InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I am the Moon ❯ Demands of the Heart and Honor Bound ( Chapter 17 )

A/n: I do not own Inuyasha, Rumikio Takahashi does.

 

Demands of the Heart and Honor Bound

 

Fillip sat up immediately and held my chin. I was miserable again but I could not blame my father in his anger. I would give up Naraku if it meant he could live. I had seen the damage my father could do and he was furious and feeling betrayed; not a good combination.

“What ails you?” Fillip asked.

“I am going to have to pay for my actions.” I said flatly.

“I do not understand.” He said forcing me to look at him.

“This pup I carry is the offspring of a bitter enemy.” I said standing and putting the dressing gown on.

“I still do not understand but you can show me.” He said.

“I am unshielded.” I said.

He dipped his mind into mine and I allowed him to access the memories of Naraku. I was grateful to Fillip for his friendship and giving me peace through the joining. He still hurt for his lost love as did I. He looked at me and pulled me to him. He was so much like my mother in his acceptance and non judgments.

“There is always a way out and if you let me I will help you figure this out.” He replied.

“I cannot tell you what that means to me.” I said.

“I can feel it from you.” He said brushing my hair back.

I went to the bathroom and quickly scrubbed my skin with soap and water. I washed my hair and dried it vigorously with a drying cloth. I put on my haori and hakamas from earlier and I went back into the room. Fillip had put on his breeches and a white shirt. He was in the process of pulling his hair back and I stopped him.

“It is beautiful and should not be tied back.” I said.

“Male daemons have long hair as well in Japan do they not?” he inquired.

“Some do. I prefer it long but that is normal for me.” I said stepping back.

“I will leave it down till it annoys me.” He said smirking.

I nodded my approval and sat at the edge of the bed. The Chinese and European beds were quickly becoming my favorite type of bedding. I kicked my feet back and forth like I did when I was a small pup.

“I shall like to meet your hanyou. He can appear here almost instantly can he not?” Fillip asked.

“Hai but what for?” I asked in surprise.

“I am a very good problem solver. I can manage many things. I shall like to get a feel for your lover then go from there.” He replied.

“Naraku can be intense.” I said shaking me head.

“Both of your intensity created that being in your belly. I cannot imagine that he would wish to give you or his child up.” He stated.

“No he would not. He would kill for us both and that is what frightens me. He is powerful beyond a normal hanyou. He is intelligent and belligerent at the same time. My father and he fought a century ago and there is much bad blood. I completely understand the hatred my family bears for him but I cannot hate him.” I said looking down.

“Bring him here and we will figure this out.” He said.

I closed my eyes and willed myself to Naraku. My projection power was most uncertain as of yet and I could only hope it worked.

-Come to me. - I whispered in Naraku's mind like a breeze.

I pulled back into myself and I did not wait long. He appeared out of his miasma in a few moments. I wondered how much he and I actually channeled each other's yoki. It seemed a fluid thing. He looked at me expectantly and I smiled a small smile.

“Naraku! I am Asuna's cousin Fillip.” He said bowing.

Naraku raised his crimson eyes and perused my distant cousin's form. He crossed his arms across his chest and waited for me to speak.

“Do not be hateful!” I hissed to him.

“You need me here. What is it?” he asked.

“I saw my father. I projected to him I know not how.” I said.

“What did the mutt want?” he asked narrowing his eyes.

Fillip wisely kept his mouth shut and watched our interaction.

“He demanded I come home and for me to never see you again. He assured me if I did this thing he would not kill you.” I said.

“You said no I assume.” He snapped.

“No I did not. I will not have your death upon my hands when I could prevent it.” I snapped back.

“You really think Sesshomaru could best me?” he snarled.

“This is no time for your hatred to consume you.” I growled.

“He would keep me from you and our pup am I supposed to be throwing a party?” he snarled at me.

“Naraku!” I said putting a clawed hand up.

“Do not think he will keep me from our child!” he snapped as he came closer to me.

