InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I am the Moon ❯ Sabotage ( Chapter 40 )

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

 

Sabotage

 

I was sitting watching Quon carefully. The heir to Hunan had become my favorite target. I could not blame him if he hated me because I took every opportunity to escape and generally get on his nerves. I would hear him start cursing in Min frequently. I had been here nearly a week and I had memorized every nook and cranny of the palace. I was actually stalking the poor boy. I hoped maybe I could annoy him to death. Quon was looking for me and I heard him muttering curses on my whole life. I had come to rely on my martial arts and combat training.

“You are around here nu zi.” He muttered.

I came out from my hiding place and I was behind him. I proceeded to kick him squarely in the back. He was thrown forward and I snorted. He kept his balance and whirled on me. He knew by now that I could and would throw him.

“You delight in tormenting your jailers. You should be careful that we do not kill you.” He snapped.

“There would be no purpose in killing me. I know my army has surrounded this city.” I said.

“Kamis you are sadistic. Why can you not just shut up and sit down?” he snarled.

“Never have been able to. My chichi had me in the dojo at a very early age; actually me and my general. War is what I know.” I said circling him.

“Byakko nu zi do what they are supposed to and stay out of politics.” He said taunting me.

“Hai I noticed your father had several concubines. Do you train your nu zi early to be mindless slaves?” I asked sweetly.

“How could understand? You are unnatural.” He snapped.

“Unnatural? I assure I could pleasure you quite well if I chose. My mind has been put to good use and so has my mouth.” I said lacing my voice with sultry under tones.

“Just go back to your room.” He said coming closer to intimidate me.

“No.” I said licking my lips.

He attempted to grab me and I grabbed him in return and threw him over my shoulder. I fell into a battle stance and waited on him. He had also learned to wear no weapon around me. He stood up and hissed in his feline version of a threatening growl.

“You think you can take me big kitty?” I said taunting him.

He hissed again and moved on me with feline grace and I dropped to my knee and swept my leg so fast; he fell straight on his backside and he grabbed me by wrapping his tail around my ankle.

“You use that thing in endless ways. You have the advantage of the extra limb.” I said mocking him.

“Bull shit!” he cursed under his breath.

“Pardon?” I asked in mock sweetness.

I grabbed his tail and he realized his mistake. I had learned to yank it a certain way to bring maximum amount of discomfort with out actually hurting him. I yanked on it and he snapped in pain. He pushed me flat on my back and looked down right furious with me.

“You go too far nu zi.” He growled.

“What because I touch your illustrious person?” I asked sarcastically.

“Because you will not shut up!” he snapped again.

I smirked at his discomfort and waited for him to roughly haul me up. I cocked my head to the side and raised my brow.

“How would you shut me up hmmm? Bind my mouth too as well as my yoki?” I asked.

“Shut up!” he snapped again.

“Then let me up.” I purred.

He got off of me as if I had burned him. He was too easy as far as embarrassing. I suspected he had little to no experience with onna; his brother was the total opposite. That creature was Osamu's counterpart. He stood and I pushed myself up and brushed against him. I intended to make him so uncomfortable that he would wish me away. His cheeks were stained pink and I pretended to be shocked.

“What ails you?” I asked innocently.

“Quit playing games with me! Take your incarceration with honor! Quit trying to make me feel uncomfortable.” He demanded.

“So the big brutish Byakko is smart. I thought it was a brawn.” I said snidely.

He slammed me against the wall and I smirked at him.

“Have you ever taken a nu zi against a wall and in a fit of great passion? I doubt it.” I taunted.

“What I have or have not done does not concern you. You are my enemy and that is all that concerns me.” He said with narrowed eyes.

“So you have not.” I chuckled.

“I swear if you were not pregnant…” he threatened.

“You would what?” I snapped at him.

I leaned forward and kissed his lips. Shock registered on his face and he pulled back immediately. He looked as if I had touched him with my Dakkasou. I chuckled and sauntered away. Whilst they seiged outside I intended to lay siege to this royal family. They dared take me and they would pay not with their lives but their land.

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“Put her in the dungeon!” Quon snapped to his father.

“That would give her and her soldiers reason to wish us dead. No she is harmless enough right now.” Chen chuckled.

“She keeps hiding and attacking me. She taunts me every chance she gets! Put Cheung in charge of her!” he retorted.

“We know what Cheung would try and do. No you stay in charge of her because you keep control of your libido.” Chen remarked.

“Father!” he almost begged.

“One inu you cannot handle?” Chen asked in annoyance.

“She does not shut up either Father. She will not quit. She is torturing me.” Quon said almost pouting.

“I shall take to watching her for now and give you a break.” Chen sighed.

“Thank you!” he said bowing.

Chen watched his son escape. He had always been such a serious cub. The little chit must be playing on his inexperience with nu zi. He was going to put her in her place and hopefully she would stop. Her army had the city surrounded and they were good at their siege. He had no intentions of letting anyone die but he would fight if it became necessary. He cracked his back and went in search of the inu nu zi. He found her in her apartment and her back was bare. She looked over her shoulder and she gave him a nasty smirk.

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“Your little man could not handle the inu?” I asked sarcasticlly.

“You taunt a very young male Lady Asuna.” He admonished me.

“So? He barged into my camp and took me. He has earned it.” I retorted.

“I think when you kicked him in the groin that you paid him back quite well.” Chen said sitting.

“Well I need my healer from my army.” I demanded.

“What can your healer do that mine cannot?” he asked.

“I am a hybrid inu and my pregnancy is starting to make me ill. Inu constitutions are not Byakko.” I said.

“Who fathered this pup as you call your infants.” He demanded.

“That is my business. Who I take to my bed is my business.” I said in a low tone.

“What is distressing you exactly?” he demanded.

“I am getting to the point I cannot hold down food.” I said turning my head.

My chest was covered by a light silk blanket as I had been fixing to bathe. The Byakko Lord considered my words and nodded slowly.

“I assume the healer would be in the siege party?” he asked raising a brow.

“Hai. His name is Hitomi Kagewaki.” I said.

“I shall send for him directly. He shall direct my own healer as to your health until this issue is resolved.” He said standing.

“Thank you Lord Chen, it is most honorable of you.” I said inclining my head.

