InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I am the Moon ❯ Family ( Chapter 76 )

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

 

 

Family

 

Naraku and Ishin had done the unimaginable and embraced Yuuta. They insisted to know him and Yuuta seemed happy to. I was lazily lying in Yuuta's arms at the moment after having seen to our pup. He was sleeping heavily and I watched him. I traced his stomach muscles with my claws and his skin jumped. I did it again and a soft smile graced his lips. I pressed my lips to his stomach and laved my tongue along the defined muscles. I heard him sigh in pleasure as I tasted his skin.

“Please do not leave me.” He said softly.

“I shall come back.” I said meeting his eyes.

“I hate you leaving on military ventures.” He said as he ran his claws through my hair.

“You like when I come back.” I said smirking.

“Hai.” He said closing his eyes.

His face contorted in pleasure as I smiled as he opened his eyes. He was murmuring as I tortured him in the most pleasurable of ways.

“Tell me.” I implored him.

“I love you.” He breathed.

“Say it again.” I said smirking.

“I love you.” He said playing along.

“Hmm well I. Love. You. Too.” I said placing kisses along his chest.

“Asuna, this is grand and all but you do realize that I will take you till you cannot stand?” he asked growling softly.

“Liar.” I teased.

He had me beneath him and he proved me wrong.

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There before me was a map and I plotted all known inu settlements. I wanted to see if Aldwyn was still in England in this era. I still had not met Wallace or the Bruce but I figured that was not important. I bit my lip and thought what the hell. I ported to Flintshire and masked my aura. I walked through the forest and I felt inu all around. It made me happy that they had this haven amongst the ningens. I could claim an acquaintance with King James of England if need be. I neared the castle and spied several inu males. Aldwyn's brothers had grown into fine males. They too kept their hair short. The elder was Idris and the younger was Iefan.

“Idris! Iefan!” I called as I entered their eye sight.

The two males opened their mouths in shock upon seeing me and moved closer.

“Lady Asuna? We have not seen you in nearly three centuries!” Idris said surprised.

“Well I came to see how you all fared.” I said smiling.

“I barely remember you.” Iefan said amazed.

“You were but seven summers at the time. Where is Aldwyn?” I asked.

“He is at court. Father passed on when Longshanks fought the Scots and now we have a Scottish king.” Idris snorted in disgust.

“King James is not that bad.” I said looking at them.

They both rolled their eyes and I smirked. We talked awhile and they offered to accompany me to London and I was intrigued. I nodded yes and I was going to see the English countryside. I had Kaito mask my marks and I styled my hair in such a way that I covered my ears. It took a few days to reach the capitol and I screwed up my face at the smells.

“Here use this.” Idris said handing me a salve.

I rubbed it in around my nostrils and it did indeed help.

“King James knows about youki you know.” I said leaning back in the coach.

“Really? How?” Iefan asked.

“My twin is mated to a vixen in Scotland. Lord Cawley is very good friends with King James. He calls him Jamie.” I said amused.

“We prefer to not have our nature known. Mortals are ridiculous in their notions.” Idris said annoyed.

“That is understandable. You really must come to my lands. You do not have to hide.” I said smiling.

“Must be nice.” Iefen said.

“It is. I do not like that many mortals at all but a few are very decent. My aunt is a human.” I said.

“Very interesting indeed.” Idris said intrigued.

We pulled up to what was called Hampton Court. We emerged and I was led into apartments that held Aldwyn Dillingham; Duke of Flint. I was dressed in an off white hanfu with touches of lace and satin in shimmering silver. My hair was down but in a long plait down my back and white lace had been braided with my hair. I wore a diadem of diamonds on my forehead to display my rank as royalty. Idris went on ahead and called out for his brother. Aldwyn emerged from what must have been his bedroom. He wore a linen shirt open and breeches with black knee boots. His face held tremendous shock and I curtsied to him.

“God in heaven.” He said dumbly.

“Hello Aldwyn.” I said smiling.

“You were bleeding out. We all thought you dead.” He said rapidly.

“No. I did nearly die having my sweet Yuzuna but I managed to survive.” I said.

“Where have you been these past three centuries?” he asked suddenly angry.

