InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ The Heirs Apparent ❯ Falling Stars ( Chapter 89 )
[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
By: amandaben 
Danika makes plans and Maec wakes up. Asuna deals with her inu side of things as her world as some worst fears come true. Anupu meets the reincarnation of his father and Minkah makes his appearance. Renshu approaches Naraku to give him a new ability and Sanra faces the dark hanyou. Maec meets his nephew. Asuna and Shan Lao work together to stay the Shouten king and Naraku faces his own issues at home. Asuna turns to the Panyu brothers for advice.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Thriller / Supernatural / Hentai / Drama / Adventure / Action | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 02.09.2010 | Updated On: 02.16.2010 | Pages: 34 | Words: 29.4K | Visits: 357 | Status: Work In Progress
Danika makes plans and Maec wakes up. Asuna deals with her inu side of things as her world as some worst fears come true. Anupu meets the reincarnation of his father and Minkah makes his appearance. Renshu approaches Naraku to give him a new ability and Sanra faces the dark hanyou. Maec meets his nephew. Asuna and Shan Lao work together to stay the Shouten king and Naraku faces his own issues at home. Asuna turns to the Panyu brothers for advice.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Thriller / Supernatural / Hentai / Drama / Adventure / Action | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 02.09.2010 | Updated On: 02.16.2010 | Pages: 34 | Words: 29.4K | Visits: 357 | 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: Danika makes plans and Maec wakes up. Asuna deals with her inu side of things as her world as some worst fears come true. Anupu meets the reincarnation of his father and Minkah makes his appearance. Renshu approaches Naraku to give him a new ability and Sanra faces the dark hanyou. Maec meets his nephew. Asuna and Shan Lao work together to stay the Shouten king and Naraku faces his own issues at home. Asuna turns to the Panyu brothers for advice. Thank you all for reading and part of this chapter is dedicated to someone; you know who you are and I hope you feel better soon! Thanks again and please let me know what you think!
Falling Stars
Danika was in pain and what was left of her arm was bound tightly after a surgery to repair it. It would eventually grow back and she could always heal quickly and she knew exactly what she was going to do. The silver haired mate of her daughter was going to suffer for his arrogance and she was going to deliver him she decided. No male would best her; no man was more powerful then she was. She stared at the bloody stump in major irritation and she would start hunting the dog daemon soon; very soon indeed.
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Asuna had returned to the West to ascertain the damage wrought by Danika. Her father was actually in Tokyo and staying in her penthouse at the moment. She was overseeing the repairs to his study and she was also salvaging what she could from Touga's journals. It was obvious her sire was more concerned with her mother and so was she but the loss of the written word of her grandsire/brother upset her immensely. She was holding pieces of old journals when she felt Yuudai enter.
“You should have seen it.” He whispered.
“I see evidence of the Dragon Strike. I am sure it was a sight.” She said looking back.
“It just reminds me why I am in such awe of your great father.” Yuudai stated as he neared her.
Asuna watched him closely and his hair was pulled back. She hated certain males to have their hair pulled back at all and Yuudai was one of them. Ishin was another and his ebony hair was sinfully gorgeous. She was playful considering the circumstances and pulled his hair band out. He looked over at her mischievously and gave her a look.
“You intend to back up your actions princess?” He taunted.
“Pardon me General Yuudai?” Asuna asked innocently.
He blinked his grey at her and ideas flitted through his brain. He chuckled and he went about helping her clean up the mess. He was used to a grand mess as his boy Ken'ichi was a huge mess maker. His son was his pride and he watched his sometimes lover and best friend move about.
“You look pensive Chuusin.” He stated.
“This is all because of who I am and who I was. My yoki is coveted by several. My Chichi it seems is now an object because he has unusual abilities for a non blood drinker.” She stated.
“That witch will come after him again?” Yuudai asked shocked.
“So it will seem. Damn Karuson this was hundreds of years of Touga's writings!” She cried.
“Well your chichi was more concerned with killing the pale haired one then saving his beloved study.” He stated.
She felt overwhelmed again and he came up behind her. He began to rub her shoulders and she sighed softly. He was making her feel amazing as he just worked her upper back.
“You are pupped. You need lie down.” Yuudai murmured.
“Hai perhaps so.” She nodded.
He picked her up and she laughed softly. He took her to her old chambers that she rarely used now. He laid her on the bed and their eyes met. They fell into their old patterns and old ways but thoughts of his elegant father were in her head.
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“Why did I want children again?” Lei asked Hanaj.
Shen had proceeded to tear apart a family deity and Khellian was covered in red paint. Hanaj was shaking his head in amusement and sighing as well. Lifen was laughing as she phased back and forth.
“Little girl Papa is NOT amused.” Lei said aloud.
“Lifen is.” She laughed out.
“Oh she is so your child Lei.” Hanaj chortled.
“Hush it up now!” He growled.
Shen and Khellian were talking and suddenly phased out. Hanaj sighed again and closed his eyes to feel his son. These particular babes were simply too powerful for their own age. Jao was coming up with a way to bind them a little because they were strong.
“Our lovely mate is here!” Lei said smirking.
“How do you do that?” Hanaj asked annoyed.
“Jing trick.” He snickered.
They walked into a main hall and there stood Asuna. She had Khellian on one hip and Shen on another. Lifen was clinging to her legs and they grinned at their sires. Both male Shouten smiled and she grinned back.
“Hello Hanaj and Lei. They found me.” She said.
“Did they phase to you?” Lei asked shocked.
“Hai. My sire is in Tokyo and they were suddenly there.” Asuna smiled.
“How many times do we have to tell you? Do not leave the in betweens!” Hanaj scolded.
“But Haha!” Lifen retorted.
“Go now!” Lei commanded.
“Papa!” Shen whined.
“Shen Jing now!” His father demanded.
The toddler Shouten pouted as they dejectedly walked toward their nursery. Hanaj still had no clue and neither did Lei and Asuna was keeping her mouth shut. She had discovered she could pull Ruval through for short periods and at night was when it was strongest. The former empusae wraith was a passionate male. She also found him full of information. Kenomaru was also still recovering from his brush with Maec. He had been sheepish and surprised that the older Shouten King could have easily taken him. Asuna was not surprised at all.
“Mizuki said that Renshu has been staying with her a lot. The same with Soren.” Asuna said.
“Oh yes. Well it seems my little brother is utterly in love with her and has been. I am shocked. It also seems that Renshu has become quite fond of Karu.” Lei said softly.
“Fond of?” She asked surprised.
“He is grappling with himself. I do not think he even knows.” He shrugged.
They all shrugged and they walked along. She knew Maec must have expended a ton of energy and power by coming here. She also knew she had hurt him too. She needed to speak with Shan Lao and she left her two mates to find her sometimes lover. He was in the gardens and he was meditating. She was watching him and she was trying to not feel afraid.
“What is bothering you?” He asked from his sitting position.
“Maec is here.” She whispered.
“Truly?” He asked shocked.
“Hai.” She said nearing him.
Renshu was actually there as well and he heard that Maec was here. He was angry and he suddenly phased out. He had come to adore his strange family. He loved Mizuki passionately. He adored Soren and considered him his best friend. Karu was something else entirely. He phased out to Korea and he was in a large palace. His mind was preoccupied with revenge and his sweet mate. He had also been spying upon the one known as Aizen and things were going to come to a head there. He felt the aura of Naraku and he cautiously stepped out. Naraku stared up at him and he was shocked to actually see him and see how much he favored his beloved.
“Who are you wraith and what do you want?” Naraku growled.
“I am Jing Renshu Ji. I have the privilege of being with Mizuki. I have also come to find out that I am the natural son of Sanra tr'Awnhi and Maec tr'Awnhi.” He stated.
The hanyou stood up and stared at the male wraith in surprise. It was difficult to surprise him and this man just had.
“I hate them. I hate Astana with a passion and my loyalties lie with the Jing always. They used me to hurt the only woman I have ever loved and I cannot forgive that. Sanra has harmed you and that hurts Mizuki. Again I cannot allow that. I believe Astana sent assassins to rape and murder your daughter when she carried my son. My babe did not live and that is the reason Mizuki was maddened. It is the reason I hunted her. I believed she killed my son.” Renshu admitted.
“You are the one that caused her all that pain?” Naraku asked suddenly furious.
“I am. We had been lovers for awhile and in secret whilst I fought your mate. I begot her with my child and she told me that she could not bare my child. I grew angry with her. The next time I saw her she was no longer pregnant with my child but with the Yosei's daughter. I grew insane with jealousy and hatred. I believed her to have killed him.” He said looking away.
“You have balls coming here to tell me that it was you that made my daughter barren for centuries! You ripped my grandbabe from her womb!” Naraku said in a dangerous tone.
“I cannot be forgiven for that but it truly was done because of lies. Everything was started in Astana.” Renshu stated meeting his eyes.
“What do you want?” Naraku snapped.
“I want to make you stronger.” Renshu stated flatly.