He nodded and left. The smirk that played upon my lips could not be stopped if I wanted to.

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“Who in the seven hells is Hitomi Kagewaki?” Yuudai asked disgusted.

Naraku looked at the General and started laughing hard. His little inu was brilliant.

“I am Hitomi General Yuudai. Asuna is asking for me.” Naraku said with a smirk.

Yuudai looked at Naraku and he shook his head at his mate. She was master at cat and mouse and had caught the mouse in this.

“You know what the healer looks like? I can call him here.” Yuudai said standing.

“No I know what the old dog looks like. She is a brilliant onna.” Naraku marveled.

“Hai she is. Can you get in the Kumosaiga to her?” the general asked.

“Oh hai. Watch General Yuudai.” Naraku said as he shifted into the old inu healer. The fang became a walking stick.

“Damn.” Yuudai muttered.

“I need to see to my Lady.” Naraku said with a malicious smirk.

Naraku took the letter from Yuudai and left the tent. He walked along briskly till he reached the outer perimeter of the siege. He slipped in and there were Byakko at the wall of the city. He waved the letter and a Byakko came out of the gate and snatched the parchment. He nodded slowly and he was poked a little to see if he had a sword. He took the treatment and then was led into Sapporo proper. He followed the silver tiger and they entered the palace. He was led into a large room that served as a meeting room of sorts. He kept his gaze and demeanor calm. They were going to be watched. It would matter not as all Asuna had to do would be to channel his yoki. She was brought in and she had some iron gauntlets on her wrists and a flowing dress that clung to her curves. His mate looked positively edible and he eyed her.

“I thank you Healer Hitomi for coming. Did you bring the herbs?” I asked.

“Hai my Lady.” He said bowing.

He took my hands and I felt his yoki surge through me. I noticed Chen coming in and moved quickly. The manacles shook violently and cracked like eggs and felt to the floor. I grabbed what appeared to be the staff and Chen realized he had been duped.

“Behind me!” I yelled to Naraku.

The Kumosaiga revealed its presence and I let loose its powerful wave of destruction. It crashed through a concrete wall of the palace. I turned my eyes to Chen and I saw Quon rush in. Naraku grabbed me and I pointed my fang at the Byakko Prince.

“I owe you a lesson!” I snapped.

I transformed myself into my sphere when Byakko warriors were pouring in. Chen yelled for them to stop me and Naraku produced a huge cloud of his miasma. He disappeared and I left through the hole in the palace wall. I sensed where my troops were and I landed in the middle of the camp. I moved with purpose and I found Yuudai. He saw me and his face lit up. The troops that he was speaking with went to their knees.

“My Lady Asuna!” He said with obvious relief.

“Hai. I have used my time well. I know every inch of that palace and I want to strike quickly.” I said decisively.

“Hai!” Yuudai said bowing.

“Yuudai there will be no killing if it can be helped. They did kidnap but treated me with honor. We will show them that the Western inu are better.” I stated flatly.

“Hai but that may take longer than what is necessary.” Yuudai stated.

“It is what I command General.” I said as I swept by.

“I am glad you are well my Lady.” He said bowing.

I inclined my head for appearances sake and he lifted his head and whispered `I love you'. I winked at him and went to my tent. Naraku sat very peacefully in a chair and I produced a barrier around the tent. I undid the dress that the Byakko had given me and it fell to the ground. Naraku's mahogany gaze perused my form with overwhelming lust. I moved to the trunk that held my haori and hakamas. He said nothing and I felt his hunger coursing through my mind.

“You are an amazing onna. They kept a barrier around that palace that I could not penetrate.” Naraku stated in appreciation.

“Hai I found that out the hard way. I have been wracking my brain. They have treated me especially well because I am pupped.” I said.

“Well that is a relief.” He stated softly.

“Hai but you realize that this is not personal; it is entirely political. They have acted with honor and will be treated accordingly.” I spoke while I slipped on my hakamas and a sleeveless kosode.

I wrapped my waist with an obi and slipped my fang into it. I put on my boots and my mate watched me closely. I went to him and pressed my lips to his. He groaned and his hands held the back of my head. Our tongues feverishly caressed the other and he finally pulled back and dropped his hands.

“I have been so worried.” He whispered hoarsely.

“They are not the uppyr. They never touched my person inappropriately.” I chuckled.

“That means I cannot kill them.” He growled.

“Hai.” I said stroking his cheek.

“Go now before I cannot stop my ardor. I am a mess as it is now.” He said shaking his head.

“How are you and Yuudai getting along?” I asked.

“Very well. I am in shock but he is really not offensive to me at all.” He chuckled.

“Good. I need to see the mapmaker.” I said with a bounce in my step.

He chuckled again and followed me out of the tent as the barrier dropped.

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Chen stared at the damage and shook his head. Quon and Cheung were actually helping to clean up the Great Hall. The nu zi had been more cunning then he gave her credit for. Her fang was the most destructive magic blade that he had seen. The `healer' must have been the dark hanyou. She had channeled his yoki and the little chit had broken through some of the strongest magic he had. He sighed and realized he was losing the only port city he had. He was pacing and thinking when his eldest came over.

“We will be unable to hold forever; they have blockaded the harbor and she is back with her troops.” Quon said in a grumble.

“You like her.” Chen stated matter of factly.

“I do not. She moves on our lands and thinks to take our home.” Quon said furiously.

“Yes and we have already lost my son. No I think we are going to have to regroup on the mainland and take back a city from her.” Chen said tapping his chin.

“Which one?” Quon asked intrigued.

“Shanghai.” The Byakko stated.

“I like the idea. Tekeshi had the city for centuries.” Quon remarked.

“Yes and I think it will do very well.” Chen said.

“Are we going to abandon the city?” Cheung asked coming over.

“No. Quon I want you to stay here and try to maintain our cover and I will head up our army and head towards Shanghai. Join me when there is no hope left.” Chen said.

“Yes father.” Quon stated bowing.

Chen went to gather his mates and a few other personal effects. Quon was smitten with the inu princess. He hoped that he would have enough time to move before the little chit could figure it out. She was a worthy adversary and got his blood boiling for battle that it had not felt in centuries. She was an honorable youki and would follow honor in battle too. Quon was quite safe.

