen has faced some major issue from Astana and Soul Society. It seems he scored a victory.” She said stiffly.

“Great. Just great. As if we needed to deal with the undead assholes.” He growled.

Naraku walked on and Renshu was watching her. She slowly entered his room and he looked away. She grew angry and she saw a vial of Widow near. She picked it up and she drew some into the syringe. She injected it into his IV and waited. He suddenly gasped and he stared up at her.

“What is that?” He slurred.

“Widow. It is a synthetic form of Black Widow venom. It is a marvelous drug for youkai. My little sister Nanami figured out it makes you male Shouten hard as fucking rocks.” She said sneering.

“You evil harlot.” He groaned unable to move.

“Also loosens your tongue.” She said staring at him.

“What do you want Mizuki?” He asked in a raw voice.

“I want to be rid of my memories of you. You managed to wreck my life. I wish you had kept your fangs to yourself that day. You murdered a good man I hope you know. I hope you know he turned into an Arrancar because of the anger of your murdering him.” She said in hatred.

“Arrancar? Poor idiot.” He snorted.

“You are the one that would not listen! I begged you to listen!” Mizuki hissed.

“Yes, I did not listen. I did not listen because there is centuries of hate between our kind. You also told me you would rid your body of my child. The one thing I would have given my everything for and I thought you just destroyed it. Family is everything to a Shouten! Even as disturbed as some of it is; it is for family!” He growled.

“You Shouten seem to think we are different in that respect. All we did was defend ourselves. Here have a little more.” She said injecting the rest.

Renshu would have arched off the bed if he could and he was so incredibly aroused. He was sweating badly and he stared at her. He could feel her age and she was now officially older then he was. She was also elegant and beautiful. Her hair was shorter and came to past her shoulders. She was wearing some strange clothing and it was alluring to his over stimulated brain.

“Raganos had two of my youngest siblings murdered. Hinata and Misaki. They were hanyou and helpless. Your brother came to deliver the message to my mother. She was so overcome in grief that she trapped him. She brought him to the edge and would not let him finish to he agreed to help her.” She stated.

“Knowing Lei it worked well.” He said fighting back the waves of need coursing through him.

“I could be an even crueler bitch.” Mizuki said staring down.

She walked to the door and called the nurse. She was wearing some shoes that gave her a little height and made her legs look longer. He remembered her legs wrapped around his hips and he gasped softly as his member throbbed. Mizuki came back and smirked as she held more of the drug. He looked almost panicked and she got another syringe. She drew back more and injected it into his IV. A warmth unlike he had ever known spread through him and he stared at her.

“I asked for the pure stuff. Not the synthetic. How do you feel Renshu?” She asked in a whisper.

“So good.” He stated as his head rolled.

She reached under the blanket and he groaned as she brushed her fingers over his silken flesh. She wanted to be hateful to him but the memories of their passion coursed through her. She lifted her hand and slammed the door shut. He looked over at the door and he was drowsy and she was touching his aching staff. She threw back the blanket and he arched his neck. She was blowing on his cock and he could feel every little breath. She brushed her cheek against the head and he moaned.

“I know you hate me but please do not torture me like this. I am helpless and I thought you had honor!” He growled out.

“You think you know me so well?” She hissed.

“I wanted our child. I told you I would have raised it. I would have loved it.” He said closing his eyes.

“I would not have loved our son? It was a boy. You sired a boy.” She said again brushing her cheek against his member.

“I wanted him. I was going to come back for you.” He said crying out.

“Regardless if I loved Karu or not?” She asked.

“I am sorry if I did not care!” Renshu hissed.

Mizuki slid him down her throat and his eyes widened. Everything felt so heavy and he could not move his legs and he could barely move his arms. All the pleasure was concentrated at his groin and he was gasping out. He was actually whining heavily as she worked her mouth around him. Renshu had not expected this and he was thrashing his head back and forth as she intensified the pressure.

“I am going…Mizuki…Gods…woman I am going to climax.” He shouted.

She did not listen and she used her tongue on the underside of his cock. He stiffened as he shouted out. He shook as she swallowed his release. He fell back and his eyes were completely white. His mouth was parched and it had been extremely intense. She lifted her head and watched his face.

“You have no idea how many times I have wanted to see your face or to spit in it. Now all I want to do is this.” She said leaning down and she kissed him.

Renshu was caught off guard and he could taste his own release. He growled into her mouth and kissed her back. He was hungry emotionally and physically. He was desperately trying to get something more and he groaned. She pulled back and he was rasping.

“Please! If this was your plan to make me want you. I never stopped.” He growled out.

“You can use your arms?” She asked.

“Yes. I can move them.” Renshu stated.

She stepped back and she undid her suit jacket and threw it on a chair. She undid her trousers and he was watching her. Her bare breasts had him salivating and he truly had never understood Lei's desires. She was wearing some manner of get up on her legs and she came closer.

“What have you done there.” He said indicating her groin.

“Modern era Renshu.” She chuckled.

“It is interesting.” He said eyeing her.

“Still ever the man's man.” She purred.