“You hate that whore that much?” He asked wryly.
“I hate her that much and love Mizuki much more. I can never do enough to have her forgiveness but she has. I will do everything to make it better for her. I will do whatever it takes to destroy them.” He said flatly.
“I am pretty strong without your help.” Naraku said arrogantly as he sat.
“Imagine her face if she were to sink her fangs into you and she could not harm you as such. Imagine what would happen if you are able to utilize not only Thei's power but mine as well.” He said bluntly.
“I absorb and I kill you.” He said leaning against his desk.
“No. You can absorb part of me. It will be terribly intimate but you are in part a dual creature already. You already are an amalgamation. In theory it is possible to keep part of my true form and thus keep my power. Learn it and grow it within you.” He said pacing.
“You have thought this out.” The hanyou stated impressed.
“Mizuki is so much like you and her. When I first met her; I hated her blood. I hated you all. I fought her and we were both so wounded. I wanted to kill your mate and I wanted to live. I took her and I took her blood.” He admitted to the hanyou.
“So you tell me all this thinking that I may forgive you and want revenge on Sanra enough?” Naraku asked nearing him.
“Yes.” Renshu whispered.
“You are a smart man. You and I will talk when this is over and I will decide if you will live.” Naraku snapped.
“You cannot rip me from her. We are bound. You will understand what that means but kill me then you kill not only me but Karu and Soren as well. I know you like Soren.” He stated crossing his arms.
“You sly bastard.” The hanyou said in a dark tone.
“Smart.” He said flatly.
“So how and when?” Naraku demanded.
“Now.” Renshu stated standing his full height.
“Why now?” He asked.
“Because I heard from your mate's own lips that Maec is here.” He said.
“WHAT?” He roared.
“Now would be prudent. Sanra will be riled up soon and she will come looking for you. I would suggest you strike first. I intend to.” Renshu whispered.
Renshu proceeded to tell him exactly what to do and he also slowly leached his toxin into the hanyou. Naraku was in pain but it would be worth it in his mind. He hated Sanra. He hated her smug and arrogant ways and he had come to hate this Maec and he had never seen the bastard.
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She was showing now and she was staring in the mirror. She was actually alone for the first time in awhile and it felt okay. She was in Karakura Town and she stared at her belly. Her stomach was swollen round and her baby boy rolled when she pathed. She was pathing to him at the moment and she did not feel the aura that came upon her. She yelped when Anupu stepped out and he stared at her stomach.
“You were in the past. You knew my father. Why?” He asked.
“He has become a good friend and a grand source of information. You are not full fire and he is.” She pointed out.
“No my mother was just a normal inpu.” He bristled.
“I did not mean it as an insult. You could have called Anupu.” Asuna said raising a brow.
“I have been waiting to speak with you. Shezmu and I both were shocked that the woman we loved was elevated above us.” He said frankly.
“You did not know me then.” She pointed out.
“But I know you now.” He growled.
“What do you think I have been doing?” She snapped.
He raised a brow and she blushed. He pressed his hands to her belly and he knew she would mask it. He stared at her and he was in a very volatile mood.
“Why were you there?” He demanded.
“I had been attacked by the old Shouten king.” She admitted.
“So you went back to Egypt why?” He demanded.
“What are you so angry about Anupu?” Asuna asked warily.
“My father would never set a woman above his heir and crown prince Asuna but then you are not just any woman are you?” He asked.
“Anupu stop it!” She snapped.
“NO!” The former pharaoh growled.
He grabbed her and shook her roughly. She snarled in anger as he picked her up and threw her on her bed. She was outraged at his behavior and he stared at her belly.
“Akemi humiliated me and I will not be so again by a woman from this house!” He snarled.
“I am not humiliating you!” She snapped.
Her lips quivered and she cried out as he slipped fingers between her folds. He had used his own heat and she was sweating heavily as he unleashed it on her. She whimpered and he pulled back long enough to disrobe. She had been staring at her belly and he had been staring at her pregnant body. Anger at the abortion of his own pup made him incensed and he lifted her right leg.
“You asked me here Asuna. You asked me to come back after what transpired in my palaces. You took me woman. You made me admit my feelings. You coaxed me into rutting in our true forms.” He growled in her ear.
“What do you want me to say Anupu?” She asked moaning.
“The truth.” He stated.
“I have told you the truth.” She snapped and the groaned.
“Tell me if my own great father loved you too. Shezmu loved you and I love you. You bring a certain type of man to you Asuna. I am positive I pursued Akemi because it was you I wanted. Shezmu told me one time that he mentioned I would adore you.” He said heavily in her ear.
“Stop this now!” She snarled suddenly.
“You are trying to manage yourself as if you are all inpu. I admire you for it but then I do not understand it.” He growled.
He actually got her on her hands and knees and she screamed out as he took her. She was hypersensitive from the pregnancy and he knew it. She was shaking hard and moaning and growling softly.
“Anupu please.” She hissed out.
“Please what?” He demanded through his own haze.
“Why are you torturing us?” She whined.
“Stupid woman! I am in a jealous rage.” Anupu snarled.
He unleashed himself and he took her. She was thrown over into a powerful release and she was gasping for breath. The Egyptian inu were just a different breed and it showed. He eased her onto her side and she was having a difficult time trying to maintain her masking. He stood up and straightened his modern clothes and went to get some water for them both. She was holding her stomach and she was breathing hard as she tried to calm herself down.
“Anupu!” She yelled out.
He walked back and he actually dropped the glass of water. He could scent her water breaking and she was shaking badly.
“Asuna, how far along are you?” He asked urgently.
“Early side.” She said gasping.
“How long woman?” He snapped.
“Five months.” She whimpered.
“Early but doable. Okay I am calling your spider.” He said as he went to her phone.
She was using every ounce of concentration on masking and she cried out as a contraction hit her. Anupu watched as she withered on the bed. He felt wretched for bringing on her labor and he sighed. He was always an ass with this woman and he wished to his gods he was mummified and asleep again. She willed her cell phone into her hand and she was shaking as she dialed a number. He was on hold and he could not believe it. He snarled in irritation and slammed the phone down and she was whimpering in pain.
“Let me check you Asuna.” He said with authority.
“NO!” She growled.
“I just made love to you. I think I can look to see if your pup is okay.” He said exasperated.
“I said no! Why can I not reach him?” She whined.
“I cannot get through to your spider either. Let me check and I will port you okay?” Anupu said trying to calm himself.
He pried her thighs apart and she was a growling and snarling mess. He gasped and looked up at her.
“This pup is not waiting Asuna. I am sorry.” He said calmly.
“I need Nobu. Please Anupu. Go there and drag him here now!” Asuna begged.
“It is not right to leave you alone!” He yelled.
“Anupu now!” She yelled back.
“Okay okay.” He said stepping back and porting.
She let out a breath and screamed in pain. She could not believe this but there was no blood. It was early and happening quickly. She managed to slip from the bed and she whimpering as she could feel her body doing all the work. This was too fast and she was crying. Anupu came back and Nobu was in tow. She was on the floor and she was straining as she was bearing down.
“Anupu please go and get Nanami now!” Nobu stated.
“But…” He said helplessly.
“Now inu!” He cried.
Anupu looked angry and he ported away.
“Asuna, he is coming now. He will be okay. I have him okay?” Nobu said gently.
“Too soon. Even for inu! Too soon Nobu.” She said shaking.
“It can be okay. That is why Nanami is coming. She handles the neonates okay?” He said as he was guiding the pup's head.
“I cannot reach him. He should be here.” She said crying openly.
“I know. I know. Push really hard for me okay?” Nobu stated.
“Nobu, it hurts. Kamis it really hurts!” She said sobbing as she did as he said.
“I know. Good girl. Okay last one.” He stated in a commanding tone.
Sweat poured from her brow as her body suddenly became flushed with enormous amounts of yoki. She strained and pushed hard. Nobu held up a small inu pup but he began screaming loudly. Asuna broke out into tears of joy. Nobu's eyes were wide as he held the powerful infant. He was leeching yoki already and he was a major screamer.
“He is okay Asuna. He does not need the NICU. He is perfect.” He said as he cut the cord.
“Oh Kamis.” She said holding out her arms.
He retrieved a small blanket and wrapped him in it and the black haired infant was still squawking in irritation. His eyes opened and they were almost amber in color. His eyes were rimmed like Judafre's were but magenta stripes adorned his cheeks. Asuna opened her dressing gown and put him to breast and he latched on. Nobu was in awe of this being and he was silent.
“Asuna? This pup…who is he?” He asked shocked.
“He is mine.” She whispered in profound love.
“Duh.” Nobu snorted.
“It matters not. He is okay.” She said softly.
“Hai he is more then okay. Asuna is an elemental but not like you.” Nobu said.
“He is half hell hound Nobu okay?” She said softly.
“And half you. Dear Kamis what did you create?” He asked surprised.
“Not sure. He is supposedly a double elemental.” She said smoothing his black hair away from his little head.
