InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I am the Moon ❯ Sutherland and the Highlands ( Chapter 46 )

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

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

Sutherland and the Highlands

“Osamu that is a whole world away! How long would you be gone?” I asked in shock.

“No more than two weeks. Look Sister I need this. I need to get away for awhile and you know I like to travel.” Osamu said softly.

“I will take you. How will you get back?” I asked.

“Just come for me in two weeks at a predetermined spot.” He said.

“Alright but you have to act ningen.” I said rolling my eyes.

“I know that sister. They do wear hats there plus I can adapt.” He said smiling.

“Alright. I shall need to transport you and Aileana and get the image from her mind.” I said sighing.

“Hai and thank you Asuna!” he said hugging me tightly.

“I think you more excited about the travel.” I laughed.

“Actually very. You will take care of Aimi?” he asked.

“Hai I will.” I said softly.

Aileana came into the dining hall dressed in a simple tunic dress and a bright piece of cloth over her shoulder and tied around her waist.

“It is called a plaid my Lady. This represents the Clan MacEwan. Are ye ready Prince Osamu?” she asked brightly.

“Hai.” He said.

“Picture your home or a place near it Miss MacEwan.” I commanded.

“Tis done.” She replied.

I dipped into her mind and saw a place of great beauty near a lake. I put my hand on her shoulder and took my brother's hand. I teleported us the great distance and we reappeared near the lake that was in her mind.

“This is Loch Eriboll. The village of Eriboll isna far from here.” Aileana explained.

“Osamu, I shall see you in two weeks.” I said and teleported away.

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“Well Prince Osamu welcome to the Highlands.” Aileana said smiling.

“It is breath taking!” he cried.

“Come my friend. I need to explain to my paw who ye are. I hope he is not drunk yet but ye never know.” She said laughing.

“Is being inebriated normal here?” he asked.

“Yes of course it is! Yer talking about Scottsman!” she said laughing loudly.

She walked along with Osamu in tow. He was struck at the raw beauty and looked around like a young pup. Aileana smiled at his enthusiasm.

“The castle is in Heilum. It is a good walk from here but ye get a good view of the mountains and the loch.” She said walking beside him.

“I am awestruck Lady Aileana.” He said amazed.

“Prince Osamu please jest call me Aileana. We are not formal here.” She stated.

“Then you must simply call me Osamu.” He said smiling at her.

“Yes that is good. I imagine ye have had yer share of the lasses.” She said smiling shyly.

“I suppose. I had a lot of times on my hands.” He said sheepishly.

“Yer going to have to loosen up jest a bit Osamu. We are a merry people most of the time. It tis a long walk.” She said walking ahead.

They walked over half a day. Osamu wore his hair down and had worn a black ku and kosode. He wore clogs instead of geta. Aileana kept her thoughts simple and off of him. He was handsome; he was beautiful. Osamu looked at her and smiled. Her cheeks burned when she realized he had heard her thoughts.

“I am sorry Osamu. I keep forgetting yer a telepath. I will say it so I do not embarrass myself. Yer a handsome male and right pleasant to look at.” She said grinning.

“Thank you Aileana.” He said smiling in return.

“We are here. Welcome to Castle MacEwan. Are ye hungry? If ye hunt it will need to be at night. I know it seems strange to ye but we survive this way.” She said leading him into the castle.

“I can eat almost anything Aileana. Cooked meat will suffice.” He said softly.

“Good. Ye hear all that ruckus? That would be the noon day meal. Come my paw will wish to meet ye.” She commented leading him through a huge stone structure.

He heard righteous laughter and he scented not only youki but ningen as well. They could bathe more but he was amazed.

“Paw! Are ye already in yer spirits?” Aileana yelled into the hall.

“Lass yer home! What did ye bring us from China?” an older kitsune male yelled back.

Her father had bright red hair and large blue eyes. His features looked like any other ningen but he scented strongly of kitsune. Her father looked at him with astonishment and he stood. He scented of strong alcohol but he was still somewhat sober. He wore the same plaid as his daughter but he wore a simple tunic shirt under a tartan kilt.

“He is heading to his study to talk to ye. This way.” Aileana said softly.

“Hn.” Osamu responded.

They followed the older kitsune to a library and he shut the heavy oak door. He turned and grinned at his daughter and Osamu.

“Aileana lass! I am jest a little drunk but not so much not to recognize a demon! A dog demon! Lassie where did ye find him?” he asked excited.

“He speaks many dialects of Chinese paw. He can understand ye if you speak Ming.” She said smiling.

“I am Osamu from the Western Lands of Japan. I met your daughter in Shanghai in which my sister is the ruler of.” Osamu said bowing and speaking in Ming.

“I am Cawley MacEwan; Earl of Sutherland. I am glad to make yer acquaintance laddie.” He said bowing and replying in Ming.

“I am pleased to meet you Lord Sutherland.” Osamu said respectfully.

“Lassie ye brought a formal dog home. We are not formal here laddie; please call me Cawley.” He said laughing.

Osamu could not stop the smirk that played upon his face. He looked at Aileana and grinned like a fool.

“Paw his sister is a powerful demon and she brought us home through teleporting. Thomas is sailing the ship home. Prince Osamu wished te see the Highlands.” She stated.

“Prince? Laddie is yer paw a king?” Cawley asked curiously.

“My sire is called Lord Sesshomaru. It is the equivalent of your kings. He rules a huge portion of the main island of Japan.” Osamu explained.

“Well laddie are ye hungry?” Cawley asked jovially.

“Food would be good hai.” Osamu said.

“Lassie can ye see to his dinner. Jimmy is out hunting and will be back soon.” He said heading to the door.

“Yes paw. I am going to put him in the rooms nearest the tower. Do ye think King James would mind?” Aileana asked.

“No lassie. I think Jimmy will be most pleased. Eat and drink Prince Osamu.” Cawley said leaving the study.

“Interesting male.” Osamu said smiling.

“I told ye. We are not formal round here. Yer gonna have to loosen up jest a bit Osamu. I imagine Jimmy will crap his pants when he sees ye.” She said laughing.

Osamu chuckled softly and followed the vixen out into the banquet hall. He was stared at but did not mind it. Most of the youki he felt were kitsune. He felt comfortable enough around the smaller canid youki. Aileana went and grabbed him a plate of mutton and a strange looking vegetable. She poured him a cup of spiced wine and sat down next to him.

“It is called a radish Osamu; I promise it willna kill ye.” She snorted.

“I am just unused to it Aileana. I am not such a snob that I would not try new foods.” He said smirking.

“Well I know the Asian peoples eat with chopsticks but that is called a fork. The meat is medium rare. We too prefer our meat a little on the bloody side.” She said softly.

“It looks delicious. What about a knife?” he asked.

“Damn most of the men jest use their dirks. Shall I get ye one?” she asked him sweetly.

“Hai.” He answered amused.

She went over to her father and got a dirk off of his table and grabbed a clean cloth to make sure of its cleanliness. She handed it to him and he hid a smile. She cut into her own meat easily with her own weapon and listened to the laughing and banter.

“Lassie what did ye bring back with ye?” a ningen male asked.

“I brought back a man to do real work round here. All ye do is sit on yer damn ass Dougal!” Aileana answered in English.

“Lass ye still have me heart if ye ever thawed yers out.” Dougal cried in mock sadness.

“I'd have te drink lots more wine to see ye as a love Dougal. I suggest ye find yerself an alcove and help yerself!” she cried back.

“Ye hurt me lassie!” Dougal said holding his heart.

Aileana giggled and Osamu watched with interest.

“Yer jest gonna have to learn English Osamu. None of these fools is gonna understand Ming.” She said patting his hand.

“I am a quick study Aileana.” He said softly.

“Well then I suppose I have to teach ye. Most of these knuckle heads wouldna understand ye anyway.” She said smirking.

She pointed to a well dressed man entering the hall. He was tall for a ningen. His hair was brown along with his eyes. Osamu looked at the mortal royal with interest and watched him move his way.

“Aileana! Lass you have returned. Who is the lad?” The King asked.

“Yer majesty this is Prince Osamu. He is the son of Lord Sesshomaru of the Western Lands of Japan. He does not speak English yet yer majesty but I am working on it.” Aileana said.

“He is similar to yer kind is he not lassie?” James asked.

“Why do ye ask yer majesty?” she asked surprised.

“His stripes on his cheeks?” James chuckled.

“Yes of course but to ye mortals we can say he is jest a bit exotic.” Aileana said softly.

“Of course. Please tell him I am sorry for speaking as though he is not here.” James said bowing.

“King James wanted me to say to ye he hates ye do not understand him. He hopes yer not uncomfortable with us speaking in front of ye.” She said softly in Ming.

“I am not offended in the least. I shall endeavor to learn the language swiftly.” Osamu stated inclining his head.

“He said very proper like he doesna care.” Aileana said mirthfully.

“Well then tell him that we are honored to meet him and we look forward to hearing stories of his lands.” James said bowing.

“He wants ye te know that he looks forward to hearing yer stories.” She said to Osamu.

Osamu inclined his head and the Scottish King looked fascinated. James moved away and Osamu turned to Aileana and searched her face.

“I think it prudent for me to learn right away; perhaps you can start teaching me this afternoon. I can learn quickly with my certain abilities.” Osamu stated.

“I can do that Osamu. Finish eating and I will take ye back to the library.” She replied.

“Hai.” He said softly.

“What does that mean?” she asked curiously.

“I am sorry. It means yes or close enough.” He answered smiling.

“Try and not smile too much Osamu. Yer already being looked at by several of the ladies and maybe a man or two are salivating.” She whispered.

“Excuse me?” Osamu asked shocked.

“Ye have that sort of thing in yer court as well I am sure.” She said laughing.

“I am sure we do but I have never noticed. I have a reputation for being a bit free with females.” He said sheepishly.

“Then I shall have to watch my honor?” she asked jokingly.

“I assure I do have honor Aileana. I would never touch you in such a manner.” Osamu said firmly.

“Then it is I that is embarrassed Osamu; I am sorry I suggested ye would.” She said blushing.

“I did not mean it like that. I think you are quite beautiful but I am still too raw and too close to Airi's demise.” He said very softly.

“I am an idiot. Please forgive my mouth Osamu. I am done eating if ye want to bring yer plate into the library.” She said blushing furiously.

“Thank you.” He said again softly.

She stood up abruptly and curtsied to the king.

“Yer majesty our guest wishes to finish learning some English so he is not so lost. I am beggin yer pardon my Laird.” She stated.

“By all means Lady Sutherland. I look forward te speaking with our guest and he understand me.” James replied.

“Come Osamu. Let these buggars finish their meal and get drunk.” She stated.

She led him to the library and he sat his plate on the table and slowly ate the meat which was exceedingly good and he picked at radishes. They were sustenance but not like the mutton. He sipped the spiced wine and watched the tiny kitsune climb up a ladder and pull down a heavy book. She laid it on the table near him.

