InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ Patterns of Destruction ( Chapter 88 )

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A/n: Renshu deals with Mizuki and Karu. He makes plans to help Naraku destroy Sanra. Old wounds are healed and Hwan has Asuna go back to confront the past. Ekimmu begin to show themselves and enemies find ways of altering the landscape. Asuna confronts Drostan and turns to the ga for help. Danika again attacks her own and the Western Lord delivers a punishing lesson. Ruval is met in the flesh for the first time. Thank you for your patience and I am sorry for the lateness of this chapter. I have been traveling and sick as well. I love to hear from you all and always THANK YOU!

 

Patterns of Destruction

 

Renshu was tired as he was healing. He was grieved that his actions had led to Mizuki falling at work and the same with the spider; the spider was an idiot but he had said he wanted it. He phased to the corporeal world and she was sleeping on her large bed. Renshu made a soft noise and he moved her over. She opened her eyes and looked at him.

 

“Hi.” She whispered.

 

“Hi.” He said palming her cheek.

 

“What are you doing here?” Mizuki asked.

 

“I am reeling. I am reeling from the truths I did not know and from the evils I committed. I loved you but I loved you conditionally. I did not want to love a corporeal.” He admitted.

 

“We should not have gotten together.” She said looking away.

 

“Who says?” Renshu demanded.

 

“Renshu we were enemies. We should not have had relations and I should not have become pregnant.” She sighed.

 

“But we did. It was not like I forced you.” He growled.

 

“No you did not. You were more a gentleman about coupling then you were in battle.” She said with a sad smile.

 

“Are you saying you regret me?” Renshu asked.

 

“I have always regretted you in some ways.” Mizuki said sadly.

 

“Why?” He asked shaking.

 

“The hatred. The absolute hatred I saw in your eyes when you killed her.” She said with a hoarse voice.

 

“It was misguided. Lei and I always wanted our own families. It was something I wanted desperately. Come to find out what I am and all I want is normalcy! Do you not understand that?” Renshu demanded.

 

“But I am not a normal onna.” Mizuki stated flatly.

 

“I know that. I also know that it did not stop me from wanting. How many times I lay in my bed at Hadasan and dreamed of your face and the feel of your body. I cannot tell how many times I would wrap my hand around my staff and imagine the feel of your walls clutching me. I would see you in my mind as we culminated together which we did often.” He whispered.

 

“Renshu.” She said in a hoarser tone.

 

“I would see a light perspiration on your body as I would run my tongue between the valley of your breasts. I would wrap my lips around one tip and suckle you till you begged me.” He said passionately.

 

“You are being difficult.” She said breathing hard.

 

“No. I am being honest. Do you still weep for me Mizuki? I remember just seeing you and you would be slick already. Did thoughts of me make you in need?” Renshu asked as he laid her back.

 

“Hai. I would hope to see you in battle. I would hope you would take me.” She said as he reached up to hold her jaw.

 

“Take you away or make love to you? Did you enjoy how this wraith took you in your physical and spiritual?” He asked breathing hard.

 

“Hai.” She managed.

 

“I would shake in anticipation much like now.” He stated.

 

He was slowly drawing the strap of her night gown down to reveal her breasts and she was staring up at him.

 

“I am going to make your spider weak and climax over and over. I am going to make him feel you as I bring you to rapture.” He murmured as he leaned his head down and barely licked a tip.

 

“He is bound to you too?” Mizuki asked in a quaking voice.

 

“Yes. I want you as much as he does and I will take him to have you. I can move this time.” He whispered.

 

He wrapped his lips around her whole areola and suckled it with abandon. Mizuki's eyes widened and he was very much into pleasuring a female. She knew he was feeding but it felt so good and she was weeping. She pulled up the hem of her night gown and he gently spread her thighs. He slipped fingers into her slick channel and Mizuki was in heaven it seemed. He released her tit and lifted his head. His eyes were milky at the moment and he was in a raging lust.

 

“I love you. I will beg your forgiveness forever for hurting you. I wanted our son so badly. I wanted to hold you both so many times.” He admitted.

 

Her mahogany eyes were crimson and she stared at him. He lifted his fingers and he licked at wetness.

 

“Tell me what you want.” She said shutting her eyes.

 

“I want you like I wanted you then.” Renshu murmured.

 

He used his own hands to disrobe himself and she peered at him through lidded eyes. He pulled her into his lap and she made a noise.

 

“If you are succubus then you need to be succubus. Watch as I take you.” He begged.

 

She opened her eyes and she looked down. She bit her lips as Renshu pulled her down on his member. She fought the urge to close her eyes and he cried out.

 

“You were made for me. This body was designed for mine.” He murmured.

 

“So good.” Mizuki groaned.

 

“Yes. Always so beautiful. You are so beautiful and I shall spend all my days trying to beg your forgiveness. Do you feel that?” He asked clutching her shoulders and he pressed his lips to her sternum.

 

“Kamis!” She ground out.

 

Renshu looked over and Karu was there. His eyes were blazing red and he watched the kumo prince as he barely moved inside of her. Karu was ready to buckle and he was wondering what the hell he had done when he demanded this bond. Renshu continued to stare at him as he hit Mizuki in the same spot over and over. She was climaxing and he was stopping himself. Karu was hissing softly and he stared up at him.

 

“What are you doing to me?” He rasped.

 

“Showing you what you wanted. This is a Shouten mating. This is what it is and what you shall have. You fight it spider.” Renshu said passionately.

 

“I need more.” Karu gasped.

 

“Then shut up.” The wraith chuckled.

 

Mizuki was caught up in the mind blowing releases and she had ended up clawing Renshu's back. She made out Karu who dragged himself to the bed. Karu pressed behind Renshu and leaned forward to capture Mizuki's mouth. The Shouten felt the spider's need and he suddenly phased out. Mizuki fell forward and she ended up taking over. She was growling into Karu's mouth as they mated their tongues. The flurry of passion played out and the shape shifting female was barely conscious. Karu lifted his hand to her face and he was beyond exhausted.

 

“He was in me.” He whispered.

 

“Me too.” She whispered back.

 

“What have I done?” He asked to his longtime love.

 

“Made us all one.” Mizuki stated.

 

“I…but…he…” he stammered.

 

“Shhh. It is okay Karu. Sleep.” She said kissing him softly.

 

“I know him now.” He whispered.

 

“Hai.” Mizuki whispered.

 

“I would die for him as I would you.” Karu stated in a sleep filled tone.

 

“Sleep love.” She said kissing him again.

 

He passed out and his mind had been overwhelmed. She stood up on shaky legs and made her way into the living room. Renshu was there and he was breathing hard. He looked at her and he closed the distance. He jerked her to him and sank his fangs into her neck. She groaned heavily as he took in much needed blood. He slowly lifted his lips and pressed them to her ear.

 

“I am going to your father and I am going to make him stronger then Sanra.” He whispered fiercely.

 

“How?” She asked stunned.

 

“I am going to turn him into a deadly weapon.” He said kissing her passionately.

 

She was overwhelmed in everything and he was so passionate about everything at the moment. He pulled back and stared at her face.

 

“I will protect him unto death as well. I see what it is in his soul. He is a beautiful person.” Renshu stated.

 

“Thank you.” She said with tears in her eyes.

 

“We are unusual but we will be a family. The four of us will be a family and you will be our center.” He stated as he kissed each cheek and then her lips.

 

She nodded and he kissed her forehead. He phased out and she stood there in a daze.

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Yhea was bitching and he had been in shock at how strong his adopted grandfather had been. He was also sure he had stolen powers from other daemons. There was just no explanation for several of his abilities. He had no clue how that was possible for a Shouten but it appeared so. Jao was working on him and he grunted.

 

“Oh hush!” Jao snapped.

 

“It hurts like a son of a bitch!” Yhea snarled.

 

“Yes I am sure it does. There it looks as if you will get well. Now I must help Renshu.” The healer stated.

 

“How is your son?” Yhea actually asked.