She suddenly masked them both and Nanami appeared. Anupu was in the door and he could only see a black haired pup. She was keeping the identity of the pup from him and it was infuriating him. Nanami went to the inu infant and she checked him. She took him from her mother and began to check his vitals and listen to his breathing.
“He is still hungry.” Nanami said smiling.
“Good!” Asuna said softly.
“Hai. Haha is perfect. A little small but perfect. His yoki is unbelievable! Should I call him?” Nanami asked.
“I tried.” She said peevishly.
“Oh Chang, Geming, Tekeshi, Sheng, and Hwan were all hanging out. You know them.” Nanami stated.
“Hai well can you please let him know?” She asked in annoyance.
“Hai. Chichi you have these two?” Nanami said.
“Of course my dear. Please remember I was a healer far longer then you have been alive.” He laughed.
“Oh but Chichi your money did send me to one of the finest medical institutions in the world.” She smirked.
“Funny.” He said touching Asuna and the pup.
He pulled them into his shoki and took them to the hospital and Anupu stepped out before Nanami left.
“What does your mother hide?” He demanded.
“Much. The Shouten are running around and they would kill for that baby.” She said honestly.
“Why?” Anupu asked.
“Because Hwan sired him and Hwan is a hell hound like you. That baby is a double elemental.” Nanami stated bluntly.
“Hell hounds are only from Egypt.” He stated bluntly.
“Not this one.” She said walking away and porting.
Things were not adding up in his brain and he ported too. He followed the young doctor and he watched her find the young inu in question. He promptly followed her in a hurry and Anupu was hidden. He seemed familiar somehow but he knew him not. He decided to watch and he followed after the inpu named Hwan.
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Hwan walked into the hospital room and he was shocked. Asuna woke up and she smiled softly at him. The pup was asleep next to her and his sire looked at him in shock.
“Oh my Kamis he is perfect.” He said in shock.
“Hai.” She smiled.
“I am so sorry. My brothers and I were together. I did not expect you to go into labor so soon. I am an idiot.” He said sitting next to her bed.
“How is Tekeshi?” She asked.
“Himself. He knows all about me. It seems he always has.” Hwan said shocked.
“He has much to explain.” She said pursing her lips.
“Asuna, I seriously think he intended certain ones of us to be yours. He knew what you were before you. He has much knowledge.” He said as he gingerly picked up his pup.
His boy opened his eyes and he gasped. He watched him and he marveled at the beauty of his son.
“Kamis he is stunning. Look at his little mouth and oh his little claws!” Hwan said in amazement.
“He looks like you when you were him.” She said softly.
“Well I should hope so considering I am his father. Look at his eyes! Asuna, he is wonderful!” He said excited.
“You still want me to take him back.” She said clenching her teeth.
“I do. What do we name him?” He asked looking at her.
“Well if I am to take him back then it must be Egyptian.” She said flatly.
“Hai of course. You are Minkah.” He said tracing a stripe a cheek on his cheek.
“Justice?” Asuna asked surprised.
“Hai. He shall be justice. Anupu is here!” He said softly.
“Shit!” She said sighing.
“He is near. What happened?” Hwan demanded.
“He was put out with me.” She said turning red.
“What happened?” He demanded again.
“Hwan do not start.” She growled.
“His temper is bad and he is full of himself. I know my child Asuna!” He growled back.
“Damnit Hwan you know he and I have been on and off for years!” She said throwing up her hands.
Hwan suddenly left the room and she growled out. He walked with Minkah and he scented out his formerly eldest child. Hwan found him quickly and Anupu turned. He looked over the younger inu but there was anger in his face. He saw the pup up close and he began growling.
“I know this pup.” He said shocked.
“You do?” Hwan asked coldly.
“Yes! He is but impossible!” Anupu said stepping back.
“What is impossible?” The younger inu asked narrowing his unusual eyes.
“This is Minkah.” Anupu said shocked.
“Hai.” He said watching his son from his previous life.
“Father?” Anupu asked shocked.
Hwan said nothing and Anupu was actually stunned and shocked. He suddenly fell to his knee and bowed his head to Hwan.
“Please stop. I am no longer pharaoh and I am most certainly younger then you.” Hwan said blushing.
“You are my father?” Anupu asked looking up.
“I was.” He nodded.
“But…” He stuttered.
“This is my son from this life. Do you understand? She did not know. I only remembered recently.” He stated softly.
Hwan was lying but he would not hurt Anupu for anything. His son stared at him in shock and he stood. He stared at the brother he remembered as his youngest brother.
“I never knew what happened to him. I thought we lost him in the sacking of Thebes.” He said in a choked up tone.
“I have her take him because the danger to him is so great. I cannot allow the Shouten to harm him. Do you understand? I have her take him back before I die. I know what happens and I had to let it happen Anupu because it was your time and mine was over.” He explained.
“Stop it! Father, I would never have wished to be pharaoh at the expense of your life!” Anupu cried.
“You were my most prideful but my most responsible. You were destined to be pharaoh. I ruled with my heart and my head. You did the same my son. I know this. I have no regrets. My surviving children did me so many honors. You and Shezmu were my pride.” He said in a hoarse whisper.
“How did this happen?” He asked shaking.
“I have known Lady Asuna most of this life. I met her four centuries ago. It is no matter and it just happened. I know your feelings and I asked her to keep it from you.” He lied.
“You know of my feelings. I am reeling here.” He said stepping back.
“It is not shameful.” Hwan stated in defense of himself.
“You are just the soul of my father and the greatest man I have ever known. Reeling father!” Anupu said leaning against the wall.
Asuna came out from the shadows and Anupu stared at her. Hwan stepped between them and handed Minkah to her.
“Anupu.” She stated trying to calm him.
“Oh Gods! You should have said something. You were in love with her. You may not have touched her but you loved her. You placed her above my own mother. You sat her above ME!” Anupu snarled.
“I did love her but I had to know the truth. Why should I not? The Gods have their plans for us all Anupu.” He said.
“Shit!” Anupu said suddenly porting out.
Asuna looked upset but Hwan calmed her down. He brushed his thumb across her lip.
“I lied. I will not hurt him that way but it is as Tekeshi says; I am him but not. Anupu will understand that soon enough.” He said softly.
“I did not want him hurt either.” She said suppressing raw feelings.
“He will come back. Minkah is hungry.” He stated as he led her back to her room.
She settled down with her newest son and nursed him whilst Hwan watched. He was in love with his child be he steeled himself to be without him. He knew it was right and he knew that he was okay because Anupu remembered him. It was obvious to him that Asuna was as much enamored with Minkah as he was. He felt badly for Anupu but he also knew him and he knew his son would get mad and then try to take what he assumed was his. Hwan intended to fight for her and it would not be pretty.
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Juria had sent her back and she was heavy hearted. She intended to stay a few months here in the past and she held him close to her body. She walked into the palace and she was brought before Narmer. He saw her holding something close to her body and he stepped down from his throne. He neared her and he heard a pup whine. His mouth dropped open and she revealed a raven haired infant. The tiny pup was rooting and Narmer ported them to his chambers. She undid her linen dress and she settled to feed him.
“Asuna! By Ra he is beautiful.” He whispered.
“You named him.” She said softly.
“I resent that.” He said crossing his arms.
“Minkah?” She asked amused.
“Oh. Well that is a fine name.” He said chuckling.
“Anupu saw him.” She said softly.
“He did? Oh goodness. There is no mistaking that he is my son.” Narmer said sitting close by his mate and pup.
“He is angry.” She said sighing.
“I am sorry. I hate that but he is here. May I hold him when he is done?” He asked marveling.
“Hai.” She nodded.
Minkah finished nursing and he nodded off. Narmer took the small pup and he scented him.
“I have to name him before the court. I have to claim him as my son.” He stated.
“Why?” She asked.
“He will be a prince of these lands. You seriously think I will not have him named as one of mine?” Narmer stated surprised.
“You invite ridicule. Say you adopt him into your house.” She shrugged.
“NO! He is my son. I will have him afforded all the honors that my blood carries. He is a prince of Egypt and my child. I will not deny him and all will bow before him.” He said defiantly.
“Narmer he is not your heir. He is a younger prince. He matters obviously but I am not your wife.” She pointed out.
“You are what I say you are. Remember I am the son of Ra and my word is law.” He growled.
She sighed and he was being stubborn. She stood up and went to his bed and slipped in. He watched her and he looked down at the small being they had made in passion. He waited till she slept and he took his new pup to his throne room.
“Call on the court.” He commanded of his high priest.
“Yes gracious majesty.” The priest said bowing.
“Prepare a naming ceremony.” Narmer said watching his boy sleep.
“My king?” The priest said surprised.
“A foreign princess delivered me a son. This is that son and I am naming him a prince of Egypt. Now do as I have commanded.” Narmer stated.
The priest bowed low and the pharaoh stared at the small boy.
“I love you as much as my beloved Shezmu and Ahmose.” He whispered.
