InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I am the Moon ❯ Of Brothers and Mates ( Chapter 9 )

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

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



Of Brothers and Mates



Father and I were back to back fighting a horde of Tsuchigumo youkai. My thoughts drifted briefly on Naraku and I released a huge amount of yoki through my fang that threw me back into my father.

“Keep your power focused daughter!” he commanded.

“Hai!” I yelled.

The arachnids were surrounding us and I stepped forward and yelled. A huge surge of yoki again was released but this time I killed three. I released my Dakkasou and burned a rather large one. It screamed and spewed its venom at me. I quickly produced a barrier to protect myself and my father pulled Bakusaiga and sent a powerful blast that decimated the main contingent of Tsuchigumo. I stepped from his side and followed Bakusaiga's blast with one of my fang. The arachnids were destroyed. My chest was heaving from using so much yoki and my father looked down at me.

“You have to channel tighter and with more control; if not your own power could kill you.” He said emotionlessly.

“It is not like Bakusaiga Father. This is your fang not mine. I am learning to channel through your power.” I seethed.

“My fang is your fang Asuna. I passed my power to you through virtue of birth, use it!” he snapped.

“We beat them did we not?” I snapped back.

“Control your tongue.” He commanded.

I was furious at him for admonishing me but knew he was right.

“Hai. I am sorry for speaking to you as such.” I said softly and bowed.

“You are still young. I am proud of what you have accomplished thus far. Your fang has no name as of yet but it will.” He said putting a hand on my shoulder.

“Are you still going to have a fang commissioned for Youshiro?” I asked as we left the field of battle.

“Hai. He shows promise and is very impatient to learn.” He said.

“Did you want us, the three of us I mean?” I asked.

“That is an ignorant question.” He replied.

“Is it? Osamu sees the inside of a dojo rarely and he seems castigated much.” I said quietly.

“Your twin is difficult to say the least but it does not mean I do not care for my pups!” he growled.

“I meant no disrespect Father. It just seems you are disappointed at times.” I commented.

“Some of your behaviors have been disappointing. Your brother is impertinent and rude, you are more like me.” He said looking down at me.

I looked up at him and saw regret in his eyes.

“How do you compare me to you?” I asked curiously.

“Pain early on in life. Too much responsibility and little freedom.” He said.

“The mantle of Lordship.” I said in realization.

“Hai. I have done my best to train you but you have still had pain.” He commented quietly.

“I brought that upon myself my Lord. I am not a pup.” I said sighing.

“You are my pup as much as Hiroto and Kazuo are yours.” He said looking away.

“Do you think you have failed me in particular?” I asked astonished.

“Yes.” He sighed.

“Your own father felt as such with you did he not?” I asked.

“It matters not. Come let us know what Yuudai has learned.”

“Hai.” I said following him.
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I stood in the library and looked for a leather bound volume that I knew was hard to find. I think my father was the one responsible. Touga was the Inu no Taisho. There was much written but truly not much known. My father hardly spoke of his sire. I know because of my grand sire that Inuyasha and Sesshomaru were at odds. There were family secrets and family legends in that book.

“Damn.” I muttered.

I gave up for now and decided that I would look later. I intended to go into the grounds surrounding the palace and practice with my fang. Osamu and I had drifted since I had met Katashi and I had regretted it. I decided to visit his chambers and I heard feminine laughter and moans. I rolled my eyes at his many female conquests. I did not know who more of a man whore was; my own brother or Sheng before we mated.

“Osamu cover up I am coming in.” I called out loudly.

I heard Damnit very loudly spoken and I opened the shoji door. Osamu jumped up and covered himself and the female grabbed for her yukata.

“Hello brother, I thought we could speak. You may leave.” I said to him then her.

My twin was a gorgeous piece of inu male. His hair was silver like mine and he did not bear the crescent moon but the stripes on his cheek. His eyes were those of our mother and were lazy and sensual. His pouty mouth was in a frown. He ran a hand through his short hair; it only came to above his shoulders.

“This had better be that you are telling me you are dying because if it is not I am going to kill you myself!” he snarled.

“Fuck your whore later!” I snarled back.

“Asuna you are one to speak. What do you want?” he said sighing.

“Do you have blue balls brother?” I asked amused.

“Kami yes, you bitch!” he snarled again.

“Well why do you not dress and join me in the gardens?” I asked sweetly.

“I will be there in five minutes.” He said angry.

I walked out of his chambers and smirked on my way to the gardens. He was very angry but I wanted him to be willing to fight. I sat patiently below one of my favorite sakura trees and waited. To his credit he was out here quicker than five minutes and he wore white hakama with a short yukata that was open. I saw his claws clenching and unclenching.

“I was about to come sister that was very cruel of you and needless to say my temper is short.” He snapped.

“I want you to come with me on a campaign against Katashi. He has made moves against us.” I said simply.

“I am no warrior.” He said annoyed.

“Well you would be there in a more recon position. You have a way with females and in bed tongues have a way of wagging.” I said.

“You want me to rut for information?” he asked in disbelief.

“Hai.” I said staring at him.

“You have lost your fucking mind!” he snarled at me.

“I have? You are good at rutting around here. Why not put it to good use.” I replied.

“Mating has dulled your senses and your common sense. Kami Asuna you are an idiot to even ask!” he muttered.

“You belong by my side brother. I would like for my womb mate to be by my side. You can help me defeat the one who dishonored me so.” I said.

“You are manipulative Asuna.”

“I have been told by many that. I can train you in our mental powers further.” I stated.

“I will go ok? Can I go finish what I started?” he snapped.

“Go!” I said smirking.

“Thank you my Lady.” He said sarcastically.

I was ecstatically happy that my twin was going to be there to help me and I intended to train him some, I wanted to fix him and my father's fracturing relationship.
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I was frustrated and I wanted to lash out. Katashi was making a lot of noise and actually had the support of the Northern Ookami tribes. Kami, I would have to face him. He was angry and he still wanted to force the bond. I had made Sheng swear a blood oath that if he faced his former Lord, he was to say I forced the mating on him. Katashi knew I could be very persuasive. I spirited the pups to Edo and when it came time to face my former mate; I would be ready. I actually had Osamu in the dojo and training hard. He was good with a sword but I intended to make him better.

“Damn it Asuna! You are gonna take an ear off!” he yelled at me.

“It would grow back.” I said laughing.

“You damn warrior types.” He growled.

He thrust his katana at me and I blocked and swept him with my leg and knocking him on his rear. He glared up at me and I gave him my hand and he jerked me down.

“Bitch.” He muttered.

“You state the obvious.” I grinned.

“You are enjoying this.” He groaned.

“Hai…I am the eldest.” I laughed again.

“By what ten or so minutes?” he countered.

“I should have listened to you about Katashi in the first place, I am sorry.” I admitted.

“Do not mention it. You seem happy with Sheng.” He answered.

“Hai but I have made a mess of quite a bit; if you only knew.” I said looking away.

“Why not try me; we are womb mates after all.” He smiled.

“I would have to path it to you.” I said.

-Go ahead. - He answered in my head.

-You cannot say a word, swear to the Kamis! - I pathed.

-I promise. You sound like me. - He replied.

-I have rutted with someone that I know is very taboo. - I thought.

-An ookami? - He thought jokingly.

-Worse! - I replied.

-Worse than an ookami? Just tell me. - He thought.

-Naraku. - I thought forebodingly.

“Excuse me?” he choked.

“Hai.” I said looking down.

“He is dead!” he hissed quietly.

“Not in the past.” I admitted.

“Kami Asuna!” he swore.

“I know Osamu. He was able to help me defeat Jing and he helped me figure everything out.” I replied quietly.

“So you went back and rutted with him?” he said astonished.

“That was not my intention.”