“That book has Ming written and the English equivalent right next to it.” She said proudly.

“Who would do such a huge task?” Osamu asked amazed.

“I did it about thirty years ago. I traveled through China quite extensively.” She said sitting.

“I am beyond impressed. My mother would die to have this book in our library.” He said excitedly.

“I have another copy; ye can have this one. I think ye just need to recognize the letters of the alphabet and yer good to go so to speak.” She said laughing lightly.

“I did not mean to suggest that I found you undesirable Aileana. I am ashamed that you may think I find you anything less than spectacular.” Osamu murmured.

“I am more flattered than ye know but my mouth is atrocious at times. I am so sorry ye lost yer mate. She must have been something quite special to rein ye in.” she said standing.

“She was amazing. I have finished my meal. I think I shall take this book with me to read in my chambers if you do not mind.” He said absently.

“Sure. This way.” She stated as she stood.

“You can quit apologizing Aileana. It really is alright.” Osamu stated lifting her chin.

“Yer gonna have to tell me how to keep my thoughts to myself Osamu.” She replied embarrassed.

“That I can teach you.” He laughed softly.

He followed her up a set of winding steps that led to the upper levels and the rooms of the castle. He intended to start reading immediately. She showed him a large room with a huge bed and a fire place. That in of itself was a novelty and he went over to it and looked at it.

“Yer rooms do not have fire places?” she asked surprised.

“I live in a more temperate climate and you must remember that we youki do not feel the cold as mortals do.” He chuckled.

“Yes that is an excellent point. I am going te write down the alphabet and how ye pronounce the letters for ye now. Leave the door open. They will not assume I have bedded ye if the door stays open.” She said blushing.

“This topic seems quite an issue here.” He said looking at her.

“Now do not treat me as if I am stupid. I know ye know I have never been with a man. If I can scent something like that than surely ye can with yer big doggie nose.” She stated chagrined.

“It was not my intention of treating you as if you were stupid.” He said bluntly.

She wrote furiously on paper and her cheeks were burning. She stood up and fled the room. Osamu sighed and followed. She was running down a hall and he moved quickly. He grabbed her arm and pulled her to him.

“Aileana stop!” he demanded quietly.

“Do ye not think I have embarrassed myself enough fer one day?” she said quietly.

“Attraction is not embarrassing Aileana. I just cannot bring myself to allow it right now.” He whispered in her ear.

“Ye can release me now. I have things that need te be done. I am an idiot Osamu.” She said softly.

“You are not an idiot. I am flattered you find me desirable but I have never taken a female who has been untouched and I will not do it.” He said softly.

“What?” she asked dumbly.

“I have never deflowered a virgin so to speak.” He said.

“Is there a particular reason? I mean most males would try and do that as much as possible.” She asked.

“I try and be honorable Aileana and somehow it seems wrong to do.” He said embarrassed.

“Well we are a pair. Ye go ahead and read Osamu. I have to see te some things. Since I was a wee bairn I have seen to the household.” She said pulling away.

“Aileana I did not mean for this to happen.” He said softly.

“I told ye I am an idiot. Ye have nothing to be sorry fer. Ye are here to escape yer pain and I am simpering like a baby. I will never mention anything so foolish again alright?” she said bowing.

“Aileana!” he called after her.

“Damnit!” he muttered.

He walked back to his chambers and slammed the door. This was not supposed to happen. He was supposed to escape tension and he had walked right into it. He was drawn to her because she was different. She captained a ship and spoke her mind; she was a delight! He could listen to her for hours and her accent was maddeningly charming. He would have to fix whatever it had turned into.

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“Aileana ye have to tell us more! Where exactly is he from? Is that his hair?” a noble's wife cried.

“Yes it is his hair and he is from Japan. His wife recently died and wanted te get away.” She sighed.

“Oh God! The poor man. Have ye tried to ease his suffering?” Nessa asked.

“Nessa MacIntyre! I have not and he is not that kind of man.” Aileana said in anger.

“Yer a stupid girl if ye not try Aileana MacEwan. I see the way ye look at him; besides half the women at that table were ready to sink their teeth in so te speak.” Nessa said fiercely.

“He doesna want me anyway.” She muttered.

“What do ye mean? He is not like the king is he?” she asked surprised.

“No he is not! He doesna take virgins. I am no good to him because I am pure!” she said laughing.

“How would he know?” Nessa asked surprised.

Aileana gave her a cold stare and Nessa covered her mouth in shock,

“He is like ye? There are more like ye paw and ye?” she asked surprised.

“Yes! They are more common in China and Japan. He can scent I have never lain with a man.” She said embarrassed.

“So how old is he?” she asked smirking.

“He is almost a hundred and nine. He is still young. He is a dog demon.” Aileana stated softly.

“Yer gonna take no for an answer? Lass ye are a Scotswoman! Act it!” Nessa said chuckling.

“What would ye have me do?” Aileana asked stunned.

“Darlin girl! Ye think too much like a man. Start thinking like a lass. Come we have work te do.” Nessa laughed softly.

“Do ye think Jimmy likes him?” Aileana asked suddenly.

“The king likes both; ye know that. Besides ye show Jimmy he is yers.” She said smirking widely.

“What do I do?” she asked her friend.

“Dogs can smell really well.” She said smiling.

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She had been thorough in her translations. He was reading but his head was aching. There were so many words and some were confusing. He reached for his cup of wine and sipped. This was much better than lying on a futon wasting away. Airi would not wish him to give up living. He sighed again when thoughts of her passed his mind. He stood up and stretched. It was night and he could safely go hunting. He slipped out of the castle and went in the direction of the forest. He changed to his true form and put his nose to the ground and caught the scent of a huge beast. The creature looked like a huge deer but more heavily muscled and with dark brown fur. He growled low and the beast actually charged him. He jumped out of the way and swiped at it with a huge paw. He gouged its side and the beast took off. He ran after it and his blood was heating in excitement. This animal was giving chase and it pleased his beast to no end. It took almost a quarter of an hour to finally overtake the animal and he snapped its neck quickly when he did. He said a prayer to the Kamis for such a magnificent hunt and ate till he was stuffed. He looked up when he heard growling. There were many ookami surrounding him and they were youki. His eyes flashed and he lowered his muzzle in acknowledgement that this was their land. The lead ookami barked and whined and Osamu again lowered his head. The ookami left slowly and he moved away to the loch to clean himself up. He lifted his muzzle and caught a familiar scent but it was mixed with another luscious smell. He moved closer being the scent whore he was and investigated. Aileana was washing herself and she was using a soap that was the scent he caught. He masked his presence quickly and watched her. She lifted her long golden hair and braided it. He caught the site of a swell of her breast and he had to mentally quash the desire. She was singing softly and he wanted to tear his eyes away but he could not. She was scrubbing her skin with a cloth and smeared the sweet smelling lather along her skin.

“I felt ye presence Osamu; ye can come out and turn ye head.” She called out.

He mentally cursed his carelessness and changed form. He moved forward and sat near her with his back turned.

“Ye went hunting?” she asked softly.

“Hai I went hunting.” He said.

“What did ye catch?” she asked curiously.

“A big animal that was dark brown and looked similar to a deer.” He said breathing evenly.

“Ye caught a moose. I would not attempt such large prey.” She said in admiration.

“What is that scent you are washing with?” he asked closing his eyes.

“It is made from roses Osamu. Would ye like to take a closer scent?” she asked softly.

“No, I can smell it quite well from here. It is very unique.” He said forcing himself not to bury his nose into her juncture.

“They grow wild here. This is a rose unique to Scotland. I shall be done shortly. Would ye like me to leave this here fer ye?” she asked.

“No, I will just wash up further down the shore. It is a very intoxicating scent. You have ookami youki running around your forests.” He stated standing.

“I do not understand that word.” She said softly.

He mentally went through the English variants he had been memorizing and finally remembered.

“Wolf…you have wolf demons in your forests.” He said distracted.

“I have never seen them.” She said surprised.

“They let me know they were there.” He said starting to move away.

“Osamu please stay a moment longer.” She said looking over her shoulder.

“You are aroused Aileana and I am trying not to react. I had better leave.” He said stiffly.

“Osamu! I can control myself and ye can too. If there are wolf demons around I would feel better if ye stayed. I have some abilities but nothing like I have felt come from ye.” She said watching him.

“You are right of course. I am sorry.” He said sitting.

“I am sorry that I make ye feel uncomfortable.” She said scrubbing her skin more quickly.

“It is not about that Aileana! Right now I want to bury my nose in your neck and loose myself alright?” he snapped.

“Then can ye not close yer eyes and do jest that?” she asked him.

He sighed and did as she suggested. He moved closer and scented her skin. He fought his urge to start licking her skin and scented her for a few moments. He put his hands on her shoulders and growled softly. Her arousal spiked and he whined. His senses always seemed more heightened than those of his twin. He had majority of the inu abilities but he preferred to use his uppyr abilities in battle. He nipped at the soft flesh and she stiffened and moaned. He lightly kissed along her neck and he cursed himself at his weakness. He tipped her head back and possessed her lips. He fought to keep himself in check as he worked his lips against hers. She was so sweet and ready to be taken. He pulled away in a snarl. She jumped up and grabbed her tunic and threw it on. She went to flee and he stood fluidly and grabbed her.

“Stop!” he demanded.

“I do not want ye to leave because I want ye Osamu. Forgive me please.” Aileana said ashamed.

“You were bathing Aileana; you did nothing wrong. I know better. Does your society not place a higher value on a female's purity?” he asked.

“Yes but I am not mortal. I am like ye Osamu and I am tired of staying pure fer what? Forget this please.” She cried softly.

She pulled away from him and gathered her things and ran back towards the castle. He leaned down to wash his hands in the water. He had intended to fix the tension and had made it worse. He made sure his claws were clean and looked closely at his hands. He nipped the tips of his claws off to appear more mortal. They would grow back by the morrow but at least they appeared more human. A small part of him scoffed at the idea of appearing ningen but he shrugged. Who was he to judge how other youki survived? He thought of Aileana and she reminded him of Akemi. His cousin was a petite dynamo like the Scottish vixen. Her lips were so soft and he shook his head violently to get the scent and feel out of his head. He sensed more ookami auras and he turned. One came forward in her humanoid form. Her hair was black and her eyes yellow. She wore furs that barely covered her body.

“Who are ye?” she demanded.

He shook his head and shrugged. He did not feel confident enough to speak English yet and the ookami female growled.

“I asked ye a question dog! Who are ye?” she demanded.

He struggled for a moment then looked at her annoyed.

“Osamu.” He said pointing to himself.

“Ye do not speak our language?” she asked curiously.

He shook his head no and she smirked. He found himself getting supremely annoyed and he yipped loudly. Hopefully she would understand inu.

“Leave ye alone? Why would I want to do that dog?” she said coming closer.

