InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I am the Moon ❯ The Missing ( Chapter 68 )

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

 

The Missing

 

Zhou was helping me to pack and I was giving her instructions on the pups. I heard a commotion and I ran into the hall. Several of my inu soldiers were holding Chen and he was furious.

“Lord Chen what do you want?” I demanded.

“There have been rumors that you are fostering Zihao in Xizang!” he growled.

“I am. He misses his ba and I cannot teach him to be a tiger and Lord Mingli has become an ally and friend. He has offered and I accepted. Li is also allies of my father.” I stated calmly.

“You cold hearted nasty bitch! Zihao is a Byakko!” he yelled.

“Zihao is also a quarter inu and quarter kiang shi. You made enemies when you openly bedded my mother and sent Chao to retrieve my sister.” I said bluntly.

“You know I see Misami regularly!” he said angrily.

“You have been more discrete than normal. Congratulations!” I said clapping.

“Zihao is Quon's son and not Lord Mingli's!” Chen said furiously.

“A fact I will be sure that my son will never forget. Quon Hu was one of the best men I knew. He was a better tiger than you ever will be. Now leave Lord Chen or you will never see Zihao again.” I snarled.

He tried to get through my men and one of them I realized was Geming. He physically dragged Chen away. I snorted and walked back into my rooms and put sheerer hanfu and haori's and hakamas in my trunk. I wore a white hakama that were cut closer to my body and in a cotton silk blend. I wore a kosode of very light linen. I put on a pair of geta. I sat and Zhou began plaiting my hair in three separate braids then braided those together. She bound it with leather lacing and I put on a silver obi. I slipped Kumosaiga in and went to the looking glass. I wished I could find a likeness of Akana. I needed to see Judafre's tomb and I sighed.

“You look as though you will be comfortable my lady.” Zhou said smiling.

“Thank you Zhou. Has Youshiro been flirting with you still?” I asked.

“Hai. He comes through Shanghai often and visits here. I try and not respond.” She said blushing.

“You are a pretty girl but Youshiro is a lot like Osamu was and he is a cad. Do not let him use you.” I instructed.

“Hai my lady. I will take good care of your pups and remember to get your milk so you will not dry up.” She said.

“I will make sure. Thank you.” I said bowing.

I put a hand on my trunk and I ported to Luxor. I could make accommodations in the town nearby. Shezmu and I needed to search out clues to Nahut's disappearance. I had Tamiko give me the potion that made my facial markings disappear. I also had Zhou do my hair in a way that my ears were covered. I looked like a mortal and that unnerved me. I spoke Egyptian and I walked into the town and looked around.

“Excuse me?” I asked an elderly ningen.

“Yes?” he asked.

“Where is the inn?” I asked.

“One block over madam. Do you need your trunk carried?” he asked.

“Yes that would be good.” I said inclining my head.

He picked up my trunk and I followed him to the inn. I pulled out a small silk bag from my hakamas and handed him a little gold for his effort. He bowed low and I nodded. I checked in and paid for a week's stay. I went to the tavern and ordered mutton and mulled wine. I was served quickly and I looked at the man serving me.

“Sir. Where would I find the written word about the Pharaohs and the ancients?” I asked.

“There is a library in Alexandria madam. It is not as grand as the ancient one that served the great Cleopatra but it is good.” He said bowing.

“Thank you.” I nodded.

I heard several thoughts and they all wondered where I was from with my silver hair and almond shaped eyes. I waited on Shezmu as I ate and he appeared shortly after I did. I looked up and gave him a heart filled smile.

“Hello little one.” He said sitting by me.

“Hello my master.” I said teasingly.

He growled low in throat as he was heated already. I handed him my glass of wine and he sipped from it.

“Alexandria would be a good place to start after Thebes. Where is the list of kings now?” I asked him.

“Karnak in the temple complex.” He replied stealing a piece of mutton.

I grinned and he smiled in return.

“First I think I should like to see Judafre's tomb.” I said in a quiet voice.

“He was entombed next to my father. Anupu should be here soon. He wants to see you.” Shezmu said drinking more wine.

I gave him a glare and he laughed.

“Little one! He and I get along now. It is because of you and your family you know. I know you are the same but you need to forgive him. He was young and stupid.” He replied,

“I was?” Anupu said from behind me.

I was angry at his words about me after I had been presumed dead. I stood up and shoved my flattened palm against his nose. I heard a small crack and blood gushed. Shezmu grabbed me and I growled.

“That was for your egregious words after I was taken you arrogant fuck!” I snarled.

“Lady Asuna!” Anupu snapped.

“I was Akana you ass. I am glad you fell in love and I hope you get kicked in your balls for your arrogance.” I hissed.

“Shezmu talk to your bitch! Gods you are a mad woman!” Anupu snapped grabbing a linen towel from the serving boy.

“Whatever Anupu. Shezmu, I want to see Judafre and Bastat.” I said narrowing my eyes.

“Asuna please apologize to my brother.” He asked gently.

“Sorry you were such an arrogant conceited prick Anupu.” I said sweetly.

Anupu growled at me and I shook my head. I ported to Narmer's tomb. I took a deep breath and I lighted a torch. Tears pricked my eyes as I moved to another portion of the grand tomb. I found the smaller sarcophagi. I read the ancient hieroglyphs and tears streamed down my face, my oldest son as Akana was there. I pushed the lid off and I saw an amazing gold mask and his mummified body.

“I am so sorry my son. I could not save you but I am no longer weak. I am no longer just a priestess and princess. I will found out what happened to Nahut and either reunite her with you and Bastat or with your father and I. Forgive me in my weakness.” I said sinking to my knees.

“Why do you think yourself weak?” I heard a voice ask.

“Who is there?” I growled.

“Come Akana you should know those of whom you served.” The voice said.

“I served Hathor! I served the daughter of Re.” I snapped.

“Well then you served me.” It said.

“Who are you and how dare you enter this sacred place.” I said as my eyes bled crimson.

“Come my dear girl, you want answers and I can give you them.” The voice said in more masculine tones.

“Kaito!” I said as the wraith appeared.

“Hai but I was known by other names.” He grinned.

“You are not helping me. Why did you awaken these memories?” I demanded.

“Because you did serve me Asuna. You know damn well that the demi gods and gods of many old countries were in fact youki. Now we are very old youki. You have not unleashed your full power as I figured you would. Besides I have always liked Shezmu. You and he were destined to be together kind of like you and Naraku. I cannot have my favorite priestess fail me now.” He smirked.

“Are you male or female?” I asked.

“I am what I choose to be. I am a wraith. Our souls are bent more toward one gender or the other but I have been and can be both. We are shape shifters, come my girl you are being dense. You want to find your baby from the previous lifetime and I want that to happen. Your Tengu is most pissed at me right now.” He said smirking.

“So how am I going to find my pup?” I demanded.

“Oh I am sending you back. I can do that you know. I cannot send you back as far as you lived but you can save Nahut. Now Shezmu is outside panicking that I am preventing him from porting in. You are my creature my darling Asuna. I have always tended you.” He said bluntly.

“How am I your creature Kaito?” I asked in a snarly tone.

“Ultimately you are mine one way or another. You were mine when you were born as Akana. I waited and waited for you to be reborn. You were the most powerful priestess in my cult. If you had turned to me I would have brought you home to Egypt.” He said touching my cheek.

“Why did you not stop the jackals?” I demanded.

“I could not stop everything. I am not god Asuna. I am a youki like you.” He said miffed.

“So good of you to present yourself as one.” I snapped.

“You are in no mood to listen so I shall allow your mate in and you two can find your baby puppy.” He said in a sour tone.

“Go to hell you fucking wraith!” I hissed.

“I told you I am not a Shouten Wraith! I have no need to do what they do.” He snapped.

He disappeared and Shezmu ported in. I felt floored at his words and Shezmu held my face. I grew angry at Kaito and I dragged Shezmu to an empty room of the massive royal tomb. I undid the stays to his ku and he looked mortified. I smiled at my mate and I undid my own hakamas.

“Asuna not here!” he hissed softly.

“They do in the hieroglyphs my darling.” I said smiling.

“That is just a bunch of prayers and you know it.” He smiled in return.

“But they are such good prayers my handsome prince. Now shut up and take me.” I demanded.

He sighed and began kissing me. I hoped the wraith enjoyed the show and I loved giving him one.

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Shezmu and I were sleeping when I felt Kaito's presence again. I grabbed a dressing gown and slipped it on. It was not one of my more conservative ones, it was rather sheer. I walked onto the balcony and put my hands on my hips.

“My you have become so tarty in your current guise. Did you enjoy making me uncomfortable?” he asked.

“Hai very much so. Now when are you sending me back?” I asked archly.

“To the point as usual Lady Asuna. You get that from your sire.” He snapped.

I moved with preternatural speed and pinned Kaito to the column on the balcony. I pressed my thumb and that claw to his windpipe.

“You are now pissing me off wraith. I do not like your kind at all. I do not care if you are a Shouten Wraith or not, I am not your puppet.” I snarled softly.

“No you are not my puppet but you are my obsession.” He said in a soft voice.

“Good to know. Now you said you would send me and Shezmu back. Do it.” I commanded.

“You have always been so self assured. I shall do it in the morning. You will need your sleep.” He said in a hard tone.

I pulled him forward and darted my tongue along his lips.

“You never did tell me if you were male or female.” I said in a sultry whisper.

“I am bent towards being a male silly girl. Do not attempt to play games with me Asuna. I want to help you and I shall but do not tempt me when you are not ready.” He said in a fierce whisper.

“What are you saying Kaito?” I demanded.

He looked stricken and then turned his head. He looked back at me and I could see his eyes were green. He was fully in this plane. He narrowed his eyes and he grabbed my jaw. He was an entrancing creature that resembled the angels in current Western European mythology.

“I need not answer you. You are so beautiful.” He said softly.

“What do you find beautiful Kaito? What is your true name?” I demanded.

“I have always been Japanese. I wandered through Egypt and became amused with the youki and the ningen alike.” He answered honestly

“Well then how good for you.” I said in a sarcastic tone.

He still held my jaw and his eyes betrayed his desire. What he wanted I was not sure of. He looked down at my dressing gown and it was as if he had not seen it a moment before.

“I did not see it. I was not fully in this plane.” He said answering my thought.

“What is it you want Kaito?” I demanded.

“To send you and your mate back in the morning. It takes a lot of energy to stay in this plane fully corporeal and I am tired.” He admitted.

I leaned in and barely kissed his lips. He groaned softly and pulled back.

“I told you do not play games with me little inu. I am far older than you.” He said in sudden anger.

I pulled him down and kissed him deeper and invaded his mouth with my tongue. He kissed me for a moment and pulled back. I was dizzy and in a spin.

“Do not tempt me again Asuna.” He said turning me away.

“How do you intend to sire a babe unless you copulate?” I asked in a soft voice.

“It is not time now. I know not when it will be but you swore an oath of honor to me.” He said fiercely.

“Do not ever question my honor wraith. The only way I would not honor my word is if your killed someone I love.” I snapped.

“Which I would never do. I do not like killing. It is messy.” He said with disdain.

“Feel you in the morning?” I asked mischievously.

“You will sense me hai. Good night.” He said fading out.

I crossed my arms over my chest and I went back into my room. I lay down next to Shezmu and fell back asleep.

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Anupu waited outside as Shezmu and I came out of our shared room. He gave me a dirty look and I lifted my head. Shezmu had helped me braid my hair and I felt the ripple in the air.

“Come that is a portal.” I said bluntly.

“Where is it he is sending us?” Shezmu asked.

“Egypt in the past.” I said.