“How did you first go back?” he asked again in astonishment.

“Projection.” I said.

He sat down and looked up at me in wonder.

“You have more abilities than mother and father put together. Mother cannot do that. You have developed your psi abilities far beyond what you should have been able.” He replied.

“Sheng also has Uppyr in him. Our link enables me to amplify my own power.” I stated.

“I want that Asuna. I want that kind of power. To hell with the inu abilities. Projection to the past? You are amazing.” He stated.

“It has been a curse till I was able to control it. I did not originally appear to him by choice.” I said.

“Well was it any good?” he asked amused.

“Oh Kami yes. He is like a drug. I guess the forbidden aspect makes it more exciting.” I said looking at him.

“I would say yes.” He laughed.

“Are you ashamed of me?” I asked him worried.

“Why? Kami no. I am proud beyond words. Big sister breaks the rules. You can teach me these things?” he asked me enthusiastically.

“Yes. You may need to find a mate and form the same bond that Sheng and I have.”

“No mate. I enjoy my freedom.” He stated seriously.

“There is freedom and then there is freedom.” I stated looking at him in the eye.

“My you have changed.” He said smiling.
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“You will do this because you love me Sheng.” I said patiently.

“You are asking me to betray us.” He said angered.

“Kami sake I am trying to save your neck in case.” I said flustered.

“You are asking me to be a coward. Asuna, I have never loved a female like I have you. I would die for you and you would not let me.” He said touching my cheek.

“I love you. I cannot live without you, our pups need you.” I whispered.

“You wound me with your pleas. Kami you would make anyone walk through the Netherworld for you. I cannot deny your wishes. I do this under duress.” He said sighing loudly.

“You are not easily manipulated remember? I have to appeal to your parental senses.” I said with a gentle smile.

“I am to say you forced yourself on me.” He said in disbelief.

“Hai. It is sort of true; I mean I did seduce you in He Gang.” I pointed out.

“I was so unwilling.” He laughed sardonically.

“You asked me to rein in my beast if you remember.” I said.

“Hai I did.” He smiled.

“So it is technically not a lie.” I said.

“Kami this is embarrassing.” He said.

“I will not lose you, do you hear me. I will commit seppuku before that will happen.” I said passionately.

“You are not ningen. Do not be foolish.” He admonished me.

“Fine then do as I ask.” I begged.

“You are actually begging me. I think I like you in supplication.” He whispered.

“Kami Sheng.” I groaned as he started an erotic mental barrage.

“If I have to say that you forced me to rut with you then you have to rut with me.” He said seductively.

It felt as though I was being stroked from the inside out. I was already panting and he had not physically touched me. Our bond continued to strengthen and it was amazing.

“Lie down Koi.” He whispered hoarsely.

I laid down on the futon and my back arched. It felt as though he was touching and stroking my breasts and nether region. It was as if my mating mark was being licked and he was inside of me.

“Sheng.” I cried out.

I was shaking my head side to side and moaning. He still had not physically touched me and I was so close to completion. He threw me over the edge when he intensified the pressure on my engorged nub and made the phantom penetration harder. I screamed his name and I knew he was shaking himself. I trembled as he leaned down and kissed me passionately. I opened my mouth to his tongue and he explored my mouth. He pulled away to get some air and grinned down at me.

“I have been meditating and practicing.” He said with a devilish grin.

“I am speechless.” I said coming down from my high.

“That is a rarity.” He joked.

I lightly hit him and he caught my wrist. We looked at each other and I stared at his soft lips. I sat up and caught him in a kiss and plundered his mouth. I was going to have a very busy afternoon.
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I was heading to Kyoto to see about rumors of Katashi's men on Western soil. I had taken Osamu and Yuudai with me. We had made camp thirty or so miles north of Kyoto and settled in. Osamu and I had been working on strengthening his abilities and his telekinesis was coming along quite well. I was mentally exhausted from all the training and needed sleep. I lie beneath a huge old oak tree and fell asleep. I also was going to use the opportunity to project to my twin. I fell into a deeper sleep and I managed to show my phantom self to Osamu.

“Asuna?” he asked suspiciously.

-Hai. - I remarked.

“This is incredible.” He said in awe.

-It is easier to do in sleep; you have to be much focused though. - I said in his mind.

I shimmered in and out for a moment and looked at the forest.

“What is wrong?” he asked.

-I have to go see something. Go and wake me up. - I pleaded.

“Hai.” He said standing up and going to my prone form and shaking me awake. I sat up and nodded my thanks.

“I will be back soon. Why not practice and try to appear to me later?” I asked as I stood.
I lifted my nose and scented a very faint smell.

“What are you scenting?” he asked curious.

“Nothing probably.” I answered.

“Liar.” He accused.

“I will tell you later.” I hissed.

I left and went deeper into the woods. The scent was moving and I was thrilled and terrified at the same time. I pulsed my aura and I almost instantly felt hands come around my neck. There was no pressure behind it and I stood completely still.

“You are being reckless or do you crave my touch?” he cooed in my ear.

“Who is being reckless here? I am in my own lands.” I retorted.

I heard him chuckle and he reached into my haori and cupped my breasts. I moaned under his touch.

“Did you send the Tsuchigumo against us?” I asked as he lazily dragged single claws across my nipples.

“No but is was amusing to see. You are quite the little taiyoukai my beautiful little inu.” He said licking the shell of my ear.

I shuddered under his touch and tried to keep my head clear, it was difficult because I would have just rather given in to my desire.

“What are you planning Naraku.” I moaned.

“At this exact moment I am planning on tasting you.” He whispered then dragged his tongue along me neck below my ear.

He had busied his hands with untying my hakama. He slid his hands to my backside and squeezed and then slowly dragged my bottoms down.

“No armor today?” he whispered.

“You are in a strange mood.” I gasped as he gently ran claws over my nestle of curls.

“I am always jovial when I plan torture.” He cooed.

He spread my nether lips and felt the moisture there. He smiled lustfully and slid down my body. He stopped when his mouth was parallel to my center. He ran his tongue over my opening and I groaned. I looked down and saw him shut his eyes momentarily. He plunged his tongue inside of me and I was breathless. He licked me lightly then flicked his tongue over my clitoris and I started burning with lust so profound. My claws fisted in his ebony waves and I could see him eyeing me for my reactions. He continued to lick and flick his slick organ against my clit and proceeded to plunge two fingers into my wet and tight core. He pumped his fingers in and out of in time to his carnal abuse of my bundle of nerves. My claws scratched his scalp and he growled. I moaned his name and he sped up his ministrations.

“Naraku.” I cried out quietly.

He suckled my clit and I yelped in surprise. I convulsed around his fingers and I released violently. He lazily licked my clean and slowly slid back up my body. He kissed me slowly and I tasted myself and I groaned.

“You want me inside of you do you not?” he whispered roughly.

“Kami yes.” I whined.

“Not today.” He said pulling away from me.

I stared at him as if he had truly gone mad. He chuckled evilly and I slapped him. He pulled me forward by the back of my neck and sucked my lower lip into his mouth. I clawed at him and he released me.

“You fucking bastard.” I snarled.

“Language my lady.” He smirked.

I pushed him and he did not expect it and he landed against the forest floor. I had turned the tables on him and I pounced. I pinned him and quickly tore the knot to his own hakama and freed his erection. I grasped him firmly and my eyes dared him to move. I darted my tongue out and licked the head.

“Bitch.” He groaned.

“Mmm yes.” I replied as I busied my mouth.

He threw his head back and I grinned. He continued to underestimate me. He always had everything planned out perfectly. I dragged my tongue down his shaft and back up it. I had him grasped firmly at the base of his impressive girth. I took him into my mouth and sucked on his head. He growled so fiercely I looked up and saw his eyes were a more intense red. I refused to take all of him for now and he was straining. I continued to lick him up and down and sucked gently on the head. I reached down with my other hand and grasped his sac and rolled it gently. He tried to thrust into my mouth and let out a frustrated snarl. I ran my tongue up his shaft and pulled away and looked at him expectantly.