He barked a warning and she laughed loudly. Osamu let his toxin seep to the tips of his blunted claws and allowed her to see it.

“Yer not a normal dog. Interesting…I will let ye go fer now. Hopefully ye understand enough to know to stay out of my territory.” She said coming closer.

Osamu growled fiercely and she moved quickly and swiped at him. He caught her claws and mentally threw her a few feet. He yipped then barked softly.

“Ye best be goin doggie boy. Ye have some tricks but ye think ye could survive my whole pack?” she asked furiously.

He moved away and really had no wish to get into a pissing contest with a damn ookami. Their mentality was more pack oriented than regular inu and he found it primitive if not annoying. He heard her laugh and he turned and threw some Dakkasou at her. She jumped out of the way and he knew he would see her again. He went back into the castle and immediately went in search of Aileana. He found her coming out of what he assumed was her room.

“I need you to teach me your language now!” he hissed.

“What happened?” she asked concerned.

“I got a visit from the wolves.” He said quickly.

He pulled her along back to his own room and went in and slammed the door shut. He flopped on the bed and opened the book.

“Start teaching.” He demanded.

“As soon as I open the door Osamu.” She said nervously.

“Kamis Aileana! They think I have already taken you!” he snapped.

“What?” she asked dumbly.

“Hai. They think we have already become lovers. So do not worry about opening the fucking door!” he hissed.

“Ye may be okay with the notion Osamu but I willna make it worse. Ye have not taken me and I will deny it; because it is not true.” She snapped at him.

He stood up and moved to her. He could learn so much more quickly if he had her blood. He picked her up and pressed her against the door.

“Then we can make it true.” He said softly.

“I thought ye did not deflower virgins Osamu.” She said breathing quickly.

“I could make the exception this one time.” He breathed into her neck.

“Why the sudden change?” she demanded.

“I am vulnerable without your native tongue and I could learn so much quicker if I could tap into your mind.” He said bluntly.

“So ye would use me to get what ye needed. That sounds honorable.” She hissed.

“I am unused to being in a situation where I cannot even converse. Do you plan to stay by my side the whole time I am here?” he mumbled softly.

“If ye want me then take me fer the reason that ye want me and not just to use me. What do ye need that sex provides?” she asked bluntly.

“Your blood.” He said ashamed.

“Then why not just take my blood and be done with it.” She snapped.

“You have no idea what you ask.” He said softly.

“Do ye need it or not? If ye need it then jest do it.” She demanded.

He lowered his fangs to her neck and closed his eyes. He was going to end up taking her and he knew it. He could not have her blood and not her body too. He sank them in slowly and she gasped. Her blue eyes fluttered shut and she moaned loudly. He gained unfettered access to her mind and bliss was overcoming him.

“What is happening?” she cried softly.

He growled against her throat and her body was tightening in an unfamiliar sensation. She held onto the Japanese dog demon and started panting. Her noises were making him see red and he released her throat. Her chest was heaving and she stared at him.

“What jest happened?” she asked whispering.

“You almost climaxed.” He replied softly.

She straightened and calmed her beating heart. She looked at him and his eyes were tinged pink.

“Did ye get what ye needed? Do ye have a better grasp on the language?” she asked.

“Hai.” He said in a deep voice.

“Why are ye eyes not returning to normal?” she asked nervously.

“I am a predator Aileana. I find prey.” He whispered.

“Well I am a friend and not some mindless beast that ye feed off of.” She snapped.

She moved to the book and picked it up. She plopped it loudly on the table and went to the door and yanked it open. Osamu shut his eyes and fought his primal self. She was challenging him and did not realize it. She was angry and doing everything to make him that way.

“Are ye gonna sit and learn or are ye gonna pray?” she demanded.

“Stop challenging me Aileana.” He demanded in a whisper.

“How am I challenging ye Osamu? Telling ye to sit on yer arse and do as ye asked me?” she demanded.

“You are being defiant at the moment.” He growled.

“I can be defiant as I like Osamu. I am the Lady of this castle. It wouldna hurt ye to know that at the moment.” She said sarcasticlly.

“Aileana!” he snapped.

“Ye said to teach ye now sit on yer arse and be taught!” she yelled at him.

Osamu slammed the door shut with his telekinesis and she jumped in surprise. He was by her side and picked her up. He laid her on her bed and was between her legs. He was kissing her madly and into submission. His tongue invaded her mouth and she was whimpering. He was completely lost in her and his hands were busy lifting up the tunic she wore. He released her mouth and pulled the tunic off of her and threw it to the floor. He also took the opportunity of divesting himself of his kosode and ku. Kamis he was pathetic and could not hold himself back from one tiny kitsune onna. He lowered his lips to her neck and licked and sucked at her pulse point. She cried out and his lust hazed mind kept screaming that she was untouched. He laved his tongue along her shoulder and to the hollow of her throat. His mind made up; he opened her nether lips and she gasped. His claws were slightly blunted but he was sure he could do what he intended. He slowly inserted one of his slender fingers and then another and slowly stretched her a bit.

“Osamu.” She cried.

“Shhh.” He hushed her gently.

He worked his fingers and he watched her. She was gasping at the fullness and it was pleasurable and painful at the same time. He lowered his lips to a full breast that was tipped with a pink nipple; he nibbled it gently with his teeth and she moaned out and then he suckled her. He kept his beast from ravishing her and strained with the difficulty. This was why he never wanted to take an untouched female; he never wanted to hurt an onna. She was so sweet and wanton under his ministrations. He moved his mouth to her neglected breast and suckled her gently. She arched her chest and he growled softly. Then continued tonguing her pert nipple. She moaned and cried out at the unfamiliar feelings rushing through her body. He tore his mouth from its pleasurable endeavor. He moved his mouth to her ear lobe and breathed heavily into her ear.

“This will hurt just a bit; trust me alright?” he whispered.

“Yes.” She said with a trembling voice.

He used his claws and sliced through her maidenhead. She cried out in pain and he swallowed it with a kiss. He slipped his tongue back into her succulent orifice. His tongue prompted hers and she started kissing him back with abandon. He growled his pleasure and slowly withdrew from her mouth. He moved his head back to her breasts and gently nipped at each nipple. She gasped and his slowly laved his tongue and lips along her ribs and then to her stomach. She mewled and he knew pressure was building up in her groin. He kept himself patient as he wanted to taste her as she came for the first time. He again growled against her soft flesh. He closed his eyes and scented her arousal and the scent of the rose smelling soap. It made a unique fragrance he would not soon forget. He dipped his tongue into her navel and she lifted her head and watched him and cried out. He continued to nip at her flesh and he slowly withdrew his fingers from her core and licked off the small bit of blood and her wetness. She watched him and her chest was heaving. He smirked when he brought his lips to her sex and he watched her closely as his tongue darted out and tasted her sheath. His mind went hazy as he tasted her sweet essence.

“You taste so sweet.” He whispered roughly.

“What are ye doing?” she asked softly.

“You will see.” He whispered again.

He slipped his tongue into her center and she let out a strangled moan. Osamu groaned and latched onto her nub. He sucked and then flicked his tongue against it mercilessly. She bucked her hips and cried out loudly. He again inserted two slender fingers into her sheath and marveled at how tight she was. His cock hardened at the thought and he growled louder. His eyes were burning and he watched amazed as Aileana ran her hands over her breasts and his staff hardened further as she began to pluck and roll her own nipples. So his little kitsune had touched herself before he thought. He sucked on her clit just a little harder and she shrieked softly. He increased the pace of his fingers and her hands trembled as she continued to pinch and roll her own nipples. He was painfully hard and kept himself in check as she wantonly thrust against his fingers. She was going to be wild and he was itching to bury himself into her tight sheath. She was moaning his name and he was losing his control. Aileana stiffened and he felt her core tighten around his fingers painfully. He released her clit and lapped at her release. He groaned at her pure taste. He slowly withdrew his fingers and he slid back up her body.

“Taste yourself. See how perfect you are.” He commanded softly

She darted her tongue out and licked his fingers slowly. His eyes were burning and he knew his features were rougher than normal. She took his fingers into her mouth and sucked on them shamelessly. He snarled and gently withdrew his fingers from her mouth. Kamis he wondered briefly what it would feel like if she wrapped those same lips around his aching cock. He squeezed his eyes shut and forced himself to calm down.

“It will burn and ache right at first.” He ground.

He opened his eyes and she nodded. He reached a hand between them and spread her nether lips and he lined up his staff. He knew she would grip him so tightly it would take everything to not pound into her roughly. He pushed in and his breathing was labored. Sweat poured from his brow as he slowly pushed further into her tiny body.

“Kamis!” he cried.

Aileana's own breathing was labored and it did burn and hurt some but it also felt so incredibly delicious. She moved her bottom to accommodate his size and he snarled again.

“You are so tight! Please do not move just yet!” he cried in a bestial voice.

“Aye.” She responded.

He pushed himself in till he was fully seated. His mind was nearly gone and he looked down at her precious face. He swooped down and took her lips again. He moved slowly and he could feel her heart and his nearly beating out of his chest. He withdrew nearly to the head of his rod and pushed back in. He had no idea how he was maintaining control but he wanted this to be good for her. She cried out into his mouth and he was itching to taste her neck. He forced his lips to one of her pink nipples and roughly sucked on it and flicked his tongue back and forth. She was releasing throaty moans and he thrust in her just a little faster and continued to tongue her nipple. He nibbled it and then went to the other and continued to push and remove his organ from her tight sheath. She was becoming mindless and she needed something she could not name.

“You want me to take you harder.” He ground out at her thought.

“Yes! Please!” she cried.

Osamu managed to move his hands and elevate her backside a little. He started a relentless rhythm and she was crying out his name. He felt his mind almost gone and he was so close but still held himself back.

“Touch your nub like you did your breasts.” He said in a deep baritone.

She brought a trembling hand to her clit and started to roll and pinch it lightly. Her hips arched and she was moaning and throwing her head side to side.

“Say my name Aileana.” He cried as he pounded into her roughly.

He felt his stones tightening and his body was so tense he wanted to climax so badly. Osamu felt her walls clutching him and trying to milk him.

“Osamu! Please oh God. Harder.” She cried out breathlessly.

He pounded so hard into her he thought he might have hurt her; if she had been mortal he could have broken a bone. Her back arched off the bed as her body surrendered to its orgasm and she did scream his name as her whole body shook. He stiffened and had the most powerful release of his life. He held onto her as he poured himself into her tiny body. He pulled her towards him and laid flat on his back whilst she straddled his hips. She laid her head against his chest and she continued to tremble around him. He had a need to down a huge glass of wine or water. Their hearts started to beat more slowly and she tried to move.

“Stay a little longer. Get used to me inside of you.” He said sleepily.

“Why?” she asked softly.

“Stretch you just a bit. I will not be able to control myself as well the next time I take you.” He yawned.