“He feels the same way; you are keeping his child from him.” I said in a quiet tone.

“He raised you already Asuna and you know it is not the same damn thing!” he roared.

“To an inu it is. I am his daughter and I carry pack in my belly.” I said.

“Because I am hanyou than I do not understand, is that it?” he said in a dangerous tone.

“May I interrupt?” Fillip asked softly.

Naraku turned cold eyes to Fillip and my relation did not flinch. He looked very pleasantly at him and waited.

“What do you want uppyr?” he snapped at Fillip.

“You are enemies with my fair cousin's father. She is to bare you babe in a few short months and her father had forbidden your union, am I correct?” Fillip asked.

“Hai.” I answered.

“You have much to think on and much to plan. You are a shape shifter and such; use it to your advantage.” Fillip replied.

I looked at Naraku and small ideas began forming in my head. Demon puppets that could be infused with more yoki began to take shape in my mind.

“You needed to be aware of what my father has planned.” I commented.

“Hai the mutt and the mongrel want my head, what else is new?” Naraku snarled.

“Please be aware.” I said.

“I expected something of this nature my little inu. How soon till the uppyr filth is dead?” he asked narrowing his eyes.

“I am hoping on the morrow.” I answered.

“Your sons are asking for their chichi and I do not know what to say.” He said shrugging.

“You tell them that their hahaoya will explain soon and that you are now their chichioya.” I said looking him directly in his eyes.

“What?!?” Naraku asked in utter shock.

“You are to be this pup's chichi so why not them?” I asked standing.

“They remember their sire Asuna and I am not he.” He said.

“Their chichi is dead and someday they will not remember. I have to finish what has been started here but I will be there soon to explain. They will understand that their haha loves you.” I said.

“Asuna that is uncomfortable.” He said scowling.

“You want this pup but will not be parent to my sons? They did not ask for their chichi to die, they need you as much as I do!” I said suddenly angry.

“How can I fill their sire's shoes? He was an excellent father as I can tell. They talk of him non stop!” Naraku growled.

“You learn to love them as you do me. Sheng only did what was in his nature to do as you have done. Naraku, you have become so much more than the just `The Dark Hanyou'. You have become apart of my heart, my soul, my mind, and my life. Do the same for Hiroto and Kazuo.” I said in a passion.

“I will try.” He said brushing my cheek with his knuckles.

“Please Fillip and I are going to the Russian court very soon to finish off Stasio.” I said.

“What will happen when you kill the head of your demented family uppyr?” Naraku asked with interest.

“I have never met Augusta Elizaveta. I think a trip to Japan is in order.” He said smirking.

“You would be most welcome.” I said.

“Well I can work on your little problem while I am there.” He said bowing to Naraku.

“What is in it for you?” Naraku asked in curiosity.

“To see my cousin as ecstatically happy as I will be in just a few short hours.” He said in a snide tone.

“I take my leave of you then. I will explain as best I can to the twins.” Naraku said as he brushed his lips against mine.

“I love you.” I whispered.

“And I you.” He whispered back.

Naraku produced his miasma and disappeared into it. I looked at the spot and sighed.

“He loves you but he is dangerous you realize.” Fillip said behind me.

“He is very dangerous and I have to maneuver carefully or there will be more problems than solutions.” I said evenly.

“I can see that.” He said.

We heard a knock on the door in the main hall and Fillip jumped up and went to the door. He opened it and a servant in heavy a coat and hat bowed.

“My Lord your trunks have arrived.” He said.

Fillip nodded and several large men brought in the heavy wooden trunks. The servants would be arriving and I realized that the death of Stasio was immanent. I smiled cruelly and one of the servants looked up and then looked away. Fillip directed my one trunk to be put into my room. It was soon placed within my reach and I opened it. I took out the bronze kimono and under cotton kimono. I truly hated dressing in state because it hampered my movements so much. I wondered what the son of a whore would think when he saw my claws wrapped around his heart. I stripped out of my haori and hakamas quickly and put on the kimonos. I felt Fillip's presence at the door and realized I had not shut the door. I had been in a haste to kill the evil bastard.