“It is not good to tease an inu, we can and do bite.” I purred.

“Do not tease now; I want to hurt you as it is.” He raged.

“You see I hold your sacred parts in my claws, who has the upper hand? Hmm?” I said and stroked him hard.

“Kami.” He groaned.

I continued to stroke him and I moved my lips to inside of his right thigh. I took long licks and open mouth kisses. I was denying him and loving it. I was not vicious but I sank my fangs into a vein in his thigh and tasted his blood. I could feel him shuddering and decided to end his torture. I moved my head and my lips to his and he met my lips with repressed need. He could taste his own blood on my tongue and he ravished my mouth. He abused my tongue and he was growling into my mouth. He sat all the way up and I straddled his hips. I would not let him enter me and I took his staff and ran the head against my clit.

“Now.” He rasped.

“Tell me you have to have me.” I grunted.

I was getting myself hot and desperate with need. My wetness covered his manhood and we were both straining.

“Now.” He cried.

“Tell me you need me Naraku.” I whispered harshly.

“Damn you. I need you.” He cried.

I impaled myself on him and he let out a harsh breath. He moved within me urgently. I met his thrusts with my own.

“You are the evil one.” He cried against my neck.

“Am I?” I said incoherently.

“Kami you are so wet.” He whispered roughly.

“Harder. I need you.” I cried against his ear.

His thrusts became erratic and harder and I was moaning my pleasure into his ear. I felt the impending orgasm start to overtake us both. I could not contain my scream and he shouted himself. He had stiffened and released inside of me at the time as I convulsed around him.

“You have ruined me.” He replied so quietly I had barely heard him.

I leaned back still connected to him and stretched. He ran his hands up my stomach and over my scar from my impalement. I looked down through hooded eyes. He looked up at me in askance.

“Jing.” I replied casually.

He continued to run his hands up till he cupped my breasts. I sat up urgently and he also looked up.

“Katashi.” I breathed.

I was still half clothed and I scrambled. Naraku pulled me to him and we disappeared into his miasma. We reappeared further into the forest.

“That is a handy ability.” I said lightly.

“That name, I recognize that name.” he said to me.

“I was mated to him and you removed his mark from me.” I whispered.

His eyes flashed with anger for what I did not understand. He looked at me and I could not tell his thoughts.

“Why can I not hear your thoughts very often?” I asked forcing him to look at me.

“You said yourself I shield very well.” He replied.

“I would know your thoughts.” I demanded.

“Back down my little inu.” He said calmly.

“You are still hanyou aren't you?” I asked.

“What does it matter?” he growled.

“It does not except that your two halves would be at war.” I said shrugging.

He narrowed his eyes at me and pulled me forward for another kiss. This one devastated me in its gentleness. He let me feel his overwhelming desire. I shuddered under the kiss and deepened it. I groaned in anger when I felt Katashi's aura again. I realized he must feel mine.

“Straighten your clothes. I am going to deal with him.” He snarled.

This side of him was thrilling me and I straightened up my hakama and haori. He pushed me behind him.

“Do not be afraid of me.” He said.

“I am not afraid of you.” I replied.

The scent of our coupling was heavy in the air. I heard horrendous growling and I looked up and saw the eyes of the inu I still loved.

-Osamu grab Yuudai and get here quickly. - I thought to my brother.

-Hai! - He thought back urgently.

“Who in the Kami are you?” Katashi snarled to Naraku.

“None of your business.” Naraku said smoothly.

“Get out of here Katashi. You trespass on Western lands.” I yelled.

“We have been in this conversation before Koi.” He growled terribly.

“You heard the Lady dog, get out of here.” Naraku hissed.

Katashi drew his fang and I realized I did not have mine. Naraku looked down at me and then a tentacle erupted from his body and he grabbed Katashi. He threw him violently against a tree and grabbed me into his arms.

“You must leave before too many see you.” I demanded of him.

“You act as if you care.” He laughed.

“I like the rutting you idiot.” I said lightly.

“Ah yes. Like I said you have ruined me for any other.” He said kissing me again.

I was astonished at his displays and I pushed him away.

“Go now!” I demanded.

“I shall see you again my little inu.” He swore and disappeared into his miasma.

Katashi was getting up and I turned in time to block his fang with both of my dirks.

“You hateful bitch.” He snarled.

“Me? What about yourself?” I snapped back.

“How many males have you whored yourself to?” he raged.

I threw some of my Dakkasou at him and it burned his flesh in several places. His rage was a palatable thing and he threw his own blue fire at me. It caught me in the chest and I damned myself for my carelessness about my fang. I did not scream as the plasma burned me.

“You had an heir already. You mated me knowing that my own progeny would not inherit from you. How dare you espouse yourself righteous crap to me?” I snarled through the pain.

“You had already whored yourself to my own advisor and brother!” he yelled.

“By accident. It happened by accident. We were going mad after the bonding in Shenyang. I forced it Katashi. Do not blame him. You do not understand anything. Besides it was your own folly that started your damn war and got Sheng hurt in the first place.” I yelled.

“I did not know it was her!” he cried angrily.

“But you knew you had a pup! You see nothing wrong. You can deny the mother but you cannot deny the pup.” I screamed in rage.

“How many have had you Asuna?” he demanded.

“You lost any right to know anything when you denied Jing's pup.” I said savagely.

My brother appeared with my weapon and Yuudai brought up the rear. The pain and rage could almost be seen it was so thick. Osamu threw the fang to me and I caught it easily. I started to channel my yoki and I yelled at Osamu and Yuudai to move. Katashi saw my move and brought his own fang up and protected himself from the blast that ensued. I was thrown back against my twin and general. Katashi too was thrown and he was bleeding. I started to get up and go to him but Osamu held me back.

“No!” I screamed.

“Let me go.” I raged.

“Sister you have injured him, we must go.” He demanded.

“I should not have. Osamu please let me help him.” I screamed at him.

“No sister! He dishonored you and the House of the Moon.” He hissed.

Osamu pulled me back and Yuudai helped him drag me away. I cried out and sobbed. I hated him and loved him at the same time. We had both wronged each other and our union had been so fractured.
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Yuudai and Osamu had actually dragged me to Kyoto that night. Katashi's plasma could continue to burn and I had to see a healer. When Osamu and I were alone I poured out the whole sordid story to him. My father had a small compound built in Kyoto to house members of his household that would come this way. It was not a palace but it was home away from home. My twin looked at me and just held me as I sobbed.

“This is why I will not mate.” He said lifting my chin.

“I have made a mess.” I cried.

“No more than I sister.” He said chuckling.

“Osamu how can you joke?” I sniffed.

“Because my big bad sister and heir to the West have males fighting over her for love and not her position.” He smiled.

“This is funny?” I asked.

“Think about it. You are wanted for you and not your title.” He said smiling.

“That makes it better?” I asked.

“A little.” He whispered.

“You really are crazy.” I said laying my head in his lap.

“You are a beautiful onna. I have even seen ningen men stare at you with lust. I am not surprised that you attract this attention.” He said running his claws though my hair as did when we were small pups.

“Do you remember sleeping together in our true forms when were still infant pups?” I asked tiredly.

“Hai. You are much sleeker and more beautiful than I.” he laughed.

“You're male. You are supposed to be bigger and stockier.” I laughed.

“Hai. You were born with all the power though. The beautiful and terrible Asuna.” He smirked.

“You think I am terrible?” I asked.

“No stupid.” He said.

“You do not want a mate ever?” I asked looking up at him.