“Again? Ye intend to do that again?” she whispered.

“Hai. I intend to take you bent over next time.” He said in a seductive whisper.

“And when did ye intend to take me Prince Osamu?” she asked raising a brow.

“You are getting me aroused again.” He growled.

“How?” she demanded.

“You are defying me. Kamis you are so tight.” He groaned.

“Did ye not wish to finish what ye started?” she asked arching a brow,

“Hai I intend to do just that.” He said growling.

He managed to lift her off of him and bent her on the bed and reentered her tight and slick core. She cried out again and the pressure was wickedly perfect.

“Osamu! How many times can ye do this?” she cried as he moved within her sheath again.

“I am unsure. I know I will have to stop before you will be unable to walk.” He snickered.

She moaned as he started the assault of her senses again.

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Osamu woke up slowly and heard her sleeping next to him. His body was exhausted. He was right and she had become insatiable. He had awakened an appetite in her that almost matched his own. He was smirking in arrogance at being able to bring her to climax so much. He slipped from the bed quietly and put on his ku. He went back to the book and after having raided her mind the English was starting to make sense. Her wrists had been bitten a few times and she had screamed out his name when he had taken her blood. He had even bit himself to keep from marking the little kitsune. He was hungry and knew she would be too. He felt confident he could ask the kitchen for some breakfast; in English. He threw his kosode on and slipped into his clogs. He went to the door and walked down the stairs. He would pass through the banqueting hall on his way to the kitchens. He moved slowly to not be noticed and the Earl of Sutherland was at a table with the Scottish King.

“Prince Osamu!” he called.

He stopped and sighed. He turned to the two males and bowed to them. He saved them the embarrassment of trying to talk.

“Good morning Laird Sutherland and your Majesty.” He said softly.

Both males dropped their jaws and he was glad that they knew he was youki.

“I stayed up most of the night reading Aileana's translations.” He explained.

“That is impressive laddie! Ye learn faster than anything I have seen.” Cawley stated.

“That is very impressive Prince Osamu.” James said openly staring.

“I beg your pardons and I am getting my breakfast and returning to the book.” He said bowing.

“Laddie stay and break yer fast with us. Books are good and all but ye can talk te us now!” Cawley said excited.

“As you wish.” Osamu muttered.

Osamu sat at another table and a mortal woman brought him a plate of steak, bread, and cheese. He looked at the cheese with interest and picked it up and nibbled it. It had a sharp but pleasant taste. He ate the whole chunk and reached for the glass of spiced wine that the wench had poured. He sipped it and sat it back down.

“Ye said yer sister rules Shanghai; tell us about her.” Cawley said.

“What would you like to know?” Osamu asked amused.

“Her name anything else.” James asked.

“Her name is Lady Asuna. She is my twin sister; she is the eldest and most powerful of my parents offspring.” He said watching the two Scottish males.

“And?” Cawley asked.

“You know of my nature?” he asked both men.

“Yes.” James replied.

“Asuna has a tremendous amount of power. She is also one of the most beautiful women you have ever seen. She is a warrior and our father trained her from the time of a young pup. She rules Manchuria as regent for her oldest son and reconquerored the Northern Lands. Asuna rules Shanghai and a few other smaller lands that she inherited from her dead mate; Lord Tekeshi. She is also the heir apparent to the Western Lands of Japan.” Osamu stated.

“She is female and has done all that?” Cawley asked surprised.

“Yes. She is ambitious and well loved.” Osamu said smirking.

“Ye said she has a son; how many pups does she have.” James asked intrigued.

“She has two daughters and four sons by birth and one adopted son.” He answered.

“Five sons! Her mate must be thrilled.” Cawley stated jovially.

“Which one?” Osamu said smirking.

“How may does she have?” James blurted out.

“Two officially. Her general whose name is Yuudai and a dark Lord name Naraku.” He answered.

“Unofficially??” Cawley asked amused.

“Not really sure. She is like many rulers; is that not true your majesty?” Osamu asked James.

“Yes I suppose that is true. It is unusual though fer a woman to be like that.” James said bluntly.

“Asuna is not just any woman. If you met her you would understand.” Osamu laughed.

“I would welcome meeting yer sister Osamu.” James said smiling.

“She is taking respite right now. There is a large group of demons that are moving against her mate Naraku. My mate was killed in the last major battle.” He stated softly.

“I am sorry te hear about yer mate laddie, I know that pain.” Cawley said in a hushed tone.

“I thank you Laird Sutherland.” Osamu said inclining his head.

“So ye are here to escape basically?” James asked in understanding.

“Yes in a manner of speaking.” He said softly.

“Well Prince Osamu I hope ye find yer respite here. I know my daughter to be quite a good hostess.” Cawley said knowingly to Osamu.

“Your daughter is charming and I do not tire of hearing her accounts of China and here.” Osamu replied.

“Aileana has a gift of gab and do not let her put ye off.” James said smiling.

“No, I cannot imagine her putting me out. In fact she is quite an amazing female.” Osamu said raising a brow.

“Speaking o the devil! Good mornin daughter! Bout time ye rose!” Cawley chuckled.

“I apologize paw and yer majesty! I was up late seeing to some chores.” She mumbled.

“Well Prince Osamu here cana converse quite easily now daughter. Yer book his says was quite helpful!” Cawley smiled.

“I am glad he is able to converse now, maybe he shall not feel vulnerable?” she asked him sweetly.

Osamu smirked and the little vixen was challenging him. He sat back and watched her like a hawk.

“One only feels vulnerable when one cannot use ones mouth correctly Lady Sutherland and I assure I do not have that problem.” Osamu said lightly.

“Well Prince Osamu maybe ye use it too much?” she said sweetly.

James started laughing as well as Cawley guffawed. Osamu watched the tart as she poured herself a glass of spiced wine.

“Your book was very thorough Lady Sutherland and I assure I know very few who can ramble as you do.” Osamu said with hooded eyes.

Kamis his blood was boiling. He intended to find an alcove and bury himself till she screamed for him.

“Well Prince Osamu if I rambled then I am sorry fer it. It is so much easier te speak fer others when others have nothing great te say.” She stated draining her cup.

“Indeed?” he replied.

“Yes. Will ye men excuse me? I have duties that need te be seen to. I hope ye find the loch to yer pleasure Prince Osamu.” She said standing and bowing.

Osamu watched her closely as she left and his groin had grown painfully hard. He shifted in his seat and went back to his food. The vixen had told him to meet her at the lake. The king watched him carefully and Osamu nodded and stood. He bowed to the two males and turned to leave.

“Ye leaving so soon?” Cawley asked.

“Yes Laird Sutherland. I am going to bathe and change my clothing. I will turn up for the noon day meal.” He said bowing.

Osamu left quickly and left the castle. He made his way along the loch. He saw her near a large oak tree. Heat coursed through him and he moved to her. He picked her up and possessed her mouth. He pulled the hem of her dress up and loosened his ku quickly. He pushed her against the tree and pulled her down on his aching staff.

“You are a tease little vixen.” He whispered hoarsely into her ear.

“I was not intending to tease ye.” She moaned.

“But you did. You want me to burn for you do you not?” he demanded groaning.

“What do ye do to me?” she cried out as moved within her.

“The same as you are doing to me.” He moaned as her walls clutched him.

“So ye thinking ye should have deflowered more virgins?” she teased.

“NO! Just this one. I intend to deflower you again and again.” He growled fiercely.

She bit her lips to stop from screaming at the feelings he was invoking in her. His eyes were blazing red and she knew he could last as long as he wanted. She threw her head back and moaned.

“Aileana come for me.” He demanded.

“Osamu!” she moaned.

“Hai my little vixen? You wanted this; you wanted us. Come for me!” he hissed softly.

She was trying to hold out and grabbed his wrist and licked it. He had brought out the demon in her and she was thrilling in it. She bit in gently to his wrist and Osamu cried out. His blood was amazing and his thrusts became frenzied. She licked at the tiny wounds in his wrist and she tightened around him and moaned her release. He climaxed with her and held onto her hips tightly. He pressed his head against hers and moaned as he emptied his seed. She had taken his blood and he lost his supreme control.

“Are ye intending to take me again? I am thinking I willna be able to walk.” She moaned.

“What are you doing to me?” he said softly.

“Taking advantage of ye whilst yer here I suppose.” She said softly.

“Use me for your gratification hmmm?” he asked nipping at her throat.

“Yes. I am needing ye again.” She cried.

“Hai.” He moaned into her neck.

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She was sleeping heavily and he was lying with her beneath the tree. Asuna was right in a way. He still thought on Airi too much and the void was still heavy but he forgot the pain when he was joined with Aileana. He hated to think he was using her for his own ends but that was what she admitted she was doing with him. He shrugged and just accepted the situation. He fell asleep with her in his arms and decided not to worry at all the next thirteen days. He slept soundly and only awoke when he felt eyes on him. The damn female ookami was back. He growled loudly and Aileana woke up. She looked around and saw a female wolf looking quite nastily at them from a distance.

“Go now!” he hissed to Aileana.

“Osamu I can help ye.” She whispered.

“Do not defy me in this Aileana. I am a taiyouki.” He said shoving her away.

Aileana ran towards the castle. The female ookami was growling at him and he allowed his Dakkasou to seep to the tips of his claws.

“Who are ye?” she demanded.

“I told you last night my name is Osamu!” he snarled.

“Impressive ye can speak the language now. So Osamu what ye be doing in my territory?” she said narrowing her eyes.

“I was under the impression that these lands belonged to the fox?” he asked.

“Do ye know how few the foxes are? No Osamu they belong to me. I dona take kindly to strangers on my land. Make no mistake ye are on my land.” She snarled.

These ookami were fiercer than what he was used to. She was striking but she was still an ookami. He stood to his full height and he stood as tall as his sire. He was over six feet tall in his humanoid form. He cursed his lack of katana and glared at her.

“What is your name she wolf.” Osamu demanded.

“Anice. Where are ye from? There are no dogs here in the Highlands.” She snapped.

“I am from Asia. Dogs are quite prevalent where I am from.” He said haughtily.

“Ye need te leave or I will rip yer throat out.” She hissed.

“Why would I give a damn about your territory? Shall we have a pissing contest? I am a dog demon and I could not give a damn about your fucking lands! I have my own.” He snapped.

Anice stared at him dumbfounded. Canids were highly territorial and this one was confusing her.

“Why are ye here fer then?” she asked.

“I lost my mate! I wanted different scenery! Is that too much to ask?” he hissed.

“Ye lost yer mate?” she asked surprised.

“I did not stutter wolf.” He snapped.

“I am sorry fer ye then. Ye say yer not staying here permanently?” she asked.

“No I have a life and a daughter at my home.” He snapped.

“Ye stay with people who mingle with mortals. Ye are not mortal; why be there?” she asked coming closer.

“Because I am friendly with the Laird's daughter.” He said eyeing her.