The brothers looked at each other and nodded. I lead the way and walked in. We were in ancient times and looked around. I could not ascertain the exact era or what kingdom we were in. I shrugged and we walked on. Anupu seemed excited to be here and I knew he missed being pharaoh. I saw Roman soldiers and we were in the times of the Greek Pharaohs. A young soldier saw me and quite openly perused my form. Shezmu bristled visibly and glared at the Roman.

“Do not dare look at me you Egyptian dog!” the soldier said in Latin.

“Do not stare at my wife then Roman whore!” Shezmu snapped back.

The soldier pulled his sword and I stepped between them.

“Do not start a fight you will loose tribune. I know the Ulpii.” I said flatly.

“I am sorry my lady. I mistook you for some common woman. Your husband should not speak to those who are here at your own Pharaoh's behest.” He said flatly.

“He is not my ruler. I am Japanese.” I said bluntly.

“Oh.” The tribune said dumbly.

“Do I need clearance to go to the great library?” I asked.

“No my lady.” He said bowing.

“Thank you.” I said inclining my head.

“Fucking Roman!” Shezmu growled as we walked past.

The tribune actually stood straighter and his likeness seemed familiar. I paid it no mind and went on about my business. We walked in the bustling port city of Alexandria, Egypt. Anupu was amazed as he had never seen it. I had never been here in the past but Shezmu seemed bored. I went to the Great Library and went to the ancient scrolls. I was reading the Egyptian and grew frustrated at all the Greek.

“I do not speak nor read in Greek my love.” I said sighing.

“I do little one.” He said sitting.

He pulled out a list of the pharaohs and he found his sire's name. He looked up at Anupu and smiled when he found his brother's name.

“You had another name?” I asked.

“Anupu is my family name Asuna. I had a royal name.” he said rolling his eyes.

“Well our Dynasty is listed here but what are we looking for?” Shezmu asked.

“Old legends and battles that the ningen would attribute to the gods. Your battles with the jackals would be seen as mythology by these mortals.” I said softly.

“I see what you are getting at. Like I am a god of the underworld and Anupu here is supposedly Anubis.” He said in understanding.

“Hai. Nafre was defied and see if Satet supposedly had a sister in myth. I know Bastat became Bast. Why in the hell did they make her a neko goddess?” I asked in disgust.

“I know not little one. The mortals of those times were not afraid of us exactly but we did not commingle. We ruled and they benefited.” Shezmu said shrugging.

“Hn.” I muttered.

I went in search of scrolls written in hieratic Egyptian. The hieroglyphs were the ceremonial written language and hieratic was used in everyday dealings. I found a long scroll on ancient stories and began reading. I was sitting on a pillow and hours past. A man stood in front of me and I looked up. He was obviously Greek and I stared at him impatiently.

“What?” I asked in Latin.

“You are a rude young woman.” He said smirking.

“I am also busy. What do you want?” I demanded.

“One of my Roman friends said that I must see the silver haired woman. I have never seen a woman so young with hair as yours.” He seemed amazed.

“I was born with it now go away.” I snapped.

“You have no idea to whom you speak?” he asked highly amused.

“I do not care who you are. Now please you are standing in my light.” I said irritated.

“I am Ptolemy.” He said laughing.

“Good to meet you now go jump off a cliff.” I said angry.

“You are quite the little fire cat!” he said delighted.

“I am not a fucking feline. Go away!” I said standing in a righteous fury.

I had tracked down stories of the jackals. They were said to have disappeared into the land Seth. That was the Sahara and possibly Nubia.

“Shezmu!” I called out in Japanese.

He appeared by my side almost instantly and so did Anupu. Ptolemy watched as I spoke rapidly in Japanese. I showed them the scroll and Shezmu looked excited.

“Good day Greek.” I said breezing past him.

“I did not give you leave.” He said suddenly.

“I am Reifujin Asuna; Daishou no Nishi.” I growled softly.

“What does that mean to me?” he asked raising a brunette brow.
”I am a princess of a foreign land and I rule lands in China. Now you are worm and in my way.” I said ready to snarl.

“You are also a beautiful woman in another land and I am pharaoh. Therefore you will grace my bed if I so choose.” He said narrowing his hazel eyes.

Shezmu lost his temper and went to hit Ptolemy. Several soldiers were there and ready. Anupu looked furious as well and Ptolemy grinned.

“I know a defunct god when I see one. We are not stupid you see. We know about you and I imagine you are one as well.” He said speaking to me.

“Burn in Hades!” I hissed.

“So eloquent. Is she your mate Shezmu Lord of Blood right?” Ptolemy grinned.

“Yes and I swear if you touch her you will die a heinous death.” Shezmu growled furiously.

“Well we have witches that can render your natural abilities to about nothing. You too Anubis.” The mortal pharaoh grinned.

“What about mine you animal!” I snapped.

“What kind of daemon are you?” he purred.

“Shall I show you then devour you whole?” I snarled.

“A predator. I am going to make a guess and say some kind of canid. Since Lord Anubis here is jackal headed.” He smirked.

Anupu spit at his feet at the word jackal and I growled loudly. My Dakkasou was seeping slowly to my claw tips and Shezmu saw it. I flung my hand suddenly and I let loose my toxin as blades and I killed two soldiers. Ptolemy looked surprised and both Anupu and Shezmu let loose their inferno weapons. I was knocked hard on the back of the head and I fell. I was barely conscious and I stared bleary eyed as my mate and brother in law fought and I passed out.

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I woke up with an awful headache. I felt a heavy necklace around my neck and it stank of magic. I snarled in anger and I looked around. I was in a harem and I bit my lip in anger.

“You caught the pharaoh's eye.” Another onna said.

“I will gouge that eye out with a damn dagger!” I hissed.

“Your men were taken by the way.” She said.

“Where?” I demanded.

“To the dugeons.” She stated.

I could only imagine what the dugeons were like and I stood up. I looked at my hands and my claws had been filed down. I was more than furious now; I was livid.

“You will be treated well you know. If you please the pharaoh then he will shower you with gold and prestige.” The onna said.

“I am not some prostitute that will please that prick on command. I am royalty as well.” I said furiously.

“Well you are rather high and mighty it seems.” She said appraising me.

“I am in no need of gold and prestige as I am the daughter of the greatest leader of my people there ever was. I am the ruler of one of the most powerful cities in all of Asia. Why would I need any of what you obviously desire?” I hissed.

“My oh my you do have a tongue on you.” I heard Ptolemy say.

I turned on him and growled rather loudly.

“How dare you touch me with your filthy ningen hands!” I said in a hissing noise.

“What is that word?” he asked amused.

“Human!” I said coming closer to him.

Sapporo flashed through my mind and I managed to give him a swift round house kick and he flew backwards. I fell back in a battle stance and everyone was amazed.

“Make another move you fucking dirty ningen and I will kill you.” I said in a hiss.

“Well well you are a warrior princess. How very interesting.” He grinned.

I was grabbed by guards and I thrashed. This had gotten out of hand and I had no time for it.

“Kaito! Damnit Kaito I need your help!” I yelled in Japanese.

“I suppose I can oblige you.” He said in my ear.

He was in his spirit form and I shuddered. The manacle around my neck fell to my feet and I picked it up and threw it with all my strength and cracked the skull of one guard and shoved my hand through another one. Ptolemy looked at me in shock and I released my yoki whip and I spun in a circle. I killed all the soldiers and left Ptolemy alive but I moved closer to him in a fury.

“Where is my weapon trash?” I demanded.

“In my chambers. It is a beautiful sword.” He said in fear.

“It is my fang you retarded brute. Take me now!” I snarled.

He lead and I kept an iron grip on his shoulder. We entered his opulent chambers and I saw my fang from the corner of my eye. I held out my hand and willed it. It flew across the room and I wrapped my hand around the hilt. I let loose a wave of yoki and it exploded outward. I shoved the mortal pharaoh from me and I walked away from him.

-Kaito!- I pathed,

-Hai? - He pathed in return.

-Why are you not in your corporeal form? - I thought.

-Because I am quite exhausted sending you back. - He replied laughing.

“Appear!” I demanded aloud.

He slowly appeared in his corporeal form but his eyes were opaque white. I walked forward and pulled him forward by the back of head and I turned my jaw to the side. Wraiths drank blood as well and he groaned into my neck. I felt his fangs pierce my flesh and I groaned too. His arms wrapped around my body as I sagged in his embrace. He lifted his lips and his eyes were green.

“Thank you.” He whispered in my ear.

“You saved me from having to endure that mortal.” I said wrinkling my lip.

“It was my pleasure.” He smirked.

“What manner of wraith are you?” I asked stepping back.

“My clan is more into exploration and knowledge. Shouten Wraiths have different abilities. I have no shoki to speak of. Shouten can bring death easily and my kind can bring life.” He shrugged.

“How many of you are left?” I asked.

“There are six of us left. There is not a female amongst us and I will not procreate with a Shouten. I am a Tomoshibi wraith.” He said softly.

“What happened to the rest of your clan?” I asked.

“We died out and we have had wars with the Shouten. Look my history is not important. Shezmu and Anupu are sitting in a stinky dungeon.” He said.

“You owe me some explanations and I will have them. You will tell me tonight.” I said flatly.

“Who are you to tell me what to do?” he asked raising a blond brow.

“The mother of your future child.” I said bluntly.

“You are quite the onna.” He laughed.

“Tonight Kaito.” I said walking towards Shezmu's and Anupu's auras.

I knew he had faded out and I found the dungeon and quickly. I busted the iron door in with the Kumosaiga and both of the brothers looked up from their manacles. I was furious and lifted my fang over my head and broke through the enchanted metal. Shezmu jumped up and so did Anupu. Shezmu ported all of us away. I was still furious and I felt disgusting. I looked around and we were near Thebes. The ancient city was ghosted by a small town.

“I own a small house in the town itself. I was in lower Egypt at this time.” He replied.

“Fine with me.” I said picking his mind for the information.

I shuddered that the mortals had laid hands on me and I realized that I held a heavy dislike for most ningen. I sighed and had to tell myself that not all ningen were bad. Shezmu looked at me and smiled wanly. I took his hand and we entered his small home. It was simple but elegant. It was very much Shezmu. Anupu looked around and I knew he would always prefer luxury. He settled himself on a low bench and stretched.

“I say we go to Nubia tomorrow.” I said softly.

“Yes that would be good. That damn manacle drained my ka.” He mumbled.

“You do not feel up to making love to me?” I whispered in his ear.

“Later?” he asked me in return.

“Hai I shall enjoy that. Now I am going to the river and getting this ningen stink off of me!” I said standing straight.

“Be careful of crocodiles.” He said lightly.

“Right.” I said rolling my eyes.

I left the house and went to the river. I laid my clothes on the bank and slipped in the water. It was warm and very pleasant. I laid back against the bank and I sensed Kaito.

“I prefer to speak with you in person.” I said in irritation.

“You demand a lot Lady Asuna.” He said appearing on the bank.

“I have been thinking about the Shouten and Tomoshibi Wraiths. They are like yin and yang?” I asked.

“Hai in a way.” He said amused.

“What color are your eyes now Kaito.” I asked.

“They are green and hai I am fully corporeal.” He said candidly.

“Do you bathe?” I asked.

“Of course when I need to.” He laughed.

I reached over and pulled him in. He sputtered and was slightly angry. He stood up and his silks were sodden. I laughed and watched him shake excess water off of him.

“Thank you very much inu!” he snapped.

“You are most welcome.” I said smirking.

“You are not decent.” He said blandly.

“Have you not watched me in private moments?” I asked raising a brow.