“No. I have always been close to you. I have never needed another kind of relationship like that.

Honestly until very recently we have always been so close.” He said still running his claws through my hair.

“I am so sorry.” I sobbed again.

“Sister this is not you.” He said gently.

“I know. I will stop.” I said wiping my eyes.

“You do not have to change for me. I am always the same old Osamu.” He said.

“Not exactly the same.” I said giggling a little.

“Kami Asuna you are awful.” He said pushing me off if him.

I laughed genuinely and grinned at him.

“What are you like rutting? Are you loud?” I asked amused.

“Asuna!” he growled.

“Why do my questions offend you? I mean tell me!” I said as if I was a pup again.

“What exactly do you want to know?” He said cringing.

“Do you moan a lot? Does your beast take over?” I said sitting up.

“Kami you have turned into me!” he laughed.

“Answer the questions.” I chided.

“Yes I am loud. Every once in awhile my beast takes over. No, I have never felt the urge to mark anyone. Do you want to know how long I can rut for?” he asked sarcastically.

I nodded yes.

“Awhile in most cases. This is embarrassing.” He said standing.

“Why? Who else can you be this honest with? I told you about you know who.” I said pouting.

“Because you are my sister and I should not be discussing these things at all.” He said stretching.

“Who was the best?” I asked.

“Sister, I will not answer that.” He admonished me.

“My beast takes over with Sheng almost every time.” I offered.

“Really?” he asked in surprise.

“Hai. The hanyou is just addicting, I cannot place my finger on it. It is always intense and I almost always pass out.” I said quietly.

“You are asking because you do not understand your own responses.” He said in realization.

“Hai.”

“The hanyou is beyond almost all of our understanding. I would imagine he never does anything half way and that would include his personal habits. Your mate; you are tied to him in every way. I can only imagine the intensity of both types of encounters.” He answered.

“I am awful aren't I?” I asked perplexed.

“No. You are highly desirable and in a position of great power. You are used to getting what you want. I mean why not? You are Sesshomaru's heir.” He shrugged.

“Do you resent me for it?” I asked.

“By the seven hells NO!” he laughed.

“I need to sleep. Will you stay here?” I asked yawning.

“Yes. Scoot over and do not hog the futon.” He laughed again.

Things were right with my twin. I had to figure out my personal life. If I did not, it would destroy me.
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I was dressed and bandaged from my encounter with Katashi. I had received news that he requested an audience with me. I grimaced at having to face him again. I knew he wanted to demand Sheng's life and my head. My day has started out perfect. I sat with several of my guards that were stationed at this residence surrounding me. Katashi came into a small audience room and I kept myself in check. He had on a pein fu that was a rich turquoise green. There was very light embroidery of dragons on the sleeves. He wore an emerald green obi and my heart was racing. I knew he heard it. His black hair was unbound and looked soft as silk. I had memories of fisting my claws in it and I had to shut my eyes against it. He looked up at me and his green eyes were stormy.

“Speak and be gone.” I said coldly.

“I would speak with you privately.” He said with his voice raw.

I heard the pain in his voice and I nodded to the guards.

“My lady?” the lead one asked.

“I said go. He would be foolish to attack me in our own stronghold.” I said quietly.

“Hai. Your brother and we all will be just outside.” He said bowing.

I waited for them to leave and I turned my gold brown eyes to him. I felt his eyes wandering my body and I suppressed a shudder. I had dressed in a maroon colored kimono that was woven with silver thread and gave it a slight shimmer. I had thrown my hair up in a messy bun to keep it out of my face.

“What do you want?” I asked as my throat constricted.

“My life back.” He said simply.

“I am no longer yours.” I whispered painfully.

“Who was that in the forest?” he asked.

“It does not matter.” I said looking away.

“It matters to me.” He cried in a tortured voice.

“You need to move on and find yourself a proper bitch. One that has no ties to another land.” I said fighting back tears.

“Who was he?” he said coming closer.

I raised my claws and let my poison seep to the tips.

“Asuna, I do not wish to fight. I want to know who that was that touched you so.” He said stopping.

“I told you it matters not.” I growled low.


“Tell me!” he snarled.

“Hitomi Kagewaki.” I answered.

I knew that was the name of the young lord that Naraku had impersonated at one time. I was shaking at his nearness and he was scenting me. I pushed him away roughly and he grabbed me and buried his nose into my neck. He was trying to memorize Naraku's scent if it was still on me and I tried to push him away. He was terribly strong and he continued to scent me. He grimaced when he smelt my burned flesh from his own plasma.

“Stop!” I demanded in a whimper.

“No.” he cried as he pulled me closer and continued to scent me closer.

“Katashi I said stop.” I cried.

He buried his nose into my neck further and I held my breath.

“What do you scent hmm?” I asked in my own tortured voice.

“My own scent should be here. You have taken it away.” He said.

“I am no longer yours.” I repeated.

“No you cannot tear apart a mating that easily. Your beast accepted me.” He replied.

“It does not rule me.” I said weakly.

“Does it not? How do you explain your passionate nature?” he asked looking me deeply in the eyes.

I looked away and he forced me to look at him.

“You gave yourself to me. You had me mark you remember?” he demanded.

“You already have an heir by her. You know I killed her right?” I sneered.

“Hai. I am glad she is dead.” He replied in a whisper.

“I stopped her heart the same way I stopped Annchi” I said in a horrible voice.

“Good. She tricked me.” He replied.

“You knew she had become pregnant. When did it happen?” I demanded.

“More than fifty years ago.” He said very quietly.

“A son.” I snapped.

“Hai. I do not know him.” He said.

“You knew. You would have denied him and dishonored me. Go to hell.” I yelled.

“Inheritance is not automatic Asuna. It goes to the most powerful.” He cried.

“A pup by you and Jing would have been pretty fucking powerful.” I snapped.
He pulled back when I cursed at him.

“A pup produced between you and I would have been more powerful.” He said stubbornly.

“I barely defeated Jing. She was in love with you and she hated me for taking what she thought was her place. In a way I do not blame her.” I said almost tearfully.

`Kami Asuna I was drunk and dumb.” He said angry.

“Kami Katashi I was under the influence of a powerful mental bond.” I said sarcastically.

“You mean Sheng.” He said quietly.

“Hai. You are full blooded inu and you have no idea what it was like.”

“So by virtue of my birth you could not tell me?” he snarled.

“What was I to say? By the way, while I was trying to train your advisor and adopted brother; we managed to break down every mental barrier we each possessed. I was on the verge of a break down and I followed my instincts to find peace?” I said in a terrible whisper.

“Hai.” He said tortured.

“It needed to be ended. I will not have my pups made second to some other bitch's bastard.” I said firmly.

“I am the Lord of Manchuria and my word is law.” He thundered.

“Right. You dishonored me and I returned the favor. Let us save what face we have left and try and be friendly.” I said my throat aching.

“I cannot accept that.” He said fiercely.

“You have to. You truly do not want my father's wrath or the West as your true enemy. Lord Sesshomaru is still the most powerful taiyoukai that is known.” I stated without emotion.

“You really want to be just friends Asuna?” he asked wretchedly.

“Go please.” I said not being able to hold back the tear that spilled from my eye.
He pulled me to him and wiped away the tear. His eyes were on my lips and I almost sobbed.

“Do not.” I warned.

“You are hurting as am I.” he said whispering against my lips.

He pressed his lips to mine and I could not stop the rush of emotion. He was kissing me possessively as if trying to brand me. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he pulled me to him. He reached up and undid my hair and it fell around us.

“Katashi.” I whispered against his lips.

“I love you. Do you understand?” he murmured.

“We have to stop this now.” I whispered.

He pulled back and it surprised me.

“Allow me to heal the burn I gave you.” He said raising an ebony brow.