“You will give the male servants wet dreams for years to come you realize.” He said coming in and shutting the door.

I looked over my shoulder as I pulled the kimono closed. I looked at the trunk and stared at the silver obi.

-Bring me the obi will you? - I asked in his mind.

“Da.” He said bending down and grabbing the silver cloth.

“Can you help with my hair? Surely if you can undo it then you can redo it.” I said smirking.

“Da I can help with the hair.” He said coming up behind me.

I sat in a low chair and he deftly started twisting and arranging it. I handed him decorative pins to hold it place. I handed him a silver tassel and hair chop sticks that had been inlaid with ebony and gold. He finished and brought me a looking glass. The style was not one I was used to but it was satisfactory.

“It is a French style; it is a chignon.” He said smiling at his reflection.

“It is elegant. I am not into elegance most of the time.” I said smiling back at my reflection.

“Aw well you will put the ladies of the court to shame.” He said straightening.

“What has happened between us?” I asked quietly.

“We are very good friends and a moment of peace happened between us.” He said.

“That is acceptable.” I said releasing my breath.

“You have a way of stating things!” he laughed.

“Are you truly coming to Japan?” I asked.

“I will have to let the uproar settle here. There are several of us who hate Stasio but he does rule the Orlovich house with an iron fist. You know he employs torture and murder upon his own family.” He said shrugging.

“Hai I know the stories. He starved my mother and I know that can be terrible for a blood drinker.” I said.

“It is terrible.” He said with a haunted look on his face.

“What else has he done to you Fillip?” I asked leaning forward.

“It matters not anymore.” He said looking away.

“It matters to me!” I snarled.

“Asuna he will die by our hands this very morning.” He stated.

“What are your powers?” I asked intrigued.

“Obviously telepathy and telekinesis. I can control some beasts and I have yet to master my teleportation. It is still spotty at best.” He said with a ghost of a smile.

“Interesting.” I said.

“Da it is about as interesting as dictation to my former governess.” He laughed out.

I laughed with him and he kissed my cheek. I grabbed both sides of face and lowered his lips to mine in a chaste kiss on the lips. He groaned and kissed me back for a moment.

“In order to stay just friends I think it better to not tempt each other.” He said breathing heavily.

“Hai.” I said.

I stood in a fluid motion and finished tying my obi. I went the side of the bed and inserted my sheath into the obi. I retrieved my dirks and fastened the holders onto my legs. He was watching me and smiled.

“I have never seen such an erotic sight as you strapping those blades to your thighs” he said in almost a trance.

“That observation is not helping our lust quotient.” I observed.

“Well then I will dress and then escort you to court.” He stated.

“How are you with a blade?” I asked.

“Fair but I imagine you are better.” He said in reply.

“Ah well I was trained by the `Killing Perfection' himself.” I said shrugging.

“I will be with you shortly.” He said bowing and leaving the room.

I went the foyer and awaited Fillip. I had put on my kid skin boots underneath my kimono because of the heinous weather. I looked out of the window by the door and saw snow falling. Japan had snow but a slightly milder climate. I fingered my fang and felt Fillip behind me. He had on heavy black velvet breeches with black knee boots. He wore a heavy linen cream colored shirt that was gathered at the sleeves and a vest of heavy brocade. He put on a long coat that was edged in fur and it was embroidered in gold fleurs over black. He had a round fur cap and I smirked.

“You embrace the cliché.” I said.

“I am Russian and it is cold.” He retorted.

“Well I do not feel it as much as you. The carriage is ready to take us to the Czar's court.” I said.

He had cleverly covered my ears with my hair and I knew I looked exotic.

“What is your title Asuna?” he asked as we entered the carriage.

“I am Reifujin Asuna; Daishou no Nishi.” I said smirking.

“It would be easier to say Lady Asuna of the West correct?” he said.

“Hai.” I laughed.