“Not as often as you may think. I sense you more then watch.” He growled.

This whole situation had me rather intrigued and I stood up. He looked away and I turned his head back to stare into my eyes.

“You said I was your obsession. Why have you been intrigued by me in my lives?” I asked bluntly.

“Your energy and aura is different. You have such a rich and complex nature. You have since you lived as Akana and I guess I was fascinated. When the jackals destroyed Thebes I was determined that you would live again. I was furious when you were killed as Sorami. It took time to see your soul along. I cannot explain it as it is in my true form that I can see and manipulate souls.” He said staring only at my eyes.

“You wish me to give you offspring yet you do not even look at me.” I pointed out.

“Hai. I have a modicum of honor.” He said softly.

I took his hand and inspected it. He had claws and he appeared as if a normal youki. I looked up at his face again and he kept a rigid stance. I shielded heavily and pressed his hand against one breast to gage his reaction. His breathing increased slightly and his brows furrowed.

“You are playing your games inu. Stop now!” he snarled.

“Make me.” I said narrowing my eyes.

He jerked his hand away and I grew bolder. I held his jaw and nipped his lips. He snapped his fangs and I took possession of his mouth. I dominated him and his hands gripped my shoulders. I felt warmth spread through me and I had to moan. He pulled back and his breathing was slightly quicker.

“Why do you care so much what happens to me?” I demanded.

“I do not know. I have lived a long time and your lives have helped me pass the time. I care what happens to your family and hai I care what happens to you.” He said almost helplessly.

“Why does touching me anger you?” I asked.

“This is not what I want for you. I wish this to stay an arrangement.” He said stiffly.

I took both of his hands and pressed them to my breasts. I looked up into his face and he shut his eyes.

“If I am to bear you a babe then I demand to know you better. You will get to know me.” I snapped.

“I know enough.” He growled.

I pushed him backwards and he landed against the bank. I decided to be more than wicked and I sliced through the wet silk with my claws that had grown back. I settled my wet body against his rubbed his member against my folds.

“Is it hard to carry a wraith babe?” I asked.

“Hai.” He moaned.

I settled down on him and I sighed at the glorious feeling.

“You feel this?” I asked him in a soft moan.

“Hai.” He ground out.

“Why is this so exquisite?” I asked lowering my head to my chest.

“I do not have to be corporeal to enjoy you. I have to be in this plane to procreate.” He said laying his head against the bank.

“You avoid the answers to my questions Kaito. Answer me.” I demanded.

“My yoki. It is my yoki inu. You are trying to drive me to madness.” He snarled softly.

“What? You do not like me tightening on you?” I asked leaning forward.

“You are not ready for this.” He snapped and then moaned.

“Tell me why.” I asked.

“Get off of me. I cannot hold a coherent conversation like this.” He managed to hiss out.

“I rather like my position at the moment. You have involved yourself in my life too often Kaito.” I said rotating my hips.

I repeated my actions and he closed his eyes and I felt the indescribable joy engulf me. His yoki was immense and I was more than overwhelmed. The pressure was unbearable. I refused to give into the need to escape and I grabbed his hands. I continued to move against him and he lifted his head to meet mine.

“Please this is not the right time.” He moaned.

“No.” I rasped out.

He held onto me and we phased out suddenly. It was disconcerting and I realized we were in Japan. We were in the extreme south in what I recognized as Seagaia. He had brought us to a very well sheltered hot spring and he rolled us till I was underneath him. He felt sublime and I was more than speechless. He looked down at me and he was straining.

“You are overwhelmed as am I.” he said softly.

“Why do you talk?” I demanded.

“I do not have the strength to do this right now. You are managing to absorb quite a bit of my yoki.” He moaned.

“You talk too much wraith!” I hissed.

I wrapped my legs around him and urged him to move. His arms were shaking and he fell against me as he moved within me. I realized that he was indeed using a huge amount of yoki to stay corporeal. I gently put a hand on the back of his head and guided his head to my neck. He did not hesitate and he bit into my neck. It was a rush of sensation and I let loose small groans. He lifted his lips and his eyes met mine and he attacked my lips. He devoured them with intensity and I was almost as if in a drugged state. I arched my whole body. He grabbed my hands and thrust harder. I gasped harder as I moved to meet his thrusts. An extreme ache began everywhere and I cried out. I needed to feel him and I released my hands from his hold and they went to his back. His eyes widened a little as I ran my fingers over his back and backside. His own breathing was as harsh as mine and we began moaning almost together. The way I felt his yoki was more like it just combined versus melding; it was as if salt and water it mixed that easily. I arched my body again and Kaito's face was filled with strong passion. I needed completion and he knew. I felt the radiating warmth spread from my center and I let loose a yell as I experienced an intense and complete body spasm. I was in the midst of the powerful release and he tried to pull back but I kept my legs locked tightly. He muffled his yell into my shoulder. We both shook violently and my body felt leaden.

“Please release me from your body.” He said barely above a whisper.

“Not yet. This feels quite lovely.” I said yawning.

“I am fighting to stay on this plane. You cannot come where I dwell.” He said in a shuddering breath.

I took one of his hands in mine and I flooded him with what yoki I had left. He closed his eyes and laid his head against my shoulder.

“Thank you but that will only last so long.” He murmured.

“The difference between you and Shouten wraith is that you need the auras of other beings to help you stay on this plane.” I commented.

“Hai.” He said in an exhausted tone.

“I will need vast amounts of sleep.” I said softly.

“Hai as will I.” he said as softly.

“Why is this too soon?” I asked.

“You took in my yoki and I am surprised. You have mastered yours more than I thought. You are still so young in this life.” He murmured.

“I have lived two other lives as well and I remember them quite well. You saw to that.” I accused.

“Why should you have suffered because you did not know? Tamiko can kiss my backside. You are not just her responsibility. You have been mine a long while.” He said fiercely.

“Explain that.” I demanded.

“There are very old youki that look out for the younger ones. We do not stop events; we just sometimes help them along.” He explained.

“How many are there?” I asked slowly unhooking my legs.

“Many. We look out for those we care about. Your house has several. The Western Lands are much beloved amongst the old ones.” He replied rolling to his back.

“Yasu?” I asked.

“He is an old one. He is a direct relative of your grandsire so he feels very protective of you all. He bitches about you constantly.” He chuckled.

“He chooses to dwell amongst us?” I asked softly.

“Hai. His mate was some long lost relative of Hanori.” He said stretching.

“Who?” I asked sitting.

“A very long ago silver. I need to take you back to Egypt. I will sleep as lightly as I can. If you have need then just call.” He yawned.

“How do you sleep Kaito?” I asked stretching as well.

“In my true form.” He laughed.

“I cannot see your true form?” I asked again.

“Your are a very curious and impetious creature Lady Asuna.” He commented.

“We just rutted, I think we can dispense with the title.” I smirked.

“As you wish. Do not think that I do not respect your lineage inu. I may be a defunct deity as your Egyptian mate calls us but I do respect and venerate you. I always have.” He said standing.

“I have no clothes.” I said.

“Back in Egypt you do.” He smiled.

“So you will leave without answering all my questions.” I said pouting.

“Do not think to use your wiles on me.” He said smirking.

“I already did. You could have stopped me if you really wished it.” I said flatly.

“Hai I could have but I wanted it.” He admitted.

“A truth?” I asked astonished.

“An admission. Tamiko is going to throw an ever loving fit because I touched her precious baby.” He said rolling his eyes.

“Why did you want this Kaito? Did you get me with pup?” I asked.

“How am I supposed to know?” he asked suddenly.

“You pass along visions now and then.” I stated standing as well.

“Those were not from me. I cannot see my own future.” He said shrugging.

“Why do you want a babe so bad?” I demanded.

“I cannot have a normal family. It has never been possible for me and it is hard to carry my babe. You have the strength physically as well as spiritually. Tomoshibi Wraiths take blood but we can consume small amounts of other food. Shouten cannot eat anything but blood. That Jing onna was not full wraith.” He said bluntly.

“So my son is mixed more than I thought.” I said considering.

“Hai but I am sure he has some of the wraith yoki. I think he refuses to use it. I do not blame him.” Kaito said shaking visibly.

“I still have questions.” I stated.

“I may answer them later. I need to go I am barely holding on.” He remarked.

I lowered his lips to my mouth and kissed him with abandon. He moaned and kissed me in return. He repressed his passion for what I did not know. He fazed us back to Egypt and my clothes and he disappeared.

“Hn.” I muttered.

I scented nothing and that surprised me. I put my clothes back on and went into the small sandstone house. Anupu was debating Shezmu and they looked up at me.

“You have a glow about you.” My prince said smiling.

“Must be the sacred Nile water.” I said smirking.

“Well now you two are going to get all mate like. I am hunting and good night Asuna.” Anupu said.

“I am sorry I hit you. You were an ass in the past era.” I said.

“You are right but I also did not know what real love was.” He said softly.

“Well Akemi put you to rights. She is quite the spitfire.” I said laughing.

“Yes and so is her father.” He laughed.

“Hai Uncle Yasha is rather opinionated.” I said laughing as well.

He bowed and left Shezmu and I alone. I looked at him and smiled. I was more than exhausted and he patted the neck roll. I slipped into the bed and snuggled close to him. He held me and we both fell asleep.

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We were in Nubia and there were ancient small pyramids there as well. Anupu looked around disgusted and his nostrils flared. Shezmu was anxious as well. I could scent jackals and I knew it put the brothers on edge. We followed our noses and it led us to a small village of jackal youki. We were met at the outskirts and the canid beasts were ready to fight.

“What the hell do you want Egyptian scum!” a large male snarled.

“I want information and you will speak to me.” I snapped.

The male growled and made a jump at me. I held out my hand and channeled my uppyr yoki and cut off his breathing.

“You will tell me the tales of the sacking of Thebes.” I demanded.

He was clawing at his throat and I released him. He looked at me in hatred and I gave him a cold stare.

“Tell me about the infant princess Nahut! What happened to her?” I demanded.

“I know nothing! That was almost two thousand years ago.” He snapped.

“Well you had better start asking around. I want to know what happened and fairly quickly or I will lay waste to this whole village.” I threatened.

“As if you could.” He sneered.

I pulled the Kumosaiga and I let loose the Kumo Wave in the opposite direction and actually decimated a pyramid. The boom was loud and we all had to cover our ears.

“Now tell me that I could not decimate this village you foul beast.” I snapped.

“She was taken and raised as a jackal. What happened to her after a millennium ago I know not.” He said cowering.

“Where are other settlements?” I asked.

“In the south. You are an evil whore!” the male snarled.

I rushed him and grabbed his throat. My claws took on a greenish hue and I squeezed his throat.

“Let me tell you about evil. I was stabbed in the back in excess of forty times! I had to watch my son die from a heinous wound in his belly where his intestines spilled out. I had to watch my father in law be decapitated and my sister in laws torn asunder. Shall I go on? You think me evil? Hai you are probably right that I am evil to your kind.” I said in a fury.

I lost my head and broke his neck. I had so much pent up fury from Akana's memories. I dropped him at my feet and let my Dakkasou out in horrendous amounts and watched as his flesh was eaten away. I turned and walked away. Shezmu and Anupu stared at my back and the jackals scurried away from me.

“Are you two coming?” I asked.

“Remind me not to piss you off.” Anupu muttered.

I laughed bitterly and I repressed my feelings. Shezmu held my arm and pulled me into a hug. He held me tightly and I nodded that I was alright.

“Forty times?” He asked me in turmoil.

“Hai. Let us be off.” I said calmly.