“Alright then.” I replied.

He reached to my kimono and pulled it open to reveal my bandaged wound. He slowly pulled the cloth off and I winced. It was blistered and red. His brows raised and he looked at me.

“I am sorry.” He replied.

“It is alright.” I commented.

He leaned forward and lightly licked the wound. Most inu who had any kind of poison held the antidote in their saliva. I did not and that was likely due to the fact I was half inu. I gasped and he continued to lick the angry burn on my upper chest. The pain was easing and I was aroused. I cursed him and figured out his acquiescence. He licked at it until the blistering had gone away. He looked up at me and I fought my hormones.

“I am to assume that this bond with Sheng cannot be broken.” He said pondering.

“Hai death is preferable.” I said.

“Fine.” He said backing away.

“What are you up to?” I asked narrowing my eyes.

“Retaking what is mine.” He said evenly.

“We cannot.” I snapped.

“Yes we can. I wish to see Sheng. I will not harm him.” He said sitting.

“I am a Lord and you are my equivalent.” He said flatly.

I was very slow when I realized what he was getting at.

“You mean to make it official; you mean to have Sheng as my concubine?” I asked in utter disbelief.

“Is that not what was happening before but unofficially?” he asked calmly.

“Your heir?” I asked.

“Rose up against me. I cannot allow that. He will have to be stopped. I am the Manchurian Lord not he. I do not recognize him.” He said.

“It is still not that simple.” I said flabbergasted.

“Why is it not simple?” he asked.

“Too many things have happened.” I said unsure.

“I am willing to try.” He said shrugging.

“I have to think.” I said shaking my head.

He pulled me to him again. He ravaged my mouth and I moaned. I could not think clearly and his lips were making me weak. He sucked my lower and gently pulled away.

“Know this, I love you but I am not the most patient.” He said.

“You threaten me?” I demanded.

“I state the truth.”

“Why did you come here? To wear me down or manipulate my feelings?” I asked furious.

“Hai.”

“Get out now.” I said in a rage.

“Think seriously.” He said standing.

“I do not do well on threats.” I said narrowing my eyes.

“You do well flat on your back.” He snarled.

I swiped his face with my claws and spit at him.

“Get out and leave Japan. You almost had me fooled you son of a whore!” I yelled.

“I was not lying when I said I loved you still.” He said.

“No but it has to be on your terms.” I seethed.

“Who dishonored who more hmm?” he sneered.

“I am not ashamed to say that I love you also but I will not be dictated to.” I snapped.

“Someone should.” He snarled.

“You think that should be you? Who are you to me now?” I said cruelly.

“I wanted to love you; but as normal you make that impossible.” He said hurt.

“Get out.”

“Hai I will.” He said storming out.

I was getting tired of the emotional turmoil I got myself into. I had truly turned him into an enemy and I had no idea how to fix it.
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I was sitting in the window in my chambers and stared out as the rain fell. I had almost made up my mind to leave and never return. My brother was right and my life would have been easier with no feelings at stake. I thought about it and dying in battle would be honorable. I was very depressed and did not feel like living this way or subjecting my family to my further mistakes. The more my morose mind thought about it the better it sounded. I had given the West two more taiyoukai. Sheng was feeling my depression and tried his best to comfort me. He was standing behind me and put a hand on my shoulder.

“If I die you would be here for the twins?” I said.

“Why would you speak that way?” he asked in a nervous tone.

“I do not know.” I stated flatly.

“I lost my mother early; I would not wish that kind of pain on anyone.” He said sharply.

“You survived.” I retorted.

“It hurts my love.” He said holding me.

“Life is always uncertain Sheng.” I said tonelessly.

“You are frightening me.” He said.

“Fear not. I am just in a melancholy.” I said with a small smile.

I patted his hand and walked away. I think I knew what Uncle Inuyasha felt when he had himself in his love triangle, mine was a little more stretched but I was a full youkai, I should do it bigger than a hanyou. I laughed bitterly. Yes death in battle would not be so bad. I felt a little calmer and not so confused. I also knew who I was going to provoke into battle. I was going to give myself an out and my old mate his honor back.
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“I thought I told you to leave Japan.” I sneered at Katashi.

He turned to me and glared at me. I knew I would have to provoke him more than what I was.

“I have extended family through the Ookami dens but I can be in that part of Japan.” He snapped.

I sighed and decided to go for the jugular.

“So how much did you see in the forest outside of Kyoto?” I asked

“Do not taunt me today.” He said angry.

“Did you see him take me?” I asked raising a brow.

“Shut up you heartless bitch.” He snarled.

“Come now Katashi you enjoy shows. This time I was not flat on my back though.” I laughed.

He back handed me hard and I knew I was getting to him. I drew my fang and appeared furious. Sheng would have known that I had no heart for this. He would not have given into me.

“You come here to taunt me of your inability to stand by your union?” he asked.

I saw raw pain in his eyes; I had to get it burning hotter.

“I am not the one who got drunk and bedded a creature of the Netherworld. You could not scent her stink? You have a son by her and you dare to judge me? I told you to get the hell out of Japan.” I snarled.

“I will leave when I am damn good and ready.” He snapped back.

“You will leave now and go tuck your tail between your legs.” I said taking a swing with my fang.

He blocked with his own and I ducked and threw a small amount of Dakkasou at him. I could smell the burnt flesh. He looked at me and threw me backwards. I was slower than I normally was and I was making him use his fang. I channeled a small bit of youkai and it threw him back and brought his fang down and cut my arm. I winced but I moved forward recklessly and put my fang to his neck. I had left my middle open and he swung and met my belly. I took my opening and grabbed the blade and shoved it in deep. Katashi eyes widened when he realized what I had done. Blood covered my hands and I pulled his blade out. I laughed and continued on with my stupid charade.

“Come now is that all you have. Fight me you coward.” I said.

I gouged him in the chest with claws and they had small amounts of my poison. He did not completely see my plan and again I was burned by his blue fire. Pain was overcoming me but I managed to bring my fang up and seemed as though I was going to fully attack him. He stabbed me in the chest and I laughed at him and walked forward driving the blade deeper.

“What in Kamis name are you doing?” he asked enraged.

I shut my eyes and forcefully pulled his weapon out and threw it at his feet. I was panting and he was staring at me. I had not tried as hard as I normally would and he realized it. Blood was oozing out of the two big wounds and my former mated was horrified.

“You can go. Make sure you tell others I attacked you first.” I said as I went and sat beneath a tree. My breath was shaky. I did not try and staunch the wounds and he still stared at me.

“Go on. You honor is avenged and the whore is dead. You can go now.” I said in pain.

“You staged this attack. You wanted me to kill you?” he said in disbelief.

“Hai.” I said weakly.

“Asuna you are an idiot.” He said coming to my side.

I lashed out and caught his throat in my hand.

“You do not understand, these are mortal wounds and I will not be saved from them. This is my choice.” I said closing my eyes.

“Do not do this.” He said starting to panic.

“It is done; I will not hurt you further.” I whispered.

“Asuna!” he said.

I took my own claws and sunk them into the belly wound. Katashi grabbed my hand and I was covered in blood. I looked at him and his eyes were watering.

“I have been fighting both of my natures. I am sorry I dragged you into my world. I do love you and I can do this for both of us.” I sighed.

“You wish for death?” he asked horrified.

“It will stop hurting. My heart will stop hurting.” I said.

“I brought you that much pain.” He said.

“No I brought it to myself.” I said calmly.

“I cannot allow this.” He said standing.

“I will be too far gone to save in less than five minutes. The angle of your fang was perfect. I believe it pierced my liver.” I said smiling.

“You have lost your mind.” He said horrified.

“Hai I think I have. Go and spread how you stopped me.” I said.