 

“Small and I watch him closely.” He said softly.

 

“The Arrancar should be put to death.” His clan leader's son said.

 

“Yes well the Arrancar sired Shiyomi. I would love to have him killed but it would hurt my beautiful and wonderful wife.” Jao said.

 

Yhea nodded and he watched Jao leave his room. He got up carefully and he walked into Renshu's room. The younger man was resting and he seemed blissful. Jao was looking him over and he woke.

 

“You wounds look much better Renshu. It seems as though you will be fine.” He said nodding.

 

“Yes I believe I shall be fine. Thank you very much Jao. How is your son?” Renshu asked.

 

“He gets a little stronger every day.” Jao stated.

 

“Your wife is a great mother.” He said softly.

 

“Yes, I believe so as well. I am off for now.” He said as he bowed and left the room.

 

“So Renshu it seems you are getting better much more quickly. It seems as though Maec's attacks may not be quite as deadly to you.” Yhea stated.

 

“No perhaps not. I have things to do Yhea.” He said growling.

 

“Gonna go do your lovely new lover and her boys?” Yhea asked smirking.

 

“I am in love with Mizuki and if it means having an intense alliance with Soren and Karu then so be it.” Renshu stated haughtily.

 

“You might find you like them a lot though.” Yhea snickered.

 

“I am not you!” Renshu hissed.

 

“I like who I like be it male or female. I am not necessarily drawn to gender but to their inner being. You should rethink your priorities.” Yhea stated walking away.

 

“Well her soul is gorgeous!” Renshu hissed.

 

Yhea waved and Renshu snorted. He understood the idea of duality but he did not partake. Karu's soul was bothering him though. The man's inner person was glorious and he was something. It was strange for him to even think something like this but he just dismissed it.

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Asuna was lying on her stomach and Nobu was working his old venoms and salves into her skin to work the scars off of her skin. It stung and smelled bad. Grimmjow had shown up and he had slammed her against the wall as he made passionate love to her. He told her that she better get used to the idea of him being around again because her neko boy was back. Haruya had gone absolutely nuts when he had seen his Chichi. Her half Arrancar son was with his father now and it was good. She had refrained from saying anything and he had not asked. She figured he would go on a killing spree. Hwan had been drifting back and forth and his memories were becoming stronger. He had openly wept at Shezmu's tomb and she had been devastated to see it. Anupu was not told as of yet but Hwan was getting quite antsy. He wanted to talk with his son but she cautioned him against it; especially since she now carried Anupu's sibling. It did not sit well with him and he would go into rages. It was so strange to see him as such but he said the memories had come flooding out completely. She realized it was the “actual meeting” but before their souls knew of each other and they had reacted. Nobu worked his salves and Hwan walked in. He kept his mouth shut and he was just the adopted son of Tekeshi around everyone else.

 

“Hello my lady. How do you fare?” He asked.

 

“I am getting rid of these scars Hwan. How are you?” She asked in return.

 

“I am well. Hello Doctor Nobu.” He smiled and his amethyst eyes were smiling.

 

“Hello. There Asuna. They have to sit back there for a bit. It will work just give it a little time.” Nobu said softly kissing the back of her neck.

 

Nobu let the noxious substances sit on her back and Hwan wrinkled his nose.

 

“I have no idea how you stand the smell.” He said sitting.

 

“I ignore it.” She chuckled softly.

 

“How do you feel?” He asked palming her cheek.

 

“I feel okay at the moment. No, I still do not think it is a good idea you speak to Anupu.” Asuna stated gently.

 

“I cannot tell my own pup that the soul of his father moved on?” He growled.

 

“Hwan, he will not see the Pharaoh Narmer but a young and arrogant inu upstart okay? Anupu has lived a long time and we have had a relationship on and off for years.” She said softly.

 

“You ask me to deny my son and you will ask me to deny this one as well?” He asked growling.

 

“No. I did not say that. I was Akana at one time Hwan. I know how disconcerting it is. I know how it is to remember a whole other life and it really happened but this life is your life now not Narmer.” She stated.

 

“But it happened! What happened between you and me happened!” He growled.

 

“Hai it did. It happened and it was so beautiful. Now I have a very special pup within me.” Asuna murmured.

 

“Hai and you should go back. Have you thought perhaps he should be born in the past? Perhaps he should be raised then and he could help us now?” He asked.

 

“Pardon me? Are you suggesting I give up my pup?” She asked growling.

 

“Hai but give him to me! I would raise him. You of course would have to come for him before the sacking of Thebes.” Hwan said pacing.

 

“What you suggest is insane! Why would I give up my pup? I realize I stay busy and I stay away at times but I love my children and I would separate myself from one for anything!” She snarled.

 

Hwan kneeled near her head and held her cheeks within his palms.

 

“Who else better to raise our son then his father? I am not requesting to steal our pup Asuna. I want him badly. I want him here but damnit we both know what this pup is. He will be stronger then Anupu ever was.” Hwan stated.

 

“Anupu is your son as well!” She said exasperated.

 

“I know that! Do not make this more difficult please.” He sighed.

 

“I am not making it difficult, you are! I will not give up my son for anything! He may be powerful but I am not going to sit here and use that as way to defeat my enemies.” She hissed.

 

“This pup was made in love; what is more powerful then that Asuna? Tell me?” He asked frowning.

 

“I expect service from my children the same as you did yours Hwan but damnit this is just a little much.” Asuna stated sitting up.

 

“How long does that stuff have to sit there?” Hwan asked wrinkling his nose.

 

“Awhile.” She snapped.

 

“Think about what I have said. You could not have found a more understanding man of what you are.” He said as he lifted her knuckles and kissed them.

 

He slowly stepped back and bowed. She closed her eyes and she was furious with him for even suggesting she give up her child. Nobu came in after awhile and he began to clean off the mixture.

 

“It looks perfect Asuna. It worked well.” He said.

 

“Good. I hated having a reminder what the evil whore did.” Asuna growled.

 

“Were you and inu arguing?” He asked.

 

“Not really.” She lied.

 

“Asuna, you can tell me. I know you carry. I can hear the little man in there.” He chuckled.

 

“I forget you have such acute senses. Hai I am with pup. When I say; I mean an inu pup.” She said looking up.

 

“Well good. Hwan?” He asked.

 

“No.” She said shaking her head.

 

“Okay. Well my dear there you go. Look in the mirror.” He said softly.

 

She stood up and turned to look at her back. The scars were gone but the skin was slightly irritated from the treatment. Asuna looked at Nobu and smiled. He grinned as well and she neared him. She fell against him and he kissed her passionately. She was more then grateful and she felt so much lighter now that the evidence of Sanra's cruelty was gone.

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She was in Seoul and she went to Hwan's modest but expensive apartment. He opened the door for her and he looked at her with a pensive expression. She could not believe how beautiful he was.

 

“You have come to tell me to go to hell and that you are going to have our pup here where the danger from the wraiths is greater but you will not think of our babe.” He said crossing his arms.

 

She snarled in fury at him and glared at his arrogant statement. He kept his face calm and she was a mess.

 

“You are asking me to give up my child!!!” She screamed at him.

 

“For his own safety and for yours too!” He yelled back.

 

“I cannot do that Hwan. I cannot give up my son. I care not what I have to do to protect him but I will. How dare you ask me to give him up.” She said stomping away.

 

“What about me? You walked away and I had no idea what the hell happened to you and I was left bereft! Do you not remember how saddened I was?” Hwan demanded.

 

“As Akana hai I remember the last years you seemed much reserved.” She sighed.

 

“Because yet again I lost my heart and soul but it is fine. Why should you care right?” He asked in a sarcastic tone.

 

“You are being unfair and underhanded Hwan!” Asuna said getting in his face.

 

“Am I?” He asked growling loudly.

 

Their eyes met and it seemed that their yoki attracted each other as well.

 

“You are still an elemental.” She breathed slowly.