I pulled away and I dipped into his mind and memories of Nubia. I realized this was going to take awhile. I ported the three of us to southern Nubia. Shezmu was still reeling from how brutal the attack had been. It really got me to thinking that it was not just some random jackal at all.

“You watched Yinepu die?” I demanded.

“Yes. I crushed his skull my heart.” He said bewildered.

“It must have been a family member of his. The attack was too personal and too well executed. Tell me the truth was Nafre violated?” I asked bluntly.

“Yes.” He replied.

“The pup that bore your sister's name and Nahut was taken. Both girls looked more like you.” I said thinking harder.

“What does it matter now my love?” he asked.

“Because whoever caused it may still live. Whoever caused it will die a most painful death if it means I have to go back more.” I said livid.

“What are you suggesting Asuna?” he asked stunned.

“You do not know me in the past. I may be able to get Nahut whilst she is still an infant. She will not be raised by a fucking mongrel want to be inu!” I snarled.

Anupu was shocked by my near feral behavior. I would not destroy the village but I was tempted.

“I am going back Shezmu. I will find you in the past.” I said bluntly.

“I would know you as Akana little one.” He said holding me face.

“No you will not. I will see to it. I can mask my aura too my darling. Go back to Jining for now.” I said thinking.

“Alright.” He nodded.

Anupu looked concerned and I ported to Buda to check on Rina and Eyal. I went to the library and he looked up and smiled. He could feel my anger and hatred.

“What is wrong?” He asked concerned.

“The Jackal Clan took Nahut and raised her as one of them!” I growled low.

“What are you planning?” he asked shocked.

“I will take her back. I am going to go back whilst Akana is in Babylon. I will have my daughter.” I said shaking.

“Asuna that was a different lifetime!” he said in surprise.

“Support me in this Eyal. Nahut is just as much mine as she was Akana's! I was Akana and I will have her. I could not save Bastat and Judafre but I can save her.” I said flatly.

“Alright. We are here. You are going to end up drying up.” He said morosely.

“I know you want me feeding her Eyal but this is important too.” I said with hands on my hips.

“Go then. The faster you go the faster you can return.” He sighed.

I nodded and ported out to Sendai. I pathed to Ishin and Naraku at the same time what was going on and I was kissing my pups.

“Haha is going away for a little while but I will be back soon.” I said to them.

“Haha can I help you?” Mizuki asked.

I considered her words and considering how powerful she was I nodded hai. She jumped up and took my hand. I did not give the males a chance to stop me and I ported to Fuji. It just occurred to me that I had ported directly to the current era from the past and I was shocked. Kaito must have willed it.

“Kaito are you awake?” I called out.

“Haha who are you talking to?” Mizuki asked.

“He is a demi god Zuki.” I explained.

I felt him behind me and I turned. He looked very tired and smiled softly.

“Well you are quite the busy little inu. Hello Mizuki my name is Kaito.” He said sitting.

“What are you?” she asked rudely.

“Zuki!” I chided.

“It is alright. I am a very old youki. Now I need to speak with haha.” He said.

“Can you send me back to within a month or two of the attack?” I asked.

“Asuna you demand a lot.” He sighed.

“What is it you need that I can provide? What will help you?” I asked him.

“I need blood silly girl. No you will not do that here and in front of your daughter.” He said sharply.

“I can port away. I shall go to Sendai and pack a bag haha. I can be back in half hour.” She offered.

“Thank you.” I nodded to her.

Mizuki ported away and I kneeled next to Kaito.

“You need to feed from my yoki as well.” I commented.

“Hai. I am sorry. I know it is detestable.” He said looking away.

“I offer it freely and I have asked you a very selfish request. Take what you need and please help me.” I said softly.

He nodded and I turned my head to the side. He hesitated and I took the intiative and cut my neck deeply with my own claws. He made a small noise and sank his fangs in and fed from me. I felt a general drain on my whole being as he fed. I closed my eyes and let him take what he needed. I could probably recover quicker anyway. He finally lifted his head and his lips were stained scarlet. His eyes were green and they met mine.

“Thank you.” He whispered.

“Thank you for helping me.” I whispered back.

“The only reason you are considered a wraith is because you have a non corporeal form?” I asked.

“Hai. I know that my species is very uppyr like.” He said trying to look away from me.

“You want to do you not?” I asked softly.

“Hai.” He replied in a soft tone.

I leaned forward and began kissing him like I had before the other night. His hand came up and cupped the back of my head. He tried to pull away from it but I held on. He began to moan against my mouth as the melding of our lips became feverish. I slowly withdrew from him and sucked on his lower lip. I watched his eyes and he tried to keep himself in check.

“Do not kiss me like that. I cannot think coherently.” He said hoarsely.

“How should I kiss you?” I asked touching his hair.

“Asuna stop! I need to concentrate so I can send you back. You ask very taxing things.” He said.

“You did not seem to mind too much before.” I grinned.

“I cannot couple in this form and send you back. Even I have a limit to my yoki.” He said frankly.

“Then I suppose I shall have to go back and couple later.” I said brazenly.

He looked shocked and I raised a brow.

“You really do not know me at all do you?” I asked.

“I know a lot but not everything.” He retorted.

“Prove it later.” I said challenging him.

I stood up and moved away from him. Mizuki appeared and she wore haori and short hakamas. She had tied her hair back and she bowed.

“It will be chaos you know.” He stated.

“I know. I am counting on it. We are ready.” I said.

“Look behind you. There is the portal.” He smirked.

I bowed in a flourish and I took Mizuki's hand. I noticed that she had a katana on her hip and I nodded my approval. We appeared in the desert and I looked out around us. I ported us to Thebes and I lifted my nose to scent the air. I found Shezmu's scent and I followed it. There were Egyptian inu everywhere and Mizuki stared. I masked my aura and scent and Mizuki's as well. Shezmu was busy directing soldiers and he looked like a shell of himself. I saw Anupu in the distance and I brushed Shezmu's mind briefly. He turned quickly and I went to my knee.

“Prince Shezmu. My name is Asuna and I am here to help you retrieve your daughter.” I said softly.

“How do you know about that?” he asked looking me over.

“It matters not and I know you have faith. This is my oldest daughter Mizuki.” I said.

She bowed her head and she looked up.

“Where are you two from?” he asked shocked.

“We are from Nippon. Inu help fellow inu prince. I am at your services as I am a warrior. My daughter is quite the prodigy herself.” I said bluntly.

“There are inpu outside of these lands?” he asked shocked.

“There are inu all over Asia my lord. I am a silver as they are called. When should you like to leave?” I asked.

“Why can I not scent you or sense you at all?” he asked raising a brow.

“Because I am half uppyr like yourself and I will it so. Come Prince Shezmu there is much that needs to be done. I want to be in Nubia no later then the morning.” I said rising.

He nodded and I knew since I was blunt and straight forward that he would believe me. He led me to rebuilt portions of the palace. He grimaced as he passed the main hall. I kept my emotions under tight control.

-Haha? What is it we are trying to find? - She pathed to me.

-Princess Akana was me in a former life Zuki. As her, Shezmu-sama and I had five pups. They had a baby girl when the palace was attacked and she was taken. I want her back. - I pathed bluntly.

-So she is like a sister? - She thought.

-Hai. - I thought back

Shezmu turned and stared at me. I knew he sensed the pathing and he looked me over. I followed him and he led Mizuki and me into some rather ornate chambers.

“Have you entombed your sire yet?” I asked as gently as I could.

“That will be done in a week. My daughter and son will be buried with him as well.” He said in a monotone.

“I will help you get Nahut back.” I said fiercely.

“Who are you?” he asked widening his eyes.

“Someone who will see justice done. I promise you.” I said bowing.

He nodded and he slowly backed away. He was wearing only a linen kilt and heavy gold collar necklace. He looked rather delicious at the moment but I kept my lust down for the moment.

“Come Zuki. Let us bathe and get ready for battle. Jii-chan has been teaching you I see.” I said =.

“Hai.” She nodded.

“You are to port away if it gets too bad. Can you shift to anything you want?” I asked.

“Hai I can. Chichi has been showing me.” She said as she stripped her haori and hakamas. There was enclosed tributary of the Nile that serviced these chambers as bathing pool. I let down my hair and undress quickly. Mizuki and I slipped into the water and it felt wonderful. I made sure my daughter got clean and I sent her to the bed. I felt eyes on me and I looked over my shoulder at the wall.

“Prince Shezmu you are quite obvious. Please come out.” I called.

He sheepishly slipped from the hidden passage and I stared at him.

“Who are you?” he asked gently.

“A friend.” I said looking up.

“I did not say her name.” he said.

“I know. I know everything prince. I promise you this that the fucking jackals will die a horribly painful death. I will make it that no other jackal will dare piss inside Egyptian borders let alone set one toe.” I said growling.

“I feel as though I should know you.” He lamented.

“No worries. Know you will see her again. I already have leads.” I said.

“How!” He demanded.

“My country the inu are protected by demi gods called Tengu. My family's Tengu asked that I attend you and help. He asked and I am here. I have said that inu help fellow inu. I will have you back in time for your sire and your pup's journey to the afterlife.” I said bowing my head.

“You speak as though Egyptian and you speak the language to perfection.” He said bluntly.

“I speak many languages.” I replied.

“Who are you?” he asked again.

“You will know in due course. I cannot share that information now. I promise that I honor you most highly.” I said looking away.

“Your breed of inu is so very beautiful. Your hair is the color of my dead mate's eyes.” He said in profound sadness.

“She would want you to live on. I know damn well she would want you to retrieve your daughter.” I said turning.

He stared at me and his eyes were smoldering. He was in pain and my beast was growling to make our mate feel better. I stood up and pulled him into my arms and held him tightly. He wrapped his arms around me and he actually sobbed into my shoulder. He quieted and his brown eyes met my amber-brown ones.

“I know you. I know that I am supposed to know you yet I cannot put my finger on it.” He said in a tortured whisper.

“I am here for you Prince Shezmu.” I said running my fingers through his hair.

I realized my subtle actions were giving me away but they were giving him comfort. He looked confused and ran his own hands through my silver hair.

“This color was so much like Akana's eyes.” He said scenting it.

He scented it deeply and looked more confused. His eyes met mine again and he pulled me flush to his body.

“Tell me. I know there are things out there more powerful than any daemon. Who are you?” he demanded.

“Shezmu.” I whispered trying to calm him.

He kissed me suddenly and my beast was practically purring in contentment. He ripped his lips from mine and met my eyes for a moment.

“Tell me. I will not think you a liar.” He begged.

“You know already.” I said.

His eyes were full of emotion and he picked me up. He took me to an alcove and he sank to his knees. Shezmu was too raw and too emotional. He pulled off his linen kilt in but a moment and pulled me down on his member. He was shaking as he met my eyes.

“Lower you masking. I would know for sure.” He demanded.

I did as he asked and he had a sudden intake of breath. His lips found mine and kissed me so fiercely that my lips were bruised. I tried to catch my breath as he moved within me and bringing me to the edge so quickly as he flooded me with everything.

“Shezmu!” I cried out into his neck.

“You are here.” He said moving harder and pulling me down.

I released hard and he followed my suit. He groaned as he spilled his seed in me.

“You are Asuna yet you are Akana.” He said in awe.

“I was reborn. Do not ask questions but know I have found you again. We are not apart. I am here to find our daughter and this time we shall raise her ourselves.” I said holding his face.

“You are just now gone though.” He said in confusion.

“You said it yourself there are things more powerful than any daemon. You must trust that. Everything happens for a reason.” I said nuzzling his neck.

“You are part inpu!” he said in amazement.

“Yes I am. I have a true form too. You never said what a grand time you had in yours.” I teased.