My head lolled to the side and I was breathing heavily. My body was trying to heal but I had inflicted too much injury. Katashi got up and used his yoki to try and transport us. I knew he was going to try and grab me and I used the last of my strength for a barrier. His face was in a panic and my vision was blurring. Bleeding to death was not so bad. He left me and I knew he would go for assistance. I thought I scented Naraku and I laughed at the idea. I might as well lie to him too. I was right and Naraku came out of the trees and stood before me.

“Go ahead and finish me.” I stated.

“What in the Kamis happened to you?” He snarled.

“A battle. It was fair and I lost. I betrayed you remember? I stole that cursed jewel. It was because of me that you took a century to heal. Do you keep an eye on me?” I asked.

“You are becoming delirious. You make no sense.” He leaned down and grabbed me to him.

“I will bleed on you.” I said laughing.

“You stupid girl.” He said pulling me into his miasma.
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“Where is she?” Sheng raged.

“This is where I left her.” Katashi yelled.

“You tried to kill her? I thought you loved her!” Sheng said furiously.

“She provoked me.” he said in defense.

“You really do not know her at all. She feels guilty for what happened between her and me. I forced myself on her you fool. I was too cowardly to admit it to you.” Sheng said in worry and fear.

Katashi looked down and shook his head. They scented and discovered a strange smell mingled with Saunas.

“We are going to have to involve her family.” Sheng said panicked.

“Kami what have I done.” Katashi said mournfully.

“Come we have to find her.” Sheng said leading the way.
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I looked around and I was in a castle that I recognized. My head was still fuzzy and I felt my abdomen and I was still bleeding.

“I asked you to finish me off.” I said in anguish.

“So you are trying to die.” He said above me.

“Hai. I would be an easy target.” I said laughing again.

“Well as much as I enjoy ending lives, I will not end yours.” He said smoothly.

“Do it!” I demanded.

“Who are you, who is this sniveling onna before me?” he asked in a fury.

“I care not what you think or why you think it. If you even like how I rut just do this for me!” I demanded.

“I end my enemy’s lives on my terms and not theirs.” He said.

“It is inevitable anyway.” I sighed.

“I have tried to staunch the bleeding. You are ill and I cannot stop that but I will not help you hasten your death.” He replied fiercely.

“So as of right now I will die but it will be slow and painful. Perfect. Will you burn my body?” I asked.

“This is disgusting.” He remarked.

“Because we are youkai does not mean we are impervious to emotional pain. I have hurt and been hurt and I am tired.” I said closing my eyes.

“You are feeling sorry for yourself.” He said disdainfully.

“Why did you just not leave me there? You owe me nothing.” I said

“Because I am bored.” He replied.

“I see. Well good then. You can watch me die and amuse yourself. Why not torture me?” I offered.

“Stop it now. You are trying to provoke me and it is not working.” He snapped.

“I would rather die a little quicker. I put my affairs in order you know. I am freeing Sheng and restoring Katashi's honor. It is a good move.” I said sadly.

“You are leaving your sons.” He commented.

“Yes I know. My mother is there. You remember Augusta? Yes I know you do. You tortured her. She is my mother and will be a good one to the pups.” I said quietly.

“I had not realized that I had such a hand in your parents meeting.” Naraku said.

“Well I mean your torment of one and torture the other, they are bound to bond.” I said laughing.

He shook me and my eyes cleared as I looked at him. I realized I must be feverish. That even seemed funny to me.

“Does hell burn you think?” I asked.

“You will stop the nonsense.” He growled.

“I will be quiet now. I truly could not think how to fix everything. It is a little egocentric of me to end my life but it is honorable.” I said wanting to sleep.

“Who has hurt you this badly that you think death is preferable?” he asked brushing my hair off my forehead.

“Myself.” I said.

“You continue to perplex me inu. I have not had enough fun with you. Would you deny me my fun?” he asked sardonically.

“Unfortunately yes. You have been the most dependable foe I have faced.” I said smiling.

“You honor me then. My plans for you are not finished.” He said.

“I have been fighting my Uppyr side right along with my inu side. Uppyr are not faithful but inu are supposed to be. My mother is an oddity, she truly loves him. You know what it is to fight two halves do you not?” I said smiling weakly.

“I had not realized that you were anything but inu. I understand the conflict.” He said quietly.

“You who are as powerful as any full blooded youkai but have a ningen heart in you somewhere.” I said wistfully.

“If you cannot see your own strengths and power then you are a fool.” He said forcefully.

“I do not want to. I do not want the mantle but I do. I want to love but I do not want to be burdened by the same boundaries. You are right I am a fool.” I said sleepily

“You are trying to fade but I will not allow it.” He said snarling.

“You act as if you care.” I said gently.

“I enjoy the rutting.” He retorted.

“Of course you do, I have ruined you.” I said as I passed out.
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I woke up and I ached all over. My abdomen and chest had been bandaged and I scented fresh meat. I looked around and saw a ningen woman.

“Who are you?” I asked surprised.

“I am Kisseme.” She said bowing.

“Who did all this?” I asked.

“I was directed to by the Lord.” She said.

“Naraku?” I said aloud.

“Hitomi my lady.” She said bowing.

I laughed at Naraku's covering his tracks. I admired the hanyou more than I could say. He had managed to save me from mortal wounds. I suspected he had injected me with his miasma. Powerful stuff when controlled. I was annoyed that he presumed to let me live when I had not wanted to.

“My lady would you care to eat?” she asked quickly.

“Is it cooked?” I asked.

“I can leave it uncooked my lady.” She said.

“Leave it uncooked and you may leave so I do not disgust you.” I said gently.

“Hai!” she said scurrying away.

She left the plate of meat by me and she left. It was beef and it truly smelled divine. He was tempting me. I did not know how someone who should have been a mortal enemy could have been one to rely on. He came in and he was wearing blue hakama and a white haori with cranes on it. He looked beautiful and I looked away.

“Is this what you look like in your humanoid form or is it what you choose it to be.” I asked.

“This is what I look like.” He confirmed.

“So while my uncle was nailed to the God Tree you played a Lord's son.” I asked.

“Hai.”

“You are devious.” I said.

“I never claimed to be anything but.” He said shrugging.

“No you have not.” I said.

“Is the meat to your liking?” he asked.

“I will let you know.” I said picking up a slice and devouring it.

He watched me and I ate in silence.

“You must join me or I will be self conscious.” I said.

“No.” he replied.

“I insist.”

“No.” he replied again.

“You do not eat at all or it is not to your liking.” I asked.

“I prefer to eat alone.” He said.

“I prefer to hunt fresh meat in my true form but I will take this.” I said.

“I am glad it is satisfactory.” He snapped.

I sat up fully and grunted. I speared a piece of the meat and scooted myself closer to him.

“You have to eat something; you have youkai blood so therefore you should prefer raw meat.” I said.\

“You are annoying me.” He said looking away.

I bit into my wrist and my blood started flowing. I pressed it to his mouth and his eyes widened. His tongue darted out and licked it. He groaned a little and I smirked.

“You are hungry too. Please eat with me. It is true you are part Tsuchigumo?” I asked.

“Hai. Amongst other types.” He said.

“Tsuchigumo is the dominant youkai though is it not?” I asked searching his face.

“You are talking too much again.” He responded.

“How about you answer the question.” I snapped.

“How about you not ask them.” He retorted.

I put a little beef in front of his mouth and he darted his tongue and I pushed it into his mouth.

“Please answer my questions.” I asked.

“Ask but I may not answer.” He said.

“Is this the face of the ningen before you were Naraku?” I asked.

“Hai.”

“Are you mostly Tsuchigumo?” I asked again.

“Hai.” He answered.

“You are annoyed with me aren't you?” I asked amused.

“Hai.” He eyed me.