“I thought I spoke Japanese well but you are stumping me.” He said settling back in seat.

“Japanese words can have several meanings per word therefore it can be confusing unless you understand the context in which the word was spoken.” I explained.

“Your mother taught you Russian very well.” He commented.

“I speak several dialects of Chinese such as Manchu, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I of course speak my native tongues of inu and Japanese and I obviously speak Russian.” I said shrugging.

“Did your mother see to your education?” he asked intrigued.

“Hai. Mother taught me languages, mathematics, and reading. My father taught me diplomacy and warfare. I am a good little heir.” I said bitterly.

“Your status bothers you?” he asked surprised.

“Not my status but the fact that I have to follow someone else's choices for me. I have to follow a carefully laid path of what is honorable and not and I constantly fail at it.” I said sighing heavily.

“You take a lot upon yourself though. You broke the mold when you took Naraku as your lover.” He pointed out.

“That was by accident. He actually honored his word to me and at first he did not heed my words that would have saved his life. I went back and made him heed.” I said staring at the carriage ceiling.

“That is honorable no?” he asked.

“Hai it was but it went against my family.” I said.

“Family is not always right as evidenced by my own.” He said staring into my eyes.

“My family has very good reason to hate him as you saw in some of my memories. He can be very cruel and without remorse or conscience.” I replied.

“He is not black or white…he is the many shades of gray that make life what it is.” Fillip said shrugging.

I leaned out the window and saw the onion domes of the Kremlin. They were colored in brilliant greens, gold. Red and white. The Kremlin itself was red with the many accents of tiles. It was beyond anything I had ever seen and I was actually in awe.

“It is incredible Fillip.” I said.

“Da it is beautiful…but many terrible things have happened there. Ivan the Terrible's rule ended last century but he was mad.” He explained.

“How many summers are you?” I asked.

“That is the same as years?” he asked.

“More or less.” I replied.

“I am two hundred nineteen years.” He said.

“You are young,” I said looking at him.

“Older than you. You are only one hundred four.” He said with a smile.

“Your point?” I asked with a playful smirk.

“You are a youngling as well.” He replied.

“Why do I feel so at ease with you?” I asked suddenly.

“Because I am very open. I do not hide my hate or my love or my laughter.” He answered.

“You person is a refreshing change from what I am used to.” I commented.

“I am not royalty either.” He said straightening his back.

“Was my mother?” I asked surprised.

“Da! Minor royalty. Stasio is a minor prince and therefore in line for the throne.” He said.

“Interesting indeed.” I said sitting back against the cushions.

The carriage pulled into a large court yard and there was man servants that open the door to the vehicle. Fillip got down first and then gave me his hand and I took it. I descended the small steps of the carriage and looked around at the doors with hammered gold. I took in a deep breath and Fillip lead us forward as the doors opened for us.

Grand and gaudy could describe the Russian court. I was stared at openly as I am sure the mere ningens had never seen an inu youki in their lives.

-How far into this damn place is the bastard? - I queried Fillip.

-I see some of his supporters up ahead. I am going to make a scene and divert attention so that he will find us. - He thought back.

-What do you intend to do? - I asked in thought.

-Trust me and go with it. - He pathed.

-I trust you more than you know. - I thought.

He pulled me by my hand flush to his body and crashed his lips against mine. I was surprised and my eyes fluttered closed for a moment. The idea of being watched was so forbidden and wicked that I had to calm my racing heart. He slid his tongue into my waiting mouth and I greedily accepted it. I felt the aura of the bastard and my eyes flew open. I know Fillip felt it too and one of his hands reached into the folds of my kimono and I felt his hand on my thigh and he pulled a blade from its sheath. He broke the kiss and stared at me and I nodded.

“What in God's name are you doing boy!” Stasio boomed coming up behind Fillip.