“I am sorry. By the Gods you are just as stunning in this body as you were in yours.” He murmured.

“Glad you think so. I am also more powerful.” I said darkly.

“Really?” he asked.

“Yes. You will see. I will help you kill every last jackal we come across. Where and when I am from I rule my own lands in China. I have more than you as a mate.” I said holding his chin.

“So?” he asked slightly amused.

“I need to see if Mizuki is really asleep.” I said.

“Does she know who I am?” he asked suddenly.

“Yes. She knows you well.” I said smiling.

He looked at me and he seemed to have peace for the moment. I did not have intentions of telling him but it made sense to. I went to my clothes and dressed quickly. I went into the room and Mizuki was fake sleeping. I heard her giggle and I smirked at her. She started giggling louder. For all her yoki, she still was just a young girl. I came over to her and pretended to be angry and tickled her belly. She started kicking and flailing around laughing her head off.

“Haha stop it!” she cried.

“As you wish. Now you will sleep young lady.” I said firmly.

“Hai! Hello Shezmu-sama!” she cried out waving to him.

“Hello little one.” He said smirking.

She started laughing more and covered her head with her coverlet.

“Why is she laughing?” he asked amused.

“That is what you call me.” I said smiling up at him.

“I see. Well you are a very pretty girl.” He said sitting.

“I know! Chichi tells me all the time.” She said peeking out from under the blanket.

“Mizuki it is not nice to be boastful as such.” I chided her.

“But I am beautiful! You are the most beautiful creature that the Kamis made is what chichi tells me.” She said smiling.

I smiled and shook my head. Naraku spoiled her silly as well at the twins.

“Who sired her?” he asked softly.

“Naraku.” She answered for me.

“Lord Naraku. He is a shape shifter from Japan as well.” I said widening my eyes at her.

“I am chichi's only girl. He says haha owes him another girl. Uncle Ishin says Ayana needs a sister too.” She said popping up and not shutting up.

“Has he said that?” I asked raising my brow.

“Uh huh and he says you are the most beautiful inu that the Kamis made. He says you are prettier than jii-chan.” She said stretching her arms.

“Who is jii-chan?” Shezmu asked.

“My sire.” I said pursing my lips.

Shezmu barked in laughter and I looked amused. It seemed my eldest daughter was on a roll and was not tired in the least.

“Hai and he misses Yuudai. Ken'ichi will not call Yuudai chichi but chichi tries to make him visit his jii-chan but he cries then Nori cries louder.” She said quickly.

“I see.” I said closing my eyes a moment.

“Hai and haha? He misses you a lot right now. Something about it is close to your anniversary?” she said staring at me.

“It is close Mizuki now I am quite serious and it is time to sleep.” I commanded standing.

“Hai haha. Love you!” she said laying her head on the neck roll.

“I love you as well sweet girl.” I said kissing her forehead.

I moved away and into another room; Shezmu followed me and I sighed.

“He sounds as if he loves you very much.” He said putting his hands on my shoulders.

“He is like you in that we were bound in my previous life as Princess Sorami of the Western Lands. My soul is that of my own great aunt. I am also your mate from this era.” I sighed.

“How many times have you been reborn?” he asked stunned.

“This is my third. As Akana and Sorami all I met with was tragedy. I have overcome much. Now I demand Nahut back. I am righting that wrong.” I said fiercely.

“Thank you.” He said holding my face.

“It is an honor. Now I need to rest okay? It would not do if they think you are involved so soon after my death.” I said sweetly.

“You always think of those things. By the Gods I am so relieved. I wish it were different but it is you!” he said pulling me to him and kissing me.

I smiled and kissed him back.

“Aside from the pups; I am more powerful. I am much more powerful this go around. You will see.” I said yawning.

“Sleep and we will leave in the morning.” He said crushing my tresses in his hands.

He slipped away and I went to the bed that was across from Mizuki's. I sank into the softness and closed my eyes. I was sleeping rather peacefully when I felt a heavy presence near me. My eyes flew open and I gasped softly. It felt utterly blissful and erotic at the same time. I was filled and stretched and touched on every inch of skin. I thrashed under the covers and my breathing was quickened. I developed a fine sheen of perspiration and I bit my own hand to silence my cries. My body arched and I knew Kaito was giving me payback for the morning. I felt a slow sensual warmth crawling along my flesh.

“Kaito!” I said barely above a whisper.

I felt him and it was his way of acknowledging my plea. I wanted to touch something to feel him besides in the spirit form. I stuck one hand palm down and sank my claws into the mattress and found my center and began rubbing my own nub of nerves. I clamped my mouth shut to prevent from moaning like a wanton whore. He was being brazen encountering me here. Mizuki slept blissfully unaware in her own bed and I thanked the Kamis. My lips trembled and my body arched again as the sensations was drowning my senses. I was keeping in my gasps and I was desperate to relieve the acute need. I begged in my mind and he still ebbed and flowed within me.

-Not here. Finish me elsewhere!- I begged in thought.

Kaito fazed me out and I was in a dwelling I did not recognize. He still did not appear and I was on a rather plush futon surrounded by silk pillows and silk covers.

“Please!” I yelled.

Still nothing was said but I just felt him. He was inside of me all over. I could feel his powerful aura within my very soul and I again began flaying about. I could not take anymore and I passed out. I awoke a little while later and I saw him next to me. He had a satisfied smirk on his face and I groaned.

“Did you enjoy me in my true form?” he asked running his fingers down my bare belly.

“Hai!” I cried softly.

“You became over whelmed. I am surprised you were able to hold out that long.” He said lazily.

“I am so glad you are so smug.” I said staring at the ceiling.

“I am sorry but you did ask for it. That was quite a display in that bed. Do you often pleasure yourself?” he asked in a husky tone.

“When the need arises.” I retorted.

“Worry not. I can sense if little Mizuki should awaken.” He said sensing my own concerns.

“Okay then.” I said with a seductive smirk.

I sat up and pushed him back. He watched me and I ran my hands over his shoulders then his chest. I was part inu and touching was so important. I leaned my head down and licked his male peaks. He gasped and I looked up at him and he was surprised.

“You like that.” I observed.

“Hai.” He muttered.

I watched him as I tongued one; he shifted and wiggled a little. I nibbled with just a little pressure and he groaned. I was almost giddy and I lightly bit him and he moaned loudly. I tongued the slightly abused flesh and he obviously enjoyed it. I repeated my actions and it was obvious he did not use this form often. I wrapped my hand around his girth and his eyes widened. I grinned at him and I lowered my lips and placed a soft kiss on his velvety skin. He hissed in pleasure and I smiled wider. I darted my tongue out and tasted his flesh. His green eyes watched me as I ran my tongue along his staff. He groaned at the sensations.

“You need to explore the pleasures of your flesh more often Kaito. You would be surprised.” I murmured.

“Hai it seems.” He groaned again.

I took him deeply into my mouth and throat and he released a beautiful soft moan for me. It was a heady feeling bringing him to fulfillment. I worked him slowly and sensually as he had done to me and his moans were becoming louder. He began thrusting and I took it all. I watched his hands flex in his passion and I gently scraped my teeth along him as I released him. He looked at me in a way that made me feel as though I was the only onna on the earth. I slid back up his body and he attacked my mouth. I was under him in a moment and he plundered my mouth. I was mewling as his lips and tongue teased me relentlessly. He very slowly released me from his kiss and gave me that lazy grin.

“My turn.” He muttered.

I felt his lips wrap around one peak and he seemed to become frenzied almost. He lightly bit them and tongued them. It felt amazing as his mere presence filled me again. He moved between one and the other as I moaned beneath the great Kaito. He released the one he had been so lovingly suckling with an audible pop. His eyes met mine and they were slightly reddened.

“This is getting to be too much.” He said hoarsely.

“How so?” I whispered.

“You have been mine and you have not known it till now.” He said in a rather fierce whisper.

“You admit to manipulating me?” I asked with a raised brow.

“No not manipulation Asuna, adoration.” He whispered as his slipped fingers into my soaking sheath.

I released a throaty moan as he slowly moved his fingers back and forth. He seemed compelled to finish this and I was desperate for it also. I arched my hips and he pressed a thumb to my nerves. He added another finger and I about fell off the precipice. He was keeping me from my release and I groaned in sheer frustration. Since I was both inu and uppyr, I was a highly sexual creature. I craved my pleasure and he was denying me.

“Stop denying me!” I hissed softly.

“How do I deny you?” he purred.

“I need you!” I growled.

He lowered his mouth to my core and flicked his tongue against my nub. I released a strangled moan and he began sucking on it. I was loosing my mind and cried out. He still moved his fingers slowly and suckled my bundle and I was moaning and going into near madness. He slowly removed his fingers and raised his head. I was furious and tried to sit up but I was held down by his sheer will.

“I will not deny you.” He whispered.

“NOW!” I snapped my fangs at him.

My eyes were blazing and I struggled beneath his hold. He slid up my body and I watched as his clothes just dissolved. His yoki was amazing and he parted my thighs. He pushed into me slowly and I released a snarly moan. He had managed to bring my inner nature forward and it seemed he had wanted to. His hold dissolved on me and my claws gripped his backside. I held on tight as we moved against each other in perfect time. I was nearly gone in my own mind as his yoki flowed again through me. It was so overwhelming that I did scream in near rapture. I looked at my claws and they had elongated. I was itching to bite down and I raised my head and I clamped down roughly on his juncture. Kaito cried out as my bite could elicit passion and I was releasing copious amounts of it. He seemed suddenly crazed again and I drank his blood. It was unlike anything I had encountered and I shut my eyes to the rush of sheer raw energy. I could not feel my physical body at the moment and I would not release his throat. I knew I was meeting his wild movements and I was beyond rapture.

“Please release my throat.” He groaned deeply.

I growled as deeply and I would not let go. He seemed to being loosing his cohesion and I finally released him from my deadly grasp. His eyes were completely red as our flesh met over and over. He reached between us and massaged my nubbin with light pressure and his yoki flared around us again. I reached my amazing peak and I literally felt undone and shattered. I know I released a soundless scream as I splintered. I heard him rasp and moan but it was surreal. I seemed removed and apart from what was happening. I felt his fangs pierce my throat as well and he too drank from me. I became lethargic as I felt my own yoki weaken. He released my throat and fell back. Both of our chests were heaving and I grabbed his hand.

“You are struggling to stay?” I asked.

“Hai. You tasted my blood.” He said in amazement.

“That is what I do.” I said amused.

“You are quite the onna. Return for now. I shall see you soon.” He managed.

I sat up quickly and I lowered my lips to his. He was startled but managed to kiss me in return. His eyes were white again and I released him slowly.

“I am lost.” He murmured.

“See you soon then.” I stated.

I appeared in the bed and I saw Mizuki sleeping soundly. I fell back and sighed. I felt energized at the moment and I needed to sleep. I got up and slipped my clothes back on. This tryst with Kaito was intense and I needed a clear head to kill jackals. I grabbed my fang and I walked out into the hall. I saw a soldier and I nodded to him.

“My daughter sleeps can you peek in on her occasionally to make sure she stays that way?” I asked in Egyptian.

“Yes my lady.” The inu said bowing his head.

I nodded and I wandered the palace. I ran straight into Anupu and his face was set in hard lines. I bowed low before him and he looked surprised.

“My brother said we had a foreign inu guest.” He said haughtily.

“Yes your majesty. I am Lady Asuna from Nippon also known as Japan. I am here to help Shezmu-sama recover his daughter Nahut.” I said inclining my head.

“Lady? Are you a noble?” he asked.