“You saved me why?” I questioned.

“I told you I am not done with you.” He replied.

“You should have killed me when you had the chance.” I said pushing more beef toward his mouth.

He accepted it and eyed me again. I ended up feeding us both the whole plate.

“Why did you wish to end your life?” he asked me.

“I saw Katashi in Kyoto. I have been regretting everything since I met him.” I said looking away.

“Love can be a twisted awful thing. It can render you useless.” He remarked.

“Hai it can but why not try for it?” I asked him.

“Because you end up giving too much and little things can eat you alive.” He commented.

“Kikyo.” I murmured.

“Not everything I have done has been about her inu. You know your uncle and father truly were pains in my backside.” He retorted.

“You do not like being reminded of her and yet you said you had become obsessed with me, why?” I asked in confusion.

“You are not afraid.” He shrugged.

“I am not afraid? I suppose I am afraid of living.” I said bitterly.

“Why is that? I have never met a female youkai as powerful as you. You challenge me and dare me.” He said bluntly.

“That is the fascination with me. I dare you to hurt me and you have not been able.” I said staring.

He shrugged and looked away from me.

“What do you want from me?” I asked.

“Nothing.” He said.

I sat back and pondered his words and I knew them to be true. He knew who I was now and somehow it did not matter.

“I need to leave so that things do not get out of hand.” I said trying to rise.

“You need to heal so that you can keep things from getting out of hand.” He pointed out.

I sat back and looked at him.

“You surprise me hanyou.” I said.

“You annoy me inu.” He snapped.

“I am going to sleep; I shall like you to join me.” I requested.

“Why?” he asked surprised.

“Your scent pleases me.” I said honestly.

“No.” he said rising.

“Please Naraku.” I asked.

He looked down at me and I saw several unnamed emotions. He started to shake his head no and I took his hand. I pulled him down to me.

“This is nothing, I mean nothing.” I said to him.

“Sleep.” He responded.

I lay down and I was surprised when he followed suit. He wrapped his arm around my waist and
I sighed.

“Thank you.” I whispered.

“Hn.”
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I wrote to the Palace and told them I was fine and well. I told them I had attacked Katashi and he defended himself but I requested he leave immediately. I was healing quickly and I truly enjoyed the freedom I had at Naraku's castle.

“You have a hot spring at this castle do you not?” I asked him.

“Hai.” He answered.

“Come, please.” I asked him.

“Why?” he asked in retort.

I picked up his long black hair and raised a silver brow.

“You wish to wash my hair.” He stated.

“Hai.” I answered.

He stood and motioned for me to follow and I did. He led me down stairs that were in the back of the castle and there stood an outcrop that surrounded the spring itself. I moved in front of him and started undoing his haori and kosode. He grabbed my hands and I looked at him and he dropped them. I opened his garments and ran my hands over his chest. I pulled him to the spring and untied his hakama. He stepped out of his clothing and settled into the spring. I pulled my kimono up and settled his head between my legs and my legs dangled over his chest. There were soaps and herbs in a basket and I grabbed it.

-Wet your hair for me. - I tried pathing to him.

He looked up at me in surprise then did as I asked. I grabbed his hair and began soaping it up. I scrubbed his scalp lightly with my claws and I noticed his maroon eyes were shut. His hair was beautiful and I knew many females would have killed him for it.

-Rinse please. - I pathed again.

He again did as I asked. I traced his ear with my claw and really noticed that it was not pointed like my own. I gently pushed him forward and removed my legs from his chest and started washing his back. I traced his spider shaped scar. He tried to jerk away from me but I stilled him.

-What bothers you so about this? - I pathed to him.

-It is private. - He growled in my head.

I stared at him and his ability to path and I smiled. I pressed my lips to his neck and he shuddered under my touch.

“You like to touch.” He observed.

“I am inu. It is in my nature.” I said.

“You are becoming aroused.” He commented.

“Hai.” I said.

“Hn.”

“How did you staunch the bleeding?” I asked him changing the subject.

“My miasma.”

“Why are you acting this way?” I asked him angrily.

“I am fighting myself right now my little inu. I have no wish to undo what I have done.” He purred.

“I see.” I said smirking.

I slipped off my kimono and slipped into the water. I was still wrapped to cover my wounds. I straddled his hips and began washing his chest and neck. He looked up at me and I knew he could see undisguised lust in my eyes.

“You will have to go unsatisfied inu. Your wounds are still stitching themselves together.” He said through clenched teeth.

“I may have to but you do not.” I purred into his ear.

“Asuna, not now.” He ground out as I touched him.

“Why?” I pouted.

“I said not now. You are not used to being told no.” he observed.

I continued to wash him and paid close attention to his manhood. He hissed in pleasure but kept himself in check. I hated when I knew he was right but I wanted to anyway. I continued to touch him and he growled a warning and I smiled at him.

“All clean.” I whispered.

“You enjoy torturing people my beautiful little inu. Watch that it does not come back to bite you.” He warned.

“Promise?” I said smirking.

“Your turn to get clean.” He said as he started to undo the bandages.

He unwound the bandages and I got to see the damage I had done to myself. The wound that went through my chest was between my breasts and sternum. It was still an angry red but the edges had turned pink. The wound in my belly was red and infection assaulted my nose. I wrinkled my nose in disgust and Naraku looked at the wound and then looked up at me.

“This is going to hurt.” He said.

He sank his claws into the wound and I yelped in pain. I felt a burning pain as he put a small amount of miasma into the wound. I grabbed his shoulder and inadvertently dug my claws into his flesh. I shut my eyes and knew he was helping me but it hurt like hell. The burning spread throughout my abdomen and I opened my eyes and they were red. My arm was shaking badly and he withdrew his claws.

“Sit.” He commanded.

I sank down next to him and the hot water soothed the wounds. I exhaled loudly and looked at him gratefully.

“You can use your miasma as a disinfectant.” I said.

“Hai cannot you not do the same with your own poison?” he asked arching a brow.

“Hai I can but not on myself. I am immune to most poisons. It seems that I am not immune to your miasma.” I stated.

“That would seem so.” He nodded.

He picked up a cloth and applied soap to it and started washing my wounds gently. I sighed as he washed my torso. He motioned for me to move forward and he washed my back.

“Stand.” He commanded.

He methodically ran the cloth over my backside and nether regions. He ran it down my legs and ordered me to sit.

“Wet your hair.” He commanded of me again.

I did as he bade and when I came up from the water; he started washing my hair. My hair had grown back to the backs of my knees. It was extremely thick and it took him awhile to work the lather through.

“Rinse.” He said.

I went under the water again and came up.

“You are beautiful.” He breathed out.

I looked at him questioningly and he kissed me. I moaned against his mouth. He pulled away and I was stunned. He was running so hot and cold that I was left spinning. I stood up and tried to get out of the spring. His hands gripped my hips and brought me into his lap.

“I need to bandage your wounds.” He said firmly.

“I can do that on my own. I would hate to interfere with your carefully laid boredom.” I said in testy tone.

“Kami you are a difficult onna. I am rebinding your wounds.” He said pulling me up with him.

He dried himself off and pulled back on his clothes. He handed me a yukata and he left momentarily. He came back with strips of cotton and pushed the yukata off of me and wrapped my chest then he wrapped my abdomen. He handed me my yukata back and I slipped it on and tied a loose knot at my waist.

“Why are you helping?” I asked.

“Do not be a baka.” He said irritated.

“I am not being a baka, why are you helping me?” I asked in tortured voice.

“To give you a chance to survive.” He answered.

“I see.” I said walking past him.

He followed me and grabbed me gently. He turned me around and lifted my chin.

“Your bouts of temper do not befit you. You are something I do not understand. I have a need to understand you and that is what you see. Sulking also does not befit you.” He said in a smooth voice.