She climbed up on the bed and she lay against him. She began kissing him and he was hungrily kissing her back. Mizuki lifted her hips and slid down him and he groaned into her mouth. He was unable to move and she rotated her hips. His eyes were twitching and she leaned over him.

“You need blood.” She said softly.

“Yes.” He groaned out.

She guided his mouth to her breast and tried to prepare herself. He eagerly suckled her and she groaned as he did so. He continued on and slowly slipped his fangs around the areola. Mizuki grunted softly as he groaned and moaned. He reached his arm around her and grabbed her backside. He kneaded the pliant flesh as he fed. She was gone in the feelings and he switched to the other one. He was getting needier and he snarled.

“Mizuki please. Please.” He hissed against her globe.

“What do you want?” She asked in ecstasy of her own.

“To abandon myself. I want to loose myself in your flesh and your soul.” He said as she lifted her head.

She pressed her lips to his and he was eager to taste her offering. She was squeezing his member within her core and he was groaning.

“I need more.” He snarled.

“I cannot do more at the moment.” Mizuki said nuzzling his neck.

“Bite me.” Renshu begged.

“But I do not want you to end yet.” She said kissing his cheek.

He yelled in frustration and she sat up. She began a slow undulation of her hips. His face showed his immense feelings as she moved on him.

“Mizuki. I wish I had known the truth. I wish I had known what had happened. I wish you will tell me who killed my son.” He said shutting his dark eyes.

She realized he was fully tr'Awnhi but he was good. Being away from Astana had made him moral. Being raised by the Jings had made him good. Renshu was caught up in the old sensations and how her powers held him. He wished to his Gods he could phase out but he was trapped in the physical. She was going insane with the feelings and he moaned loudly.

“Bite me.” He begged.

“You are a masochist.” She said against his throat.

“No, I just know what you have in you.” He groaned as she licked on his tendons.

“I have you in me at the moment.” She chuckled.

“You are so much more worldly.” Renshu stated grunting.

“I am much older now. What was it you called me? Oh hai! Virginal?” She asked smirking.

“You were young.” He said wishing to move.

“Hai. I was very young.” Mizuki said running her hands over his bare chest.

“Woman! I feel like I am dying.” He whined.

“I do not remember you being this whiney before.” She said with a smirk.

“I was not also paralyzed with a drug in my system to make me wanton! BITE ME!” He hissed.

She sank her fangs deeply into his neck and bliss that he had not felt in a long time spread along him rampantly. His mind clouded in the rapture and he felt her spasm around him as he succumbed to the bliss. It felt so right to be with her and his mind wandered to fantasies of taking her into Hueco Mundo and also actually taking her from within. He wanted so desperately to move and to hold her. Renshu was bitter and he was angry that Astana had pulled the strings. He knew there were untold things but he was pragmatic. He may not be a Jing by blood but by the Gods he was one in his heart. He hated the Kazak Shouten as much as Lei did. He wrapped his arms around her and he shut his eyes.

“There is still so much to work out.” She said against his chest.

“I will find who hurt you and I will put them to death. I wanted to marry you. I wanted to take you and make you mine.” He said in a tired tone.

“I love Karu still Renshu.” She said closing her mahogany eyes.

“Stop it! You are here making love to me and you mention him?” He snarled.

“I did not intend to.” She growled.

“No, you intended to be a nasty bitch like you normally are. Get off of me.” He said in anger.

“I have a life now. I have several children by the way.” She snapped as she got off of him.

“Good for you. I am glad you were able to fix my mistake. I was in love with you! I loved the daughter of the famed Naraku. I should expect you to be no different then him.” Renshu snarled.

“I am bound to another Shouten now.” She said grabbing her clothes.

His eyes were brilliant white and he was shaking in rage. She stared at him in a little fear and she dressed quickly.

“You bound?” He asked shaking.

“Hai. Karu wished it.” Mizuki stated.

“Your spider is very stupid indeed. Who would bind three of you together?” He asked curling his lip.

“Soren tr'Awnhi.” She said fully dressed.

“He was a mere boy all those years ago.” He said gripping the bed.

“He is a man now.” She snapped.

“He is a tr'Awnhi!” He yelled.

“So are you!” She hissed.

“In blood Mizuki but I was raised by Lei. I am a Jing. Make no mistake in that. You bound yourself to my enemies?” He said trying in vain to get up.

“I bound myself to a good man. Like I said Karu wanted it.” She said putting her shoes on.

“Your spider is a crafty and foolish man. If any one of you is hurt or wounded then all of you are! Do you not understand that?” He demanded.

“I understand that. My mother and Lei are bound as such. Ayana is bound to Hatham in the same way.” She said flatly.

“Hatham? What the fuck is going on?” Renshu asked stunned.

“Many of the younger generation are sick of the ruling house and are leaving. Hanaj left first then followed by Nveid, Hatham and Neral, Soren, and Nalah.” She stated.

“Get me out of here.” He demanded.

“You stabbed yourself idiot and I am needed in Hueco Mundo.” She said lifting her head.

“You go into Hueco Mundo now?” Renshu asked even more shocked.

“Hai. There was a shinigami who left Soul Society and he has set up shop there.” Mizuki stated stiffly.