“Yes. I am a princess by your definitions. My sire rules my ancestral lands. He is just called lord.” I explained.

“Well you are a handsome bitch.” He observed.

“Thank you.” I said.

“I pray you recover my niece.” He said and bowed.

“I shall your majesty. I am sorry for your losses.” I said softly.

“Thank you. How do you know my brother?” he asked.

“I was sent here my lord. He does not know me personally. You have allies amongst the Asian inu. You may wish to send emissaries to Panyu, Manchuria, and the West and Northern Lands of Japan.” I said.

“Can you show me these places on a map?” he asked interested.

“Yes I can. Now?” I asked.

“Please.” He said.

He moved and I followed him to a room that was obviously used for wartime efforts. There was a map of the known world in the middle of the room. There were tiny ships and soldiers on the surface. I thought it quite ingenious and I went to it.

“Here in the North East of China is Manchuria. Here is Panyu and that is the islands that make up Japan. The Western Lands start here and the black inu of the North are here. They are ruled by a Lord Takuma.” I explained.

“So many inpu!” he said amazed.

“Also there are red inu on this island and it is called Taiwan. They are more peaceful but all the others have renowned warriors.” I explained some more.

“How did you know we needed help?” he asked raising a brow.

“We have guardians that we call the Tengu. They are very old and very ancient daemons that have reached demi-god status. I was told by one that Shezmu-sama needed help.” I said softly.

“Well I would love to thank this Tengu.” He said crossing his arms.

“He may appear or he may not. I hope you would call on your Asian cousins if you need aid again. We are all inu and we should stick together as a species.” I said lightly.

“I see you have a blade. Are bitches warriors?” he asked.

“We can be. My sire chose to train me and I am the heir to his lands. I am his oldest pup and by far I have what you all call ka. We call it yoki.” I stated.

“You wish to practice your weapon?” he asked.

“Hai. I know that you and Shezmu-sama are hell hounds.” I said bluntly.

“I have never heard that said about us. Explain.” He said curiously.

“You are fire elemental daemons. That is all that means.” I smiled.

“That is true. Our father was the most powerful one of us. Shezmu is not pure inpu.” He stated.

“He is half uppyr like me.” I said.

“Really? Well now that is interesting. He has amazing abilities that I do not. He controls things with his mind.” Anupu stated.

I held out my hand and I willed his short sword into it. He looked impressed and I handed it back.

“This way.” He said.

I followed him and he led me to an enclosed yard that served as a training ground. We entered the square and he turned on me and I pulled Kumosaiga and blocked his attack. He smirked at my quickness and I shoved him back. I had never faced Anupu in a spar and he moved so quickly it was almost dizzying. I blocked every thrust and I parried when I needed. I had to duck and roll to avoid his blade. He was not even using his inferno blade. I was flat on my back for but a second and then I jumped up to my knees and brought my fang around and met his. The resounding clang reverberated through my arm and it stung. I back flipped and then rolled again. His blade went through the drape of my haori at the arm and pinned me to the ground. He smirked down at me and I looked up stunned at him.

“You are one of the best swordsmen I have ever faced.” He praised me as he pulled his short sword back.

“Well thank you but you still bested me.” I said sourly.

“Barely. You are remarkable. I feel certain that you will retrieve Nahut. I would join you but

Shezmu and I are not close.” He said helping me up.

He stared at my wrists and the magenta stripes. I pulled my hand back and he smiled.

“Sorry, I am just not used to the idea of a silver inpu.” He said.

“We are real and why not try and mend fences with your brother?” I asked softly.

“Old wounds Princess Asuna. I hate he lost his family but he hates me even more.” He said bluntly.

“He dislikes you. He does not hate you Anupu-sama.” I said absently.

“Excuse me?” he asked.

“It is an honorific. I am sorry.” I said realizing what I said.

“No I figured that out, the way you said he dislikes me and does not hate me. How would you know?” he demanded.

“I am a telepath as well. I picked up the information from his mind. In his grief, he is not shielding well.” I lied.

“Okay so he does not hate me. You think I should join him only to fight?” he snapped.

“Did you say to him that he could do better then Akana?” I asked.

“Yes I did in a moment of anger. I did not mean it.” He said narrowing his eyes.

“Why not to try and mend fences; your brother lost almost his entire brood and his life mate.” I said softly.

“You are right of course.” He said gritting his teeth.

“Yes, I know I am but you bested me and I cannot have that.” I said lightening the mood.

“Well you have been bested and you shall have to manage.” He retorted playfully.

“Hn.” I muttered.

I turned and Mizuki stood in the yard door. Anupu stared at her and I could hear his thoughts of what a gorgeous girl she was. Her long black hair was down and it was all one length like my own. It reached her backside and her head was cocked to the side. She had slanted almond shaped mahogany eyes. She wore a yukata in a bright pink color with blossoms all over it.

“Haha. I am scared.” She said softly.

“Why?” I asked.

“There is an evil presence near this place.” She said coming closer to me.

“Close your eyes and concentrate sweet girl.” I commanded.

She did as she was told and she was not afraid of much.

“What do you see baby?” I asked.

“They look like inu but they are ugly.” She said.

“Do not be afraid. I want you to go deep into the palace. Look into my mind and take Shezmu-sama's son Ahkmet and his daughter Nafre with you.” I said.

She nodded and she took off.

“How old is she?” he asked quietly.

“She is nine and my most powerful pup. She is a shape shifter.” I stated.

“Utterly amazing! She is simply the most beautiful girl. I will make sure she is guarded. There are those that would wish her for her beauty.” He said.

“I would murder anyone who touched her.” I growled.

“I understand. How can she sense the Jackals and we cannot?” He asked.

“She is in part kumo which is spider. She feels vibrations and auras a different way then we would.” I explained.

“How many daughters and sons do you have?” he asked.

“I have four daughters and six sons. I have two sets of twins and one adopted son.” I laughed as we walked out of the training yard.

“I have none. I find I do not want any yet.” He said as we walked towards Shezmu's room.

“You may. I did not want this many so soon but I am fertile it seems.” I said shaking my head.

“How old are you?” he asked.

“I am one hundred thirteen.” I replied.

“You are nearly a pup yourself!” he cried softly.

“I have not been a pup for nearly thirty years Anupu-sama.” I said staring at him.

“I meant no offense. You are so young though.” He said shaking his head.

“Yes you mentioned that.” I said irritated.

“Well this is his chambers.” He said then knocked loudly on the door.

Mizuki threw open the door and she grinned. I looked at her and scowled.

“I am getting his pups! I told him what is going on and he is putting armor on.” She said.

“Get them and go!” I snapped.

“Hai haha.” She said pouting.

She turned and I saw an adolescent Nafre and a boy that I knew was Ahkmet. I looked closer and my jaw dropped. His eyes were blue and he looked like a certain ookami hanyou in Scotland. He walked away with Mizuki and Nafre. My heart was clenching as I had not seen his face clearly in my memories. Shezmu came out in gold armor and Anupu bowed.

“Brother.” He said.

“Your majesty.” Shezmu acknowledged.

“I am going to assist you in finding Nahut.” Anupu said flatly.

Shezmu's brow furrowed but he nodded.

-He wants to help truly my darling. - I pathed to him.

-You convinced him to do this? Do I not still hate his guts? - He demanded in my mind.

-No you do not. Trust me Shezmu. You have always trusted in me so do so now. - I pathed.

“Alright.” He said aloud.

I nodded and Anupu left. He intended to put on his armor and join us just outside the palace. Shezmu looked down at me and sighed.

“What have you been doing? He wants to help all of a sudden?” he asked me in an irritated tone.

“Quit being a wilder beast's ass!” I snapped.

He looked up and he broke out into a grin. I realized that as Akana I had said that phrase quite a bit. He picked me up and pinned me lightly against the wall.

“I want to make love to you properly.” He murmured into my neck.

“We can when we have our baby back.” I said softly.

“Yes, we shall retrieve her. I love you so much.” He cried.

“I love you too. Now let us go now.” I said taking his hand and porting us to the front gates of the palace.

Anupu was there shortly and I nodded. I closed my eyes and concentrated as Mizuki had done. I felt terrible malice and the beasts were in Nuri.

“They are in Nuri.” I said.

“Bastards!” Shezmu snarled.

I took both of their hands and I ported us to the Nubian town. I felt the hatred that these beasts had for Shezmu and Anupu.

“Badaru.” I said growling.

“That is Yinepu's brother!” Anupu said furiously.

I put my finger to my lips and I masked all of us. We moved slowly forward and I heard an infant's cry. I was shaking badly and I moved away from the brothers. I followed the screaming and I made it to an opulent tent. I slipped in and it seemed a female jackal was ignoring the baby. I looked on the pallet and there was a baby girl who had the blackest hair and soft brown eyes. I scented her and she was Shezmu's.

“You should feed her.” I said coldly.

“Who the hell are you?” the female jackal said.

I did not think and I rushed forward and snapped her neck. I picked up Nahut who was now wailing loudly. I began a low growl in my throat to calm her. I heard the melee begin and I held her close. A male jackal entered the tent and I let loose a barrage of Dakkasou. He screamed as he fell. I pulled Kumosaiga and stabbed him in the throat to kill him. I slipped from the tent and I saw a handsome but evil looking creature. His hair was mottled between black and rust colored. He was heavily muscled and he only wore a linen kilt.

“I suggest you give me the infant and your death will be mercifully quick.” He sneered.

“You are Badaru.” I said narrowing my eyes.

“Who the fuck are you?” he snarled.

I felt Shezmu near and then he was there. Fury was in his face but I handed him Nahut.

“Take her and go. This is my fight.” I growled.

He did not question and he ported with our daughter. Anupu came up and he smirked in malice. I fell into battle stance and I lifted my hand and motioned him forward.

“Come on big boy. This time I am armed. You sorry son of whore!” I snarled.

“Who are you?” he said in a hateful voice.

“The question is who I was.” I said in a taunting tone.

“You are not balanced you stupid bitch!” he hissed.

I struck fast and with deadly accuracy. Badaru lifted his own weapon and I hit his sword time after time. I was going on adrenaline. I did not let up and I managed to pin him in against a retaining wall around the village. I wrapped my hand around his throat and my toxin seeped out slowly from my claws. He tried to scream in pain but it came out as a gurgle.

“I am Akana you sorry piece of shit. It was you who nearly stabbed me to death and sold me into slavery. Revenge is a bitch they say. You killed two of my pups and now you will die very slowly and very painfully.” I said in a low voice.

Fear actually crossed his face and I released his throat but stabbed my claws into his genitalia and he shrieked in horrid pain. I flooded him with my toxin and he was in terrible agony. I let him fall to my feet and he shrieked over and over as the toxin ate away his flesh in his groin.

“Anupu-sama what should you like for him?” I asked.

“Akana?” he asked stunned.

“It is I Anupu. Now what shall we do?” I asked.

“Will that not kill him?” He asked horrified.

“Oh it will eventually. I think your father needs his revenge as well.” I said in such fury and hatred that Anupu looked nervous.

“Akana that is terrible what you have done.” He said softly.

“Shut up Anupu!” I said whirling on him.

“This is not you sister. This is not the woman I know.” He said holding my shoulders.

“It is Anupu. I have so much anger and hatred in me. I will explain but you will strike for your father! He was the son of Re!” I snarled.

He looked at me again stunned and he released his inferno blade and struck off the jackal's head. I pulled Anupu behind me and the jackals cowered.

“This is what will happen to any and all who come against the Pharaoh Anupu, death and destruction. Never cross him again!” I yelled.

They all cowered and I walked out of the encampment. Anupu followed me and I ignored him. He grabbed me and turned me to face him.