Minkah yawned and made a suckling noise and he smiled. He knew without a doubt that he would die for this child. The court was abuzz with his news and he went about officially claiming this child.
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Maec woke up and he was feeling much better. He slowly rose from his lying position and Sanra was in the room. Her eyes watched his every move as he watched her.
“You break every natural law coming here brother.” She said softly.
“I do not care.” Maec said haughtily.
She stood up and she neared him. They stared at the other and she was bitter and angry. He looked at her too with anger and near madness.
“You never told me that we had a child. It should have been aborted.” He snapped.
“I did not raise him.” She snorted.
“Sanra!” He snarled.
“Maec you are a fool and an idiot.” She said cruelly.
“Please. I do not get jealous you idiotic woman.” He snorted.
“I should be the only one you love! Fuck others yes but love? NEVER!” She said coming at him in hatred.
“You are so boring sister.” He yawned.
“I have given you everything! I have given you everything I could.” She said seething.
“I do not want you anymore.” Maec said staring at her with contempt.
“You want that amalgamated whore! I will tell you that I have damn near killed her many times over and I still will. You dismiss me then fine but you will not have her.” She said phasing out.
Maec rolled his eyes and he walked out of the room. His sister it seemed would have to be taught a lesson. She now admitted that the one known as Renshu was indeed his and that was problematic. The young man probably a powerful little bastard. He wanted Hanaj's son, Khellian and he was determined to see the boy. He phased out and he knew all the in betweens. He would search patiently until he found which one they were hiding in. Hanaj was so mild mannered that he never even tapped half his power but his boy was strong. He was in the British Isles simply because of the stone circles and he felt wraiths and several. He smirked widely and he made himself vanish. What he found astonished him and it seemed this was a Jing stronghold. He saw his son and his chest tightened. Hanaj truly had always been his pride. He saw his son with a silver haired boy and he had Hanaj's eyes. Khellian stared up at his father with a beautiful smile and Maec was surprised. A pretty black haired toddler ran to him and grabbed his hand; the two ran off followed by a third toddler.
“Shen! Lifen!” Lei called.
“Khellian! No phasing!” Hanaj called.
“They might as well have been triplets.” Lei smiled shaking his head.
“Yes well they are terrible together. I am still shocked at how fatherly you are my friend.” Hanaj laughed.
“Why does everyone say that?” Lei growled.
“Oh let me see. You are the most brazen Shouten I have ever met. You are more over the top then Yhea and that is saying something. You tout yourself quite well and you managed to tame Asuna. Go figure.” Hanaj chuckled.
“Tame? Not hardly. She is the one that trapped me thank you very much. She did the same to you.” Lei snorted.
“Yes well…” Hanaj blushed.
“Ah yes admit it! You took one taste of her blood and you buckled.” Lei tittered as he followed after his progeny.
“Well Raganos ordered me to follow her.” He stated.
“Follow not taste her.” He laughed.
Maec listened and he followed after the toddlers. He appeared quickly and they all stopped. He knelt near Khellian and the boy stared at him.
“Do you know who I am?” Maec asked gently.
“No.” Khellian said softly.
“Your Papa is my son. That makes me your grandpapa.” He said in a gentle tone.
“He dead.” Khellian said confused.
“No. We are Shouten. Death is only a beginning little one. I am Maec. Will you come with me?” He said in a soft tone.
“No Khelli!” Lifen cried.
Shen backed up and he turned to run but Maec moved first. He gently picked up the Jing boy and stared at him. He was Shouten and he was also her son. He was entranced and he was determined to take all three.
“Khellian? Come with me boy. You are a tr'Awnhi.” Maec said meeting his silver eyes.
“But my Haha and my Papa say I have to stay here.” He said perplexed.
“I know your mother very well. Would you like to see her?” Maec asked.
“Haha have puppy.” Lifen offered.
“She had a dog daemon. I see. We do not want your Mama having dog daemons do we?” he asked smiling.
“But Haha is part inu.” Shen stated.
“Ah yes but your Mama is changing too. She is becoming more Shouten like. We want your Mama home right?” He asked.
“Yes.” Khellian said biting a claw.
The three toddlers were undecided and Lifen felt her father. She turned to go and Maec kept her immobile.
“Let me go!” She screamed.
“Hush child!” Maec snapped.
“No tell Lifen hush!” Khellian said in an angry tone.
Hanaj and Lei appeared suddenly and both males stared at the older and obviously powerful wraith.
“Father.” Hanaj said in hatred.
“Father? That is Maec?” Lei asked under his breath.
“You must be Shan Lao's brat. You are my nephew it seems. My son your boy is beautiful. Too good for you I am afraid.” He said chuckling.
“Father do not!” Hanaj said clenching his fists.
“Beautiful little ones.” He said looking at all three.
“I suggest you let our children go or I am going…” Lei started to say.
“Or you will what boy? You may be Sanra's son but you are nothing in comparison to me.” Maec said as his eyes flashed white.
“Lei.” Hanaj said in warning.
Lei was not one to sit back and he phased out quickly. Maec whirled and he used his ash shoki and slammed him against a wall. Lei was in horrendous pain and Maec stopped his attack.
“Are you bound to her?” He demanded.
“Yes!” Lei snarled.
“Damnit! I will make you suffer Hanaj if you take another step.” He threatened.
“Father let them go!” Hanaj snapped.
“Like hell. Come little ones. We are going home. Goodbye son.” Maec said phasing out with all three little Shouten.
Lei snarled in a rage and he came at Hanaj. His cousin was shaking and stared at Lei.
“Why did you do nothing?” Lei demanded.
“I did not want to take a chance he would harm them idiot!” He said shoving him.
“He has our children!” He yelled.
“Do you not think I do not know that? How is he here?” Hanaj asked in shock.
“I do not care. I want Lifen and Shen back now!” He said storming away.
Hanaj was rooted as it truly dawned on him what had happened. His own father had kidnapped his son and Lei's two. He stormed after Lei and began yelling for Shan Lao.
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Asuna was having a dream and she could swear she was there. She felt a burning sensation against her skin and she sat up. She was shaking badly and she sat up. She scrambled for her clothes and she ran out into the throne room. Narmer was receiving guests and she realized he had done the naming ceremony behind her back. She was furious but she jerked her head. He slowly stood and lay Minkah in Anupu's arms. He followed her and she was shaking.
“I have to go.” She said shaking.
“What? Why?” He asked concerned.
“Something is wrong. I can feel it. I can sense it.” Asuna stated shaking her head.
“Then go. Minkah is safe here.” Narmer stated.
“You did this behind my back.” She growled.
“He is my son and I will honor him as I see fit. I am inpu and I do not abandon my pups. Now go.” He said jerking his head.
She gave him a look and he made a face back. She threw up her hands and she ported back to his chambers. Asuna grabbed the crystal. She threw it and walked through. She closed her eyes and concentrated and she felt Hanaj and Lei's panic. She ported to Britain and she walked through the mansion. Shan Lao was trying to calm them down and she heard enough to know that Shen, Lifen, and Khellian were gone.
“No!” She cried.
“He walked right in.” Lei snarled.
“Hanaj? You let him take our son?” She asked shaking.
“I am not stupid! He may have hurt him.” Hanaj cried.
“No. He would not have. Kamis damn it!” She cursed.
“Asuna calm down.” Shan Lao said softly.
“No! No! No! He has three of my children! No!” She screamed.
“Listen to me!” Shan Lao said coming to her and gripping her shoulders.
“We both know what he is capable of! We were both there!” Asuna screamed.
“I know. I know what he can do. I suffered at his hands for years but I also know what he wants.” He whispered.
Both Lei and Hanaj strained to listen and it was obvious that both of them still did not know everything. Asuna grabbed Shan Lao and they phased out. Hanaj and Lei stared at each other dumb founded and Hanaj grabbed Lei.
“Let us get Yhea and Renshu. We move on Astana ourselves. We are going to take your approach.” He snapped.
“About fucking time you grew a pair!” He snapped.
They phased out and mayhem was only beginning.
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Asuna and Shan Lao were near Astana as they were trying in vain to feel the little ones.
“He is going mad.” Shan Lao said.
“How do you know?” She asked in anger.
“Half a binding? It would drive any wraith insane.” He said gently.
“I hope he is as nutty as a loon by now.” She hissed.
“Crazy and Maec do not go well together Asuna.” He murmured shaking his head.
“He is a sick son of a bitch.” She groused.
“Yes. I was there remember?” He said smiling a little.
“Shan Lao, I am sorry. I just had an inu pup and I am furious with Narmer and Anupu is angry and damnit everything is wrong.” She said perplexed.
“Breathe deeply. Maec is a demented and brilliant fool. He is also affected badly by half a binding. Now close your eyes and feel Khellian, Shen, and Lifen. Feel their souls.” He commanded in a soothing tone.
She was listening to his tone and his commands. She felt them and she looked over at him and he slipped inside of her. She gasped in shock at the feeling and realized what he was doing. She ported inside of the palace and she saw them. Maec saw her and a grin spread on his face. She stretched out her hand and Konkisaiga appeared and her pups were suddenly terrified.