 

“Hai. I am a fire elemental still. I was more powerful before but I am still fairly young too this time.” He said cupping her cheeks.

 

“What do I say?” She stated staring at his unusual eyes.

 

“Tell me the truth. Tell me you are pupped and that you became overwhelmed. Tell me you want this pup so badly you are willing to kill for him. That is the truth.” Hwan stated.

 

She was shaking and she realized he had talked her into at least going back into the past. He was a consummate speaker and he kissed her. Things were just so damn complicated that it made her head spin.

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She again stood in Ancient Egypt and she knew he would be devastatingly angry. She ported into the palace and she went silently to his chambers. The guards on his door recognized her and they bowed low. She bowed in return and one went inside. She waited and she had masked her condition. Narmer came out within minutes and he stared at her.

 

“You have returned. I am surprised.” He said crossing his arms.

 

“I am sorry. I grew scared.” She stated.

 

“You grew scared? What frightened you Asuna? You were afraid of my emotion or the fact I acted on them?” Narmer asked in anger.

 

“It is not a simple thing I am here. There are things and situations that you cannot understand.” Asuna said softly.

 

“Okay. Fine then. I give you my mark and you run away. That makes a male inpu feel really good. Be gone with you then. I have no need of a woman who detests me.” He said growling.

 

“I am pupped.” She said suddenly.

 

He turned and stared at her. He neared her suddenly and she unmasked her scents. He scented her juncture and he was hit with the scent of a unique individual that smelled of both him and her. He could also scent that it was male and the power coming off of aura was incredible.

 

“You left because I pupped you?” He asked growling.

 

“No. I left because I was scared.” Asuna stated in a low voice.

 

“Of what? Tell me!” He barked.

 

“I was scared of my feelings for you. Not because of feeling them but because who I know and who I was.” She said wringing her hands.

 

“My chambers now.” Narmer said guiding her by the elbow.

 

They entered and she looked at him. He turned and he waited.

 

“I know both Anupu and Shezmu in my future. I knew Shezmu very well and I gave him pup named Judafre.” She explained.

 

He blinked and it was sinking in what she was saying. Narmer stared at her as she paced.

 

“Who are you in this court?” He demanded.

 

“The High Priestess Akana.” She whispered.

 

Narmer was shocked and he back stepped. He sat down on a low settee and stared up at her. She felt badly and he was staring out.

 

“I have taken my son's wife?” He asked in disbelief.

 

“Shezmu is gone in my era.” She said looking down.

 

“My son is dead?” He asked trembling.

 

“He died trying to save my life. He asked for me not to interfere. He stated he had lived long enough.” Asuna whispered in a near agony.

 

He made a noise and his eyes were stinging with unshed tears.

 

“Anupu is alive. I know Anupu well.” Asuna stated softly.

 

“Is he happy?” Narmer asked.

 

“He says he is. He is a father too. He and my cousin Akemi were mated for a little while and she bore him two sons. He also adopted her daughter from a previous mating and her name is Kasuna.” She said making her own troubled noise.

 

“I am sorry. I understand now. You should go.” He said shaking.

 

“Narmer there is more but it matters not.” She said sitting by him.

 

“Why do we feel this thing if you have and I am…by the Gods!” He whined.

 

“I have your pup within me. I was told that I needed to tell you and that you would understand. Tell me you understand.” Asuna said watching his eyes.

 

“By Ra I want this pup more then I can say Asuna but I am worse then scum for what I have done!” He said horrified.

 

“How so?” She asked perplexed.

 

“I would never steal my son's mate. I care not how beautiful or perfect you are!” He stated horrified.

 

“Narmer please look at me.” Asuna said pressing her forehead to his.

 

He stared into her eyes and his were tortured. He suddenly grabbed her and she was surprised. She ended up with her back against the wall and the linen of her dress around her waist. He was moving hard and fast as he kissed her for all it was worth. She was shocked and in a spin as he brought them both over the edge quickly. He was panting harshly as he buried his nose in her juncture.

 

“Forgive me. My Gods forgive me.” He whispered.

 

“It is not them Narmer. We have created a very special being here.” She said pressing his hand to her belly.

 

“Yes.” He stated almost in awe.

 

“I was asked to give him up to you and let you raise him but I cannot do that.” Asuna muttered.

 

“Why? You have fierce enemies in your era. It only makes sense for me to raise him here and train him.” Narmer stated.

 

“How can I leave my pup?” She demanded.

 

“To keep him safe. If his aura is this strong now; what do you think he will be like as he grows?” He asked.

 

“He will be powerful. I imagine he will be a force to be reckoned with.” She replied.

 

“Asuna, my eldest is only half of me. He is my strongest pup and he is only half of what I am. I come from two inferno inpu.” He said softly.

 

“You cannot ask me to give him up. I cannot do that.” She said as tears stung her eyes.

 

“I cannot have him away either! What do you suggest?” Narmer asked,

 

“You do not have to be away from him! You are there.” She growled.

 

“Oh.” He said dumbfounded.

 

“Why come here then to tell me if I am there? Do I know?” He asked making her look at him.

 

“It is you but you have been reborn.” She said sighing.

 

“I pass on? I see. I wished you to bring him back here until I die.” He stated as if he heard this sort of thing all the time.

 

“I just told you that you die.” She said.

 

“Yes but you also tell me I am reborn. Odd idea to me but it seems what happens. What does it matter if I die? This is only a body. My ka is what matters.” He said stepping back.

 

She blinked in shock and he was pacing.

 

“We both wish our pup desperately and we both do not wish to be away from him. What other motives do I have?” He demanded.

 

“You want him grown by my era.” She said testily.

 

“It is a sound idea.” Narmer stated.

 

“Again I am away from my pup!” She snarled.

 

“You can come here anytime. You can be with him any time. You changed history every time you step into this era. You can be a part of his life but he will gain memories as you keep coming back or is it he has them already?” He asked confused.

 

“No idea exactly. You expect to just have him and me walk away?” She demanded.

 

“Yes.” He said glaring.

 

“Oh you have got to be kidding. I am still part inu Narmer. I am a bitch and you expect me to walk away from a babe that I bear?” She growled rather loudly.

 

“I expect you to use your head! I expect you to do what is best for our child. I saw what those creatures did to you and you are telling me that you would willingly put our son in danger?” He asked with a growl too.

 

“That is not fair and you know it!” Asuna said shaking.

 

“You realize we are fighting over our pup? We are fighting over his future? We both love this being and he is not even born.” Narmer stated.

 

“Hai! You do not have to carry him. You do not have to get fat and deal with the aches, pains, and inconviences.” She snarled.

 

“You are right and I do not but you carry someone in you that I shall love with all my heart and being. I shall name him a prince amongst princes here and he will want for nothing.” He said passionately.

 

“Except his mother!” Asuna snapped.

 

“You have those that mind your children besides their sires? You must have an army for a household.” Narmer pointed out.

 

“I do.” She nodded.

 

“Then how is it any different for a pharaoh? Why should your own lifestyle be different from mine or vice versa?” He asked bluntly.

 

“Because you ask me to know him not!” She said exasperated.

 

“I ask we keep him safe. I also ask that he may be of help to his family and his mother. Asuna, he will be an extremely powerful being. He is not just a pup. He is a double elemental. I have NEVER heard of such but he is.” Narmer stated.

 

“I know what he is and what he shall be. I resent that we consider him a tool against our enemies.” She said clenching her fists.

 

“We know how he was conceived Asuna. It was not done purposely but he is here and I am sure he will not want his mother further harmed by these beasts!!!” He hissed.

 

She realized he had cornered her and she threw up her hands. He was going to raise their pup and she was horrified that she agreed with him even a little.

 

“Will you have him here?” He asked nearing her.

 

“I would rather have him in my era. The medicine is much further along and I have a tendency for issue with pregnancy.” Asuna sighed softly.

 

“We are not unsophisticated bumpkins Asuna.” He snorted.

 

“One of my mates is a renowned physician okay?” She said in annoyance.