“Ye mean yer fucking her.” Anice said in a nasty tone.

“Why is that any of your business?” he asked.

“Yer no fox; yer an impressive dog demon and ye mess with a lowly fox?” she scoffed.

“You are angering me. I do not know you or do I care to.” He said disdainfully.

“Well Osamu there is a whole world of demons here that the mortals know nothing of. Yer not even curious?” she said in a smooth voice.

“I am not here to deal with any foreign demons. I am here to take my mind off me dead mate. Excuse me if you please; I will be gone in thirteen days.” He said bowing.

“Yer better than some damn fox vixen.” She said openly leering at him.

“Where I am from wolves are not worth my notice.” He said arrogantly.

“That is probably because yer the top predator but I assure ye we are worth yer notice.” She stated bluntly.

“You are a brazen bitch.” He said narrowing his eyes again.

“Since yer going to be here fer a little while; why not come see fer yerself?” she said coming very close.

Her yoki was stronger than any ookami he had ever felt. His eyes widened as her power flowed along her skin. She looked up into his brown eyes and growled low in her throat.

“Stop!” he demanded.

“So ye feel it. I feel yers te. Ye must come from a very powerful lineage. When ye get tired of the mortals and ye wanna have some real fun, come see me. We dwell further up in the mountains.” She said ghosting her lips along his.

His heart was pounding and she backed off. She changed form into a sleek black she wolf and sauntered slowly away from him. He had been holding his breath and let it out as she left. She was really a striking female. Kamis he wondered if he needed to go home now.

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He was back at the castle and found Aileana. He pulled her to him and hugged her tightly. She was angry he had shoved her away but he calmed her.

“I understand ye to be the more powerful demon but to sit there and jest shove me away like a sack of potatoes.” She snapped at him.

“Look these wolves are nothing like I have ever dealt with. Her yoki was enormous.” He tried to explain.

“Yoki? Explain the word.” She said staring at him.

“We call ourselves youki and our abilities our powers we call yoki.” He explained.

“I see. Do not ever shove me away like that ever again!” she snapped.

“I am sorry. I just wished to make sure you were alright.” He said smiling.

“Stop it! What does tai youki mean?” she asked sitting in his lap.

He looked at her and had to think of the English equivalent and he had to think for a few minutes.

“Basically it means great demon and powerful.” He said shrugging.

“So do ye give yerself this distinction or are yer born with it?” she asked him.

“My sire is a taiyouki as well as my mother. I am born this way.” He said nipping her lips.

“So yer a vain lad are ye?” she asked jumping up.

“Where are you going?” Osamu demanded.

“Jest wondering if a lowly demon such as myself should be mixing with a great one.” She said narrowing her eyes.

“It is in reference to my yoki Aileana. Damnit do not be cross!” he said irritated.

“I will do as I like Osamu. Who the hell are ye to tell me what to do?” she said walking away.

“Aileana! I said stop!” he growled.

“What? What are ye going to do? Jest because I gave myself to ye does not make ye my lord and master.” She snapped at him.

He growled in frustration and stormed away. He went to his room and slammed the door. He stripped out of his kosode and ku. He reached into his bag and retrieved a fresh haori, kosode, hakamas, and obi. The haori and hakamas were a rich brown and the obi was a tan color. He decided to go and see these wolves. Aileana needed to calm down and he needed to distract himself. He stalked out of the castle and walked along the loch. He walked in the direction of the mountains and marveled at the beauty of the Highlands. Japan was still the most beautiful place in his opinion but this rivaled it. He wondered at his actions and realized he was being reckless like Asuna. He did not care at the moment and continued walking. The forest thinned and he looked around. He felt auras everywhere and saw a castle in the distance. That had to be Anice's home. He walked casually to the massive stone structure and he saw the she wolf along the wall of the castle. Her eyes followed his movements and he stopped and stared at her.

“I did some checking on ye. Yer father is a powerful laird in Japan.” She yelled down to him.

“Am I supposed to be impressed you ascertained my identity?” he asked.

“Yer an arrogant bastard ye are. They will let ye in.” Anice said loudly.

The gate opened and he walked through slowly and wondered what in the hell was possessing him. He saw her coming down stone steps and she wore an off the shoulder gown of heavy silk in a deep maroon color. He shook his head and she was unlike any ookami he had ever seen.

“Did ye think I ran around in my furs all day or live in caves?” she asked him bluntly.

“That is how the wolves are in Japan.” He remarked.

“Well here ye will find we are a bit more refined. I pay too much fer my silks to ruin them when I patrol.” She said running a finger along his haori.

“Stop.” He hissed.

“Why should I? Ye are Prince Osamu son of Lady Augusta Orlovich and Laird Sesshomaru.” She said touching his silver hair.

“Wolf you are pissing me off. Do not touch me! You do not know me.” He growled.

“Why did ye come then? Ye came because yer curious.” She said bluntly.

“I may be curious but do not be so familiar with me.” He said with narrowed eyes.

“They say yer father is a fine male. They say he is cold like ice too. Are ye like yer father?” she asked in a seductive tone.

“My father is a great demon and he knows he is superior; if individuals see that as cold then they choose to see it that way.” He shrugged.

“How old are ye Prince Osamu?” she asked.

“One hundred eight summers.” He snapped.

“Yer still young. Would ye like to come in or are ye gonna stand out here all night?” she asked raising a black brow.

He followed her slowly and she led him to a banqueting hall very much like the one at Sutherland Castle.

“What are you planning she wolf?” he demanded.

“I am going to fuck ye.” She stated bluntly and turned to stare at him.

“Excuse me?” he snapped.

“Did I stutter dog?” she said with a smirk.

“Who is actually the arrogant one?” he demanded.

“Oh I am not arrogant; I am jest sure of myself.” She said picking up a goblet and sipping the contents.

“What makes you think I would even touch you?” he growled low in his throat.

“Because I can make ye want me. Would ye like some wine?” she asked smiling.

“First you tell me to get out of your territory and now you say you are going to rut with me?” he asked in disbelief.

“I told ye to get lost befer I knew who ye were. Ye are the most beautiful male in yer true form I have ever seen.” She said touching his jaw.

“Stop.” He said thinly.

“Ye like strong women; I can tell. Ye like to try and bend them to ye.” She said licking her lips.

Osamu grabbed the wine from her hand and drained it and handed it back. She leaned forward and scented his neck. She looked at him through her lashes and licked along his juncture. He kept himself stoic but she could see the pulse in his temple pumping.

“Would ye like to sit?” she asked.

“Yes.” He said sitting at the table.

She hiked the skirt of her gown up and sat in front of him on the table. She poured some more wine and handed it to him. He slowly sipped it and watched the she wolf. She was confident and sure of herself; she had an alluring body. He groaned mentally and he needed to retreat before he let things get out of hand. He stared at her coldly and she smiled at him haughtily.

“Why should I rut with an absolute stranger?” he asked curiously.

“Something exciting and forbidden in it do ye not think? Thinking too much must hurt right now.” She remarked softly.

“I have no wish to discuss my issues.” He said uncomfortably.

“Losing a mate is horrid; I know how ye feel to have yer love ripped from ye.” She said gently.

“I said I do not wish to discuss it!” he snapped.

“Ye do not wish to discuss it because it rips yer insides. It will get better.” She said bluntly.

“How? How does it get better? Does it bring her back? Does my daughter get to know her mother?” he asked in sudden anger.

“No yer pup willna know her mother but yer pain will become manageable.” She said holding his shoulders.

“How old are you?” he demanded.

“I am three hundred three years old. I have seen Scotland go back and forth between the fucking English and my countrymen. My mate fought beside Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn to later be brought down by an entire English dragoon. My people were my mate's clan but upon his death a century and half ago; I have led them. We do not mix ourselves with mortals no more!” she said fiercely.

“Your wolves are nothing like the ones at home.” He muttered softly.

“Yer powerful. Ye do not even realize yer own power yet. Let yer pain empower ye and become stronger fer it.” She said softly.

He had looked away and she turned his head and made him look at her.

“I want to feel ye now.” She whispered.

“I think not.” He said unsure of himself.

“Are ye sure now?” she asked amused.

He looked up at the powerful she wolf Anice and looked away. She looked amused and called out in a strange language. The other wolves milling about left. Osamu looked up in surprise and she undid her raven colored hair.

“What language did you just speak?” he asked intrigued.

“I spoke my native tongue, Gaelic. Before this land was overrun by the Romans and then the Britons; we were the Celts and the Picts. Even we demons were amongst those groups. Yer known as inu youki are ye not?” she asked unlacing her bodice.

“Yes.” He breathed slowly.

“Yer land; the demons are not messed with as much as they have been here. I am sure ye have yer issues with the mortals but we hate them here.” She said softly as she threw the bodice down the table. She had on a thin cotton shift that was see through. She watched him and leaned forward.

“What are ye thinking Prince Osamu?” she whispered against his lips.

“I am thinking I should leave.” He said trying to stand.

She wrapped her legs around his waist and he stared at her coldly. She pulled him forward by his haori and kissed his lips. He allowed her to lick and nip at his lips and she was displaying canine behavior.

“Do ye want te make me submit to ye? How would it feel to make me bare my neck to ye?” she asked eyeing him.

“Stop wolf.” He demanded softly.

“Do I look like the wolves from yer lands?” she asked in a sultry tone.

“You are more heavily muscled and your fur thicker.” He commented.

“Do I scent like yer wolves?” she asked running a claw along his obi.

“No your scent is not obnoxious but you know all this.” He hissed.

“Are ye intending te mate any female in particular? So why are ye hesitating?” Anice said as she ran her foot up his silk clad leg.

“Because maybe I am not as much of a male whore as I used to be.” He said stiffly.

“Now why would ye shut yerself off now? This is a cumbersome bit of clothing.” She said referring to his obi.

“You are charming I assure you but perhaps this was not a good idea.” Osamu stated.

Anice was getting annoyed and shred his obi. When she found out he was not here to insinuate himself into her lands she decided she was going to have him. There was nothing like him at all in the British Isles. The rumors said that his sire was an unusually beautiful male and his son was just as delectable. He looked at her in annoyance as she spread open his haori and kosode. She made appreciative noises as she ran her clawed hands over his bare chest. Osamu berated himself as she continued to touch him and he just stood there. She leaned forward and licked a flat male nipple. His eyes fluttered shut and allowed the small jolts of carnality shoot straight to his groin. Anice nipped sharply at the sensitive nub and he growled his pleasure. She was a very experienced and overly confident onna. His hands went straight to her hips to steady her.

“Are ye gonna stand there?” she asked him.

He wrapped his hand around the back of her neck and pulled her forward. He nipped at her throat and she held in her breath. She was a strong female but he was an alpha male and her heart was beating wildly. She leaned her head back and her throat was arched. He nipped and licked at her throat aggressively and gave into the mutual attraction. He admonished himself at his lack of self control but her skin was hot and so very soft. Anice grabbed his hakamas and undid his ties.