“You attack me?” Maec asked.
“You have nerve.” She hissed.
“Yes. I do.” He said grinning as he came near her.
Shan Lao surged his own yoki through her and she used it with a nami and Maec was thrown back in a huge flow of shoki. Asuna's eyes widened in horror and shock at what occurred as it looked like a pyroclastic flow. Khellian dragged his other siblings over to their mother and Shan Lao phased back.
“Go now!” He commanded.
“You will not stay around him!” She growled.
“I can handle him Asuna! You just knocked him through three walls.” Shan Lao said looking back.
“You take them now!” She said pushing the pups to him.
She ported suddenly and Maec was just getting up. He was in utter shock at her prowess and he was actually pretty shook up. She went to grab his throat and he grabbed her through her chest.
“I do not want to hurt you but I will!” He threatened.
“Go to hell!” She screamed.
He ripped his hand back and the void yoki appeared around his hands. She looked in shock and she realized he had stolen yoki from a kumo.
“Who did you kill to get that?” She snarled.
“This nifty power? Does not matter!” He laughed.
“It is a kumo yoki you sorry bastard!” She said as Dakkasou began to leak from her claws.
Maec rolled to avoid her caustic poison and he was leery of it. He morphed a limb and she began to strike with Konkisaiga. She was unleashing massive amounts of yoki and she felt many Shouten around her. Maec was in a fight for his life and she was in a killing mood.
“You steal other youkai's yoki! That is your secret. You are like Naraku in a way. You are able to absorb their energies.” Asuna snarled.
“Very intelligent deduction but it is a natural talent my dear. You seriously think that mongrel beast is the only one? He must have taken in a Shouten when he was becoming what he was. Shouten permeate everything and are everywhere Isha. You should know that.” He yelled.
“Asuna! My name is Asuna bastard. You killed Isha eons ago.” She said with malice.
“Oh yes because I wanted Sana. I should have waited. I should have let you grow. You would have been magnificent even if you were a filthy Tomoshibi.” Maec sneered.
“Please. You are the filthy one. I am only what I have become Maec. You are a screwed up sorry son of a bitch all by yourself. I had help!” She hissed.
He laughed and suddenly jumped on her. It took every ounce of his strength and he ripped Konkisaiga from her grip. He was burned by her Dakkasou but he had her jaw in a bruising grip.
“We are extremes amongst Shouten. You are something else in this life but you were a Shouten originally. You have your Shouten powers and Gods you are amazing. You languish amongst the mundane when it is us that will evolve into the ekimmu. You know this right? We will be the Gods amongst our kind.” He said in a husky tone.
“I have no wish to languish anywhere but the corporeal plane. I hate Terre de Brume and Hueco Mundo with a passion. I can handle Soul Society having lived there a century but your existence will never be mine. I may be an empusae but I am still inu too. I am a filthy BLOOD BAG!” She hissed in his face.
His face darkened and she suddenly used her sheer will and strength to throw him off. She willed her fang back to her and she infused it with her Dakkasou. Maec was suddenly over her and she gasped.
“Sanra and I are no more because I will have you or you will die.” He snarled.
“Then kill me. I would rather be dead.” She snarled back.
He yelled in fury and flattened her. She knew Lei, Shan Lao, and Hanaj were close and Maec knew it too. He suddenly retreated back and he stared at her in passion and hatred.
“Lei killed the child. He phased his hand into my very womb and killed your evil spawn.” She whispered cruelly.
Maec blanched and he looked ready to commit murder. He was loosing his cohesion and he was becoming the ash like monster the Shouten sometimes became. Shan Lao appeared beside and Maec stared in utter contempt at his ancient enemy. Lei appeared as well as Hanaj as he was out numbered.
“You Jing will die for what you have done and my old toy. You will die as you should have.” Maec threatened.
“I look forward to spitting on your corpse tr'Awnhi.” Lei snorted.
Maec growled menacingly and Lei sneered.
“She is married to me according to our traditions and laws king. She is a Jing.” Lei said pushing Asuna behind him.
“You lie!” Maec stated.
“Why would I?” The younger man said narrowing his eyes.
Hanaj was inching closer and Maec lost his head. He whirled and stabbed his son through the neck and all of them gasped. Lei managed to stand and Maec was surprised at what he saw. Fury and hatred ate at him and he phased away.
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Shan Lao managed to get the lot of them back to the in between and Jao tended them quickly along with Nanami. Asuna was reeling from the information and she was resting after her little interaction. The little ones were moved and the plan was to move them often. Things were escalating greatly and she was thrown into a tailspin. Ayana was there and she was conferring with her mother. Hatham was greatly upset as his mate was due to have their children. Neral was frowning and he was testy.
“Stop! I hear you both in my head and I cannot think!” She growled.
“Sorry but you are talking about aiding your mother right now. Maec is not an enemy to go against and most especially not when you are due to give birth!” Neral snapped.
“He is right Ayana.” Hatham stated.
“Chikara does not give me this much shit!” She snapped.
“No he has us do it for him.” The elder twin said smirking.
“OH now you three are friends?” She asked in irritation.
“You do work.” Neral said shrugging.
She narrowed her eyes and she stalked off. When she was with the twins they all slept in the same bed. When she was with Chikara it was just them. Her life made no sense but she was happy. She walked into the infirmary and she sat on her mother's bed. Her mother was deep in thought and she hugged Ayana.
“Mizuki will be here shortly. What are we going to do Haha?” She asked.
“We are going to start striking our enemies one by one. I want Hueco Mundo hit. I want Aizen out of the way. I want the Shouten struck and I want the reptiles hit as well. Is Amedeo still gone?” She asked.
“Hai.” She nodded.
“He has been gone too long. I want him found.” She said rising.
“Adrastus is still in Japan.” Ayana stated.
“Call on him.” She said as she began to pace.
“We are declaring all out war?” She asked.
“Hai. Jii-chan is at the youkai council now. Your Chichi is there as well. I should be there but my sire can speak for me.” She said pacing.
“There has not been all out war in more then a century.” Ayana sighed.
“It cannot be helped Ayana! You wish to have a future with your mates and for your pups? We must do this.” She said growling.
“Yes of course. I just hate the idea of declaring all out war.” She said sighing.
“I hate waiting around to be picked off. They hunt us; now we will hunt them.” Asuna stated as she brushed past her daughter.
Her mother was furious and she knew she would be too. Taking her siblings had thrown her over the edge. When her brood was threatened then her mother became a nut case.
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Ishin was leading a Federation meeting with Naraku at the moment when Asuna had stormed in. Bihua, Lansoh, and Chikara were all surprised at her presence as they watched her pace.
“Bihua, I want you to lead some raids against the Shouten. The Recluse are quick and can handle their yoki. I want guerilla and I want harsh.” She said.
“As you command my lady.” He said inclining his head.
“Lady Lansoh, the widows are particularly good at dealing with infestations.” Asuna said staring at her former rival in her life as Ayana.
The leader of the black widow kumo watched the former spideress with interest. Her lush black hair framed delicate features of a stunning female. Her black eyes were rimmed in long, curling lashes and her hair was softly waving around her face. A young Gaku Jouichi had been smitten with her but as Ayana the Great she would have killed the widow female. In her true form Lansoh did not have the hour glass on her belly like the American widows did but she had red speckles on her abdomen which showed up in her black hair as highlights.
“I want the widows to start hunting any reptiles that show an alliance with the wyvern. If they are allied with Ryukotsusei and Amedeo then they are no friends of ours.” Asuna commanded.
“As you command.” She said bowing her head.
“Anything else inu?” Ishin asked smirking.
“Hai. Chikara go home and make sure Ayana gives birth safely. I need her at my side.” She said in afterthought.
“I am a warrior too my lady.” He said miffed.
“You also have small children again. Lady Lansoh and Bihua do not.” She pointed out.
Both Bihua and Lansoh actually nodded and shrugged and Chikara sighed. He nodded as he stood; he bowed to Ishin and Asuna and left the room. Naraku stood and he was in a testy mood.
“Do not start! I have not had time to say a word Naraku. You and Renshu have become friendly so you can be strengthened.” She growled.
“You have known all these years? I have to play along to learn the truth? What else do you hide that concerns our family?” He snarled.
“Brother what do you mean?” Ishin asked concerned.
“Mizuki and Karu. The reason they were ripped apart and torn asunder is because of the Shouten believe it or not. Mizuki became involved with Renshu Jing and she became with child. That child was brutally taken from her in a horrible violation of her body that your son tried to comfort his mate after. We all remember how she acted. We all remember what happened and our inu kept it all secret.” Naraku said fuming.
“Because she begged it of me. When Renshu ripped Ayumu's babe from her; I hunted him down and killed hi. I changed the circumstances because it was a tragedy. It was wrong and now has been rectified.” Asuna said crossing her arms.