 

“Very good but I hope you may try to give birth here.” Narmer said taking her hands.

 

“Do not push it.” She said glaring.

 

“You are stunning when you are angry.” He said suggestively licking along her ear.

 

“Do not try to sweet talk me Narmer.” She said trying to growl.

 

“Mhmm.” He stated in her ear.

 

“Kamis.” She uttered.

 

Somehow they ended up on his bed and he ended up kissing and licking along every inch of her skin. He marveled at her newly healed skin and their union was passionate. Narmer was in awe of the fact that he was having a pup with her and his lips lingered on her belly. He wondered what his son would look like and finally fell asleep with dreams of a small inpu pup with golden eyes.

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Alum was busy trying to connect with the ancient ones. It was damn near impossible and it was damn near impossible to see them. Occasionally one would break through and taunt those that were lowly as they referred to the Shouten and the empusae. Maec had ordered something difficult and he was in the ancient stone circle that the mortals called Stonehenge. It was a mystical place that converged the planes. It was a gateway but one that very few had the ability to work let alone contact the ancients. He sighed and he really was not one of those that could. Maec could but the wraith king was also injured pretty badly. Maec dallied in the black arts and he “stole” other abilities from other daemons; he killed them of course and sacrificed them to the gods and it was always a gruesome affair. He stiffened when he felt an empusae and he turned to see one standing against a stone.

 

“Now what is a lowly Shouten doing here?” She asked.

 

“I was ordered here by my ruler succubus.” He said almost fearfully.

 

“I was communing when I felt your filthy presence. You are not wanted.” She said smirking cruelly.

 

“Maec tr'Awnhi worships here as well.” Alum said.

 

“Good for him. You think I am afraid of one little Shouten. Go home wraith and tell your king to stay off the British Isles if he knows what is good for him.” She sneered.

 

“Who are you?” Alum demanded.

 

“I am Annaka Novak. You call me a succubus but it is so far from the truth.” She said nearing him.

 

“You are ekimmu?” He asked shocked.

 

“Very good. Yes, I am on this plane and yes, I am solid. Are you in fear?” She asked nearing him.

 

“Yes.” He said stepping back.

 

“You should. My child cries out to me and I find that odd. One as powerful as my Danika should not call out for her mother.” She said baring long, sharp fangs.

 

Her hair was dark gold and her eyes were a strange green. Her eyes held something unnatural and really quite cold. She grabbed his jaw and he screamed in pain. His veins could be seen as something raced along his system and he was rasping for breath.

 

“Others will come and they may choose to spare you worthless creatures but I shall not. Die.” She growled.

 

Alum fell dead on the ground and his eyes were completely white. His skin was sunken in and she stared down in disgust. She had to find her child that she barely knew and find out what the hell power could possibly take down a member of the Novak house. She stepped out into the night and her skin had a luminescent quality to it. She sneered at the mortals and the other daemons and she simply stepped into another time. It was quite different then what she was used to and she stared out. She felt auras of other empusae and she decided to investigate. There was a huge palace and she walked along as if she belonged there. She saw the being she had felt and she stared at a raven haired beauty with extremely light brown eyes. Augusta stared at a being that she had no idea what she was and she stood her ground.

 

“You are a succubus.” Annka stated.

 

“Partly but not that I choose to claim. What are you and what are you doing in my home?” Augusta asked in a temper.

 

“I am an ekimmu and I have come because you young ones are making fool of yourselves. Who are you?” Annka asked walking straight up to her.

 

Augusta was pressed against a wall and Annka could feel tremendous power within her. It was Novak power and she lowered her fangs to her neck. Augusta was trying like hell to will her away and Annka chuckled in an amused tone.

 

“You are a relation of mine. I am Annka Novak.” She purred.

 

“I am Augusta Elizaveta Orlovich.” She hissed.

 

“I know not your name beautiful little girl. Who is your mother?” Annka demanded.

 

“The whore that birthed me is named Danika.” She snarled.

 

“You are my grand child. How very fortunate. Where is my wayward child?” She asked huskily.

 

“Not a fucking clue and if I did I would kill her.” Augusta hissed in hatred.

 

“I see she follows a path of abandonment. It is typical.” She laughed.

 

“It is not one I followed.” Augusta said shoving Annka away.

 

“What bothers you child; the fact that your mother was powerful and sought power or you wanted mommy?” She taunted.

 

“You bitch!” She snarled.

 

“Perhaps. Empusae do typically not love creatures. You must be an oddity. We are monsters and we prey upon the very life forces of other creatures. Do you hold yourself to ridiculous standards?” She asked running fine claws through her hair.

 

“If you are ekimmu then how are you here?” Augusta demanded.

 

“By sheer will. There are those of us who are more powerful then others. We do not just fade into Terre de Brume.” She said holding her jaw.

 

“Your daughter is a monster and I will help destroy her.” The Western Lady snarled.

 

“Danika is smart and she knows what true power is. You are a fool for denying your heritage. I can help you with that.” She laughed.

 

“I would rather die.” Augusta said in hatred.

 

“Perhaps that will happen.” Annka laughed.

 

Annka heard growling and she turned. There stood another succubus hybrid female and she was snarling. This one had silver hair and nearly the same eyes as Augusta. Annka watched the female and she was neared.

 

“Who are you?” She asked delighted.

 

“I am Lady Asuna Orlovich-Jing and you handle my lady mother ekimmu. I do not take kindly to it.” She growled.

 

“Really? What are you going to do?” Annka laughed.

 

-Mother move! - Asuna pathed.

 

Augusta ported out suddenly and Asuna unleashed a huge Supaida Nami. Annka was shocked at the sheer strength of it and she was slammed through the thick wall of the palace. She stood up amongst the rubble and watched the woman unleash a sword of some sorts and she realized that this creature was an elemental like her own daughter. She grinned and she appeared in front of her.

 

“You are the one she is afraid of.” She whispered.

 

“If you mean Danika then hai. She has much to fear for when I get through with her she will not even be a memory.” Asuna stated with malice.

 

“You are utterly delightful. You have power little one. You have much power and I bet you can see us can you not?” Annka asked smirking.

 

“It matters not. You trespass here ekimmu.” She said in a threatening manner.

 

“Oh I go where I wish. You two are family and I shall make myself acquainted.” She said laughing.

 

“You threaten us and then you say you will make yourself at home? Are you insane?” Asuna asked in anger.

 

Annka was suddenly in front of her and the speed in which she moved was unreal. She ran fingers along Asuna's jaw and she looked fascinated with her.

 

“Danika is terrified of you. She wants you dead.” She purred.

 

“The feeling is mutual.” She barked.

 

“How utterly fascinating. You have morality.” Annka laughed softly.

 

“I find you lack thereof disturbing.” The inu princess snarled.

 

“Oh I have my own code my darling girl. I do what I choose. If I choose to aid Danika or you remains to be seen. It is not about loyalty or love. It is about power; it seems to me you may have a little more of it then her.” She laughed.

 

“I have no use for a bitch that would turn on me in a heart beat. Your being here is inappropriate and you should leave.” She snapped.

 

“You really want to make an enemy of me great grand child?” She asked frowning.

 

“I think you do not belong here. I think you are on the wrong plane and you have no business dealing with the infants as you call us.” Asuna stated as Dakkasou began to leak from her claws.

 

“My you know much. Who do you know?” Annka asked tracing a stripe on her cheek.

 

“No one. Leave or I will make you leave.” She growled out.

 

“I will leave on my accord but know this darling dear. I will watch and I will decide who I want to save. It may not be you.” She laughed as she suddenly faded away.

 

Asuna was enraged at her audacity and Augusta was shaking. The sheer raw power that the creature displayed was disconcerting to them both; mother and daughter stared at each other. Sesshomaru walked down the hall and he saw his eldest pup. He blinked at her and she at him.

 

“What was the aura?” He asked in his rich baritone.

 

“I believe I just met my grandmere.” Augusta stated.