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“I can channel Naraku and break through the barrier. There is a little used servant's hallway here. The royal family resides here and the barracks are on this side. I want the bulk of the soldiers covering theirs'. We are going to take the Byakko royals.” I said sitting back.

I motioned for a cup of water and it was brought by a lower ranking soldier. I took a long draught and set it on the table with the map of the palace enclosure.

“It is direct and should get the job done. You have been planning this since you got captured.” Yuudai observed.

“Hai. I had nothing better to do.” I chuckled.

“They truly did you no harm?” he asked.

“They treated me as captured royalty. It was maddening but they did me no harm karuson.” I said looking him deeply in his gray eyes.

“Chuusin I was angry. I had to make myself trust in your experience.” He admitted.

“Well I would be angry too if you were taken.” I said smiling.

“How is this going to work when I become paralyzed in fear if something befalls you?” he asked seriously.

“You trust in my experience and yours my love. You cared for me before and it clouded your judgment then did it not?” I asked sitting forward.

“Of course you are right but I was not mated to you though.” He lamented.

“You are being silly. Come I wish to move this night.” I said.

“You are pushing yourself.” He said grabbing my shoulder.

“No karuson I am not. You need to stop worrying.” I commanded.

“I cannot stop worrying. Not until we are back at the palace chuusin.” He said forcefully pulling me into his arms.

He started kissing me with an almost savageness. I mewled beneath the onslaught and wrapped my arms around him. His mouth was making me weak in the knees. I heard a clearing of the throat and there stood Lieutenant Akinori. Yuudai pulled away from me quickly and I smirked. I sailed past my mate and out of the tent. My general was angry at being interrupted and angry at himself for being discovered. I walked into my tent and started to put on my armor. Naraku entered and looked pleased with himself. I scented blood and realized he had been hunting.

“I see you have a full belly.” I said.

“Hai and I see your plans for this evening. I love it when you are aggressive.” He joked.

“Good!” I smiled at him.

“How is the pup?” he asked me coming over.

“Very well. I am well.” I said rolling my eyes.

“I think it will be a son. I should like to name him.” He said.

“When we see what the pup shall be then by all means name it.” I said tying my armor into place.

“Alright. So you wish to use me for my power. When will you use me for my body?” he asked joking again.

“Well that statement gives me rather raunchy ideas. I think there are places on your body that I have not tasted with my tongue.” I said lecherously.

“Well you have just managed to turn my mind into mush. I imagine poor Yuudai is as frustrated as I.” Naraku said shifting uncomfortably.

“Well help me take the palace then.” I said smirking.

“Asuna.” He growled.

“Hai I think I need to taste every inch of hard skin I can find on you but I have a siege to end.” I said running a finger along his obvious erection.

“Asuna.” He growled again.

“Just think about my father. That should help.” I said laughing merrily.

I sheathed the Kumosaiga and walked out of the tent.

-I may end up having to get kinkier my little inu. - He growled in my head.

-Well if you can uh deflate your ego I do need you. - I tittered in his mind.

I heard a very nasty snarl and knew I was going to be screaming his name as soon as he could isolate me. I moved to Yuudai's tent and he looked downright feral. He slipped his katana into his obi and moved past me. He had muttered tease under his breath and pursed my lips in amusement. Both of them had been without my company for one week and they both were distracted by lust. I followed after Yuudai and Naraku appeared. We gathered up elite forces and moved to the side of the city that held the back entrance to the palace. I touched the barrier and it flashed. I pulled my fang and I pulled Naraku's yoki and plunged the blade into the barrier. It shuddered violently and collapsed. We all moved as they would notice the barrier down. I blasted a hole into the city wall and we entered. My warriors moved with practiced stealth and poured in after us. Naraku and Yuudai moved with me and I led them through the twisting corridors towards the royal apartments. The palace was rather empty and I was surprised. The old Byakko Lord was up to something.

“Spread out and search for the royals.” I commanded.

Naraku and Yuudai spread out and I spread my awareness in search of the tigers. I sensed Quon and I smirked. I moved quickly and came upon him. He whirled and had his blade in his hand. I hit his katana with tremendous force and pushed the Byakko back. I struck fast and he managed to block. I jumped up high and brought the fang down. It struck his blade sharply and I heard the metal snap. I pulled my blade back so I did not cut into him. He stared in disbelief at his now useless weapon and threw it away. He held his hand up and it glowed an eerie almost translucent blue. He released an icy blast that threw me back.

“Impressive. You are an elemental youki.” I said softly.

“You are a bitch!” he hissed.

“Hai I am.” I snickered.

He again released his yoki and it wrapped around my wrist and solidified. He pulled back and tumbled me. The Byakko prince was stronger than I thought. My hand took on a familiar green hue and I released my toxin as blades. They sliced into his legs and he grunted as his flesh was cut. I jerked my arm forcefully and the yoki ice shattered. I grew my whip and wrapped it around his waist and pulled him down too. I had sheathed the Kumosaiga and I held him with my mind. He fought it and my hold weakened. Not even Ryukotsusei had been able to move against my telekinesis. Byakko soldiers came and saw the scene and one made moves to come at me. I channeled through my hand and threw him. Quon threw me off and I landed on my back. I rolled then jumped up and Quon had grabbed a blade from his soldier. He spun and stuck the blade straight through my shoulder. He withdrew his weapon and he seemed horrified. I felt Yuudai and I knew he saw the whole thing. My general snarled and I caught him mid jump and held him with my telekinesis and outstretched hand.

“Get out of here.” I commanded to Quon.

“Excuse me?” he demanded of me.

“You bested me this round. You win but I have your palace. Go now.” I stated firmly.

“Chuusin!” Yuudai yelled.

“I have the situation quite under control karuson.” I stated loudly.

“Let me down now!” Yuudai snapped.

“Hai in but a moment.” I snapped back.

Yuudai snarled as my armed was soaked in my blood. Quon threw the katana away from him and went to leave.

“Why nu zi?” he asked suddenly.

“Because you are worthy.” I said.