“Well Ishin our inu also has become the object of this Maec's demented want and his fucked in the head sister has taken up wanting to torture me.” He said glaring at her.
“She wants you because you remind her of Maec. She has been dismissed by Maec and she was obsessed with him. She turns to you because you not only have similar coloring but your yoki is frighteningly similar to Maec's.” She said pacing.
“What?” Naraku said shocked.
“Maec has use of a voiding yoki like we do. We have it because we were kumo. He has it because he absorbed it from a kumo.” She stated flatly.
Ishin was shocked as he watched two of the most important persons in his life pace.
“You have just become even more important in this little drama with the Shouten my darling.” Asuna said looking over at him.
They stared at each other and Naraku was stunned silent. The hanyou had no clue what to say or do at that moment and Asuna sat down to cup her chin.
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Lansoh walked into her Tokyo home and prepared to do battle. She enjoyed fighting and had not done so in a long while. Still to this day she and Ayana had issues. They never spoke of it and it would always eat her that a funnel web female had subjugated her. She remembered the battle where Ayana had held a katana to her throat and said that if she did not comply and bring the widows under her rule then all would die. Lansoh had been with child at that moment. If she had not carried then she would have fought to the death. It had made her happy when Ayana had died but she had stayed loyal during the reign of Jouichi simply because he was a sweet boy and she did pretty much whatever she wanted. Lansoh stretched and she was looking at her mail before she would have to go and fight. She heard a knock on her door and she went to it. She opened the door and there stood Naraku. She was surprised at seeing the hanyou and she had always been fond of the soft spoken young Hisashi. She had been too fond of him.
“My lord?” Lansoh said surprised.
“I was hoping you would take Asuna's orders one step further.” He said clenching his teeth.
“Hai of course.” She said watching him.
“I may need you to assist me personally Lansoh. I have so few I trust in the Federation.” He admitted.
“I know.” She nodded.
“This whore Sanra it seems may come after me again. You are a unique widow and your venom is more powerful then most.” He stated as he paced.
She nodded as she watched him.
“May I ask a blunt question?” She asked.
“Hai.” He nodded.
“You are nervous. I would never go so far as to say afraid simply because you are Naraku.” She said smiling.
“I am nervous.” He admitted.
He had good memories of Lansoh from his life as Hisashi and she had always seemed tender towards him. She was one of the few nobles who had acted with no malice. Ishin and Hisashi had been treated ill because of who their mother had been.
“It was not you. We all hated that whore. We all hated what she did to your father. He was too sanguine to rule. Ayana was a bitch enough to handle kumo but not Jouichi. Her child was too good.” She said softly.
“How did you…?” He asked surprised.
“Strong telepath.” Lansoh laughed.
She went to a sideboard and poured the hanyou and herself some sake. She came back and handed it to him and he tipped it back. She swallowed hers as well and she stood to get herself ready.
“What exactly can I do my lord?” She asked.
“The wyvern venom is excessively toxic. This is the reason I come to you. Asuna is preoccupied with the Shouten situation and I know it is bothering her badly about the reptiles. She is now searching for the basilisk ruler. He has gone missing.” Naraku explained.
“You want me to find him?” She asked.
“Hai.” He nodded.
“I shall do as you ask. You do this because she is worried but she cannot tear herself away from current events?” Lansoh asked coming out in armor of old.
“Hai.” He said watching her.
“I ask one thing in return.” Lansoh said watching him.
“Ask away widow.” He said almost amused.
She neared him and he actually seemed surprised. Her pixie like features searched his devilishly handsome face and she knew he was wholly devoted to the inu onna. It irked her badly that yet again in this life Ayana got all the best men.
“One kiss. I have wanted to since you were Prince Hisashi then Lord Hisashi. I served you until you died and I will do so until my own death. I was jealous when you mated the inu princess but you were buried in your library searching for an answer to our woes.” She said softly.
“I love Lady Asuna.” He said stiffly.
“I know. We all know.” She said suddenly angry.
“Where does this come from?” He demanded.
“Ayana is what gets to me. She was a bitch then but this time she really is. She yokes amazing men to her and she takes it all.” Lansoh said growling.
“She is the mother to my children.” He said stiffly.
“I know. Your children are wonderful by the way.” She said stepping back.
“I will not be used by anyone or anything Lady Lansoh. Your attentions are flattering I assure you. Asuna is more then enough for me I also assure you.” He said growling.
She looked back and narrowed her black eyes. She walked up to him and pulled him forward by the back of the neck. Lansoh did not kiss him but she was breathing heavily against his lips.
“Every week I am there at the lord's meetings and every week I see you there as well. I watch you run your little financial empire and raise your newest brood. It makes me ache and it makes me hate her all the more but yet I stay loyal. It is not because of her but because of you.” She stated flatly.
“You judge what you do not understand. I am only in part what I was. I am so much more and I am not some weak and soft kumo any longer.” He said backing up.
“You were never weak. You were never anything but spectacular. Male funnels are not supposed to be as beautiful as you and your brother but here you both are. Lord Ishin is so fine looking that a foreign whore stole him away. I would have if I did not wish for his brother so badly.” Lansoh stated frankly.
“That whore nearly tore my family apart!” He said growling low.
“Hai I know. Male funnels are not meant to be as powerful as you are but Ayana's blood makes you all the more powerful. Jouichi was such a specimen as well. Powerful as hell but he had the female's appetites for sexual conquest.” She said frankly.
“Stop talking now Lansoh.” He snapped.
“Or what? I tell the truth. I respected you and I still do. Have I broken your self imposed chastity?” She demanded.
His eyes burned crimson and he was surprised that another had the gall to talk to him as such. Most females cowered from him except those of his own household. He had long reconciled his own past and this onna was brazenly telling him whatever she wanted.
“I will never speak as such again my lord. You as always have my loyalty. As long as you live I will serve your house. Forgive my truth telling. I have reptiles to find.” She said bowing.
She left her own home and left him standing there. He was unused to be an object of desire and he had always focused on his inu. His violent passion for her had always led him back to her. Sanra's obsession had nothing to desire and everything to do with revenge. He understood it but he would not allow it. He decided to follow Lansoh for a little while. He shape shifted and he followed the widow leader. She was in the extreme south and she moved quickly. Things happened fast and he was suddenly slammed against a tree. Tentacles erupted from his flesh and Sanra looked maddened at the moment.
“I have been waiting to get you alone!” She snarled.
“Bitch.” He said calmly.
“No. That would be that thing you choose to fuck on a regular basis. Maec wants to as well but I bet it is her blood that has poisoned you.” She said laughing.
Sanra sank her fangs into his neck and she snarled. She gasped as she had to vomit his blood out. She stared at him in horror and Naraku had a cruel smirk on his face.
“What have you done?” She screamed.
“Seems there are those that really do not like you.” He said sneering.
He lifted his hand and the ash shoki appeared right along with his miasma. He did not see Lansoh but she dropped down from the tree itself and she was in her true form. A sleek, shiny black widow grabbed Sanra quickly and injected deadly venom into her. Sanra screamed in agony and phased out quickly and suddenly raked grotesque claws down her thorax. Naraku moved quickly and actually grabbed an arm of Sanra and jerked her limb out of its socket. Lansoh was moving sluggishly but she was striking fast and with deadly accuracy but Sanra phased out totally. Naraku turned and she fell in a heap on the ground.
“Lady Lansoh change form!” He commanded.
Lansoh made a soft noise and she slowly changed into her humanoid form. Blood ran in rivets down her back. She coughed terribly and she was in horrendous pain but said not one word.
“Hold on. I will get you to the hospital.” He said kneeling.
He ported them via his miasma and he called on Nobu. His longtime friend came over and was shocked to see the leader of the black widows.
“My lady!” He said shocked.
“Their shoki burns.” She managed to say.
“Hai. Naraku are you alright?” He asked.
“Hai. She took the brunt of the attack. I am fine.” He said coolly.
Nobu wheeled Lansoh off and Naraku was pleased with his newfound ability to thwart Shouten. He began to wonder if Asuna was right and wondered what would happen if he faced Raganos.
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Sanra stumbled into Astana and she saw Raganos. He stared at his aunt in shock and she looked positively ill. She began retching as she was snarling.
“Where is Maec?” She screamed.
“I have no idea. He is not here to indulge me.” Raganos snorted.
“Cute nephew. Where is your worthless father?” Sanra said wiping bloody vomit from her mouth.
“I am over here sister dear.” Maec said amused.
She stalked over to him and he watched her and she suddenly latched onto his neck. She sank her fangs in and began to drink his purified blood and Raganos shrugged.
“You ate someone bad perhaps?” Maec asked chuckling.
She snarled at his throat and she finally stepped back. She needed sleep and her arm was hanging limply by her side.
“Naraku has become poison to me. Someone from this family laced his blood with their toxin.” She said spitting.
“Poor baby.” Maec said pursing his lips.
Raganos shook his head and Sanra stared at her brother in anger and fury. She came at him and he slammed her against a wall. They stared at the other and there was still much between them.