“Here. I am from this era.” I explained.

“Excuse me?” he asked in supreme confusion.

“You do not have witches and such here?” I asked.

“Hush! This is not the orient where such things are spoken openly. Yes of course we have them but we do not call them as such. Who was Kaito as you called him?” Aldwyn asked.

“He is what we call a Tomoshibi wraith youki. His abilities are vast and his natural form in not in sync with this plane.” I said softly.

“He brought you back.” He said in understanding.

“Yes.” I nodded.

“I was concerned about you.” He snapped.

“I am fine. I am not full inu Aldwyn.” I said as he went to an ornate side board and poured wine.

“You have a true form, I do not understand.” He said shaking his head.

“My mother is an uppyr from Russia. Her name is Princess Augusta Orlovich.” I stated.

“Lark Pemberton is who to you?” He asked.

“She is my aunt. She is my mother's sister.” I answered.

“Lady Pemberton has been missing some time. Her husband was murdered quite heinously.” Aldwyn said in a measured tone.

“My mother did it. She was furious that her baby sister should be beaten nearly unto death by her husband.” I said narrowing my eyes.

“She hid it well then. Should you like some libation?” he asked.

I nodded and he poured me some wine.

“It is called sherry. So when you were dreaming this Kaito was around?” Aldwyn asked raising a brow.

“You really want to know?” I asked.

“Yes actually.” He said crossing his arms.

“Yes he was. He is over five millenniums old and he is a little risqué.” I said sitting.

I heard laughter in my head and I smirked over my little sherry glass. Aldwyn was tense and angry it seemed.

“I know King James. I need not suffer you my presence.” I said standing.

“Sit down. I did not mean to upset you and how do you know the king?” he asked intrigued.

“My twin introduced me whilst he still reigned in Scotland and his cousin Elizabeth was on the throne.” I said.

“Well you travel amongst us, it seems your countries are due a visit from us.” He said staring at me.

“Come. I would welcome you amongst your Asian cousins.” I said openly.

“The male that was not around when you almost died?” he asked.

“Sir Yuuta and he reside on my sire's Noble Council. He is rather wealthy and manages several businesses.” I said.

“Be my guest my lady. Pardon as I have things to attend.” He said bowing formally.

“Why are you angry at me?” I demanded.

“For three centuries I have worried over your memory. You were so unhappy when I first met you and you say that this Yuuta is still your mate.” He snapped.

“I shall take my leave of you.” I said standing.

“No please. Just let me deal with all the shocks you have presented.” He said starting to walk away.

“Can you present me to the king that I might visit with him?” I asked.

“Allow me to finish dressing.” He said over his shoulder.

“You do not appear at court as such?” I asked amused.

“Is that the normal dress for your people?” he asked.

“This is called a hanfu. I prefer it as I can move about much freer. Kimonos are common in Japan. They are more respectable than hanfu. It seems the Ming prefer plunging necklines as did the Tang Dynasty.” I explained.

“Your manner of dress is exotic. Your silks were made heavier the last I saw.” He said staring at my face.

“It is summer.” I replied.

He nodded and disappeared into his bedroom. I moved to the door and masked myself. Aldwyn was pulling on a fresh linen shirt and patterned breeches.

“Do you intend to wear a doublet?” I asked smirking.

“My lady.” He said flushing.

“Are you?” I asked.

“Yes.” He said in a tight voice.

I moved into the room and picked up the heavily brocaded doublet. I finished buttoning the linen shirt and tucked it into his breeches. I straightened his cravat and his pale green eyes watched me.

“How do you know of European fashion?” He asked in a breathless tone.

“Vlad Tepest is an ally of mine. He rules in Eastern Europe and wears clothes such as these. Do not ask for I will not wear a dress.” I said amused.

“Thank you.” He said stepping back.

I took his arm as we left his apartments. He led me through the hallways that led to the main audience chamber. I was being stared at and several men had rather lewd things to say and think. Several women were fascinated at my clothing. The king was speaking with several of his nobles and looked up. He smiled widely when he saw me and I went to my knee.

“Your Majesty!” I said looking up.

“You look ravishing! Who sponsors ye and why was I not told of your coming?” he asked.