 

“Pardon? You have one?” He asked with a raised brow.

 

“It seems so beloved. She seemed impressed with Asuna and annoyed with me.” She said smirking.

 

“Mother please.” Asuna stated rolling her eyes.

 

“Do not dare roll your eyes at me young woman! I am still twice your age.” Augusta snorted.

 

“Yes mother. She is ekimmu my lord. They are basically ancient wraiths or empusae which is either a succubus or incubus.” She stated to her sire.

 

“What did she want here?” He asked.

 

“She said she was looking for Danika.” Augusta mumbled.

 

“Augusta, please come to the study now.” He commanded.

 

“Hai Sesshomaru.” She sighed.

 

“I am going to Britain to search out something. I will be in touch. If you see another Shouten or ekimmu call me on my cell phone.” Asuna stated.

 

“Hai.” Augusta nodded.

 

Asuna ported out to Stonehenge like Ruval had told her to several months before. She was running her hands upon one of the massive stones and it was filled with ancient power and magic. She shivered and she knew that this was a gateway into Terre de Brume. If Annka could corporealize at will then that meant that Ruval could as well if he knew how. She was actually quite creeped out by the area and the instinct to leave the area hit her. She was so busy and caught up in the feelings that she did not feel another presence.

 

“Quite ancient it is here. How very good to see you again.” She heard from behind her.

 

She turned and there stood Drostan. His pale countenance was perusing her and she growled.

 

“Down mammal. I felt your obnoxious aura and I came to speak. I tire of your family's interference in my revenge and I tire of your interference with keeping me from the woman I want.” He stated with crossed arms.

 

“You seriously think I would allow you to destroy Amedeo and take my cousin?” Asuna asked scoffing.

 

“Amedeo owes me for stealing my wife! You on the other hand are nothing to me and your death would be no great thing.” He growled.

 

“Listen reptile; Akemi hates you with a passion. She hates that you even exist. You are the cause of misery and you still want her? You cannot make her love her.” She said laughing.

 

“I know given the chance she could.” He snarled.

 

“Please. She has the devotion of a dragon kami. Do you seriously think she would lower herself to care for the likes of you? Tianlong was an emperor and good man. You are nothing but a dark, dank whole which no goodness comes.” She stated with conviction.

 

Drostan was in a nasty temper and he suddenly moved. She suddenly found herself backhanded and thrown against a stone and she was surprised. Pain erupted in her back and his blue eyes held malice. He looked quite reptilian at the moment and he raised his hand. His hand was completely changed into scaled claws and he slashed across her chest. The venom was instant and she was gasping in pain and for breath.

 

“Die bitch. You will not keep me from Akemi anymore.” He said maliciously.

 

She slid down the stone and she was almost dry heaving. Her mind was muddled and the pain was horrendous. Drostan was a vicious bastard and she did not have enough energy to port far. She was shaking in a cold sweat and she went to the nearest youkai she knew of; the ga. She ported within the shrouded cocoon city and she fell. Her vision was swimming and she heard shouts. Blood was oozing down her chest and she could see booted feet and she looked up. She could not tell which twin it was and she tried to speak.

 

“Asuna?” Kenomaru said kneeling.

 

“Wyvern. Deadly.” She rasped.

 

“Get the healer now! Get Saaya!” He commanded.

 

He picked her up and even he could smell the venom. It was a putrid smell and he ported them to his bedroom. He laid her on his bed and his daughter ran into his room.

 

“Mother!” She cried.

 

“The healer should be here soon. Get your sister or brother now! We need this venom to make anti-venom.” Kenomaru stated.

 

“Brother what is the ruckus? What is she doing here?” Menomaru asked as he walked in.

 

“Shut up brother! Saaya go! Menomaru do you know where some modern wyverns hale from?” His twin asked.

 

“Yes. They still congregate near here.” He said rolling his eyes.

 

“Then go now!” Kenomaru snarled.

 

Saaya was gone and she returned to the cocoon with Shinobu. Her brother immediately began working and he was shaking as he worked on healing her. Menomaru returned as well with a wyvern that was snarling and hissing. It was a female and Shinobu stood.

 

“You give me some venom or I will rip you open now!” He snarled.

 

The female shrunk back and she released some venom in his pestle and he was working at dizzying speeds. He pulled his mother up a little and he poured the vile concoction down her throat. She choked and after several minutes she passed out. Shinobu looked around and he was surprised his mother was here.

 

“Why is my Haha here ga?” He demanded.

 

“She appeared suddenly and the Gods know who Asuna pissed off this time.” Kenomaru snorted.

 

Saaya made a noise and Menomaru glowered. Shinobu got in the ga lord's face and he growled.

 

“I am not afraid of you ga. I will rip your wings off of you and shove them down your fucking throat!” He snapped.

 

“Shinobu please brother!” Saaya cried.

 

“Sister! Your fathers are arrogant bastards who have used our mother ill! Do not defend them!” Shinobu hissed.

 

“You have helped her and now get out.” The ga lord stated.

 

“Not without my Haha.” He stated.

 

“No. She will answer my questions and then I will send her on her way spider. Now get the hell out. Brother get this thing out of here as well.” Kenomaru said indicating the wyvern female.

 

“Papa.” Saaya tried to say.

 

“Get your sibling out of here. I would speak to your mother alone.” He snapped.

 

“Yessir.” She said softly.

 

“Saaya!” Shinobu growled.

 

“Come on Shinobu.” She said taking his hand and porting them both.

 

Kenomaru stared down at her and his heart was constricting. The bed sank in beside her and she weakly opened her eyes.

 

“Thank you.” She whispered.

 

“It was for Saaya.” He said stiffly.

 

“Hai.” She nodded.

 

“What did you tango with now?” He asked.

 

“King of wyvern. Name is Drostan.” She said rolling to her back.

 

“You pissed him off?” Kenomaru demanded.

 

“He wants Akemi and wishes to kill someone I love.” She retorted.

 

“Who would that be?” He demanded.

 

“Amedeo.” She said closing her eyes.

 

Tears leaked from the corners of her brown orbs and he watched her. He grew jealous and angry as she cried silently.

 

“And for whom do you shed tears for Asuna? Who?” He growled.

 

“You! I shed them for you bastard.” She said rolling away.

 

“Do not do that Asuna. Do not act as if you care.” He scoffed.

 

She tried to get up and he pushed her down. His jade hair fell down around them and she blinked up at him.

 

“Gods you are so damn beautiful. I hate you but I still love you so damn much.” He stated as he stared down at her.

 

“Shut up!” She snarled.

 

“Fine.” He said harshly.

 

He lowered his lips to hers and kissed her. She was shocked and angry but his lips teased hers. She began groaning and Kenomaru pulled back. He stared at her wounds and then at her face. Something passed over his face and he hiked up the long, narrow silk skirt she wore. It happened so fast and he slipped inside of her. He had to hold himself back from falling on her and he was in ecstasy.

 

“What are you doing?” She asked breathlessly.

 

“Taking you. Hold on.” He commanded.

 

He rolled them and she gasped as he became buried in her deeper. She shut her eyes tightly and he was breathing harder. He gripped her hips and rotated her. She cried out and she could feel him.

 

“This is how you should be. You should be sitting astride as I hit you deeply.” He grunted.

 

“No talking.” She whined.

 

“I will talk if I wish. You grip me like a glove.” He taunted.

 

“Why are we doing this?” Asuna gasped.

 

“I am so tired of loving you and not being able to do a damn thing about it. I know you are in pain my love. Let me guide you.” He moaned.

 

Her eyes were bleeding red and he was moving her in a slow semi circle and she was close to completely letting loose.

 

“I love her as my own flesh and blood child but I wish everyday that I could have gotten you with my child. I would have made you bear me a son and daughter.” He said arching hips so that he hit her harder.

 

“I am going to…” She gasped.

 

“Then do not stop yourself. I want to feel your release as you flood me. Do it.” He said in an erotic tone.