“How bad do you want revenge sister and I do not mean against the woman I want?” He asked whispering.
“Badly. Why do you want her so bad?” She hissed.
“Because she is power. This Naraku it seems is power. We both will take them.” He said tracing her lips.
“Why would you choose that whore over me?” She asked.
“I want her powers.” He said licking her lips.
Sanra leaned forward and bit into his tongue and he groaned a little. His mind was going and he needed strength in order to have what he wanted. He would use Sanra to get what he wanted and she obviously wanted this Naraku fellow. His mind suddenly became very focused as she began to stroke his tongue with hers. Maec began to kiss her back roughly and she moaned. He ripped his lips from hers and nipped along her throat.
“Give into me and I will help you get her.” Sanra whispered.
“Will you?” He chuckled.
“I will strap her down myself.” Sanra groaned.
His eyes met hers and she was desperate enough in her jealousy to give him all he desired. He lifted her up and phased their clothes away and slammed into her. She released a quivering cry and pain as her arm was jarred.
“Shall you watch as I ruin her Sanra? You would like that. You would like to see me ruin her. Would you like me to ruin Shan Lao as well?” He asked roughly.
“Yes!” She whined.
“Would you like to see his blood soak our bed sister?” He asked cruelly.
“Yes.” She said groaning harder.
“What of those brats?” he asked as he moved harder.
“I do not care. They are nothing to me.” She said screaming out.
“What about this Naraku fellow? Do you want him?” Maec asked.
“Yes. I want him to suffer.” She screamed out in a massive release.
“That is my girl. Such a devious little slut you are. Then we are agreed. Gods yes!” He snarled out in her ear.
She was breathing hard and she shut her eyes lest he see the glaze of tears. She would kill the whore when she helped Maec trap her. Her chest heaved as her mind worked and thoughts of torturing Naraku made her giddy. The creature was easy to torment. She could do all manner of evil things to him but she would have to be craftier. She would get well and get well quickly.
“We set in motion the downfall of all of her family.” Sanra whispered.
“Sounds excellent.” He agreed.
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Lansoh was better and Nobu had told her that she would need to return to have the scars removed. Naraku had been very cool and collected; it made her admire him all the more. She was looking in the south for clues as to the whereabouts to the basilisks and she was in the caves that the basilisk king had been found in. Lord Ishin really enjoyed the company of Amedeo and they had become very good friends and the young ones would play. She was searching old bones and skins as she looked around.
“You need not check up on me Lord Naraku.” She said as she continued to search.
“Your words concern me.” He said with arms crossed.
“When have I betrayed the Federation?” Lansoh demanded.
“Never but you hold my mate in such ill esteem.” Naraku growled.
“We all do not have to love her and fall at her feet in worship. I was a powerful female kumo in my own right before Ayana showed up. Hai, I do resent her. I gave up my independence because she said so.” She stated as she continued to search for clues.
“Yet you have gained much by the alliance.” He pointed out.
“I gained security and riches but I owe fealty to Sendai. Whatever Lord Naraku. My mistress in Sendai and my masters have bid me a mission and I am doing.” She said stalking past him.
“You speak a little too openly.” He snarled.
“I do not have to kiss your ass in the process.” Lansoh stated getting right into his face.
“How dare you.” He hissed.
“What? Do you think I should be afraid of the mighty hanyou Naraku? I am not. I saw your ningen part you know. I saw him once as he lead a raid in Niigata. Perhaps you may not remember but I do. Brazen and bold.” She stated flatly.
“Why did you watch him?” Naraku asked.
“Because you carried the name youkai kumo. Why would I not?” She asked shortly.
“You thought I was an upstart and trouble maker.” He said twisting his lips.
“Were you not? You became quite the pain in the kingdom's ass when you became Naraku. The Shikon and that miko. She was pretty I grant you. What drew Onigumo?” She asked.
“It was just an attraction.” He growled out.
“One that nearly destroyed you. You worked so hard to rid your current self of that obsession but then you became obsessed with the inu. She too is beautiful and forbidden but yet it is still here. I do not understand nor will I. Hisashi fell in love with Sorami and she was sweet but she was inu!” Lansoh said backing away.
“You seem to know a lot about me.” He said testily.
“I am not Lady Akane. I am not going to try and seduce you.” She stated walking towards the entrance.
“Then what is your purpose in speaking onna?” He said in a dangerous tone.
Lansoh lost her temper and she neared him again.
“Never in my thousands of years alive would I allow a man to tell me what to do. I am a black widow kumo and royalty amongst my kind. The men bow to me and yet I find myself wishing to all the Kami that you could get beyond your stupid obsessions.” She snarled in his face.
“Enough speaking Lansoh.” He said as his eyes glowed crimson.
They glared at the other and she heard a rumbling first.
“There are serpents.” She said closing her eyes.
“You feel the vibrations?” He demanded.
“Hai. They are deep underground.” She whispered.
“Can you ascertain how many?” Naraku asked.
“I can feel several. I will check it out. You should return to Korea or Sendai.” She said walking away.
He grabbed her wrist and it was with a tentacle. She looked back at him and he was angry with her. Why she was letting her feelings get to her she did not know but suddenly Naraku was against the wall of the cavern and her hand was cupping his jaw.
“Do not man handle me again my lord. I am a member of the Federation. I am a minor lord and I will be treated with honor. I have not mistreated you or grabbed you wantonly. Do not be so familiar.” She growled in his face.
“I am also your ruler.” He sneered.
“I can remedy that.” She retorted.
“You dare threaten me?” Naraku hissed.
“I will do what is necessary.” Lansoh stated.
“Go find the serpents.” He said leaning forward in sarcasm.
Lansoh was furious and she met his lips with her own. He was surprised and his mouth was stiff. She growled harshly against his lips and he tried to pull back. She followed and dove her tongue deeply. He was growling in anger as she continued to kiss him silly. Lansoh finally pulled back and stared at him harshly. He looked at her and he suddenly shoved her off of him. She landed on her butt and he glared down at her in fury. She stared at him and she jumped up. She slashed him across his neck and face with her claws and he hissed as her venom burned. Her grabbed her forearms harshly and smashed her into the wall and she wrapped her legs around his hips and crushed them with her powerful legs.
“You bitch!” He gasped.
“Let me go. I am no slouch as a warrior I assure you. Lady Ayana beat me because I would not allow myself death because I was pregnant. It was not because Lady Ayana was better with a blade.” She said breathing hard.
The fell to the cavern floor and he pinned her with his tentacles. She was horrendously angry and her beast was raging. Naraku was furious that one he thought he could trust was here fighting him. She punched him squarely in the jaw and he grabbed her throat.
“I do not want to harm you Lady Lansoh but I will.” He said growling loudly.
She pried his fingers and he heard bone snap. He had to release more tentacles and she swiped through them with her claws. She rolled and was behind him, she pinned his arms painfully and he was fixing to completely change form when he felt her fangs at his throat.
“I will flood you with my venom. It will not kill you but it will make you suffer.” She grunted as a bony spear pierced her side.
Her mind was primitive and this male was fighting her. She suddenly bit into his throat and he yelled out. She released her venom in copious amounts and he fell to the cavern floor. She suddenly was on him and undoing his clothes.
“No!” he growled out.
“No!” She snarled in return.
“Lady Lansoh why?” He said grimacing.
He caught her eyes and her inner kumo was in control. Whatever happened it was not her rational side. He had truly underestimated the widow female and he suddenly felt her needle sharp claw enter near his groin. Powerful pleasure erupted in his brain and his concentration became fuzzy. He was trying to ascertain her behavior and his member was encased in the warmth of her body.
“Submit!” She snarled in his face.
“Never!” He growled.
She was digging her claws into his skin and she began a harsh undulation. Naraku was not fully kumo and this was foreign to him. He actually moaned out as she took him harshly to try to make the male under her submit as nature demanded. He grabbed her hips to try and still her and she moved harder. He shut his eyes as her tight sheath clutched and massaged him until he arched his throat and cried out. Lansoh felt him shudder under as he experienced an orgasm. She began to shake in her own and she cried out softly. Her mind was still cloudy but she was thinking clearer. She looked down at herself horrified and she suddenly scrambled off of him. He was breathing hard and staring at her with contempt and something indefinable.
“Explain your behavior before I kill you.” He whispered in a terrible tone.
“Male kumo are supposed to not thwart female. Not supposed to happen. I am sorry.” She said shaking her head to shake off the effects of her beast.
“I am no one's whore.” He said as he stared at her in anger.
“It was not my intention to use you. I am sorry. You stubbornness and general air wars with my natural instincts. You are not natural for a kumo.” She said scrambling for her clothes.
“I will show what I am!” He snarled and he suddenly dragged her under him.