I released Yuudai and he came to my side. I barred him from going after the Byakko prince. He was furious and my wound was still bleeding. I heard cloth ripping and looked as Yuudai wrapped my shoulder. Quon disappeared in his misty shoki. He was furious but I ignored it. Akinori came in followed by Naraku.

“The whole of the royal family is gone.” Naraku stated.

“This was a distraction. They had to have gone back to the continent. What is Lord Chen up to?” I thought aloud.

“Why did you let him go?” Yuudai demanded.

“Because he bested me fair and square. I told you I would not kill. No this foe is one to beat through strategy and cunning.” I stated bluntly.

Yuudai snorted in anger and I glared at him.

“You forget yourself General.” I snapped.

“The whole of the army now knows that you and I are something more chuusin. I am your consort and you will listen to me!” he snarled.

“I will do as my honor dictates General Yuudai now secure the city.” I commanded.

“Hai my Lady!” he snarled in contempt.

He turned on his heel and Akinori followed. Naraku came up to me and raised an eyebrow.

“Do not start in on me too.” I snapped.

“Well my heart he is right you know.” He said crossing his arms.

“I am going home to the Western Palace now. Will you stay and help Yuudai secure the city?” I asked.

“Have you enlisted me in your army?” he asked surprised.

“For now hai.” I said.

“My little inu. Well I shall do as you ask for now. What is at the palace?” he asked.

“Intelligence.” I said flatly.

“Go then. Use my yoki to amplify your teleporting.” He said blandly.

“Hai.” I answered softly.

I pulled on my mate's yoki again and I disappeared and then the palace courtyard appeared. I masked the pregnancy and I moved towards my father's study. Youki stared at me and my bandaged shoulder and I ignored them. I made it and my father must have sensed my yoki because he yanked open the shoji door. I bowed to him and he ushered me in. Jaken was pacing the study and my father ordered him to bring Mayu. I sat down and winced just a little.

“Well?” he demanded.

“We have taken Sapporo. Yuudai and the men are securing the city as we speak. Lord Chen Hu is a very crafty one. They kidnapped me at first.” I said chuckling.

“They did what?” my father asked raising a brow.

“Hai but I was treated exceedingly well. They deserted the palace though. I wanted your opinion. Lord Chen is the Lord of Hunan and it seems he gave up Sapporo way too easily.” I said.

“Interesting indeed. The Lord of Hunan under my nose all this time. He gave up a major port city. He most certainly will need another.” My father said coolly.

“Holy hell! He is going to go after one on the mainland.” I said in surprise.

“That is what I would do.” My sire said.

Mayu came in and she clucked her tongue at my injury. I chuckled and she went to work. She handed me an herb I recognized and I chewed the foul thing. My face showed my disdain for the nasty tasting herb and my father chuckled. Mayu pressed a poultice into the stab wound then rewrapped it with cotton bandages. She winked at me and stood.

“Thank you Mayu.” I said taking her hand.

“Whenever you need me my Lady. Your pups are well.” She said bowing.

“I shall see them after I am finished here.” I said.

“Go ahead and bring them in here Mayu.” My father stated.

“Hai Sesshomaru-sama.” She said bowing to my sire.

“Thank you my Lord.” I said.

“Now you have the North, what shall you do?” he asked bluntly.

“For now the North will be ruled by you my Lord.” I said staring at him.

“What?” he said widening his eyes.

“Hana is no where of age and I am too busy administering Manchuria for Ang Chi. I still have a campaign in the Eastern Lands and Lord Chen will have to be faced on the mainland. I do not have time.” I stated logically.

He considered my words and saw the logic in them. He sighed and it meant more administrative work for him.

“Hai I suppose it shall have to do. You are amassing a huge amount of land.” He said.

“Hai and most of Asia will be ruled by my pups. I see no issue with it.” I said smirking.

“When did you become so ambitious?” he asked lightly.

“The day I was born my Lord.” I answered laughing.

“I did not realize that I would sire the female version of my father.” He said standing and stretching.

“You desired ultimate power up until you met mother.” I stated.

“I have found that power my daughter. I am content with what I have and will defend it unto death. You are just really beginning your life. You have reached taiyouki status awhile ago and yet you still crave more.” He said honestly.

“I crave for my pups the same as you have for me my Lord. I give them what you have given me. I am content to be your heir.” I said softly.

“You continue to amaze me.” He said turning and staring at me with his amber gaze.

Mayu brought in the pups and I was jumped on. Ang Chi came in and hugged me close. I kissed his cheek and the twins jumped up and down.

“Jii-chan!” Hiroto screeched.

My father rubbed his temples and bent down and picked up my oldest born son. He wrapped his little arms around my sire's neck. My father's look softened and sat down. Mizuki crawled into his lap as I held Hana. Kazuo sat in my own lap.

“You are not done with having pups I assume.” My sire asked softly.

“No my Lord.” I said.

“My Lord shall I bring in the Lady Yoshiko?” Mayu asked suppressing her amusement.

“Might as well turn the study into a nursery for now.” He said with a smirk.

I laughed as Mayu went to get Yoshiko. She was gone for a few minutes and my baby sister ran in and launched herself at me. I laughed loudly.

“Give me puppy!” she said indicating Hana.

“Shiko; Hana is still little. I will give her to chichi and I will hold you.” I said compromising.

“Suna mean.” She said stomping her little foot.

“Shiko.” I said firmly.

“Hai!” she said crossing her arms.

My mother came in and she smiled warmly. She sat by me and took Hana from me. Yoshiko sat in my lap and I brushed my claws through her hair. She growled very softly in contentment.

“Your eldest daughter has taken Sapporo.” My sire said proudly.

“Excellent!” my mother praised.

“Well I will have to go to the mainland and fight the Byakko.” I said.

Ang Chi was looking at me thoughtfully and I raised a brow to him.

“I was wondering if I might come with you Mother.” He asked.

“Ang Chi this is not the sort of battling that you would be ready for just yet.” I said.

“Youshiro has been saying I am a coward. He says I am just like my jii-chan and I am a Lord with no lands.” He said shortly.

“Father I think I need to speak with my younger brother.” I said in anger.

“Do not kill him.” My sire said chuckling.

“Ang Chi you may come with me then.” I stated as I stood.

“Youshiro is in his chambers.” Mayu offered.

“Hai thank you.” I said stomping out of the study.