 

She whimpered and threw her head back as she had intense spasms around his girth. He held himself back and he rolled them again. He slowly pulled back and she groaned and Asuna felt his lips travel up her belly and then the underside of one breast.

 

“Asuna, I want a child of your body. I want my own child of your body.” He said as he feverishly began to suckle a nipple.

 

“Why are you doing this? Kenomaru what are you doing?” She asked rolling her head as her body was wracked with pleasure.

 

“Sweet. You are sweet.” He growled softly.

 

“Ga!” She whimpered.

 

“Yes inu.” He stated as he opened her thighs wide.

 

She lifted her head a little and he worked himself back inside of slowly. She was quivering around him already and he watched her face.

 

“Say something.” He moaned.

 

“Still love you bastard.” She groaned as she thrashed under him.

 

“Yes. I love you. Asuna open your eyes woman. Let me gaze upon your face again as you orgasm around me.” He grunted.

 

She did open her eyes and she was gasping harsher as he moved quickly then slowed it up. He was trying to get a maximum response and her body was seized in powerful shudders of pleasure washing over her and through him. He moaned out and growled as they culminated simultaneously. Her claws had scored down his back and he was shaking in the aftermath. He lowered his mouth to hers and kissed her passionately and she felt foolish. He could sense her emotions and he was furious. She made him look at her and his eyes simmered.

 

“There is much anger between us. There is much that has been said and done. How can you expect it to just go away?” She asked.

 

“I know not. I know I cannot get over us. I cannot give up on you. I am a fool too.” He said snapping.

 

She locked her legs around his hips and he stared at her. She bucked her hips against him and he groaned. His arms began to shake as she moved more.

 

“Too sensitive!” He whined.

 

“You talk too much ga. You have always talked too much.” She snapped.

 

“Oh hell. I am going to…Asuna!” He cried out as he had to grip her upper shoulders.

 

She watched his face crumple and he growled again forcefully. He did collapse against her and she made a pained noise.

 

“Sorry. Gods where did you learn that?” He whispered hoarsely.

 

“Empusae yoki.” She yawned.

 

“It may take me a little while to desensitize.” Kenomaru stated numbly.

 

She was in a mood and she watched his face contort over and over as she squeezed her muscles on him. It was a game they used to play and he was shaking harder.

 

“You evil bitch.” He whined.

 

“You are the one who had to engage me as such. Pay up.” She snorted.

 

“Oh Gods.” He said burying his nose in her juncture.

 

Kenomaru was under powerful spasms and he held onto her. This was not what she had expected to happen but she was in no shape to go anywhere at he moment.

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Asuna had stirred and she was sore. Kenomaru was asleep beside her and they had made love so many times that it boggled her mind. She was not kindly disposed towards him but he was beautiful and addicting. She was also still in love with him. She went to his closets and began to rifle through his things.

 

“Where do you plan on going?” He asked sleepily.

 

“I need to get back to that stone circle Kenomaru.” She sighed.

 

“I will go with you.” He said sitting up.

 

His skin was pale and she watched him stand. She looked away quickly and he laughed.

 

“Why do you do that? You have always shied away from looking at me like this.” He stated.

 

“Kenomaru stop.” Asuna blushed.

 

He took her hand and ran it over his chest and then down his stomach. She watched his face and he was amused.

 

“You are such a sexual creature but with me you become shy. Why is that?” He demanded.

 

“I do not know. You are beautiful and our history is so damn convoluted.” She said breathing hard.

 

“I think it is the fact that I pursued you. I think it is that I wanted you so badly.” Kenomaru said bluntly.

 

She said nothing and she slipped on a silk shirt and some silk pants. He did the same and he pulled his long jade hair into a pony tail. She ported them to Stonehenge and she walked around the circle. She was feeling many things again and she was shocked.

 

“There are ekimmu all over the place.” She whispered.

 

“Can you see them?” He asked in a hushed tone.

 

“I see their auras some. Some are more powerful then others and some are very angry.” She said surprised.

 

“Why would they be angry?” The moth lord asked.

 

“I do not know. Something has stirred them up.” She said looking around.

 

She was suddenly thrown backwards and slammed into a stone and Kenomaru was shocked. She struggled with an invisible force and she was straining.

 

“I am not here to bother anyone!” She yelled.

 

“What is happening?” He yelled to her.

 

“This one is angry. He blames me for something.” She said and she concentrated and let loose a huge gust of energy.

 

The aura disappeared and Asuna stared at her hands horrified. She had unleashed a blackish energy and she was shaking. Kenomaru watched her and she was staring behind him.

 

“Did you really think I could not come here?” She heard.

 

“You bastard!” Asuna shrieked.

 

“It took much effort and I am weak but I will conqueror you. The fact that the Gods are put out suggest that they know something is up as well.” Maec stated.

 

“How?” She said shaking in rage.

 

“Oh it is my secret. Who is this?” He asked in a bored tone.

 

“I am Lord Kenomaru Shouten.” The Moth lord stated in a haughty tone.

 

“I see. Well you are in my way.” Maec stated stepping forward and shoving needle thin claws through his side.

 

Asuna screamed and the ga went down. His pale countenance was now even paler. She unleashed a huge nami and Maec had to phase out but he appeared behind her. She whirled and pressed her hands to his chest and he was thrown backwards into a stone and smashed into it hard.

 

“You are growing in your powers. Damn.” He cursed.

 

“Kenomaru!” She said cradling his head.

 

“Unhand him Isha!” Maec said in a crazed tone.

 

“Rot you sorry bastard.” Asuna screamed.

 

She felt another aura and Maec snarled in agony and he had to phase away. She was shocked and she saw the silhouette of Ruval in the background. He blinked his nearly navy eyes and she was shocked to see him after all the time that had passed.

 

-Ruval! - She pathed.

 

-You took too long coming here! - He cried in her mind.

 

-I am sorry. I am so sorry. What did you do to him? - She asked in his head.

 

-I was only able to stun him. He is a powerful infant. Take the other and go; this whole area is full and they are angry. - He stated.

 

-What have I done? - Asuna pathed.

 

-There have been deaths. Many, many deaths here and Annka has left Terre de Brume. - He pathed in return.

 

-You know her? - She asked.

 

-Yes. I know of her. She is powerful and she can be cruel. - He pathed.

 

-Ruval, I need you right now. I need your help. Annka is my great grandmere it seems. She is searching for Danika who is my grandmere. Danika is my sworn enemy. - She stated in his mind.

 

-How do you suggest I help you? - He pathed distressed.

 

-She is here! You can certainly do the same. - Asuna pathed urgently.

 

-I am not her. - Ruval said trying to fade away.

 

-PLEASE! - She pathed with a pleading tone.

 

-Go home! I will find you. - He pathed and then he was gone.

 

Asuna ported herself and Kenomaru to Yamasaki General and she laid him on a gurney. She was shaking and she could not believe that Maec was there. Nurses and doctors converged on the ga lord and she stumbled forward. She was in utter shock at the news and things just had taken a nasty turn.

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She was sitting in her Karakura Town home and she was staring out at the river. She was reeling from everything and it was just so damn confusing that she was afraid. Hwan's idea of having this pup in the past seemed to be a brilliant idea and now that Maec was here; she was growing clammy with the idea of facing him. She felt the ghostly presence of Ruval and she turned to see him. It was the middle of the night and he was a shadowy figure behind her.

 

-You are here. - She pathed.

 

-Yes. I said I would come. - He stated.

 

-Ruval, I am afraid at the moment and I do not frighten easily. - She said in his mind.

 

-There are smaller circles in Scotland and Ireland. You may be able to go there. Stonehenge is just the most powerful. - He said brushing her mind.

 

-You can come here. I am certain of it! - She pathed to him exasperated.

 

-I know not how. I am not her. - He said nearing her.

 

They stared at the other and it dawned on her that the doors to the other plane were becoming thin like they were between Hueco Mundo and Soul Society.