“A shinigami in Hueco Mundo?” He asked wryly.

“Hai I know weird. Aizen is looking to take over Soul Society and has created an Arrancar army. A bunch of those have shown up here and there. Anyway one of the Espada took Nanami and I know Los Noches really well.” Mizuki said.

“Why do you know it?” He asked narrowing his eyes.

“Because Aizen is a powerful son of a bitch and made me his okay? I have his son. He does not care at all but for power and occasionally to get his rocks off.” She snorted.

Renshu snorted at her language and he waited for her to continue.

“His zanpakuto is powerful. He is powerful and he is patient. Mother had an alliance with him to fight Astana. Well it seems it may be over.” She said.

“Your mother is an opportunist.” He growled.

“My mother is smart. My mother is also a victim of the tr'Awnhi just like you! Maec has gotten up close and personal with her.” Mizuki snapped.

“She survived? Then she is strong.” He scoffed.

“Oh you are going to choke on your words you arrogant prick.” She said trying to not cry.

“Am I? Come here.” He stated.

She neared him and he was able to reach for her. He grabbed her and pressed his lips to hers. There was so much history and he was suddenly very interested in finding out his history. He felt a little feeling in his legs and he pulled her down on the bed. He managed to roll her under him as he continued to plunder her lips and mouth. He was making so much noise as he made love to her with just his lips.

“Renshu!” He heard from behind him.

He slowly pulled away from her mouth and he stared at her.

“You owe me a child.” He whispered.

She stared at him outraged and he looked back to see Lei. He was also shocked to see Yhea tr'Awnhi, Ang Chi, and Bai. Ang Chi stared at Mizuki in shock and she looked sheepish. He went over to her and jerked her to him.

“Keep your hands off of my sister asshole.” Ang Chi hissed.

“Shut up boy. Brother, I was busy.” Renshu snorted.

“I can see that.” Lei said amused.

Shan Lao slipped in and Renshu looked at him and then at Lei. He made a face and Yhea snorted in amusement.

“Who is this?” Renshu asked.

“Oh brother there is so much we did not know. As you know this is Yhea. He is my brother through Shan Lao, who is that man. You are my brother through Sanra as is Ang Chi.” Lei said shaking his head.

“So basically our mother was Astana's biggest whore?” Renshu asked.

“Yes.” Lei nodded.

“Good to know. I hate you Yhea. Stupid prick. I know you not sir.” He said to Shan Lao.

“I am Jing Shan Lao.” He bowed low.

Renshu watched the obviously older and very powerful wraith. Yhea was bristling in anger and he stared at the younger man.

“You know I am actually Jing by blood dumb ass and you are one in name only.” He stated.

“Am I supposed to care what you think freak? You got us in war with the uppyr idiot because of your dick and your pride.” Renshu snorted.

“You little…” Yhea said and Bai held him back.

“Stop this!” Mizuki growled.

“All just a big happy family.” Yhea said clenching his teeth.

“Stop please.” Shan Lao said softly.

“Yes Father.” His younger son said.

“Zuki get out of here.” Ang Chi said.

“Since when do you order me around Chi?” She asked miffed.

“Since I am still your big brother.” He said crossing his arms.

“Damn it I am grown now!” She hissed at him.

“Go home sister. This is a wraith issue.” Ang Chi commanded.

“Since when do you hang out with them?” She asked surprised.

“Since Haha told me the truth.” He said raising a brow.

Renshu grabbed her hand and he kissed her palm. She stared at him in shock and he cared not who looked. He pulled her to him and delved his tongue into her mouth. She groaned and he knew how to kiss and he knew how to kiss her. She slowly pulled back and she clenched her teeth. She ported out and Lei was grinning at his younger brother.

“What are you smirking at?” Renshu asked.

“You. Look at you!” He said chuckling.

“I have always liked women Lei.” He said frowning.

“Me too.” He said with a tiny smile.

“Why all the pomp about your sex life?” He asked rolling his eyes.

“Not shy?” He chuckled.

“Lady Asuna?” He asked in a hushed tone.

“Gods yes. She is magnificent. I have never been so happy. You need to meet Shen and Lifen.” He said smiling.

“Your children?” Renshu asked softly.

“Yes. They are darling. I am glad you are here brother.” He said.

“Yes. I am glad I am here too. I need this damn drug to wear off. I cannot phase.” He grumbled.

Bai came over and Renshu realized he had never seen his real sister. She bowed to him and took his hands. She kissed them and then his cheek.

“I am the real Bai.” She said softly.

“You are so beautiful!” Renshu cried.

“Thank you.” She said with a shy smile.

“Children please bring Renshu and let us go. Lady Asuna has asked us to help retrieve Doctor Yamasaki.” Shan Lao stated.

Lei took his brother and phased them to Britain. The rest followed except Yhea. He had heard of what had happened between Hanaj and Asuna and he was stepping in now. He had a smirk on his handsome face and he phased out to her penthouse. She was moving around her home and Asuna turned to see Yhea.

“What?” She asked in a soft tone.

“I heard what happened with Hanaj.” He stated.

She looked at him and she noticed he favored blues. His black hair was partially pulled back and his many piercings were seen. His black eyes watched her and she watched him.