“You want this to be a quick encounter?” he asked surprised.

“This moment I dono care.” She whispered.

“You are a lustful woman.” He smirked.

“Jest do something besides move yer pretty mouth.” She hissed.

“Pretty mouth? You said you found my true form beautiful; when did you decide to fuck me as you say.” He said slowly unlacing her shift.

“When ye saw me in the forest when ye took down the moose. Ye could have thrown me down then and had yer way with me.” She admitted.

“Do you always wish to give yourself to strange males?” he asked raising a silver brow.

“No. There are no males here that could best me. Ye could crush me.” She said in thick voice.

“I think you over estimate me.” He said shaking his head.

“No. Ye are powerful and I find myself wanting ye to make me submit.” she whined.

“You tried to draw me into a fight!” he said in understanding.

“Ye were not cooperating.” Anice admitted.

“You want me to take you now? Would you rather I won the right to rut you?” he asked raising his brow again.

“Wouldna that be a waste of time?” she asked surprised.

“Would it?” he asked smirking.

“Are ye gonna turn me down?” she asked angry.

“This moment yes. I want to see if I can best you as you say. I guess I shall see you soon.” Osamu said backing up and bowing.

Anice's face was furious as she watched him walk away straightening his silks. The arrogant bastard had outdone her. He wanted to fight her. Anice quickly laced up her shift and put on her bodice. She moved quickly and followed after him. He was walking back towards the entrance and she picked up pitcher and threw it at him.

“Ye want te face me then face me dog!” she screamed.

“My terms and not yours Anice.” He said amused.

“It is Duchess of Halkirk! I am a noble the same as ye.” She snarled.

“Well then Lady Halkirk; I look forward to a future contest.” He said bowing again.

Osamu walked straight through the gate and she was beyond incensed. Her steward came forward and bowed.

“Milady do ye want us to go after him?” he asked.

“No. I will. Arrogant dog!” she seethed.

“Yes milady.” He said bowing.

Anice looked at the gate and she intended to go after him later this very night! A vixen had gotten him and fury took hold of her. She would get to him somehow.

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Osamu went back in the direction of the Sutherland Castle and Aileana. He intended to make up with his little vixen in the most pleasurable of ways. He was actually in a good mood and had kept his ardor under control. Anice was a beautiful creature but cocky as hell. He smirked remembering her throwing the serving pitcher at him. He sauntered into the castle and found Aileana in the library reading a book. She looked up at him and she glared at him. He grabbed the book from her hands and picked her up.

“Do you know about the Duchy of Halkirk?” He asked as he started to unlace her bodice.

“Are ye intending to rut right here Osamu?” Aileana asked heating under his gaze.

“Yes. I am sorry if I angered you earlier. What about Halkirk?” he said as he buried his nose in her neck.

“It is north of here. The former duke fell at Bannockburn whilst fighting with the Bruce. They are a reclusive clan.” She said moaning softly as he nipped her neck.

“They are your wolves.” He said lifted up her skirts.

“They are mortal!” she said.

“No they are not. They are very much youki and in fact their Duchess is a taiyouki.” He stated softly as he massaged her nub.

“Osamu! I am gonna scream.” Aileana whispered.

“Go ahead.” He said smirking.

Aileana pulled him down for a kiss and he dominated it. She was opening up and demanding more from their couplings and he was excited about discovering all her quirks. She pulled away from his mouth and he was surprised. She loosened up his hakamas and he watched her as she proceeded to free him.

“Can ye keep yer eyes open?” she asked wickedly.

“For what exactly?” he asked.

“Actually close them.” She commanded.

A thrill went down his spine and he did as she wanted. He felt nothing for a moment then he felt her hot, moist mouth enveloping his staff.

“Kamis!” he grunted.

He proceeded to loose all coherent thought as his little vixen unknowingly gave him one of his fantasies about her.

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They had supped with the King and her father again and Osamu enjoyed himself immensely. Aileana had started out in her chambers but ended up in his. He was going to have to sleep at some point but he could not get enough of his golden haired vixen. His head was on the pillow which he found strange but intended to import them for his chambers at home. He also intended to import the excellent spiced wine they had at all times here. He had yet to taste any whiskey but curiosity would win over on that too. He looked over at Aileana sleeping on her stomach and smiled. He closed his eyes and again saw her dressed in men's clothing at the docks in Shanghai. He groaned and willed his lust away. She was an enticing female. She stood at barely over five feet. Her hair was the color of wheat in summer and her hips were well rounded and her breasts were full. The males in the Western court would salivate at such beauty. Osamu's mind wandered and his mind flashed images of her in the West. He had only known her ten days; seven spent at Shanghai and three in Sutherland. Her looks were totally different from Airi's and she was actually feistier then his tsuchigumo mate had been. Aileana actually had quite stamina and that thrilled him. She was still very young but was of age. If she had been a decade younger he would not have even spoke to her. Osamu watched her and wondered what she would look like heavy with pup; Airi had been beautiful but uncomfortable. He tried to force himself to sleep but he could not.

“I am going to hunt.” He whispered in her ear.

“Alright. Be careful of the she wolf that wants ye.” She whispered.

“How did you know.” He asked softly and very surprised.

“I too can scent very well. She wants ye and ye like her.” She said sleepily.

“You scented all that?” he asked shocked.

“Yes. I mean ye might as well rut her so she will leave ye alone.” She said rolling onto her back.

“Aileana!” he said in shock.

“I may have been untouched Osamu but I am not stupid. Ye are not mine to control.” Aileana stated starting to drift to sleep.

Osamu slowly dressed and her mentality he was not what he was used to. He moved out of the castle and went into the forest to hunt. He changed form and put his nose to the ground. His nostrils flared and he caught the scent of a stag. He moved slowly and caught sight of the beautiful animal. It was one of the largest deer he had ever seen. He had a huge rack and was red. The deer caught site of the enormous dog and he actually charged. Osamu was shocked and jumped to avoid the antlers. He growled loudly and the stag charged him swiftly and gored him in the side. Osamu whined in pain but swiped the large deer with his claws. The stag made a strangled noise but managed to get him again with his rack. Osamu pounced on the animal and grabbed its neck and snapped it. It was quick but he had never been injured in a hunt before. Blood stained his side and he heard her before he saw her. He mentally groaned and looked up to see Anice in her true form. She was growling and slinked forward. He was injured and not in a good mood. She started snarling and so did he. He lowered his head and his fangs were bared and snarled viscously. She jumped at him and he used brute force and threw her. She landed on her feet and turned and charged him again. He let his toxin seep to his claws and he swiped her side. She yelped and scampered a little away from him. He barked a warning and she narrowed her yellow eyes. She jumped at him again and bit into his wounded side. He yelped a little and bit her flanks. His mind was that of his beast but a small portion he retained his conscious self. He did not want to use too much of his toxin but she was aggressive. He left his deer for the moment and jumped on her and flattened the black ookami to the ground. She wanted him to make her submit so he would. He grabbed her throat in his jaws and growled fiercely. She growled right back and he exerted more pressure on her throat. She was not backing down and tried to throw him off. He exerted almost enough pressure to snap her neck and she started whining loudly. He let her throat go and bit into her ear roughly. He backed up and changed back to his humanoid form. The deer had wounded him pretty well and he pressed his haori to the wound. He watched her changed form and she touched her bleeding ear. She looked furious and he decided to drive the point home to leave him alone. He rushed her and pinned her to the ground. He pressed his clawed hand to her throat and she snarled at him. He held her forcefully down with his mind and she gasped in surprise.

“You wanted to submit; now submit!” he demanded.

“Ye bit my ear near off!” she snarled at him.

“You attacked me whilst already injured; I would say you got off easy.” He said furiously.

“I willna submit!” she snapped.

“Yes you will!” He growled.

She fought his telekinetic hold and slashed his arm that held her throat. He snarled again and forced her to sit up. This little contest was one of anger he realized and he smirked maliciously. He allowed his beast free reign and he forced her down.

“What are ye doing?” she hissed.

He refused to answer and tore at her backside and the furs that barely covered it. His free hand; he freed his cock and he pushed into her very slowly. Anice cried out and tried to snarl but it came out as a moan.

“Will you submit now she wolf?” he demanded.

“No!” she cried.

He growled louder as kept moving in her slowly. She could not have rutted in awhile because she was clamping down on him tightly. He gritted his teeth and forced himself to keep a very slow and agonizing pace. He would have her begging and submitting shortly. He rotated his hips and she gasped loudly. Anice closed her eyes and tried to fight the illicit feelings he created. She had intended to punish him for refusing her and now she was the one being punished. She had not met a male that he inflamed her since her mate. She growled low and then nearly howled when she felt him slip a finger between her folds and massage her.

“Please!” came her strangled moan.

“Say it!” he growled.

“I submit te ye!” she cried out in thick burr.

He increased his pace and rubbed her clit with an even pressure and she crashed. Her orgasm ripped through her and she nearly screamed. Osamu pulled himself out and closed his eyes. He had kept himself from his own release and covered himself. He moved over to his kill and watched Anice stare at him.

“You are in heat.” He replied as his chest heaved.

She grabbed her furs and covered her nakedness. She was unsure how to feel at the moment. This dog had brought her to climax and refused his own.

“Ye could have pulled back!” she snapped.

“You are in heat.” He repeated.

“Ye could not have controlled yerself?” she asked in anger.

“I had no wish to control myself. You lost now leave me alone.” He said arrogantly.

“What kind of games do ye play?” she asked.

“None. You demanded I take you so I did. I will not pup a female that does not belong to me. I have no intentions of staying here.” He said narrowing his eyes.

“I cannot believe ye!” she said incredulously.

“Believe it. Now I got injured in catching my dinner and I intend to eat. I imagine I shall see you again Duchess Halkirk. Good night!” he said matter of factly.

She stared at him and changed into her true form. She walked away slowly and eyed him the whole time. He watched her as she left and snickered at the look on the female's face. She thought to best him and he taught her. He changed back to his true form and partook of his hard won meal. He ate his fill and changed back to his humanoid form. He walked back to the loch and slipped off his silks and submerged into the water. He rinsed his wounds and hissed. He needed to have them seen to. He sighed and actually wished his sister was here with him. The male youki here would probably crap themselves if they saw her. He wondered if he could reach her through their bond as twins. They had been able to finish each other's sentences when they were young and always together. He closed his eyes and concentrated on Asuna. He meditated and he felt her brush his mind!

-Sister! - He pathed.

-Do you know what time it is? - She thought back in anger.

-I want you to come for a couple of days! It is beautiful here. - He demanded.

-Osamu! - She hissed in his mind.

-Please? I mean I could use my sister's support at this time. - He thought sweetly.

-Kamis damn you! I will be there shortly! - She hissed again in his mind.