 

-Ruval, I am certain for some reason you can come here. If Annka can do so with so little effort then perhaps you can with some help. Where do I go in Scotland? - She said in his thoughts.

 

-Near Glastonbury. - He thought.

 

-I go now. - She said standing.

 

He nodded and she ported there. He appeared only moments later. It was still night and she wandered the stone circle. This one was more intact and she could feel a small hum of power here as well. She was wandering the circle feeling for surges in power and she found one spot. She knew it was a small “in between” the land of the “living” and Terre de Brume. She looked over at him and he seemed lost in thought. She jerked her head and he shrugged as he ventured near. She closed her eyes and fell into a deep trance. He felt the touches like he had before and it was heady. He grew curious if he neared the tear in the fabric between the planes. The raw power was deafening and he made himself bear it. He gasped loudly and he stood there except he could see his body solid. He was shaking in the realization that it was her that had pulled him through and she was suddenly on the ground. He picked her up and she looked at him closely. She too had to keep in her breath and she cupped his cheek.

 

“Your hand is so warm.” He hissed softly.

 

“Hai. Your skin is cold.” She whispered.

 

His skin was pale but his eyes were intensely blue. His face was chiseled and he had a small mole near his right eye. His black hair was super shiny with a bluish tint to it. She could not tell what exactly he had been but he sank to his knees and laid her on the ground.

 

“I have no idea how you did that.” He said tracing her mouth with his fingers.

 

“Pulled on your aura and channeled the in between. What were you before you were an ekimmu?” She asked softly.

 

“I was a wraith.” He stated in a soulful tone.

 

“Shouten?” She asked shocked.

 

“No. There are different types of wraiths. I cannot stop. I am sorry.” Ruval whispered.

 

He leaned over her and he pressed his cool lips to hers. It was insistent and needy as he slowly moved his lips against hers. She moaned softly and he swept his tongue into her warm mouth. He too moaned as he could taste and feel her moist heat of her orifice. Ruval was so wrapped up in tangling his tongue against hers and running his along her fangs. He sucked on her smooth organ and nibbled her lips with abandon as he consumed her fully. Their long conversations had made him want and now he was in a physical form against all odds. He slowly removed the silk pants she wore and their kiss was deep as his fingers brushed her skin. He was in such shock to “feel” everything. He refused to release her lips and every movement was slow in purpose and intent. His own kilt and rough linen shirt was easily removed. Ruval slowly pulled back and Asuna was watching his navy eyes as they were clouded in need. They were brighter then before and he was breathing harder.

 

“Ruval?” She asked in a soft tone.

 

“I feel everything. This body is real.” He stated staring at her.

 

“Hai.” She murmured.

 

He was instantly between her thighs and her mouth opened. He was teasing her entrance and he was watching her face.

 

“No nice.” She gasped.

 

“Sorry. I am almost high with the sensations.” He said actually smiling.

 

He slowly pushed in and she groaned loudly. He had forgotten what it felt like and he stopped. His arms shook and Asuna's mouth was agape as he seemed to be just taking in the sensations.

 

“Ruval!” She whined.

 

“I am sorry. It feels so good.” He grunted softly.

 

She actually grabbed his backside and pulled him all the way in. His face showed the euphoria he was experiencing and she shifted underneath him. She groaned a little as he was seated well and stretched her.

 

“I had a wife.” He said in a strained voice.

 

“You did?” Asuna managed.

 

“Yes. So long ago. I used to make love to her.” He stated in a groan.

 

He cupped a breast and began to tease the nipple with his fingers. She was squirming at his lazy explorations and he was not moving.

 

“Ruval!” She cried.

 

“You wish for me to move?” He asked.

 

“Kamis hai! Please!” She whimpered.

 

“You feel so good.” Ruval stated.

 

“Hai you do too but I need more.” Asuna said shifting her hips.

 

He made a strained noise and he suddenly lowered his head. He began to lick the nipple he had been teasing and delicious pleasure began to build in her groin. It was him and she was gasping softly. He continued his decadent sucking and licking and she ruptured surprisingly. He pulled back at that moment and Asuna was thrown in euphoria. She was mewling and begging him right there but he continued to pull back and thrust with unhurried movements. Ruval had only done what was normal for his kind but she was loosing her voice as she cried out and nearly screamed. He felt claws pierce and score this skin but that too was exciting because he could feel. He could feel the body tightening and he quickly buried his fangs in her neck. Asuna's mouth was open but no sound came out. He made a grunting noise as his seed left his body. He held onto her and she was gulping in air.

 

“Asuna.” He whispered.

 

“What did you do?” She rasped.

 

“I am an empusae wraith.” He chuckled.

 

“There is such a thing?” She asked shocked.

 

“Yes.” He smiled.

 

“There is a wraith that is just like the corporeal empusae?” Asuna asked dumbly.

 

“There was. I do not think so now. They are all ekimmu now and you are so beautiful.” He said staring down at her.

 

“Thank you.” She blushed.

 

“I have wanted to touch you since I met you. I am in awe. You are a Novak in power certainly.” Ruval said softly.

 

He pulled back and her face was serene. Ruval was in awe of just feeling and he slowly stood up. He wandered around the circle. She just watched him as he touched the ancient stones and he was in a simple joy it seemed.

 

“How long have you been away from this existence?” She asked.

 

“Thousands of years I think. Time has no meaning.” He said looking back at her.

 

“You are beautiful Ruval. What were you?” Asuna asked reaching for her silks.

 

“Please do not dress yet. Let me look upon you.” He said softly.

 

She nodded and he came to sit across from her. He reached out and he slowly ran his fingers down her skin and she hissed at the softness of the touch.

 

“My kind of wraith could stay corporeal for long periods of time. We were a sort of evolutionary freak if you will. Of course we were like normal empusae and we took sustenance from the sexual act but typically in our ether forms. We are the form that most legends are based on and most mortals feared. We had a tendency to impregnate or wraith females would become pregnant with half mortal beings. As time went on those beings bred to each other and…” He started to say.

 

“And corporeal empusae came about.” She said astonished.

 

“Yes. You are quick.” He laughed lightly.

 

“So there was no malice amongst the empusae wraith. They were just…” she started.

 

“Lust happy and lust seeking beings. Pleasure was our way of life and we enjoyed that way. Our infants it seems have changed so much.” Ruval stated.

 

“They became powerful and that power I think corrupted some.” Asuna said.

 

“That is a good assumption. I was a chieftain I think. I barely remember.” He said running his fingers over her hair.

 

“You miss touch.” She murmured.

 

“Yes. I missed much. I know not how long I can stay like this so I shall memorize the sensations. I shall attempt to savor each sensation. Being inside of you was akin to heaven.” He said smiling.

 

“You were a flirt.” She laughed.

 

“Perhaps.” Ruval laughed as well.

 

“What of the Novak?” Asuna asked.

 

“They were a tribe from the east. The women were immensely powerful and the incubus you call Sebastein is a great grandson of mine several generations removed.” He said gently.

 

“No wonder you were in France! You were checking up on your extended family.” She said surprised.

 

“Yes. I do that often. I know he is happy now.” He stated.

 

“He was miserable for a long time because of that woman he had fallen in love with. Bastian is and was a powerful infant. His power was mute when it came to her though simply because she was the infant of Annka.” Ruval murmured.

 

“Is Annka evil? She said she had not decided to help Danika or me.” Asuna said bluntly.

 

“It is power with the Novak. If she considers helping you then it is simply because you are a force to be reckoned with. Annka is moved by what she considered in her best interest. I avoided her most of the time. She did once find me though.” He said in the memory.

 

“What did she want?” Asuna asked.

 

“She wanted to know why I avoided her. She wanted to know why I did not fall to her feet in worship. She also managed to make my wife watch as she took me.” He said blushing.

 

“What?” Asuna asked in anger.

 

“Marriage amongst our kind is different and much more like what you experience little one. It is more a statement that says; this one I prefer above all others or perhaps a few above others. We are what we are but we do love and our love can be a powerful thing.” Ruval shrugged.