“Speak your mind Yhea.” She said sighing.

“I am.” He said narrowing his eyes.

“You came to offer your what?” Asuna asked.

“You know you are insufferable. I was an animal. I agree and I was a beast. You are right and I was a fool for trying to entice Eyal. I can admit that I fell in love with him. I can admit that I was a pompous idiot. I am also an idiot for trying to make amends to you!” He snarled.

She looked at him and she neared him. Yhea looked at her and she saw so much in his eyes. She pulled him down near her lips by the back of his neck and breathed heavily against his mouth.

“You ever raise a hand to me again in such a fashion as you did and you will find your privates on a pike shoved up your backside.” She said sweetly.

“Charming.” He said in a low growl.

She pressed her mouth to his and he groaned. She received his sweeping tongue as he wrapped his arms around her. He could not stop his want but he did not push it further. She pulled back slowly and nibbled his lip as she did so. He groaned a little in disappointment.

“I need to retrieve Nanami first.” She said.

“Yes.” He said breathing in.

“Do you know what Sanra did?” She asked.

“No.” He said watching her.

She stepped back and undid her button down shirt and slipped off her skirt. He saw the scars of horrendously deep wounds.

“Maec was not happy. Her ash shoki is extremely powerful.” She stated.

“It is said she can release both toxins at the same time. I believe it. Good Gods. I am so sorry.” He said touching her back.

“You only released the cold shoki.” She said softly.

“It is called hiebie by the way. None of us have told you that. The ash toxin is called kemuri.” He stated.

“Oh that makes it better.” She said looking at him.

“I shall leave you now.” Yhea sighed.

“You were so jealous and in need of something that you hurt me.” Asuna whispered.

“I know. I know what I did what the worst thing but I did love him. I really did and he was such a fool. You and I both know he is a fool at times.” He said impassioned.

“He is a fool at times. Can you do anything with these scars Yhea?” She asked.

“Perhaps. What do you wish?” He asked in return.

His fingers gently traced along her spine and he leaned forward. He pressed his lips to the top of her spine and she sighed softly. He left lingering kisses and his hands gently gripped her shoulders. Yhea wanted this so damn badly but yet he was truly horrified at what Maec and Sanra had done. He should not have been surprised as he knew perfectly well what they were capable of. He was barely touching her and she was shivering under his touch.

“Yhea?” She asked.

“Yes?” He murmured.

“Lay down.” Asuna commanded softly.

He did as she asked and lay on her couch. She neared him and he was curious. She undid his navy colored corded trousers. She undid the zipper and he watched her pull his pants down. She pulled off his boots that he favored as well. His eyes were filled with passion as she guided his hand and wrapped both of their hands around his member.

“Why does this arouse you so much?” He asked moaning softly.

“The first time it inflamed me. I know not but I find it beautiful. You lay out with your hair haloed out as you voice your pleasure.” She stated.

“Hush. Your words are making me so close.” Yhea pleaded.

“My words make you more aroused?” She asked softly.

“Yes.” He breathed harshly.

She was using her thumb and smearing the clear fluid that was leaking from his shaft. He bowed his body a little and moaned out as she continued on. She leaned over and licked the tip several times. He gasped sharply and Asuna was being wicked.

“Yhea.” She breathed.

“Yes.” He whispered as he strained.

“I am going to make you feel paradise.” She stated.

“I already am.” He said shifting.

She slipped a finger inside of him and he cried out. His face was crumpling in the feeling and his mouth was open as he gasped a little.

“Tell me as you near Yhea.” She whispered.

He laid his head back and it was causing him to shake. She began a massage and he whined out in the raw pleasure. Yhea was allowing himself completely at her mercy and it was making her crazed she realized. He arched his neck as she continued to massage him deeply. She sat up a little and began to lick along his throat. His eyes began to see only shadows as he was loosing it.

“I feel you trying to leave. I want to see you Yhea. I want to see this.” Asuna whispered against his throat.

“So close. I am so close.” He whimpered.

“How is it Yhea?” She asked gently.

“Gods. Head spinning. So much sensation. There. Gods yes!” He yelled out as he arched hard off of her couch.

She found the sight amazing and she had news for him that he was not even close to being done. She was going to have to trap him here. She could not feed him and he was panting badly.

“Grab you a hollow and return to me.” She whispered.

“Yes.” He nodded.

He again resented Hanaj and Lei for lacing her blood and he phased his clothes on. He was shaky as he quickly found himself a hollow and fed deeply. He phased back and he could not see her. Yhea felt duped and he growled softly. He guessed all he was ever going to get was scraps and he resented it. He felt something go around his eyes and he made a noise.

“Just a silk scarf.” She purred in his ear.

“The others have already gone into Hueco Mundo.” He informed her.

“I am wrong for waiting but I need this and so do you.” She said nipping his neck.

“I do not understand.” Yhea stated.

“Phase your clothes away wraith.” She said passionately.