Fillip turned quickly and shoved my dirk into Stasio's gut. The look of utter surprise flitted across his face. I pulled my fang and handed it to Fillip. Dakkasou seeped to my claw tips and I employed one of my favorite ways of decimating my enemies. The feeling of their stopping heart was heady feeling as they realized that their own wretched existence was ending. I was only going to immobilize him and I shoved my claws into his chest and felt a large heart beating. I wrapped my claws around it and the look of awful pain filled Stasio's face.

“You recognize me. I am the traitor's daughter. You told Kyung-Sam where to find my mother and therefore led to my mate's death. You torture and kill those of your family so you will be killed by that same family.” I said as I squeezed harder.

“Filthy dog daemon!” he managed to ground out.

“Ah yes but you see this dog daemon and Fillip are your end.” I snarled as my eyes flashed red.

There was a commotion and I stepped back and I nodded to Fillip and allowed him the final blow with my fang. My hand was still inside Stasio's chest when Fillip swung my blade and lopped off the head of his cousin. I shoved his body away from me and I grabbed Fillip's hand and used my incredible speed to get us outside. We moved too fast to really be seen and I made it outside in seconds. I produce my yoki cloud and we took to the skies. Fillip's mind was a tumult and I just held onto him. I had lost one of my dirks but it was easily replaced. The uppyr from his supporters would be after us soon but I did not intend to be around. Fillip was breathing heavily and I could feel joy and sorrow at the same time.

“You do not like violence.” I stated.

“No but I could replay that moment over and over for the rest of life.” He said in a strange voice.

“What is wrong?” I asked.

“I am hungry.” He stated looking away.

“Your manner of eating does not offend me.” I said making him look at me.

“I am glad because I am going to have to feed.” He said scowling.

“You will feed from me. It will be easier.” I said matter of factly.

“Asuna!” he exclaimed in surprise.

“I have fed my mother in desperate situations. It truly is no problem. I am curious did the act of killing him spark your hunger?” I asked thoughtfully.

“Da.” He said ashamed.

“It is called a blood lust Fillip. You are youki and it is natural; you have lived among ningen too long.” I said with a smile.

I knew we should gain distance so I bared my neck for Fillip who looked disgusted with himself. I had very good control of my yoki cloud so I did not worry of falling.

“Just feed and be done with it.” I said.

“May I feed from your wrist? I have no wish to put another mark on your neck.” He asked of me.

I held up my wrist and he took it gingerly as if it were made of gold. I realized that I had not seen him eat since I had met him and knew he was one of the uppyr who hunted in private. This was an intensely private thing for him so I nodded to him. He opened his mouth and I saw his fangs. He bit into my wrist and I gasped not in pain but pleasure. He watched my reactions and I had to close my eyes at the intense sensuality of the act. I had fed my mother but it had not felt like this. Pure molten desire spread through out me and I moaned. I began to rethink the yoki cloud but decided that our need of escape was more important. I opened my eyes and they were crimson and I felt just a bit weaker. Fillip pulled away and refused to look at me.

“Fillip explain.” I said looking at him.

“I made sure it did not hurt.” He said.

“You made sure I wanted to rut with you right here?” I asked.

“You do not drink blood?” he asked me instead.

“During the act yes but not as a matter of survival.” I answered.

“We uppyr can make the experience what we want it to be.” He said with a shrug.

“Oh well. Right now I want you inside of me bringing me to my pleasure till I can scream no more.” I replied bluntly.

“Well I was not going to make it painful!” he retorted.

“I thank you for that. Are you satisfied?” I asked.

“More or less.” He said sheepishly.

“I see. Well we have much ground to cover before night fall.” I said staring at him.

“Da. Will you eat later?” He asked.

“Hai I will. You wish to see my true form?” I asked in a seductive tone.

“Da I think that will be interesting.” He said breathing heavily.

We had tempted each other again and I was having a hard time thinking clearly. I had a feeling that this was my own uppyr heritage and I realized that they were highly sexual creatures. Snow was everywhere but I did not care at the moment. I lowered us and there was an outcrop of boulders and flat rocks.

“What are you doing?” he asked in shock.