 

“Very true.” She replied.

 

They continued to talk and he continued to just touch. It was a long and amazing night as she learned much ancient history and this ancient being began to touch her heart.

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Maec was in pain and in shock that one of the old ones had harmed him. He was near Astana and he was surprised at seeing lights all around. He could feel thousands of Shouten all over the place and he could feel many of his children. He phased into the palace and he was weak. He walked along for awhile and the palace had been retrofitted with modern things. He felt Raganos and his eldest son was there instantly. He was shocked at seeing his father and he went to him. He held him up and he was struck dumb and Maec patted his cheek.

 

“It took much son but I want that woman.” He laughed.

 

“You still want her?” Raganos sputtered.

 

“Oh yes.” Maec said as he was led to a bed.

 

“Father things are very different. The damn corporeals have become more powerful and Hueco Mundo has become infested with shinigami.” He snorted.

 

“That is not my problem. That is yours. I am here for her and only her.” He said as his dark eyes held insanity.

 

Raganos knew only too well the madness that a succubus could bring on and he was still dealing with his own wretched feelings for Augusta. The betrayal of Yhea and the knowledge that his beloved wife had betrayed him for Shan Lao made his skin crawl. His fists clenched and he sighed.

 

“Thei and Sindari are dead. Several of our clan has left to join the Jing. The Jings all of a sudden are powerful and they are picking us off.” He snapped.

 

“Raganos you rule like a fool. You allow all this? Are you stupid my boy?” His father growled.

 

“I did not intend for this father but damnit it happened. This woman has been the bane of my life for centuries now. Sanra started it when she went after her!” Raganos snarled.

 

“Sanra started this? She started this war with Asuna?” He asked darkly.

 

“Yes! Aunt Sanra has been so busy and hell bent on impersonating others and causing US issue.” He growled.

 

“Well well well my little sister has been doing behind my back. Does Sanra still live?” He asked darkly.

 

“Yes. She is around somewhere. She has taken up a fascination with a shape shifter who she torments. The problem with it is that he belongs to HER.” Raganos hissed.

 

“I see the issues more clearly. I need sleep my son. I will help you with this mess. I want our histories and I want information. I will sleep a week or two. Who of my powerful children are left here?” He demanded.

 

“Not many.” He snapped.

 

“Then gather them. I want to see them when I awaken. Get your succubus as well. I will draw Isha to me through her current mother.” He laughed.

 

“Yes father.” Raganos stated bowing.

 

Maec lay down and his mind was working. He was also exhausted and his belly was hurting badly. He knew he was slowly being eaten alive and he intended to find a way of curing his malady whilst he was here. He put himself into a death sleep and Raganos was in astonishment.

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Augusta was lying next to Sesshomaru who was sleeping deeply. Asuna had called that night and she had brought forth an ekimmu. Augusta was shocked but marveled at her eldest daughter. She was reading a book from an American author and it was one of her new guilty pleasures. She laughed her head off at the myths the mortals had made up about the uppyr and youkai alike. She felt auras and she rolled. She willed Tokijin into her hand and Sesshomaru heard it.

 

“Mate?” He asked groggily.

 

“Shouten!” She hissed.

 

“What?” He asked getting up.

 

She was ready to strike and she stiffened when a hand entered her chest.

 

“Believe me Augusta this hurts me as much as it hurts you.” Raganos whispered in pain.

 

“Let me go you stupid ass!” She cried out.

 

“Do not move dog! I am actually willing to kill myself to kill her.” He said maliciously.

 

Sesshomaru did not move and Augusta heard laughing from the other room.

 

“Daughter you are such a fool. Hello Lord Sesshomaru. I did not really get to meet you last time. I am Danika. I birthed your whore mate. Now what I want to know is how you are able to stand up to her feeding from you and not die. She must need to feed from you often.” Danika purred.

 

“You are unworthy to speak to this Sesshomaru. Do not waste your breath.” He said in his rich timbre.

 

“Augusta darling you mated an arrogant man! How delicious! He will sacrifice himself for you I imagine. He would sacrifice himself for his family. How sweet really and how really dumb. I have read of how powerful you were Sesshomaru. You who outshined the Inu no Taisho? You who were able to generate his own weapon and a body part. That is very uppyresque you know. I would bet somewhere in your canine ancestry that one of your ancestors fucked an uppyr with abandon and one of your family members. How sweet. Augusta shall I show you something my darling girl?” Danika asked cruelly.

 

Raganos was holding onto Augusta at peril to himself and he watched as Danika made Sesshomaru fall to his knees. It was obvious he was in pain but he did not make a sound. The succubus laughed and she ran her claws along his bare chest and she lifted them to her lips.

 

“You taste so good. No wonder my little girl cannot share. You are a treat. Well Maec wants you two out of the way and I am going to plunder you and make Augusta watch. You should not have birthed that thing Augusta. You betray your own mother. You dog restrain yourself because your mate is in danger. How very good of you. Let me help you with that though.” Danika stated.

 

Danika was in front of Augusta suddenly and Danika shoved her claws right into her womb. Augusta's eyes widened and she screamed. Her mother let loose a small bit of fire yoki and Raganos shrieked in pain as well. Sesshomaru was on Danika in a heart beat and the two were on the floor rolling in a heap. Danika snarled in pain as the inu lord ripped her open and dripped Dakkasou into her. She screamed in agony and he was strangling her and she was trying to focus. Suddenly he was flattened against the wall and he was snarling horrendously. She saw him and she was amazed at his animalistic qualities. Sesshomaru was in need to save his longtime mate and the winds roared around him. Danika stumbled back and what was revealed was a giant and elegant beast. He lowered his head and the Dakkasou was dripping from his mouth.

 

“Sesshomaru!” Augusta screamed.

 

“Magnificent!” Danika whispered.

 

“He will tear you to pieces!” His mated laughed through her tears.

 

“No he will not. Raganos you are really such a weak fucking creature. You daughter just will not die.” She said stalking towards her.

 

Sesshomaru lost his mind and he dove for her. He snapped his jaws around her arm and actually severed it. She stared at a stump and her lips quivered. He changed form and he threw her with tremendous force away from him. He picked up Augusta and kicked Raganos away.

 

“This is not over!” Danika screamed.

 

“You will die by this Sesshomaru's hand. You will end up at the end of my fang.” He growled.

 

“You will end up underneath me as I feast from your powerful blood. You will belong to me DOG!” She snarled.

 

Sesshomaru did not even respond as Augusta's blood stained his bare chest and hair. He moved with incredible speed to Yasu and he barked out for his guard. Soon the Western Palace was covered in inu looking for Shouten and empusae alike. The great inu lord watched the ancient inu healer work on his mate and he went to his study. He pulled on haori and he began to growl heavily.

 

“Danika is put out. You hurt her badly.” He heard.

 

He turned and there was another succubus there. She had pale blond hair and very light green eyes.

 

“You fathered her greatest enemy to date. I am Ileska and you are needed.” She said in a soft voice.

 

“You invade my home!” He said suddenly drawing Bakusaiga.

 

He began to move with such speed and accuracy that Ileska was shocked. She ducked and back stepped to avoid his deadly blade but he cut her several times. She winced in severe pain and she was grabbed his throat. He shoved his fang deeply into her gut and he pulled his other one. He stepped back and he called out “Dragon Strike”. The resulting yoki destroyed his study but he did not care. What was left of the succubus fell to the floor dead and he calmly walked over to the remains and picked up Bakusaiga. Yuudai ran in and he saw his beloved lord's study decimated and the inu lord's eyes were blood red.

 

“Call on all the inu. Call on the youkai council. This Sesshomaru will travel to Tokyo to speak. This affects us all now. Get rid of the vermin.” He commanded as he brushed past his general.

 

Yuudai took in the devastation and a small smile spread on his face. The inu lord's policy of seclusion and separation it seemed was over. Lord Sesshomaru of the Western Lands was officially declaring his own war.