He did as she wanted and he felt her fingers playing along his abdomen. The silk scarf was making it impossible to see and he could only feel. It was as if he was loosing his corporeal state but he was solid. He felt her lips along his shoulder and he reveled in the feel of her lips and her teeth as she nipped his skin. She was being gentle and it was opposite of what he had done. Shame ate at him and she was stroking him as she kissed along his back. He suddenly felt a bed underneath him and he was on his back.

“I wish to see you.” He whispered.

“Not yet.” She said with a soft tone.

He felt her lips near his groin and she bit in. A quivering cry escaped his lips and she was using her succubus abilities on him. Yhea was encased in beauty and passion as she took in his blood. She could have bled him dry at that moment and he would not have cared. He lifted a hand and ran it through her silver hair and groaned softly as he felt a momentous finale but she lifted her head. He sighed and she took off the scarf. She licked a flat nipple into her mouth and he groaned.

-Yhea. - She whispered in his mind.

“Hmm?” He moaned out.

-Become your true form. - She said in thought.

-What? - He thought back shocked.

She ran her bare legs up his and he phased within her. Asuna was moaning softly as she moved smoothly on the bed. Yhea was bathed in her inner soul and it was the complexity that drew him. The raw beauty made him groan just to be near and he suddenly felt himself being pulled harshly. He cried out in her mind and she was not stopping. It was as if she was physically holding his spirit and Yhea began to mentally yell in the many raptures. She was encouraging him to cleave and hold on as he experienced a spiritual high. Somehow he felt himself beside her and he was ravenously hungry for her flesh and her blood. He drove himself between her thighs in a blinding way and her cries were making him even more insane. Yhea sank his fangs into her throat and he did not think with a rational mind but it was tremendously sweet. It made him so drunk that he continued to drink as he snarled out as he felt her trembling beneath him in completion. He dully realized with a very fuzzy brain what he had just done and what had not happened.

“I am not poisoned.” He said stupidly.

“No. I cannot stay awake.” She said with heavy eyes.

“I took too much blood. Dear Gods did we?” He asked astonished.

“Hai. You wanted this. You wanted this and now you have me. Watch over me?” She asked softly.

“Yes but why now?” Yhea asked as he clutched her.

“Because. I need sleep.” Asuna said as she passed out.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Nanami was sitting in a crouched position and she was groaning out. It was not going well and Szayel was getting nervous.

“Tell me what to do Nanami.” He demanded.

“I am in Hueco Mundo. I should be okay.” She said getting bleary eyed.

“What is wrong?” He asked lifting her chin.

“Loosing consciousness. Szayel, I cannot do this. I need help.” Nanami said laying back.

“What is wrong? I thought your body was supposed to expel the young.” He stated.

“You make it sound so easy and automatic. Blood pressure maybe. Szayel what do you see?” She asked trying to stay awake.

“Nanami there is blood.” The Eighth Espada said suddenly making a garganta appear.

“Have to stay here. Abruption. Get Jao.” She stuttered.

“Nanami! Nanami!” He said shaking her hard.

He snarled and made one of his Fraccion stay. He appeared in the hospital and he saw the brother of his lover. He hissed and Shinobu snarled at him.

“She needs you now! Bring supplies.” He said trying to remain calm.

Shinobu grabbed his bag and some medicines and followed the pink haired Espada. He was horrified to see his baby sister lying in a pool of blood. She was too pale and he quickly set up for a crash section. Shinobu was working fast and Szayel watched as Shinobu cut into her stomach and worked fast. He pulled out an infant Shouten with black hair and he was not breathing. Shinobu cussed and he looked at Szayel.

“Breathe for him while I try and save her!” He snarled.

Szayel took the babe and laid him on a table. He breathed into his mouth and continued to breathe until he began a weak cry. Shinobu was cussing and Szayel looked back. Nanami looked almost entirely devoid of color and there was so much blood.

“I need the hospital. She is going to die. Let me get her to my hospital!” He screamed.

Szayel held the infant and made a garganta appear and Shinobu managed to get them through. He left the baby with the Arrancar as Nanami was not breathing. He laid her on gurney and he shouted for help. Nobu ran and he was sickened to see his daughter almost lifeless.

“Chichi, I am gonna tube her.” Shinobu said shaking.

“Hai.” Nobu said.

Shinobu used a scope and slipped the tube down her throat. He called on volume and he was squeezing so much blood trying to catch up. Jao appeared and he cried out.

“Shinobu keep squeezing. I am phasing my hand in to seal off the bleeders.” He said shaking.

They all nodded and slowly they began to turn the tide and control the tremendous blood loss. Jao wanted to throw up and his child was gone. Nobu was able to get her packed and she was in a coma and on a breathing machine. Jao stumbled back and he stared at his brother in law and father in law.

“Where is my son?” He asked.

“Hueco Mundo and in Los Noches.” Shinobu said.

“Was he living?” Jao asked.

“Hai. I am sorry. I am so sorry. She was bleeding out.” He said wiping his eyes.

“I understand but I need to get into that place. I cannot phase into Los Noches. I have tried.” Jao said freaking out.

“Haha?” Shinobu asked.

Nobu nodded and ported to her penthouse. Asuna was up and putting on armor. She looked over and she saw him.

“What happened?” She asked shocked.

“Nami is in a coma. The babe is still in Los Noches. Jao is fixing to loose it.” He stated.