“Exorcising this lust so I can think and not about your body.” I said as I started undoing his vest and shirt.

“Asuna there is snow everywhere and it is freezing.” He said shaking his head.

“I do not feel the cold as you do but I need very little of your clothing off.” I said practically purring in his ear.

“God woman.” He moaned.

“I am already half way to completion I promise this will not take long.” I said licking his neck.

“I would prefer if it took longer.” He murmured.

“Another time.” I said as I lowered my head to his flat nipple and I none too gently bit in.

He shuddered under me and groaned loudly. His blood was sweet and I was losing my mind quickly. I opened my kimono at my obi and I freed his erection and guided him to my center and he entered my swiftly and I threw my head back and moaned. My back was against a large flat rock and the cold seemed to cool my feverish skin. He was moving in me urgently and I was growling out my pleasure. My hands had wrapped themselves around his neck and my claws dug into his back a little. I met his thrusts with my own and his face was beautiful in its concentration and desire. I pulled him down and we consumed each other's lips. My lips were stained with his blood and he groaned louder and my belly was tightening. I wanted to try and bring him with me at the same time; I tore my lips from his and he whined at the loss. I made sure my beast was in check and I sank my fangs at the base of his neck and not his jugular. He jerked and I heard him saying something incoherently. He drove himself into me deeper and I gasped and the tight coil in my belly snapped and I shut my eyes as pin pricks of pure bliss assaulted me. I felt him stiffen under me at almost the same moment and he tried not to shout out his release but failed miserably. My breathing was quick and he kissed my mouth. We stared at each other and said nothing for a few minutes.

“I have not had a quick encounter like that since I was a very young man.” He said in my ear.

“Well there is something to be said for a quick encounter.” I said lazily.

“You are exhausted?” he asked.

“I could use a nap.” I said yawning.

“This is much to out in the open. We need to find cover and soon.” He said as he withdrew from me.

I had tightened my muscles on him and he hissed as he removed himself.

“You are an insatiable creature.” He moaned.

“Is that a bad thing?” I asked amused.

“Do not take this the wrong way but you are intense and amazing.” He said.

“I take it as a compliment from you.” I said straightening myself.

He buttoned his shirt and vest and smiled at me. I warmed at his smile and stood to my full height.

“How did Karina die?” I asked gently.

“He starved her then drained her. I was chained there in the very dungeon.” He said closing his eyes.

“His death was too quick.” I said in anger.

“He died the way he lived.” Fillip said in a fury.

“I am sorry to bring it up.” I said.

“I do not feel as bad when I discuss it with you.” He said shrugging.

“What will happen do you think?” I asked looking in the direction of Moscow.

“Stasio was a follower of Vlad. He is a nasty bugger himself. I imagine they will come after us.” He said.

“You are not afraid?” I asked.

“No.” he replied.

“Let us be on our way then.” I said.

“Da, that is a very good idea.” He said.

“What were saying earlier?” I asked.

“How good you felt.” He said blushing all of a sudden.

“I did not understand the words.” I said with a smirk.

“I was not speaking proper Russian.” He said sheepishly.

“Were you saying slang?” I asked intrigued.

“Da now can we go?” he asked in embarrassment.

“Hai.” I said as I took his hand.

I was coming to adore this creature and I felt no remorse in that. I know I should but I could not bring myself to. Fillip was unlike most of the youki I knew. I wondered if this is what my father felt when he met my mother. She too would have been very different. I transformed us into my sphere and we again took to the skies. I was going to make it to China this very day. I had gotten myself into hot water again but I honesty felt as though there was honor in it.

 

 

 

 

A/n:

This is a shorter chapter but it is leading into some very major stuff! I hope you all continue to enjoy. Asuna will be returning to Japan very soon but not before she runs into some hairy situations in China! Thanks to all who have reviewed! I get so excited when I see that there are those enjoying my little saga.

I have a question to those who are reading, should the pup be a boy or a girl? Let me know what you think!!!

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