I walked down the hall ready to snap my baby brother in two. I was sick of his little twerp attitude. I was going to beat him and be done with it. I did not even knock when I reached his rooms. I threw open his door and found him engaged in pleasures of the flesh.

“Get the hell out whore!” I growled at the female.

She scrambled off the futon and my brother was furious. I ignored his state and threw hakamas at him.

“If you are not gone in two seconds onna I am going to rip you open!” I snarled to the female.

“Hai my Lady!” she scrambled out.

I turned my head and my brother dressed. I turned around and punched him straight in the jaw. He landed on his backside and snarled at me.

“Osamu had enough sense to wait till he was considered of age you jack ass!” I yelled at him.

“You espouse morality to me big sister?” he snorted.

“Get up.” I demanded.

He stood and I grabbed a hold of his ear and he yelped in pain.

“You will face our sire and tell him of your activities. I imagine you will be roomed with a family member from now on. How dare you!” I snarled at him.

“You the whore of the West espouse your shit to me?” he snarled back.

I shoved him so hard he hit a wall. I grew my whip and I slashed his arm. He yelped and I did it again. I withdrew the energy weapon and grabbed him forcefully. I bent him over and proceeded to beat his backside with all my strength. He actually cried out and my father and mother came to see. I hit him as hard as I could. I finally shoved him away and kept my foot in the small of his back. My father raised a brow and waited for my temper to calm.

“You wish to act like an infant pup then so you shall be treated. Do not speak to my son in such disrespect again. I am the heir here and your better. How dare you call me a whore. You are an ungrateful brat! Tell your great Father what you have done!” I snapped.

“Youshiro?” my sire asked.

“I was rutting.” He muttered in shame.

“Meet me in dojo now!” my father roared.

“Father please!” Youshiro begged.

“I said now.” He growled.

Youshiro whimpered and I released him. I crossed my arms and glared at him. He gave me a hateful look and my mother shook her head. Youshiro followed my father to the dojo and would be severely punished.

“I am sorry my darling.” My mother muttered.

“He is as I was Mother but I will not tolerate his disrespect to myself or pups.” I said calmly.

“You father will probably beat him as well. Knowing Sesshomaru he will make him do push ups with his fingers instead of palms.” My mother said sighing.

“I have something to share.” I said softly.

“Hai?” she asked.

“I am expecting Naraku's pup.” I said again softly.

“You two are together again? I am happy for you!” she cried.

“I forced a bonding. He is happy as am I. He and Yuudai are surprisingly getting along.” I said.

“Well that is good.” She said hugging me.

“No I mean they are becoming friends and the three of us shared a futon. Nothing happened physically but it was different.” I said sheepishly.

“My darling whatever works. Be glad they do not hate each other. I am happy for you. Now tell me of the campaign.

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Youshiro had lost the right to have his own chambers and my father put him in rooms next to my parents. He had also had to remain in the dojo for many hours. My brother was silent when he was around me and seemed shamed. Osamu had gotten a hold of him later and knocked him around too. We were all disgusted with him. I noticed Ang Chi's smug expression at the family dinner and I glared at him. He hid his smirk and ate his food in silence. A servant brought a letter for me. I took it and read its contents. Yuudai was informing me of the latest in Sapporo. He was still angry at me and I knew when I saw him he would be in a fighting mood. I sighed and looked up.

“The whole of the city is secure. I shall like Vice General Susumu to take up in Yuudai's place if it be alright my Lord?” I asked.

“Do your will.” He stated.

“Hai. I will be in my chambers writing to Yuudai. Ang Chi you are to finish your studies.” I commanded as I stood.

“Hai Mother.” Ang Chi mumbled.

I bowed and left the Great Hall. I went to my chambers and sat at my desk. I wrote Yuudai back at length telling him of my suspicions about Lord Chen. I ordered him back to the West and said we should talk when he returned. I was tired and decided to turn in. I sealed the letter and had Mayu take it to a runner. It would reach Yuudai in a day or two. I did not even bother to change out of my clothes and I fell asleep on my futon. I slept quite soundly when I felt hands on me. I panicked and slashed out with my claws. Shezmu chuckled and I sat up. I looked at him bleary eyed and touched his cheek. His chest was bare and I noticed a garment very similar to the one I first met him in.

“You are exhausted little one.” He murmured scenting my neck.

“Hai I have taken the whole of the north.” I whispered.

He slowly undid my obi and slipped it off of me. He opened my haori and kosode; he leaned me back against his outstretched hand and ran his other lightly over my chest and stomach. I groaned lightly and he lowered his lips to my neck and lightly nipped at the soft skin.

“I have been waiting patiently.” He whispered against my skin.

I stared at his brown eyes found the way he was touching me highly erotic. His lips lightly grazed my flesh and a throbbing started in my core.

“You are doing it again.” I moaned out.

“Yes I am.” He replied.

He lowered me to the futon and undid my hakamas. He pulled them down and leaned his head and scented my core. I moaned again lightly. The throbbing became worse and he ran his claws lightly through my silver curls. He growled very softly and moved up my body. I was growling softly in response to his ministrations. He ran fingertips on the underside of one breast and then did the other. He dragged a claw across one nipple and again to the other. I instantly knew he had no intentions of rutting with me. He only wanted to touch me and feel my skin.

“What? Why?” I whispered.

“Not yet little one. I have time and so do you.” He stated quietly.

“Shezmu do not leave me in this state!” I cried out as his fingers continued to run across my skin.

“What state?” he asked gently.

I growled at him and he chuckled lightly. His thumb was tracing circles on my sensitized nipple and I felt the unbearable throbbing and need course through me. He loved touch; I knew this but he was gonna drive me over the edge. I felt a finger slide between my nether lips and touched me softly.

“Why do you think that there were so many female gods in Egypt?” Shezmu asked me softly.

“I do not know.” I moaned.

“It is because the female body was designed to be worshipped. The gods made the female to be touched and stroked. Offerings made upon sweet feminine flesh.” He murmured lowering his lips to the other nipple and nipped at the stiff peak.

I could feel my body release more of my arousal and his words burned in my mind. I continued to moan incoherently and need continued to course through me. I wanted to feel him inside of me but he was as willful as I was.