“I will get in.” She said kissing him quickly.

She got the medallion and she made the garganta appear. She walked through and she ported into Los Noches. She walked quickly and she was suddenly grabbed. She snarled and she heard chuckling.

“Grimmjow let me go!” She hissed.

“What the fuck? I haven't seen ya in forever and you tell me to let ya go?” He asked in a pissy tone.

“Nanami gave birth. Szayel still has the babe. It was in distress Grimmjow. I need to get him back to the hospital.” She said shaking.

“Yeah okay.” He said pulling her along.

They made it Szayel's room and Grimmjow busted in the door with a cero. The Eighth Espada was still holding him and Asuna marched up and he automatically handed the babe over.

“He is in distress you fool.” She growled.

“I am sorry. I wanted her back. I was forced to be away from her and my daughter.” He said furiously.

“Grimmjow shut him up!” She hissed as she ported to the British area of Hueco Mundo.

She walked into the mansion and Jao cried out. He took his son and he left with him to work on him. Lei and Shan Lao nodded to her and she nodded to them.

“Nanami is not well. I need to return.” Asuna said.

Lei stepped forward and he phased her to Yamasaki General. Shinobu and Nobu were sitting by Nanami's bedside and Asuna sat down as well. Asuna felt wretched and she knew she should have been there. She took her daughter's hands. Nanami twitched and they looked surprised. Her eyes opened and she looked over at her mother and brother. Things seemed much calmer and much better at the moment.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Mizuki was washing dishes after having cooked. She liked cooking as it was normally simple and satisfying. Soren was here and he was lying on the couch with his books all around him. Karu was sitting in a chair with his laptop and she was enjoying the scene. The two men found they actually liked each other and they could be found pathing all manner of things. It had shocked Karu that Soren knew all about baseball. The two had become really close friends. She continued to wash dishes as the children were in their nursery and she felt normal for the first time in a long time. Byakuya had finally given her the divorce and she had gone back to being an Orlovich. She stiffened and turned around as Renshu sat on her kitchen counter. He had picked up a can opener and was playing with it.

“These modern times are so very different.” He stated.

“What are you doing here?” She hissed softly.

“What not happy to see me?” Renshu asked smirking.

“NO!” She growled.

Soren was up immediately and he stepped into the kitchen. He was surprised to see a pure blood Shouten sitting there and he knew immediately that it was Renshu Jing. Karu had no real clue who it was and he stared at the Shouten like he was a disease.

“You must be Soren tr'Awnhi. I have been told you can tell me all about me. So then cousin; tell me all about me.” Renshu said from his perch.

“Perhaps this is not the best place to have such a discussion.” Soren said carefully.

“Oh I think it the perfect place. You see I am thinking I may know the answers. I am no more responsible for my past then you are but if my parents are who I think they are then you are a little nervous of me.” Renshu said picking up an apple.

“Who are you?” Karu demanded.

“I was not speaking to you corporeal bug. I was speaking to my relation. Now Soren shall we talk?” Renshu stated as he stood.

“Karu please my friend. He is right. He needs answers and I have them.” Soren stated calmly.

“Hai okay. I am going to Sendai then with the kids. See you soon. Mizuki are you coming?” Karu asked.

“No. I do not like the fact that my house is being used as a summit. I will call you when this Shouten goes home.” She said coldly.

Karu nodded and he went to the nursery. He gathered up his brood and took them to Sendai. Renshu was nosing around and Soren watched him. The hanyou looked at Mizuki and it was obvious she was uncomfortable.

“Who killed my son Mizuki?” Renshu asked as he ran a finger along the flat screen television.

“I do not know personally Renshu.” She said in a tortured tone.

“Would you know them if you saw their face?” He demanded.

“Hai of course.” She said confused.

“See Soren. I did terrible things because I thought she did terrible things. I am the product of sin aren't I?” Renshu asked.

“Yes.” Soren said softly.

“Well I cannot help that and I am here. Since I am his and her son then perhaps I should be a fairly strong Shouten.” He said.

“I imagine you have barely tapped your true potential yet.” The hanyou Shouten stated.

“This means we are cousins correct?” Renshu asked.

“Correct.” Soren nodded.

“You love her?” The elder Shouten said.

“I do.” He murmured.

“So do I. I loved her from the moment I took in her blood so many years ago. Nasty temper she has though. Did she try and beat you up too?” He asked amused.

“We fought.” Soren replied.

“I have come to find out that my bitch mother took from you Soren. I bet someone from Astana took from me as well. I may be of that house but I hate them. I hate them so much that I will make it my mission to see them burn in the fires of hell for all time. I also intend to have what I want.” Renshu stated.

“What is it you want then cousin?” He asked softly.

Renshu came up behind Mizuki and she gasped.

“Come Soren. Come to us.” He whispered.

“What is it we are doing exactly?” the other man asked.

“You have bound yourself to her and to that idiot spider. I actually want to make him squirm but you can do that. I am going to make Sanra suffer untold horrors before I am finished. She has harmed your father has she not Mizuki?” He asked in her ear.

“Hai.” She whispered.