He spread her wide and slammed into her. Lansoh groaned out as she was dominated for the first time in her life. Sanra had taught him well that he would be no one's puppet and he would always wield the strings. The onna underneath him was crying out harder and harder as he took her hard. He lowered his ebony head and took a nipple in his mouth and suckled her whilst pummeling her core. She was lost somewhere in ecstasy and she was riding through multiple releases that it was becoming overwhelming. Lansoh was becoming bleary eyed when he suddenly shouted out and she screamed out. She fainted as he shook against her and he suddenly jerked back. He was horrified at himself for loosing control and she was covered in bruises and blood. He too was bruised and bloody and he waited till she came to. He was dressed in his tattered black trousers and white button down and he threw her jeans and embellished black long sleeve tee shirt at her.
“Never treat me as such again.” He said coldly.
“Then never treat me as such again.” She said in a whisper.
“Cannot take what you dish?” He snorted.
“I am no man's toy. I am most certainly not yours. I will complete my mission.” She said pulling her clothes on quickly.
“What was this?” Naraku asked eyeing her.
“An attempt to out do the other and no more. I am sorry.” She said fully dressed and she was sore.
“Find the serpents. I will be in Sendai.” He said and he ported out via his miasma.
Her legs felt like rubber and she had never been taken like that before. She shut her eyes and she had never felt so bliss so many times or so powerfully. She was in trouble and she had no clue why she had pushed it.
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Asuna was in a hunting mood and she had gone to Guangzhou. Sheng was living between Tokyo and the old Panyu capital.
“I think now we have a chance at actually fighting them. Our toxins are actually a bonus for us. They are long acting in a Shouten and can do severe damage.” She explained.
“Good to know. The Shouten will become a scourge again. They will start attacking more and more.” Sheng replied.
“That is why we attack first Sheng.” She said watching his face.
“I am all for that koi.” He shrugged.
Jin was silent and just listening. Asuna and Sheng argued on for awhile and he was sipping his tea. Sheng finally got up to go hunt and Asuna watched her former mate.
“You are never silent.” She said.
“There is nothing to say. You are brash as always. I admire you as always and I will go to my bed alone as always.” Jin chuckled.
“You are drunk.” Asuna sighed.
“Why hai I am. I have found I enjoy sake now since I was mated to you.” He laughed.
“What does Sheng say?” She asked.
“He is too busy to care. He is a good brother and a good friend. We occasionally enjoy you together but that is fleeting. You are always fleeting.” He said standing and stretching.
“I am sorry.” She muttered.
“No self recrimination. You tried to stop me.” He yawned.
He walked towards his room and he intended to fall into oblivion like he always did. Asuna stood and followed him. Jin turned around and she was in his personal space.
“What are you doing?” He demanded.
“I have always regretted things between us.” Asuna stated.
“Please go.” Jin said slurring a little.
“Jin please.” Asuna whispered.
“What do you wish? We were a miserable failure! We were a spectacular failure and you are still with the hanyou and you mated his brother!” He laughed.
“Jin how much have you had to drink?” She demanded.
“Oh I seem to remember an encounter like this long ago. You were in a mood because of the Shouten then too but you mated him as well.” Jin began to chuckle merrily.
“Are you trying to piss me off?” She asked archly.
“No. I am just finding amusement in my own situation. I would not have been happy with Teegan you know. She was too good a bitch and I am too much a glutton for punishment.” He said going to his side board.
She glared at his back and he poured yet more sake. She went to him and jerked the small cup from his hands. He growled at her and she threw it across his room.
“You sound pathetic.” She hissed.
“I competed with Sheng's memory and then too think I was jealous of Prince Quon. I realize what it was I should have done. I should have been your enemy. Your greatest loves have been your enemy. Quon, the hanyou, the kumo. Now this Jing. I should have hunted you down like Vlad did. Hai the one that killed my pup.” He said bitterly.
“You are pissing me off.” Asuna snapped.
“Oh whatever. I am allowed to be bitter. You went off and mated Tekeshi. He is a handsome inu I grant you but he is a little brothel maker you know. I give the man kudos!” He said clapping.
She slapped him hard and he growled at her. She hit him again and he shoved her against the wall. He was bitter and the wounds felt raw whenever he learned more of the truth. She was snarling and spitting in his face and he actually slapped her. He pulled away and went to grab the bottle of sake. She moved in front of him and he slammed her into his sideboard spilling not only the sake but the tiny cups.
“Get out of my way!” He yelled.
“Stop acting like a Kamis damn idiot.” She commanded.
“I am still the lord of the manor Asuna. I am royalty as well. Do not command me.” Jin growled in her face.
She dove at him and they fell to the floor. Jin was fighting and rolling and he just wanted his sake bottle. She was being a pain in his back side and his muddled brain registered something really pleasant occurring in his pants.
“What are you doing?” He asked in a rough tone.
“You are not listening so listen to your other head!” She snapped.
He gasped and she reached in her hand to his touch him. It was soft and tentative at first as she brushed him through his silk boxers. He heard the soft material rip and her fingertips brushed his swollen head. Asuna was being especially wicked to keep his attentions on her and away from the sake.
“You have made your point onna. Leave me be.” He said shutting his stormy blue eyes.
“I want you to hear me out. I was young Jin. I was terribly young.” She said softly.
“I know. Too young. Asuna what are you…??” He said straining.
She had thrown him off and she kneeled between his legs. She slid him down her throat and he threw back his head. Asuna was doing exactly what she had done when he had tried to tame her. He could not stop himself and he thrust against her mouth. She was massaging his testes and it was getting him to the edge too quickly. He thrust more urgently and he did not recognize his own snarls and whines. Jin could feel the pressure getting bigger and his need becoming painful but he was not releasing.
“Asuna? Are you? Oh Kamis onna please!” He begged.
She slowly withdrew her mouth and she stared up at his scarlet colored eyes. He snarled out in desperate need and she was suddenly in his lap. She was being fiendish almost and she slid down him and he shook harshly as she barely moved upon him. Jin was dizzy and out of control as he tried to thrust up into her.
“You used to do this to me Jin. You used to make me insane with such need. I would border on utter craziness until I would reach my end. You had such fine tuned control over your body and mind.” She whispered.
“So this is payback?” He snarled.
“No.” She said suddenly kissing him.
He was wild and she ended up under him. He never released her mouth as he moved within her quick and sharply. Her whines and whimpers were muffled by his insistent and needy consumption of her lips and mouth. Their bodies were intertwined and moving frantically against the other. Jin was desperate and he cupped her backside and thrust with such sharpness that it left her breathless. She hissed softly every time her hit inside of her. Asuna ripped her lips from him and cried out loudly.
“Please!!” He snarled out in inu.
Her lips quivered and she relaxed her mental hold on him. He fell against her and he growled and snarled as the most riveting moment was ripped from him. They trembled against each other for several moments and Asuna heard a sharp intake of breath. She looked over and Jin was barely able to move. He weakly looked over to see Sheng and the younger man was scarlet eyed as well.
“Jin.” He whispered.
“Sorry. Drunk.” He said stupidly.
Asuna could feel Sheng and he was not angry. Jin was drained but not entirely out of it. Sheng on the other hand was quite aroused. He was suddenly next to them both and he was ravishing her lips. Jin was in shock and she was moaning in the pure pleasure of it all. This was not discussing war and this was not planning offensives but this was healing. Jin managed to pull himself back and fall to his side. Sheng was busy devouring her throat and she was moaning incoherently while he left harsh red marks where he nipped her skin. The Lord of Panyu managed to sit up and Sheng suddenly met his eyes. There was something there and he was surprised to see it. He pulled Asuna down and he managed to sink into her deeply. He cried out as she did and their ancient bond was aiding in their joining.
-Jin. Slip within her mind. It is our way. It is natural. - Sheng stated in his thoughts.
His brother nodded and he opened his thoughts to the onna near him and he gasped. She was in such bliss that it was infectious. He was overwhelmed in it and he settled next to her and proceeded to kiss her slowly and softly as all three of them neared a high that was unlike any other. When the rapture was reached it was all consuming and all three of them were pulled into the consumption. Asuna was sandwiched between Sheng and Jin in a sweaty heap. Jin was awake but barely. Sheng had long passed out and she was barely awake as well.
“When do you wish to move?” He whispered.
“Within a day or two.” She whispered back.
“I failed you when I was your mate. I am sorry.” He said closing his eyes.
“I failed you as well.” She whispered back.
“I was so out of my element. I never fully practiced my own abilities. I always relied on my inu instincts. Sheng has been the one to teach me about our heritage. I did not wish to face those creatures and I used my own fears of myself to fail you.” He admitted.
“You have blood lusts?” She asked amazed.
“Hai. It can be terrible and I have no idea what to do.” Jin said with his eyes heavy.
“You idiot. You are more like me then you could ever know.” She said astonished.
“I always wondered what our pup would have looked like. I always wanted to know.” He said in a drowsy tone.
“Jin.” She said in a pained tone.
“No matter. It was not meant to be.” He said falling asleep.
She closed her own eyes and tears fell. Nothing was going right and it never seemed to when her inu loves were involved she wept silently and she felt like her private life was falling to pieces and she was trying desperately to hold on.