“You wish to deny me?” I cried out.

“No little one not deny you.” He said then sucked the turgid flesh.

My hips arched and he slipped two fingers into my slick and burning sheath. I cried out and my walls were stretched. He murmured in what had to be his native tongue and he lifted his lips to mine. His passion was unleashed and his lips moved against mine. He sucked my lower lip and slipped his tongue in. He stroked it against mine then ran it along my teeth; I sucked on it for a moment and he groaned. He slowly withdrew and nibbled my lower lip as he did. He kept his pace slow and I wiggled my bottom.

“Now please I need you now.” I growled in a low tone.

“Little one I will not deny you. I promise.” He said in a guttural voice.

“You deny yourself?” I cried out.

“I do not consider this denying myself.” He murmured again.

He pressed a thumb to my nub and I arched again. He laved his tongue along my sternum and continued to stroke me. His tongue licked along to my breasts and hungrily took one nipple into his mouth. My mind wandered for a second to his mate and how did she survive his torture. He chuckled at my thought and slowly increased the pace of his fingers. I mewled and cried out.

“Shezmu! Kamis I beg you!” I cried out.

“Asuna.” He whispered softly.

I thrust my hips against his hand and he growled low. I grew tired of his exquisite torture. I sat up and surprised him greatly. I pulled his hand out carefully and brought it to my lips; I licked the fingers clean and shoved him back. I ripped his linen kilt from him and threw it on the floor. He seemed amused at my taking control and I looked at him darkly. My core was throbbing out of control and I straddled him. His eyes widened at my boldness and I took him into me. His near snarl nearly had me climax then. He had truly been bent on just touching me and nothing more. I ground my hips into his and he threw his head back. It was truly a marvel to make this powerful male squirm. He had me mewling just moments before. He muttered again in his native tongue and I found the language pleasing to hear. I continued to grind my hips and it was met with his own shallower thrusts.

“Why?” I asked softly.

“To want you to want more.” He gasped in pleasure.

He had repeated my statement from my refusal to slay him. I leaned forward and bit into his sculpted chest. His hissed loudly and I licked the wounds. A hand held the back of my head and he moaned. I smirked against his taut chest. His hands went to my hips and I lifted my mouth.

“I want you to come for me Shezmu-sama.” I whispered in a sultry tone.

He groaned loudly and I increased my grinding against him; he sat up and held my upper back and lowered his mouth to my neck. He was loosing control and that pleased me. I let myself feel the sweet tension rising. I was painfully tight at this point and every slide against my walls had me in a near tremble. He was growling and speaking his native tongue again. I bent to his ear and sucked the lobe into my mouth. He snarled and snaked his hand between us and grazed my numb with some pressure. The ancient inu wanted me to release for him as well. He moved his lips to my nipple again and nipped at it. I moaned out and I felt him pierce it gently and I cried out. There was a slight pain that was dogged by warmth that spread from the tiny bite to the very center of my core. I quivered against him as my whole body succumbed to a near blinding heat that wracked me. I exploded with sharp jolts of pure decedent pleasure. Shezmu buried his face against me and groaned as his climax exploded. I held onto him as the waves seemed to overwhelm. I pressed my chest against his and let out a contented sigh. I watched his eyes close and ran my thumb along his eyes. His markings gave him the illusion of kohl rimmed eyes. It was exotic and he looked at me with those sultry eyes.

“You should not tease so Shezmu-sama.” I purred.

“I was not trying to tease you little one. I was very intent to see you to your end. My Asuna you are an impatient lover.” He teased.

“Impatient? You would have turned me into a mindless puddle.” I laughed softly.

“You are addictive.” He said nipping at my throat.

“Kamis so are you. How are your grandpups?” I asked.

“Busy! Nafre has her hands full. Her mate was killed by mortal priests. The idea of mortals being afraid of us boggles my mind.” He said.

“Hai it must have been very different in Egypt.” I agreed.

“I want you to come back with me to my home land when you are done beating up the big cats. I want you to see with your own eyes where I am from.” He said licking my neck.

“You speak more now.” I laughed.

“Yes when there is someone to talk to. Say yes little one. I want to show you the temples and the pyramids.” He implored me.

“Hai I will go.” I said touching his cheek.

“Good. I hate to go but I promised the baby that I would help him take down an elk today.” He said light heartedly.

“You are happy.” I commented.

“Yes I am.” He said with a smile.

“Why do I keep getting flashes about Akana?” I asked softly.

“My own guilt.” He said looking away.

“Why?” I asked surprised.

“Because what I feel for you is stronger. I feel as though I failed her somehow. Do not worry they are my issues.” He said smiling.

“You help your grandpup get his elk.” I said smiling in return.

“Yes I shall do that with the memory of you taking me.” He said wickedly.

I sighed and lay back as he disappeared. He was so sure of himself but I managed to surprise him. That left me feeling gratified. I did not examine the emotions about Shezmu because I refused to cloud the issue with him. I got up and put on my dressing gown. I went to the hot spring to clean myself.

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Yuudai came in late the next day and I was sparring with Ang Chi. My son was developing into a fierce fighter. Yuudai stood in the doorway and watched. His face was still set in a grim line and I parried against my adopted son.

“If you intend to slay me then you need a little more power behind your thrusts but your blocking is excellent. Hai General Yuudai?” I asked stopping the spar.

“I would speak with you in private my Lady.” He said stiffly.

“The whole of the palace knows we are mated Yuudai. Apparently word travels faster than anything known. You can speak openly I think.” I said amused.

“You wish me to embarrass you in front of your son?” he asked testily.

Ang Chi moved and put up his sparring katana and quickly exited. Yuudai came to me and grabbed my shoulders. He pulled the silk off my shoulder and noticed that it had healed. He glared at me and I smiled at him. He knew me well enough that I was trying to displace his anger.

“It will not work chuusin.” He said in a very angry tone.

“Why are you so angry? Because I made a command decision?” I snapped.

“You stopped me from aiding you!” he yelled.

“That is why you are so angry?” I asked in shock.

“Hai!” he snapped.

“I did not want you to interfere.” I said shaking my head.

“I am still your general and I am still a warrior. Do not do that to me again!” he snapped then left me.