“You are suggesting we do what Lei and Shan Lao have done.” Soren considered.

“Yes. Instead of being a jealous idiot; take you as an ally and we both benefit the other. There Mizuki. I have wanted to do this for so long.” Renshu stated in a lust filled tone.

He had phased both of his hands within her but he was stroking her in the most pleasurable of ways. Her eyes rolled back and she groaned. Soren was watching and he was not jealous at all. This male had a claim to her from long before and if anything he was the usurper. Renshu beckoned him over and Soren neared the couple.

“I want to get her with our seed. I want my child I was denied. I think Astana sent assassins to kill my babe. Sanra killed yours and now by the Gods we have what is ours. I am going to go and start killing very soon Soren. Will you allow us to all be bound?” He asked passionately.

“Yes.” The hanyou stated.

“Sanra was so concerned about Maec and so concerned about pleasing him. She just dropped me off in the midst of their enemies. I am glad she did.” Renshu said then Mizuki attacked his mouth.

Soren was in awe of the other man and he was something. Renshu walked backwards to her couch and sat down with her in his lap and he phased her clothes away. He opened her wide as she leaned back against him and the hanyou watched Renshu cup her breasts and suck on her neck.

“Come feast Soren. Make us one. Let us all become one.” He whispered in a passion laced tone.

Soren knelt in front of them and he leaned forward and kissed along her inner thighs. Mizuki was ensnared in the sensations and she knew that she would belong to them the same way her mother did to Lei and the others. She actually screamed in ecstasy and everything became a haze.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Asuna was feeling very off and very badly. Maec had managed to destroy a good relationship and she was bitter about it. She went in search of Hanaj and she found him in the deserts of Hueco Mundo. His black hair was free and he turned to see her. He sighed and waited for her to come to stand beside him.

“Asuna.” He stated softly.

“I did not say anything because I was ashamed. I hated his touch and he revolted me. I hated how he could make my body react.” She stated.

“My father was a consummate whore Asuna. He was good at what he did.” Hanaj snorted.

“He used some manner of black arts to tear us apart.” She blurted out.

“Did you fight?” He asked.

She snarled in anger and she took her clothes off right there. Hanaj made a wounded noise and he touched her skin.

“I fought and I paid the price. Now what I want to know is what are you going to do? Are you going to let that bastard dictate to you from the grave and the past?” Asuna asked coldly.

“Asuna you stand there and act as if what happened does not feel like a death!” Hanaj cried softly.

“Then let us not let him win!” She said holding his face.

“I know not what would happen if we tried it again. Who is to say that it would even work?” He asked.

“Who is to say it would not?” She demanded.

“Because I have no idea what it is he did. There are things apparently that he knew and he was involved with that we know nothing of now in these modern years. He probably guarded such knowledge jealously so he could do these terrible things. You were mine! I am his son!” He snarled.

“He stated that you were his favorite and that if by some chance I was killed that he would not have your death because of me.” Asuna murmured.

Hanaj stared at her and he grabbed her. They fell upon the sand and she gasped at the intensity she saw in his face.

“I am going to kill him myself.” He stated as he held her face.

“Hanaj please no.” She said frowning.

He phased his clothes away and he was between her thighs. He held her face in his hands and rotated his hips only. Her features shattered right away and Hanaj was overly intense as he moved slowly within her.

“Kamis Hanaj. What is this?” She whimpered.

“Will know how it is supposed to be.” He said in a whisper.

He lowered his mouth and kissed her as their hips ground against the other. Asuna was in another place and she wanted this badly. Hanaj could feel how she seemed to melt against him. They began gasping as he ground harder.

“He will die. I will kill my own father.” He said in a raw tone.

“Hanaj.” She said arching towards him.

She fell back as he was within her. He could sense what his father had done and he was out of his mind. He almost viciously bound himself to her and she screamed out as he reconnected himself to her. She embraced it wholly and she snared him as well. He phased back and he was gasping harder as he yelled out as well. He snapped his fangs around her throat and she went rigid. Hanaj took her in and he was making plans. The mother of son has lost consciousness and he held her tightly.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hanaj stood with Yhea and their arms were crossed. They looked at each other and nodded.

“You sure you want to do this?” Yhea asked.

“Yes. You are a Jing and I am not.” Hanaj said with a bitter tone.

“I can get us there but you will have to guide us.” He stated.

“No problem.” The elder male said.

They phased out and appeared in the slip stream. Hanaj guided them through and they appeared somewhere far in the past. Yhea was arrogant but he was powerful. Hanaj had always been softer spoken and outgoing but moral. They went to Astana and they hid themselves.

“I am extremely young in this era. I never really knew what my father did.” He said snorting.

“Defile beautiful succubus and torment honorable men is what he did.” Yhea stated.

Hanaj nodded and they walked about. Hanaj felt deep peace within himself and whatever his father had done was not a measure that was a permanent road block. Hanaj was being cautious and he heard a clucking sound.

“Well well well.” He heard.

He turned around and there stood his father. Maec looked angry and quite maddened.

“Hello father.” Hanaj said staring at his sire in hatred.

“You have balls coming here when you are so young. Who is this?” Maec demanded.