“There has been no time for you to be reborn! Who are you?” he demanded.

“I was Akana and I am not from this era. Do not dare lay your judgments on me brother! I am Asuna now but I know everything and I mean everything.” I said coldly.

“How did the woman I knew turn out to be so hateful and powerful?” he asked.

“I was born powerful Anupu. I was born into this body as this woman. I am Akana and so much more now. I rule my own lands in my era. I kowtow to no one and I sure as hell will avenge Judafre and Bastat. Avenging one's family is a matter of honor.” I said with a growl.

“Honor? That was evil!” he cried.

“You have no idea what he did to your younger sisters! Why you were off playing hero your family was dying in droves! He raped my Nafre and nearly killed your brother!” I shrieked.

“Calm down.” He said grabbing me tightly.

“Let me go!” I screamed.

“Akana shush. Calm yourself, you need to let go!” he commanded.

“Always so calm and in control Anupu. When do you feel brother?” I snapped.

“I feel a lot but I keep a cool head because I rule. Your past life is obviously clouding your current one.” He snapped back.

“Answer me brother, do you rut like you talk? No passion or feeling?” I asked.

“Shut your impertinent mouth. I am pharaoh now. You will not speak as if I am unworthy of your high priestess self. You have become even more beautiful then you were before and that should have been an impossibility. Now I understand your hatred and anger but making that creature a martyr is no good for any of us!” he said softly in my ear.

“You wish to kiss me Anupu?” I asked suddenly.

“Shut it and stay out of my mind.” He hissed.

“How can I when you broadcast so loudly. You always wanted me.” I said in a low voice.

“Yes, I did but you belong to Shezmu. You are such a beautiful bitch now.” He said slowly.

“You said that before.” I stated.

“I know what I said Akana! By the Gods you have the same mouth!” he snapped.

He grabbed my jaw and I stared at him. His brown eyes met mine and he just stared at me. He was actually shielding his thoughts and I could not discern them. My eyes must have shown impertinence and he growled.

“What are you going to do Anupu? Make me bend to your will? You never could, you may have been heir but it was your brother I want.” I said in a flat tone.

He crushed me to him and he grit his teeth.

“You never told Shezmu that I desired you did you?” he demanded.

“Because that is all you are capable of. You have no passion or love in you!” I snapped.

“How do you know you frigid bitch!” he said coldly.

“The way you treat everyone.” I hissed.

He grabbed my head in his powerful hands and made me look at him.

“Passion? You wish for passion?” he asked in a dangerous tone.

“Let me go!” I snarled and snapped my fangs.

“Just as you were as the brunette and silver eyed vixen; most men at court adored you Akana.” He said evenly.

“They are not Shezmu.” I said biting my lips.

“No they are not my hot headed and obviously passionate brother. I envy him! I the pharaoh of Egypt envy my little brother.” He said in angry tone.

“Quit your whining Anupu. You are so very good at bitching about what it is you do not have; why not try and actually living for once.” I said in annoyance.

“So says the High Priestess of Hathor. My own father loved Shezmu more than I.” he said growling quite loudly.

I made a talking motion with my hand and rolled my eyes. Anupu was furious that I still did not kowtow before him. He was not the same being that was mated to Akemi. This was a young and highly arrogant Pharaoh Anupu.

“I demand you quit your impertinence Akana. Your mouth earned you many an enemy amongst court.” He snapped.

“Blah blah blah. You forget yourself Anupu, I am a lord and a princess, and you can kiss my backside as I will speak how I wish.” I said narrowing my eyes.

He grabbed me by the back of the neck and he was rough.

“You are hurting me.” I hollered.

His hand cupped a breast through my haori and he brushed the nipple with his thumb in a circular motion. I did nothing but it felt exquisite.

“You wish to see how cold I can be Akana?” he demanded.

“Asuna! Call me Asuna.” I hissed.

“So very close to your former name. I asked you if you wished to see how cold I am.” He demanded.

“Stop it now. I am not for you.” I said in a very low growl.

“You think me without passion or even love. You are the arrogant one Asuna.” He said sarcastically.

“Bite me.” I snapped.

He released me and gave me a cold stare. He moved forward and pulled my haori open. His desire and his disdain were mingled on his face.

“Exquisite.” He said softly as he cupped both breasts in his hands.

“Have you gotten your thrill? Such a naughty and nasty brother touching your brother's bitch.” I said sarcastically.

“I have seen your breasts before Asuna. Do you not remember the fashions amongst the noble women?” he said smirking.

I thought on it and my cheeks burned red. I looked up at him and he was smirking widely.

“Your breasts are slightly bigger this life and I do not think that I have seen such pink tips.” He said blinking his brown eyes.

“You are being an ass!” I said coldly.

“Am I? I watched you castrate a male jackal back there. Would you do that to me?” he asked.

“Do not be a simpleton Anupu. Of course I would never do that to you. Did you find all your sisters and their body parts? How many of them were raped? I did it for the whole family you cad!” I hissed.

“I had to bury all my siblings except Shezmu. Do not think for a second that I enjoyed it. You are not the only one who suffered Akana! I lost three full blooded sisters and two full brothers. Do not think you grieve alone. How long have you held onto this hatred? I have had to let go much quicker because I have to rule.” He said calmly.

“Three thousand years. Yes, I have held onto it and I will continue to hold onto it. You had to let it go for what? How do you grieve Anupu? Do you sanction your feelings and give them decrees?” I asked.

He crushed me to him again and his claws dug into my upper back. His eyes were haunted and they held pain.

“I grieve alone. I am the pharaoh.” He said tightly.

“Why do you hold all this in?” I demanded.

“I am a creature that needs control. I would loose my mind if I did not.” He said angry.

“Who among your many mates knows you?” I asked bluntly.

“Not a one.” He said back as bluntly.

“I feel sorry for you. You are an island and you choose to be the almighty Anupu who has to have your sacred control. Well I at least had the passion enough to avenge your father and your family. Be an island Anupu and continue to envy your brother.” I said meeting his eyes.

His face registered profound anger and he still held me. He ported us out of Nubia and I felt stone behind my back. I looked around and it was pitch black.

“Where are we?” I demanded.

“Shut up for once Akana.” He hissed.

I felt the silk of my hakama tear and I sucked in my breath when I felt his fingers graze my center.

“Where are we?” I demanded again.

“My place where I can be myself. Passion, you say that word as flippantly as you wield that magnificent blade. Feel my passion.” He said coldly.

My eyes widened and I realized that my beloved cousin's mate was joined with me.

“Anupu.” I said with my voice shaking terribly.

“Gods!” he groaned.

His head was pressed into my juncture and I was ablaze. The heat was tremendous. He moved in me urgently and I shut my eyes against the intenseness. I started moaning `no' over and over but my body betrayed me as he lowered his head and began suckling a breast. My claws dragged down his bare back and he growled in pain. I pressed my head back against the stone and moaned louder. His lips began placing feverish kisses along my brow and cheeks. He was not cold at all and the heat consumed us both. Our bodies collided over and over. I felt his elegant fingers roll my nub and I climaxed for him. My core gripped him and tried to milk him. He cried out as my walls clutched him tightly as they spasmed. He pulled out of me suddenly and I had a time holding myself up. I heard his harsh breathing and I could barely make out his outline.

“Where are we?” I asked softly.

“My future tomb. They have begun cutting out the rooms only recently.” He said catching his breath.

“Morbid much?” I asked.

“Please be quiet for once. I am sorry. I should not have done that.” He said in a sorrowful tone.

“Forget it. Let it be what it is. I need to get back to Nahut. She was hungry and I can feed her.” I said.

“Use my private bath at the palace and clean yourself thoroughly. I will see to it clothes are laid out.” He said stiffly again.

I sighed and I ported to his chambers. They were beyond opulent and I stripped out of my ruined silk. I laid my fang down and began scrubbing every inch of skin. I heard movement and he poked his head in.

“There is a dress for you in the adjoining room.” He said flatly.

“Thank you.” I said turning my head.

He removed himself totally away from me and I felt his shame. I did not know how I could face him in the future era. I decided I would not. I cleaned myself quite well and pulled myself from the pool. I dried off and dressed quickly. It was of the finest spun linen and a gold color. I wrapped it so that it covered all of me. I ported to Shezmu's chambers after I had recovered Kumosaiga. He looked up and grinned at me. I smiled in return and his eyes roved over me.

“I was covered in jackal. I castrated him.” I said bluntly.

“Good.” Shezmu said.

“I can feed her if you let me.” I said softly.

“You can?” he asked surprised.

“I gave birth no too long ago. I still have milk.” I said touching his face.

He nodded and I pulled the upper part of my dress and exposed my breast. She latched on immediately and suckled hard. She was hungry and it seemed the jackals were only feeding her to keep her alive. Anger flooded me but it dissolved as she nursed. I sat there and memories flooded me.

“You remember giving birth to her.” He said quietly and in my ear.

“Yes. I want to bring her back to my era. You are with me. You will raise her.” I said opening my eyes and looking at his eyes.

“I will endure. Yes.” He said then slowly kissed me deeply.

I kissed him back and I felt Anupu in the door way. I ripped my lips from Shezmu's and glared at him. Shezmu also glared at him.

“I wanted to say that I am glad she is home and amongst her family. I bid you good evening, Akana please learn to hold your tongue.” He said slyly.

I glared daggers at his back and Shezmu looked at me confused.

“I said too much when I killed Badaru.” I said.

“Asshole.” Shezmu muttered.

I need to go back soon. I have another infant that needs my attention as well.” I said.

“I am really with you?” he asked.

“Yes you are with me. I need you to forget these things Shezmu. Promise me that you will.” I said touching his face.

“I guess I will have to. I will see to it tomorrow.” He sighed.

I nodded and Mizuki came to us. She looked down at Nahut and smiled.

“Hello! Welcome to our family. Nafre and Ahkmet want to see her.” She said smiling and twirling her hair.

I took her off my breast and covered myself. I laid her in Shezmu's arms. Mizuki and I retreated to another room and let them see her. Nafre met my eyes and she knew. I knew that she knew. We waited and quite a bit of time passed. Finally after several hours Shezmu brought her to me and Mizuki slept with her head in my lap. He leaned down and kissed me gently.

“See you very soon.” He whispered.

“Yes.” I replied.

“Thank you for this. Thank you for saving her.” He said pressing his forehead to mine.

“It was the least I could do. See you soon.” I said softly.

I saw the ripple and I was again amazed at Kaito's timing. I roused Mizuki and we went through to our own era.

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I was in the Western Palace and I was surprised. Mizuki yawned and ran off calling for my mother. I looked down at Nahut and brushed her cheek with my knuckle. I stiffened when I felt Anupu's presence.

“We need to talk.” He said.

“There is nothing to say. Go away. You have a family with my cousin.” I said turning to him.

“It happened Asuna.” He said growling.

“We agreed it was nothing. You are not pharaoh here.” I said with ice in my tone.

“No. Haughty bitch!” he snapped then turned on his heel.

“Thank you Kaito. Very graceful of you.” I said softly and in sarcasm.

I felt amusement then nothing. I focused on Shezmu and I appeared in Jining. He felt me as well. He came forward and tears fell from his eyes. He came to me and he looked down.

“Little one! By the Gods she is here!” he said in utter happiness.

“She is home.” I stated softly.

“She is so calm with her haha.” He said smiling.

I felt Nafre and I turned. She too was crying and she held out her arms. I laid Nahut in her arms and she wept with joy. The awful tragedy of that era seemed to finally be healed with one tiny pup. I had a nagging feeling that Anupu and I were going to argue endlessly. I intended to avoid him as much as possible. I quit thinking on it and enjoyed my family.