I followed after him and yelled at him to stop. He completely ignored me and walked on.

“Yuudai I am talking to you!” I screamed after him.

He covered his ears with his hands in mocking and I stopped and took off a boot; I threw it at his head and he snarled at my antics. I stood in the hall with one boot on and the other at Yuudai's feet. I sneered at him and he about came undone. I stood with hands on my hips and he walked straight up to me and picked me up and threw me over his shoulder.

“Yuudai put me down!” I screamed.
”No!” he hissed.

Yuudai proceeded to walk right by my father and I saw my sire's face light up in amusement. I growled and beat his back. He growled in response but kept walking.

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My mate sat at my desk writing correspondence and I watched him. He had taken me till I had passed out. I was used to Yuudai's temper but he was standing up to me more. I laid back and stretched lazily. He smirked at my satisfied air then went back to his orders. He was always such a serious pup and that had not changed much. I had affronted his insufferable male pride and he let me know it. I could never have cared for a timid male. I was too dominant myself and needed strength.

“Come back to bed.” I pouted.

“Orders need writing and you have said you want to be in the mainland tomorrow. I cannot be inside you and directing your armies.” He replied lightly.

“Kamis you are right.” I moaned.

“Chuusin please stop moaning.” He said closing his eyes.

I moaned louder and he growled at me in warning. I snickered and got on my hands and knees and crawled over to him. I fake moaned again but in a very submissive position.

“To hell with the orders!” he cried as he fell upon me.

I laughed and wrestled with him. His orders were forgotten and we eventually made it back to the futon.

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I was tying my armor into place when Lieutenant Akinori came to my open shoji door. He bowed and I nodded for him to enter.

“My Lady the Byakko have been spotted nearing the city of Shanghai.” He said.

My mouth opened and admired Chen's gumption. Well the Byakko bastard thought he would best me on the mainland.

“Thank you Akinori and ask General Yuudai to be ready on the hour. Tell him we have an engagement to get to.” I said.

“Shall the troops be launched from Niigata my Lady?” the young soldier asked.

“Hai.” I responded.

“Very good my Lady.” Akinori said then left.

I grabbed my fang and went to the nursery and kissed my pups. Ang Chi followed me dressed in his own armor. I went to my mother's study and she looked up.

“Can you amplify my own teleporting so I can take Yuudai and Ang Chi with me?” I asked her.

“Hai. You just channel me as you would any other.” She replied.

Yuudai came up and I grabbed him and held onto Ang Chi. I pulled my mother's yoki and managed to teleport the three of us to the palace of Shanghai. I sagged against Yuudai as my yoki had become depleted. He helped me stand and I nodded my thanks. I moved through the palace and Ang Chi went to his room. I went to my room and fell upon the futon. I was exhausted and Yuudai came in. He removed his armor and then sat by me and removed mine.

“Sorry I am still not really great at it yet.” I mumbled.

“It takes much practice from what I hear.” Yuudai murmured softly.

“I have to sleep; I cannot keep my eyes open. You will gather our men to arms here?” I asked softly

“Hai my chuusin. You need not expend quite so much energy; it cannot be good for the pup.” He said in a whisper.

“You are probably right. I am sorry I could not carry yours to term.” I said tearing up a little.

“Chuusin do not mention it. It happened and I will get you pupped sometime.” He said brushing the hair off my forehead.

“Hai you promise?” I said falling asleep.

“I promise.” He whispered.

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Quon moved through the thick forest and moved parallel to the river. He was confirming the rumors that the Western Princess was at the Shanghai palace. He had a grudging respect for the inu nu zi. She had fought him with honor and he had been shocked. Her raw yoki was barely tamed and he shuddered what would happen as she gained age. His father had told him she was barely over a century. His thoughts had become obsessed with her and facing her in battle again. He had been horrified when he had stabbed her. His father insisted that he was falling for the inu but it was respect. He did not understand how he could respect his enemy though. They had to abandon a very profitable port city because she had said she had wanted it. He heard the Chang Jiang and someone splashing in the water. He moved through the trees and masked his aura and scent. He groaned and he confirmed the inu's presence in Shanghai. She had lifted her nose and seemed to still be able to scent him. She pulled herself up on the bank and sat there seeming to listen. He did not breathe and he felt his heart pounding. She had a toned body from constant exercise. He was trying to see her purely analytically but failed miserably. He saw the curve of her full breast in the moonlight. Her hips flared from a very narrow waist and her legs were long. Her silver hair was the same even at the apex of her thighs. He kept his groan silent and thought of everything disgusting image he could. She was his enemy and not an object of fantasy. He moved on the tips of his toes and slowly moved away. She moved so fast he barely saw her. She pounced on him and she now wore a very short kimono.

“Well well Prince Quon. Did you come to see if we were here?” I asked him softly.

“Something like that. Get off of me.” He snapped.

“Did you see me just now?” I asked.

“I care not one whit for your body inu.” He again snapped.

“That offends me. I try to keep toned and in shape. What do you find pleasing?” I said smirking.

“You think every male should want you?” he asked in anger.

“What I think does not matter. You are in my city Byakko. Should I keep you under palatial arrest?” I asked.

He threw me off of him and I landed on my rear. I shook my head and stared up at him as he looked uncomfortable.

“Go back to Hunan little boy.” I said standing and brushing my kimono off.

He looked at me with strange emotions crossing his face.

“Do you wish to battle? It will be entirely with yoki I fear because I left my fang. Care to see who has theirs mastered?” I asked.

“No. I am leaving now.” He said brushing past me.

“It is my lack of tail in this form?” I asked taunting him some more.

He pushed me against a tree; he had been surprisingly gentle. He looked angry and I smiled brilliantly at him.

“Stop taunting me in that way. You are a demented bitch who enjoys making others feel inferior to you. I am truly not that much younger than you and I am the same rank as you. Shove it up your inu rear.” He said releasing me.

“I make you feel inferior? How is that exactly? One has to be inferior to feel inferior.” I stated knowing exactly the reaction I would get.

He pushed me against the tree and pressed his katana against my neck. There was no real pressure behind the blade. His eyes were like blocks of ice and stared at me coldly.

“Why did you let me go in Sapporo?” he demanded.