He opened his eyes triumphantly and smiled. He needed to work on his abilities more. His bond with his twin went as deep as hers did with Sheng and Naraku. He hurriedly cleaned himself and dressed. He saw Asuna at a distance and moved to her quickly. He hugged her tightly and she grunted. She wore a silver kimono and black obi and she was stunning. She had the Kumosaiga at her hip and she looked at his wound. She sighed and put her hands on her hips.

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“What have you been up to?” I demanded from him.

“Not too much. I caught this huge dear and a moose in the last few days.” He said brightly.

“You did not need me here; you wanted to brag.” I said in irritation.

“No. I have been busy and the King of Scotland expressed an interest in meeting you.” He said smiling.

“I will stay one full day. I am going back to Japan in a few days time and I am going to strike Ishin a nasty blow.” I said.

“Okay! Good follow me.” He said in an almost giddy tone.

I followed him back to a massive stone structure and marveled at the raw beauty of the countryside. We entered through a gate. I felt many kitsune auras as well as ningen. I was being stared and I looked around curiously. He led me to a huge dining hall and sat me down. He poured me a goblet of wine and handed it to me. I sipped it and looked at him surprised.

“I think we should import that! It is wonderful really.” He said sitting by me.

“You look better.” I said touching his cheek.

“I feel better.” He said pushing his cheek into my hand.

“Who do we have here?” a loud red haired kitsune said in Ming.

“Laird Cawley MacEwan; Earl of Sutherland this is my sister Lady Asuna.” Osamu said introducing me.

“Yer sister? Yer the powerful demoness!” the kitsune said.

“I suppose.” I said smiling.

“Welcome te Castle Sutherland. Do ye plan te stay long?” he asked enthusiastically.

“No just for the day. I have to return to Japan. I have battles to plan.” I said inclining my head.

“Jimmy will want te meet ye!” Lord Sutherland stated.

“If he sleeps then please allow your king his rest.” I said.

“No he doesna sleep yet. He will want te meet a foreign ruler.” He said.

“Osamu…please tell the kitsune it is not necessary!” I said in Japanese.

“Asuna do not be a stick in the mud!” Osamu replied back in our native tongue.

I sighed and nodded. The kitsune lord left the hall and I glared at Osamu.

“Why do I have to meet this king? I could care less!” I snapped.

“Because you have couth. What were you doing when I contacted you?” Osamu demanded.

“You do not want to know.” I snapped.

“Who were you doing?” Osamu said smirking.

“Quon Hu okay?” I hissed.

“The Byakko prince?” he said as his jaw dropped.

“Hai! Do not lecture me.” I snapped at him.

“A tiger? I am shocked; I thought they hated inu and he captured you!” Osamu said in hushed tones.

“It is a matter of convience alright? We are attracted to each other but we argue a lot and write to each other. He is a very good friend that could turn into a very nasty enemy.” I explained.

“I am more shocked than I can say! Is the rutting that good?” he asked curiously.

“Hai it is that good. The first I thing I do when I see him is try to rip his clothes off.” I said blushing.

“Sister, you need to be careful.” Osamu said quietly.

“Careful of what?” I asked in surprise.

“The Byakko rival inu for power; there are many breeds of tiger like there are inu. Besides the tsuchigumo they are the most powerful taiyouki around. You must also be careful not to become pupped by this Quon Hu. Can you imagine the political fall out?” Osamu stated.

“I understand all that Osamu. It is rutting and nothing more; I assure you. Quon can rut an inu but be mated or have offspring? That is a joke. He likes me against his nature. It is just incredible sex; there is no true feeling behind it.” I said shrugging.

“Is that not how it started with Naraku? Was it not incredible rutting?” Osamu said concerned.

“Alright I will be careful okay?” I said irritated.

“Good. I met a group of ookami that are taiyouki.” Osamu said absently.

“Ookami and taiyouki in the same sentence?” I asked in disbelief.

“Hai. They are led by an onna.” He said staring at me.

“Well I may stay an extra day.” I said smirking.

“Ah here comes King James. I speak English now. You really must see this book Aileana wrote.” He said enthusiastically.

“Do you like the little vixen?” I asked smirking.

“Hai too much. She is something.” Osamu grinned.

“Prince Osamu! Cawley tells me this is yer sister.” James asked.

“King James may I present my twin sister Lady Asuna.” Osamu said in a strange language.

He proceeded to path to me what the king had said and I bowed my head as I stood.

“Good God! Ye said she was stunnin ye did not say she was almost a goddess!” James said awestruck.

Osamu smirked and translated what he said and I bowed again.

“Please inform him I thank him but he is too kind.” I said.

I heard Osamu say what I said in this English and I sat back down as did the Scottish king.

“What does ye mother look like Prince Osamu? She must be a beauty!” James said again.

“She is considered highly beautiful. My father is exceptional protective of her.” Osamu said.

“I want to see this book and I need to dip into your mind as soon as possible.” I said to Osamu.

“My sister wishes to retire and see Aileana's book.” Osamu said.

“Please by all means. Osamu she really is a lovely creature.” James said.

Osamu smiled and took my hand. I bowed to the king and I followed Osamu up a stone stair case. He led me into his room and I saw Aileana fast asleep in the bed. I smirked at Osamu and he winked at me. I grabbed a book on the desk and we left so she could sleep.

“She was untouched! I am in shock; I thought you swore you would only ever rut with experienced lovers?” I asked surprised.

“Well she is persuasive. I should not tell things out of turn but she is amazing! Kamis, her ardor matches my own!” he said looking back at the door.

“You are thinking of making her yours!” I said in shock.

“The thought has been crossing my mind Sister. I want to see how this time pans out.” He shrugged.

“Well I shall read this book. I shall raid your mind later. Path to me English phrases.” I said yawning.

“Hai. Thank you for coming. I value your opinions on these matters.” He said squeezing my hands.

I went and sat in a window seat and started reading. The alphabet was not too strange as it was derived from Latin. My mind briefly thought on Shezmu and I leaned back and looked out into the Scottish night. I went back to the book and started memorizing the language.

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“Ye should have woken me te tend this wound Osamu.” Aileana said in a temper.

“You were sleeping soundly; I did not wish to bother you.” He said smiling.

“What are ye smiling fer?” she asked annoyed.

“I am enjoying your land and you.” He said smirking.

“Well it is unnervin to have ye stare at me so.” She said blushing.

“I am being reckless but come back with me to Japan.” He demanded.

“What fer?” she asked surprised.

“I want you to see where I come from.” He said shrugging.

“I have not been to Japan but I have heard stories.” She smiled sweetly.

“Fine come back as my mate.” He said suddenly.

“What?” she asked dumbly.

“Yes come back as my mate.” He insisted.

“Ye dona mean it. Ye jest lost yer mate Osamu.” She said shaking her head.

“I do mean it. Kamis forgive me as I did love Airi very much but I am happy around you. I enjoy your company and you are simply the best lover I have had.” He said softly.

“Why do we not rethink this later alright?” she said evenly.

“What is to think?” he asked narrowing his eyes.

“Yer asking me to give up my life and move to a strange land where I dona speak the language. I am not a taiyouki as ye are. There are many reasons this is crazy.” She said looking away.

“I can teach you my tongue quite easily as can my mother. I am being quite selfish but I want to be your first and last lover.” He said snapping.

“Ye dona mean it. Ye still are reeling from losing a great woman. How can I compare to that? How can ye ask me to compare?” she said wrapping his wound roughly.

“Because I am falling for you. I loved my mate but I need you!” he growled.

“Are ye sure ye are not drunk?” she asked rudely.

“Aileana you can ask anyone how I am. I have asked you to be my mate but I will not ask again.” He said sourly.

“I am sorry then. I have mornin chores to see te.” She said standing.

He reached over to her and pulled her into his lap. He buried his nose into her neck and started licking her juncture. She moaned softly and he reached around and unhooked her skirts.

“Osamu what are ye doing.” She hissed softly.

“Joining with you.” He said bluntly.

“I have te get the breakfast out.” She moaned he brushed his knuckles across her covered breasts.

“You can in a little while.” He growled as he nipped at her throat.

“Ye intend fer this te be a quick rut?” she asked hopefully.

“Do you wish for it to be?” he asked in a deep voice.

“I kinda need it te be.” She moaned again as he massaged her clit with his thumb.

“How fast shall I be to bring you your pleasure?” he murmured as he slid a finger into her scorching center.

“Please.” Aileana cried softly.

“Hmm? Do you want me Aileana? Tell me you want me.” He whispered softly.

“Yes! Osamu please I need ye!” she cried softly.

“You just need me? Do you want me Aileana?” he asked nibbling on a nipple through the material of her bodice.

“Yes! I want ye, please!” she cried.

He worked himself out of his hakamas and pulled her down onto his staff. He was being rather underhanded but he did not care at the moment. He held her hips and built up a quick momentum. She threw her head back and moaned for him loudly. He was glad the door was closed because she was going to scream in a few minutes. He kept one hand on her hip and the other he ripped her bodice wide open. He roughly suckled one rosy nipple and allowed himself to feel her tight walls and the exquisite way they rubbed his staff. He let his beast prowl his mind. He wanted this onna and he would have her. He went back to rubbing her clit with his thumb and her face was contorting in passion. She leaned forward and nipped and sucked his lips and he growled softly.

“Taste my blood.” He commanded in a strangled whisper.

“Now?” she asked in a haze.

“Yes please.” He begged softly.

She grabbed his free hand and he nodded no. He leaned his head to the side and she watched him.

“Please.” He asked again.

She wrapped her lips around his juncture and bit in. He snarled softly and moved faster within her and she cried out against his throat. He allowed himself to lose complete control and Aileana started to tighten around him violently. He snarled louder and pulled her forward roughly by the back of the neck and bit into her own juncture and she let loose a scream of rapture. He flooded her with his seed and he had to hold her to him while he released. It was powerful and he buried his face into her breasts. The strength and intensity of his rapture convinced him what he already knew. As much as he had loved Airi; this little onna was the one he would love and need like air. She was to him as his mother was to his sire.

“What did ye do?” she asked him in a strained whisper.

“You are mine.” He stated bluntly.

“Did ye mark me?” she asked confused.

“I did.” He answered.

“Osamu! Damn ye!” she said in fury.

“Might have pupped you as well.” He said smirking.

“Oh my God ye did not!” she fumed.

“I am falling in love with you my little vixen. You want me too. I will show you that I mean every word I say.” He said kissing her passionately.

She could not help but kiss him back. They were still joined and he picked her up and laid her on the bed. Osamu started moving within her again and she gasped. She squeezed her eyes shut and tears stung her eyes. She had guarded her heart because he was leaving; now he had completely changed her life. She arched her hips and cried out.

“I love ye.” She whispered.

“I love you too.” He whispered back.