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I was exhausted feeding two infants. I was unused to the demands on my body. My whole family fell in love with Nahut and accepted her immediately. I was in Shanghai reading feeding Rina while rocking Nahut with my foot in her cradle. Shezmu was hunting and I thought myself alone. I felt my brother in law and looked up.

“What? Have you not figured out that I am avoiding you?” I snapped.

“Yes, I got that impression. I did not figure you as a coward.” He said with a cold voice.

“What do you want? For you that happened eons ago. Grow up Anupu; it was a moment of weakness.” I said as coldly.

“You really are a cold bitch. I wanted to express my sorrow at my actions.” He stated.

“I pushed you. I am sorry as well.” I said looking away.

“I was in turmoil and you recognized that. You did what I could not do. I should have avenged my family. I was still so raw from losing them all.” He said sitting.

“I was not thinking. You were right when you said that I had carried the hatred too long.” I stated staring up.

“Please look at me Asuna.” He said softly.

I met his eyes and it was awkward. He sighed and looked away.

“You love Akemi and your sons. Forget it and seal it away with all the terrible things of those times.” I insisted.

“Terrible? Gods you are nothing like Akemi.” He said standing.

“No, I am not. I am the daughter of distinguished ruler and I was a Priestess of Hathor. Get over it.” I snapped.

“I am sorry if I cannot forget it. I cannot forget the heat and yes the passion.” He said as if the young pharaoh again.

“It meant nothing. You said it yourself. Go home to your sons and beloved mate.” I said standing.

“I hate this! I hate this with a passion!” he snarled and he stormed out.

I sat down and finished feeding Rina. Shezmu and I decided that she would know nothing of those times and she would be a pup from this era. Nahut and Rina were close in age and they slept together as if twins. I was content for the time being and I enjoyed my family immensely. I refused to think about Anupu or anything but my pups.

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I was in Sendai and I was spending time with Naraku. Mizuki's words had been telling. I had been home from my adventure for several weeks and I had not seen nor heard from Kaito. Ishin was in Vietnam dealing with some strife amongst the widows. Naraku was asleep next to me and my fingers were in his wavy hair. We had a wild encounter and I smirked at his exhaustion. I got up and I went to the balcony overlooking the valley below. I leaned against a huge post that held up the awning. I felt an intense heaviness seemingly everywhere. Desire crept along my skin slowly and I held my breath. I ended up sliding down the post and moaning softly. I shut my eyes and experienced Kaito's true form. I moved my head side to side and I opened my dressing gown. I ached terribly and I once again began pleasuring myself trying to bring myself relief. My breath hitched as the pressure increased and my belly tightened almost painfully. I was panting softly as his presence filled me and I was closing in on a sort of rapture. I plunged a finger into my own center and began moaning more. I was covered in a fine sheen of perspiration and began breathing hard.

“Kaito! Please.” I mumbled.

The amazing pleasure erupted all over and exploded in mind and body. I fought the blackness and rode through the intenseness. My body arched against the sensation overload. It finally ebbed and I breathed slowly. I pulled myself up slowly and I was shaky. I moved inside and kissed Naraku's forehead. His eyes barely opened.

“I can sense your hunger. Go hunt.” He mumbled in his sleep.

“Be back very soon. Get your rest you will need it.” I said seductively.

He groaned softly and he rolled over and fell back into oblivion. He actually slept and deeply most of the time. His life had changed immensely. I ported to the top of Fuji and I felt hands on my shoulders. I leaned my head back and met his lips. This was animalistic in its intensity and he took us back to the place we were before. I pulled him down with me as our limbs became entangled. He did not wait and he lifted one thigh and entered me. Everything overwhelmed my senses but I let it course through me. This was different from our first two encounters and he needed it. I groaned his name in a sort of mantra and he pressed his forehead to mine.

“I have come to need you.” He rasped.

“No talking cannot think.” I moaned.

He nodded as we moved against the other in such incredible zeal. His very powerful yoki seeped into me and I greedily took him in. He was groaning loudly as our bodies and power commingled. My own yoki seemed dragged forward.

“Hai.” He moaned in my ear.

This powerful being was lost and consumed in the coupling; I loved it. He nuzzled my neck and then licked along my jugular.

“Take what you need.” I said in a passionate whisper.

He moaned softly then slowly sank his fangs in. I sighed at the pleasure and I got an idea. I sank my own fangs into the opposite juncture that he was feeding from. I felt his surprise and I heard a sort of strangled moan. I drank his life force as he drank mine. Our joining became almost brutal in the intensity. My center erupted in scorching heat as a mighty climax stole through me and Kaito cried out. We shook against the other and I felt him release. I again tightened on him and we both moaned. He released my throat as did I. He fell onto his back and closed his eyes.

“What are you not saying?” I asked in a soft voice.

“Tamiko is irate at me. She wants me to back out of our agreement.” He said regulating his breathing.

“It is no longer an obligation. It is something I wish to do.” I said firmly.

“Ah well my brothers are not pleased either. They are down right furious to be exact.” He sighed.

“The only six left are you and your brothers?” I asked.

“Ironic much?” he chuckled.

“If I bear your babe would that babe have your abilities?” I asked.

“They would dominate.” He answered.

“So then your brothers need to procreate as well.” I said raising a brow.

“They think themselves above such things.” He laughed.

“I should like to meet your brothers.” I said running my hand up his stomach.

He hissed softly and I realized that he was unused to the sensations of his physical self. I looked at him and his green eyes were smoldering.

“Jing could not seem to stay out of his physical body and it seems you are rarely in yours.” I commented.

“You realize what it took for him to do so.” He said disgusted.

“He must have been a glutton.” I said curling my lip.

“I was forbidden to stop him. It was an endurance that all those who could have helped said you had to face or you would never progress.” He said in anger.

“I do not understand these insane rules of you elder youki. You claim you are not Kamis but you sure as well fucking act like it. I had to endure his brutality of my body?” I snapped.

“I am sorry. I should have said nothing.” He sighed.

“Well you tell your brothers they can kiss my backside and come talk to me themselves. To the Netherworld with them!” I snarled.

“Calm down.” He said holding me.

I pulled away from him and searched the floor for my dressing gown.

“There are clothes in that chest.” He muttered.

I went to a large chest and found expensive silks in all colors. I looked up and I knew they were for me.

“Thank you.” I said touched by his offering.

“I seem to abandon your clothing. It is the least I could do. I probably need to stop this before it becomes a mess.” He said.

“Will you allow me to make up my own mind Kaito? Do you not think that my lives have been interfered with enough? I promised you a babe and I shall have it. I said I want to, now tell all those that have an opinion to burn or rot.” I snapped.

“So self assured as always.” He said with a small smile.

“Why did you notice me as Akana? There were other priestesses.” I asked.

“I told your aura is different.” He said uncomfortably.

“Do not lie to me anymore!” I said furiously.

“I did what I should not have done okay? I fell in love with an idea. I watched you and I was smitten.” He admitted.

“What was the idea?” I asked.

“That maybe I could have what all the other youki could do and I could not.” He said sadly.

“You wanted a family and a mate.” I said in understanding.

“Hai. Enough of my sniveling.” He said stretching.

“Kaito why can you not have it?” I asked.

“Because I will not murder endless innocents to have it okay? It is bad enough that I feed from you the way I do.” He snapped.

“You do not have to feed nearly as often when in your true form.” I said in understanding.

“Hai. Now I guess you need to go back now.” He said looking away.

“No. You have been resting and building your strength to be here. You have not come before so I am assuming you wanted more than just this?” I asked.

“You are too astute. I will not wallow in what cannot be. Please go.” He said standing.

His clothes just appeared and I was fascinated. I walked towards him and felt the real silk. He seemed amused and I looked up at him.

“I am not leaving until I want to. How much energy do you have left?” I demanded.

“Enough.” He said with eyes smoldering.

“Take me until you cannot stay. Feed from me as much as you need. Give me your babe.” I said passionately.

“Asuna.” He said narrowing his eyes.

“I demand this. You have inserted yourself in my life and I want this for Kamis sake!” I snapped.

He kissed me until I was weak in the knees. I gave myself to him totally for the moment.

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I was at the Western Palace and I was lying on my side feeding Nahut and Rina was waving her arms and legs around and she was cooing. She had begun smiling and she turned her head and gave me a smile. I smiled at her and I stiffened when I felt a foreign aura.

“I feel you wraith, you may as well appear!” I snapped.

A golden haired male appeared and I knew he was one of Kaito's brothers.

“I am Kaimei inu. You said come talk to you and so I shall.” He said arrogantly.

“Your timing is ill wraith.” I said narrowing my eyes.

“We are not pleased that Kaito chose you. You need to not seek him.” He said flatly.

“Are you your brother's keeper?” I asked sarcastically.

“I am the eldest. Kaito is the youngest. He is impetious and seeks the mundane.” He said flashing his light green at me.

“Zhou!” I called out.

My lady in waiting came and I pulled Nahut from my breast and covered myself. I handed her both girls and stood up. She scurried away and I glared at Keimei.

“You are nothing to me wraith. What I do is my business and you can take yourself from my business and apply it somewhere else that matters.” I said flashing my own eyes.

“I cannot harm you but you are a fool young one.” He snapped at me.

“I made Kaito a promise when he assisted me in restoring Sheng and I keep my promises. I must be pregnant or you would not bother with the mundane.” I said glaring at me.

“You are a sharp tongued she devil!” he snarled.

“You are an arrogant piece of ether. Be gone for your presence bores me.” I said in a very Sesshomaru like voice.

The look on his face was priceless and I left my chambers. I felt nothing at the moment but Yasu would know. I slipped into his infirmary and he looked up surprised.

“So you have reached Tengu status?” I asked bluntly.

“Who has been running their damn mouth!” he snapped.

“It matters not. No wonder you are so cross all the time! You are ancient.” I said smirking.

“Hai hai. What do you want missy?” he asked in a foul mood.

“Tell me if I am with pup.” I said sitting.

“I will take your womb! You are a warrior not a damn breeding machine!” he snapped.

“Shut up old man and tell me. I am keeping my word to a minor Kami.” I said flatly.

“I am gonna wring that damn wraith's neck!” he growled.

“No you will not! Leave him alone. I did this knowingly and it is a matter of honor which you should understand since you started out as an inu!” I snapped.

He pressed in on my belly and he closed his eyes. He sighed and nodded yes.

“This is going to be the hardest thing you have ever done. Wraith births can kill.” He said bluntly.

“You said that about tsuchigumo ones too.” I said flippantly.

“Let me see, you almost bled out! She was a huge pup. None of the elders wanted this for you. Kamis damn Kaito!” he snarled.

“Shut up and make sure I make it through it alright?” I demanded.

“Hai. I can get you through it. You are gonna end up being weak as hell. Wraiths babes are hell on any onna. Stop having pups!” he snapped.

“I have decided to have a huge family.” I smarted off.

He slapped my arm and stood up in a fury.

“What was wanted for me Yasu?” I demanded.

“It has not been mapped out. Kaito has been too damn interfering! You are a pup of my house! My house!” he hissed.

“You are Hanori!” I said in astonishment.

“So what if I am? I hated ruling and your chichi is so much better at it.” He said sitting.
”You founded the West?” I asked sitting up.

“Hai. Keep your trap shut. You know too much as it is. Go get you some rest and keep your mouth shut!” he said unpleasantly.

I was marveled that I knew the founder of the silver dynasty. My sire had no clue. Things seemed pretty cut and dry to me at the moment. I did not see any major issues and I looked forward to the peace that I was enjoying.