“Understand me? You are a fool.” I snapped.

“I am the fool? You had your old mate run you through.” He sneered.

“You lusted after a damn trinket.” I countered.

“I do not owe you any explanations for anything.” He snarled.

“You do not. I wished to know you better is all” I said shaking my head.

“I do not allow anyone close to me, you are as close as any have gotten.” He answered bluntly.

“I thank you for your care of me. I believe it would be wise for me to return to the West.” I stated turning my head.

“You are not yet completely well. It would do you good to listen to me a little inu.” He admonished me.

“As if you listened to good sense?” I retorted.

“Kami I either want to tear your throat out or tear your clothing off.” He growled.

“Well I am taking no.” I said jerking from his grasp.

He sighed heavily and grabbed me again. He ground himself against me and I stared at his face.

“You seem to understand that.” He smirked.

“Unless you intend to satisfy my lust then get out of my face.” I snarled.

“Fine.” He said picking me up.

“Unhand me.” I yelled.

“I am going to satisfy my little inu then maybe you will listen.” He said carrying me back to the room I had been sleeping in.

“Fine.” I said in a temper.

He laid me down and opened the yukata.

“You injuries deny me the pleasure of your breasts.” He growled.

“I will keep that in my mind for future reference.” I retorted.

“Impertinent wench.” He growled again.

I pulled him down by his haori and captured his lips. I loved his lips and savored their softness. I was gentle and I could feel his tension leave and he dominated the kiss. He broke away and I saw his eyes had already turned a bright crimson. He lowered his mouth to my neck and started nipping at my pulse point. I whined and started stripping him. I gently scraped my claws against his flat nipples and he had a sudden intake of breath. I ran my tongue over them.

“Not fair.” He cooed.

“So?” I retorted

He pulled away from my upper body and spread my legs. He lowered his head to the apex of my thighs and ran his tongue along my slit. I lifted my head and watched him as he leisurely continued to lick along it then he flicked his tongue against my extended nub and I jerked my hips. His eyes were hooded as he inserted two fingers into my silky depths and I cried out. He pulled his fingers out and replaced them with his tongue. His thumb and forefinger rolled and lightly pinched my clit. I cried out as his ministrations were causing me to tighten in my stomach. He brought me close to the brink and slowly brought himself back up and caught my lips and slowly and almost lazily kissed me. I was dizzy and I felt my beast starting to claw its way to the surface of my mind. I was shocked because my beast had been dormant during rutting for awhile. Whilst he slowly ravished my mouth he inserted fingers back into my impossibly tight and wet sheath. The pad of his thumb massaged my bundle of nerves and I gasped into his mouth. His tongue was mating mine and he increased the pressure on my clit and the speed of his fingers. I broke away and bucked my hips against his hand and gasped loudly. He lowered his lips to my neck and licked his way to my ear. He was not allowing me to orgasm and I was going wild.

“Please.” I begged him.

He chuckled very lightly and continued to assault my senses.

“Please, please Kami please.” I cried.

“Soon.” He promised.

I squeezed my eyes shut and continued to jerk my hips. My eyes snapped open and I knew my beast had taken over. I growled fiercely as the pleasure continued to mount.

“Your yoki is suffocating, pull back.” He hissed.

“Cannot.” I bit out.

“Asuna.” He cried.

“We need you now.” I cried out.

I looked at him and I was so far gone. He was panting as my yoki pressed in around us. My hands were shaking as I untied his hakama and he kicked out of them. He possessed my mouth again and I bit into his tongue. The pin pricks of overwhelming need assaulted me and my yoki continued to press against his.

“What are you doing?” he rasped out.

“We cannot stop it.” I bit out.

I grabbed him firmly but gently and guided him to my center. He rolled his hips and I tightened around him almost painfully. He groaned loudly and I cried out loudly.

“What do you mean we?” he asked in a hoarse whisper.

“We are us. We are one.” I snarled.

“Your beast?” he groaned out as I met his hard thrust.

“Hai.” I managed.

He was sweating under the pressure of my yoki and the coupling. I was meeting his urgent pounding and I started to reach the brink again. He reached between us and started to rub my nub back and forth lightly. My fangs and claws had lengthened and I put mouth against his juncture and I bit in; the taste of his blood and power exploded on my tongue. I was assaulted with some of his memories and feelings. I growled loudly as I held on to his jugular and he shuddered so violently that it threw me into rapturous bliss. My sheath tightened around his length with such force that I heard him roar and stiffen as his seed and essence poured into me. I released his juncture and threw my head back and screamed out my release. He kept himself from collapsing against me and he held himself up on shaking arms.

“I am sorry.” I gasped in horror at my behavior.

“What was that?” he asked; his voice raw.

“I am sorry.” I said wiggling to try and get free of him.

“That was not just rutting.” He said shakily.

“Let me up.” I begged.

“Explain.” He demanded quietly.

“I cannot always control my beast. We became one.” I said looking away.

He slowly withdrew from me and I hissed in pleasure. He fell next to me in exhaustion.

“Explain what you have done to me.” He said in a hoarse whisper.

“Your youkai self never comes to the surface?” I asked perplexed.

“Not like that.” He said breathing heavily.

“In the midst of great passion, a full youkai’s beast joins fully with the conscious self.” I explained.

“You released your yoki.” He said tiredly.

“I did more than that.” I said regretfully.

“I repeat, what did you do to me?” he said staring at my face.

“I marked you.” I said.

“You what?” He yelled.

“I am sorry.” I said looking down.

I noticed that my belly wound was bleeding through the bandage and I stood up like shakily. I moved to other side of the room and grabbed more cotton strips. I could not have controlled my beast if I wanted to.

“Explain to this lowly hanyou what all this means.” He snapped loudly.

“You are mine.” I snapped back.

He got up and came over to me and slashed the bandages off the bleeding wound and sunk his claws into it and injected a little more miasma. I screamed in pain and he took the cotton strips and started rewrapping the wound.

“This is the reason I did not wish to rut.” He snapped.

“You love me.” I whispered.

“I am my own youkai; keep yourself out of my head.” He snarled at me.

“You love me.” I repeated.

He grabbed my throat and stared me down.

“Deny it. I felt it. That is why I marked you.” I ground out.

“What I feel and think belongs to me alone. I do not share myself with anyone.” He whispered in a horrible tone.

“I cannot remove the mark myself. You will have to have it done.” I said jerking away from him.

He stared at me and I felt horrible. The overwhelming joy that I felt only moments ago was replaced by overwhelming despair.

“I have not fully learned to control my instincts. Again I am sorry. I am leaving now.” I said pulling myself away from him.

“You cannot leave. My scent is all over you and I have no wish for your devious efforts to keep me alive wasted.” He said calmly.

“I cannot keep up with your whims and change in demeanor.” I said in bewilderment.

“I have to plan; you always manage to thwart my plans.” He commented.

I sighed and turned away. He was the last youkai I ever thought I would mark or rut with for that matter. I should hate him. I should despise everything about him but I had actually gotten to know him some. I knew a different side of him than anyone else did. I had seen flashes of his life as a ningen and I did not even know if he remembered. I went over to the futon and cursed my damn beast. I know why it did what it did but it could not have chosen a more unwilling partner. The chemistry between us was remarkable but the idea of this going beyond lust was insane. He was hated everywhere he turned and I was the daughter of one of his worst enemies. He came and sat by me.

“I need to sleep for once, I can barely think.” He admitted.

“That was beyond my comprehension, I am sorry though.” I whispered miserably.

“I care not at the moment. I have never been so exhausted.” He said lying down.

“I had thought that I would conquer you but it is you who have conquered me.” He whispered as sleep overcame him.

I laid next him and wondered what in the seven hells I had just done.



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