She opened her blue eyes and stared into Osamu's brown ones. His face was contorting as he released; she pulled his lips to hers and slowly kissed him. He sighed and slowly withdrew from her lips and body. He laid his head on her chest and started to snore. She looked down at him and chuckled.

“Ye are such a mess.” She whispered.

She waited until his breathing was deep and regular. She slipped out from under him and she quickly dressed. She slipped out of the room and went to her own room. She poured some water into her bowl on the dresser and cleaned herself carefully. Aileana looked at her neck where Osamu had marked her and she sighed softly. She changed her clothes and put on a dress with a high collar. She braided her hair and quickly ran down the staircase to the banquet hall.

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I was sitting at the table watching the kitsune lord and the Scottish King. Others were gathering and I dipped into my brother's mind and he was fast asleep. I watched as Aileana came down the steps and her scent hit me. I motioned for her to come over and she bowed.

“My Lady!” she said surprised.

“He marked you.” I said very softly.

“Did he need to ask ye permission?” she asked in genuine concern.

“No. I am happy for you. He has strong feelings for you already.” I said smiling.

She sat beside me and looked panicked.

“I dona understand. He said he may have gotten me pupped. Why now? Why did he no wait?” she asked shaking her head.

“My twin and I are very hard headed. When we see what we want; we take it. He wanted you by his side so he marked you. I hope you will be alright with it because Osamu will not leave here without you.” I said bluntly.

“Dear God! I love him; how can I love him so fast?” she asked in a whisper.

“You are not mortal Aileana. You are a kitsune youki and quit thinking like you are mortal.” I said raising a brow.

“I am frightened! I dona understand everything that is goin on. Can ye explain it te me?” she begged.

“Yes, I can. You will need to tell your father but I can tell you he was hoping you would forge an alliance with Osamu.” I whispered.

“Better now than later. I thank ye for yer advice!” she said rising and bowing.

“We should know if you are pupped within a couple of days.” I whispered.

“I am only seventy two my Lady. What do I know of being a mother?” she asked.

“If you are then you have time to prepare.” I said smiling.

“Let me tell my paw.” She said bowing again.

I watched as Aileana told her sire what my brother had done. He looked at me and smiled widely. I inclined my head to him and smiled a little. I grabbed a goblet and drank the spiced wine that I did intend to bring back with me.

“Lord Cawley?” I called out in English.

“My Lady! Ye have learned our tongue already?” he asked shocked.

“It was not difficult. I had to learn Latin and the alphabet was similar. I should like to discuss importing this wine.” I said raising a brow.

“I think that cana be arranged. When are ye going back?” he asked.

“Tomorrow. Matters in Japan call me home.” I stated.

“What is going on ye homeland?” the King asked.

“I am at war your Majesty.” I said bluntly.

“With whom?” he asked curiously.

“With a large group called the Tsuchigumo; it translates as Spider Clan.” I said modifying the truth.

“I am sorry to hear ye are having problems. Yer brother says that ye are a warrior.” He stated.

“Yes. I have been trained with a blade and martial arts.” I answered.

“Did I see ye sword on yer hip?” he asked.

“Yes.” I said standing unsheathing the Kumosaiga.

I could sense the awed glances and I was pleased. I walked towards the king and handed him my fang to test the weight,

“It weighs nothing!” he exclaimed.

“It is a very well made blade I assure you. My sire had it commissioned for me.” I said taking it back and sheathing it.

“What does ye markings mean?” Cawley asked.

“It is a symbol of The House of the Moon.” I stated.

“Are ye deadly?” the king asked.

“Do you have soldiers here?” I asked smirking.

A tall and burly mortal stood and pulled a long sword from his sheath and I smirked.

Tables were pulled back and the center of the room was cleared for a little contest. I smiled broadly.

“Allow me to change into something less cumbersome.” I said bowing.

“Please do.” The king replied.

I went to Osamu's room and slipped in. I searched through my twin's bag and pulled out a plain white kosode and green hakamas. I actually dressed quickly and quietly while Osamu slept. He must have rutted himself into a coma. I snickered and he stirred as I tied my obi around his clothes.

“What are you doing?” he asked groggily.

“I am having a mock fight. Do you intend to sleep all day?” I asked.

“Go have your sword play; it is not like I have never seen it before.” He said burying his head under the thing called a pillow.

“She told her father you marked her.” I said quietly.

“Good. Now she can come home with me.” Came his muffled reply.

I chuckled again and left the room. He was exhausted and I smirked and was very happy for him. I descended the stairs and entered the banquet hall. I went to the center of the room and the mortal soldier stood. He wore a tartan kilt and a white linen shirt. He had a plaid over his shoulder that reminded me of a Roman toga. His hair was shiny black that came to his shoulders. His eyes were a dark blue that reminded me of Jin's. I bowed and smirked wickedly and he bowed as well. I unsheathed my fang and he did the same with his long sword.

“What is your name sir?” I asked.

“I am Collum my Lady.” He smirked back.

“I am Asuna.” I replied.

“Good to meet ye. I will be sorry to beat ye.” He said.

“You think you will best me?” I said smiling.

“I am sure I will.” He retorted.

I circled him and brought my fang down quickly. He blocked and seemed surprised. I thrust forward and sliced his white shirt and he pushed me back with surprising strength. I whirled my blade in a circle and thrust again at his middle and he blocked. I whirled in a circle and brought my fang down hard. He put his sword up to block and he threw me back. I narrowed my eyes and scented closer and this male was part youki. I back flipped and landed on the King's table. My opponent narrowed his blue eyes and I jumped down. I parried and he struck my blade repeatedly. I blocked every strike and I could tell that this Collum was getting very annoyed. He brought down his sword and struck my shoulder and I winced. I dropped down and swept my foot and tripped him. He landed on his backside but rolled quickly and jumped up. He was pissed and he aggressively kept landing blows against my fang. I shoved him back and I heard the assembly clapping.

“Yer not human!” he hissed softly.

“Neither are you.” I retorted.

“What are ye?” he demanded as he hit my blade.

“What are you?” I asked.

“Does it matter?” he retorted.

“Probably not.” I said shoving him backwards.

His eyes were stormy and he grabbed my arm and jerked me forward and behind him. I grabbed his shirt and shoved him forward. He whirled around and his sword struck my fang again.

“You are a wolf!” I hissed in a very low tone.

“Very little.” He retorted.

I smirked and shoved him forcefully backwards and he pulled me with him. He landed flat on his back and I quickly straddled his hips and pulled a dirk from my boot and pressed it to his throat.

“Uncle.” He said with narrowed eyes.

“Excuse me?” I asked confused.

“Ye cry uncle when ye lose.” He snapped.

“Well then. Uncle it is for you Collum.” I said getting up.

I heard clapping and hooting and hollering. I stood straight and bowed to the king. I went to my table and grabbed my goblet and drained the spiced wine.

“Ye say yer father taught ye te fight?” King James asked.

“Yes. His name is Sesshomaru which means `The Killing Perfection'.” I said looking at Collum.

“Interesting name.” he replied.

“Yes my grandsire named him to strike fear into his enemies. The Taisho was also a fearsome warrior.” I said sitting.

“I think I would be afeared te fight ye Lady Asuna.” Cawley remarked.

“Only my enemies Lord Cawley.” I said bowing.

“Very well done Lady Asuna and Lord Collum.” James said amused.

“Thank ye yer Majesty.” Collum bowed.

“Thank you.” I said bowing.

I sat down and continued to watch Lord Collum. His aura was pulsing anger and I smirked at him.

“Your majesty I am going to take a walk along the lake. When my brother rises could you have him join me?” I said standing.

“I can do that.” James said smiling.

I bowed and took my leave. I cast a glance at Collum and he glared daggers at me. I was fascinated with his heritage and raised an eyebrow at him. I walked out of the banqueting hall and went through kitchens and walked into a courtyard. I made my way out of the castle grounds and made my way to the lake. It was incredibly beautiful and I itched to change form and go hunting.

“It could be dangerous fer a lass out here be she a demon or no.” Collum said from behind me.

“I do not fear much half demon.” I said turning and staring at him.

“How did ye know?” he asked angry.

“I can scent the wolf in you. I cannot believe that you do not have any features of your demon heritage.” I said staring at him.

“We have te be more careful here. Ye come in and flaunt the fact that yer no human.” He said angrily.

“Your kind embraces the mortals and for what? Your king is different I must say but the idea you hide who you are?” I asked incredulously.

“It is different here in Sutherland but the rest of the country. Why should I explain myself to ye?” he demanded.

“You should not. Continue to hide half demon.” I sneered.

He slammed me against an oak tree and I stared at him coldly.

“Unhand me.” I hissed.

“Ye think ye are so much better because yer a full demon?” he hissed right back.

“No. I know I am better because I am inu.” I said haughtily.

“A what?” he asked.

“I am a dog demon. You are a wolf.” I sneered again.

“Ye think yer better because yer a damn dog? What the hell does my being wolf have te do with anything?” he asked.

“Mangy? Uncouth and uncultured.” I stated.

“Ye actually believe that a dog is cultured? My God ye are an arrogant heifer!” he said backing away.

“Very good. You should have pride in your nature and not hide it.” I said straightening out my haori.

“Excuse me?” he snapped.

“You should be proud.” I said raising my brow.

“Ye were purposely trying te piss me off?” he said narrowing his eyes.

“Yes but why should it bother you that I beat you?” I asked leaning against the tree.

“Yer a woman!” he cried.

“I also rule several lands; would you have me sit around and order others to do my battles for me?” I asked amused.

“I have never been bested by anyone! I should not have been bested by ye!” he said annoyed.

“Oh well. It was very good to meet you. Remember you should not have to hide your demon side.” I stated walking away.

“That is all ye have te say?” he asked stumped.

“It is all that needs to be said. You are a splendid fighter.” I smiled.

“Who are ye exactly?” he demanded.

“A female lord. A demoness. A mother and a mate. Take your pick.” I stated staring at him.

I did not allow him to say anything else as I went back towards the castle. I had enough to worry about without throwing a gorgeous hanyou into the mix. Osamu needed to get up and I really needed to head back to my life as complicated as it was. I walked back into the castle and moved up the steps till I reached the room Osamu was sleeping in.

“Get up.” I commanded.

“What?” he demanded.

“I need to go Osamu. You want the spiced wine for the West then finish the negotiations. When I return I will bring payment.” I said gathering my kimono.

“What has you running away?” he asked raising a brow.

“This land is untapped and rugged. My little contest was with a hanyou and I will not be tempted beyond endure. Finish what you need to do and contact me when you wish to come home. I shall teleport outside.” I stated as I kissed his cheek.

“Thank you for coming.” He said smiling.

“You are my twin and my conscience brother.” I said bowing to him.

I stole out of the room and slipped back outside and away from prying eyes. I intended to port away and be done with it. I did not sense her quickly enough and I was hit on the back of the head. I felt myself falling and looked bleary eyed at a she wolf with raven hair.