“None of your business. Talk to me!” Hanaj snarled.

“Alright. So why did you come?” Maec asked circling his son.

“You had no right to touch her!” He said clenching his fists.

“I have every right. I am the ruler here and all I see is what I rule.” He said arrogantly.

“She is not Shouten!” Hanaj said in anger.

“Oh poo Hanaj. The fact is she was. You know it and I know it. You think I had no right to touch her? Are you insane?” Maec asked.

“You sick fucking bastard!” His son snarled.

“Oh son. You are the one without vision. Be serious will you? You lack the will necessary to do what needs to be done.” Maec said laughing.

Hanaj lost his head in severe anger and he rushed his sire. He phased his hand into his belly and Maec choked in surprise. He grew furious at his favored son and Hanaj was suddenly thrown backwards and went through several walls.

“Do not fuck with me boy! You will not win!” Maec said glaring as his eyes took on an eerie glow.

Yhea let his hands become translucent and he slashed at Maec. The king of the Kazak Shouten stared at the much younger man as if bored and phased his hand straight through his heart even though Yhea had himself with a barrier.

“You are a fucking Jing. Damn. I really need to get to this future era. Bye boy.” Maec said willing Yhea away.

Yhea landed in a heap next to Hanaj and he choked up blood. Every time his heart pumped, more blood he lost. Hanaj and Yhea both stared at the other and realized they had been foolish. They both put her in danger.

“Is that all you have Hanaj? Did you rebind yourself to my little whore? You probably did. I will just undo it again. It sickens me that such a powerful creature will tie herself to something so useless.” He sneered.

“You profess to love me!” Hanaj growled.

“Not when you interfere in my plans. You or no one will stop me.” Maec stated.

Hanaj crawled forward and he saw something surprising. He saw Renshu and Soren as well. He cocked his head and Renshu was staring at Maec with hatred.

“What is this?” The king asked.

“Pay back. Hello Maec tr'Awnhi.” Renshu stated walking closer.

“Soren!” Hanaj growled.

“Uncle.” Soren said running to Hanaj's side.

“Get Yhea and go.” He commanded of Thei's son.

Soren nodded and he phased out with the former crowned prince of the Kazak Shouten. Hanaj pulled himself up and Renshu neared him. He stood by him and they looked at each other.

“What are you doing here?” Hanaj muttered.

“You seriously did not think I was going to let you have all the fun?” Renshu asked under his breath.

“Excuse me you both are here to do what exactly and who are you?” Maec demanded.

“What you do not recognize the connection? Well you and that whore you call a lover are sick anyway.” Renshu sneered.

“Boy you have nerve.” He snarled.

“I have your balls father.” Renshu said staring directly at Maec.

“Excuse me?” Maec said shocked.

“Yes. I am a product of your illicit relations with that whore Sanra. Who by the way owes me.” Renshu said suddenly shoving both Hanaj and his hands' into Maec's side.

Hanaj got the idea and they both released their kemuri. Maec staggered and had not expected the attack. Maec morphed his hands and he slashed both males but both phased out. Renshu grabbed Maec's hair and the wraith king grabbed his short sword and infused it with his hiebie. He stabbed Renshu in the neck with it and he went down.

“So you are supposedly a bastard son of mine? Sanra would have told me of you!” He sneered.

“Why would she?” He gasped in pain.

“No matter. You will not live long. Take him home Hanaj.” Maec laughed.

“Evil bastard!” Hanaj said grabbing his father's throat.

“Do not make me kill you son. I will.” Maec said as a blackish void appeared around Maec's hand.

Hanaj had only heard rumors of this attack and he grabbed Renshu. He bleeding out and he knew their women and friends were in danger. He cursed his father and he let some of his hiebie solidify and he whirled around it stabbed Maec in the arm.

“You are not my father and I am not your son. I will stop you.” Hanaj said phasing out with his brother.

Maec was stunned by the news of the young man named Renshu. The boy was a powerhouse and so was Hanaj. They had done him considerable damage and he moved slowly towards his chambers. He was unable to phase out and their toxins were leaking out of the wounds that they had inflicted. He called on Alum and Sanra both. His sister appeared and she made a noise when she saw him.

“I need a death sleep. You are to rule in my stead and no funny stuff Sanra.” He growled in anger.

“Who did this?” She asked with anger in her tone.

“Hanaj and a boy named Renshu?” He asked raising a brow as his healer worked.

Her face betrayed nothing but Maec was not fooled. His sister was capable of anything. Alum laid him on the bed and he checked on his belly.

“Alum, whilst I sleep…find a way to that era. I care not what you have to kill. Go to the old ones if need be but I want a way in.” Maec hissed softly.

“You know they do not listen my king.” Alum said softly.

“Perhaps they will if we can perhaps open a gate for them.” He said closing his eyes.

“Open a gate to the Gods?” Alum asked.

“That little bitch thinks I am bad.” Maec chuckled.

“I will inquire. Sleep well majesty.” He said bowing his body.

Alum grew nervous but Maec had demanded that he contact the ekimmu; basically the gods of the wraiths and empusae. He sighed and he wondered what the hell they were getting themselves into.