“You fought with honor and your family ware honorable in my treatment.” I stated.

“So you taunt me as you do and you see that as honorable?” he demanded.

“I see that as fun.” I said smirking.

“You think because I am reserved that means I am inexperienced?” he demanded again.

“It bothers you so I do it. I could care less what your experience is.” I said honestly.

“You toy with everyone?” he snapped.

“No just you.” I smirked.

“I will face you properly on a field of battle.” He said pulling away.

“My cousin is mated to a Tsushima Yamaneko; she has told me when she is coupled with her mate that she receives unbelievable pleasure from him. Is it the same with Byakko?” I asked in curiosity.

His cheeks burned red and I was shocked but by his reactions he confirmed it was the same. He looked at me and I had gotten to him. He was thoroughly embarrassed.

“I will not discuss mating with you.” He said pushing his way through the forest; his tail showing his discomfort.

I followed him and grabbed a hold of his tale. He stiffened and I ran my hand along it gently.

“Is it the same?” I asked softly.

“Why do you care?” he retorted.

“Because I am a very curious creature.” I answered.

“Yes it is the same. Now will you leave me alone?” he hissed.

“What are you going to tell your honorable father? What about your brother? Will you tell them you saw the Western Princess without her silks?” I asked in a lilting tone.

“Stop and leave me be! I was spying to see if you were here! You would nag an enemy to death!” he snapped.

I ran my hand along his tale and to his back. His breathing had increased slightly. I was pushing him to break him in a way. He snarled and stomped away. I continued to follow and he whirled on me. I pushed him against a tree and he looked confused and angry. I ran a thumb along his lower lip and he started his feline hissing noise. I looked at his stripes and they were a softer gray color on his skin and as they disappeared into his hair they darkened. I was highly amused as I pressed my lips against his. He kept them stiff but I nipped and sucked at them. He kept himself calm and I upped the ante. I ran my tongue along the seam of his lips and he opened to hiss again. I delved into the scorching orifice and mated my tongue to his and caressed his lips with mine. I reached up a hand and held the back of his head. He responded and quickly had traded places with me against the tree; one hand was over my head and the other on my neck. He was obviously very experienced with his tongue and I had to rip my lips from his.

“Cannot handle what you started?” he whispered in my ear.

“We are enemies remember?” I whispered back.

“Yes I remember quite well.” He said pulling away

“Go tell your father that he cannot have Shanghai. I do not share very well.” I said smirking.

“Presumptuous!” he snapped.

“Your lips are a drug Byakko. Tell me did you like seeing me naked?” I demanded.

His face looked conflicted and then his silver eyes were set in a cold look.

“Nothing that would tempt me.” He said smirking.

“Really?” I asked him smirking as well.

I reached in and undid the inner stays of my kimono and it fell open at the valley between my breasts. I took his hand and pressed it against the swell of one. Desire flitted across his face and I had him. I opened the kimono till it fell into the crook of my elbows. I pressed his hand back against the soft flesh. He looked at me and the look of pure lust is what I saw. I pressed my body against his and licked along the shell of his ear.

“Still not tempted?” I asked seductively.

“No I am not tempted. In fact you can drag your dog ass away.” He said stiffly.

I chuckled and pulled my kimono back into place. I leered at his groin and he growled.

“Well apparently Byakko anatomy has its own mind. Good evening Prince Quon.” I said sauntering away.

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Quon breathed heavily as he fought his own traitorous body. She was a succubus he was sure of it. He breathed slowly and his blood receded from certain parts of his body. Kamis help him; she was mated and he was sure he had seen the said inu. Rumors flew that she had managed to tame the dark hanyou Naraku. He was positive she was trying to unnerve him and it was working beautifully. He teleported back to Hunan. He walked into his childhood home and he saw Cheung. He motioned for his brother and he sat upon a cushion in the main living area for the family.

“Well is the little chit there?” Cheung asked.

“Yes she is there.” He said.

“What did she do this time?” he brother asked knowingly.

“Swear you will say nothing!” he hissed to his younger brother.

“I swear!” he said.

“I saw her bathing and she caught me. She proceeded to kiss me and other things.” He said closing his eyes.

“She is playing you brother.” Cheung stated softly.

“I know that is what she is doing but I want her badly.” He hissed.

“So you finally admit she is desirable.” Cheung stated.

“I desire her body brother; I do not want to have cubs with her!” Quon stated irritated.

“I would have taken her up on her offer; you are a moron.” Cheung said standing.

“To rut just to rut? I am not you Cheung. I may desire her but that does not mean I shall give into that desire.” Quon said shaking his head.

“Father would.” Cheung snickered.

“Whatever!” Quon said standing.

He walked away from his brother and found his father. His mother sat with his sire; he bowed to them both. He took is mother's hand and kissed the top of it. He stepped back and sat down.

“She is already there Father. She seemed to be expecting us and she told me to tell you she does not share well at all.” He said pursing his lips.

“Arrogant little chit! It will be my pleasure to bust through her defenses.” Chen said standing.

“My son follow me.” He said.

Quon followed his father to his private balcony.

“How do you feel about sabotage?” Chen asked his eldest.

“I like the idea just fine. What do you want me to do?” Quon asked eagerly.

“I want you to become her lover. She has taken a fascination to you. I want you to use her to get us into Shanghai.” Chen said bluntly.

“Father? That is quite a task.” He said in shock.

“One I think you are more than capable of. I will crush her through espionage if need be.” Chen snapped.

“You are using me to defeat her?” he asked.

“Why not? She duped us when I tried to be honorable.” He hissed.

“Father I hate the idea of being used as such.” Quon said uncomfortably.

“Let Cheung deal with her then.” The Hunan Lord said in annoyance.

“Why not just attack her directly?” Quon asked.

“Because she did not kill a single Byakko. She took Sapporo without killing and I intend to do the same. No inu is going to outdo a Byakko anytime or anywhere.” Chen snapped.

“As you wish Father.” Quon said mortified.

Quon walked away from his father and could not believe that this situation had become about honor and sex! He hated politics and the results of it. He was humiliated that his father would use his own cub in such a fashion. He sighed as he looked out of the palace and onto the grounds. His carefully laid life had become a mess because of her!