“Lord Dillingham is an old friend majesty and I decided to come and see my twin. Aileana just delivered another boy.” I said smiling.

“I should call ye majesty as well! Call me Jamie my lady.” He said patting the seat next to him.

I sat beside him and Aldwyn looked quite shocked at the King's easy manner.

“Lord Dillingham please sit!” Jaime said.

“Yes your majesty.” Aldwyn said bowing.

“Ye have now caused a sensation here as ye did in Sutherland. Have ye seen Kimbrace lately?” Jaime asked.

“I saw him three months ago. I delivered a healthy girl two months ago.” I said.

“Which of your mates?” he asked in a conspiring tone.

“One just like me.” I said smiling.

“Ah. Did she look like ye?” he asked.

“Hai. She has shown us her true colors already.” I said winking at the king.

Aldwyn caught on to the conversation rather quickly. He looked at me surprised and I raised a brow to him.

-He really knows. - He pathed.

“Yes.” I mumbled.

“My lady?” Jaime asked.

“Thinking aloud Jaime. Please call me Asuna.” I said as a servant brought wine.

I took a glass and I sipped. Aldwyn just listened as James and I spoke. He caught the subtle nuances of the conversation. Finally James retired and I was being stared at. Aldwyn led me from the hall and walked me to a secluded hallway.

“He knows more about you then I do.” He said coldly.

“I stayed at your home at your behest! I did not need to mess up the timeline.” I said crossing my arms.

“Oh I see. A mere mortal knows more than your English brethren.” He said pacing.

“Aldwyn this is insane.” I said.

“Yes it must be so. You are the sensation of the court. King James will call on you later I am sure. I have matters that I should have attended earlier.” He said clenching his jaw.

“Why are you angry?” I demanded.

“I am angry that this Yuuta gets to act a fool and you seem to accept it. You left our home and the bed you labored on was drenched in your blood. You should have found a way of telling us that you lived. You should have found a way to tell me!” he sneered.

“Aldwyn, I am mated.” I said.

“To a fool! To an arrogant fool who would allow his magnificent bitch away from him. I call that a fool.” He said narrowing his eyes.

“You know nothing of my true history Aldwyn.” I said crossing my arms.

“Then enlighten me.” He said.

“It would take too much time.” I said growling.

“Well I am nearly four centuries, I have nothing but time!” He growled in a very hushed tone.

“I am sorry you have to hide who you are.” I said softly.

“Are you? Why did you come back? Was it to torment those of us who cannot come out in the open?” he asked in anger.

“You choose to stay.” I pointed out.

“My family has roots here. I am titled and wealthy. Why would I leave?” he asked.

“To live out in the open.” I said raising a brow.

“What is it like to be with one of our own?” he asked.

“I do not understand?” I asked confused.

“I am a male but I have not had much of an opportunity to see other inu as you call us. What am I left with?” he asked in retort.

“Mortals.” I said as I widened my eyes.

“Quiet please.” He snapped.

I reached up and ran my fingers through his brown curls. I had never seen curls on an inu before. I pulled his lips to mine and kissed him deeply. He suppressed his true nature and I was amazed. Aldwyn was rather good at what we were doing and I sighed into it. I pulled away from his lips and ripped open his shirt and doublet. His eyes widened and I began tonguing his male nipples. I closed my eyes as I tasted his skin. I tugged on his nipple with my teeth and laved it with my tongue.

“Harder.” He cried under his breath.

I smirked and moved my lips to the other one. I bit into his chest and he cried out softly. As I licked the wounds he growled out. I reached up and dragged a claw lightly across the opposite one I was ravishing. I lifted my head and scented his pulse point.

“Privacy. We need privacy.” He said in a rather beast like tone.

“Come Aldwyn. Let this be out, this one thing.” I said in his ear.

“What are you doing?” he asked as I undid his breeches.

“You wish to be experience an inu.” I said in a light growl.

“This is too much.” He growled in my ear.

“How so? I am just getting started.” I said seductively.

I could drive him over the edge and I moved into the shadows. I untied my obi and opened my hanfu. He could see me well and I slipped my finger through my own juices and brought it to his lips. I gently dragged my claw across his lip. His eyes were stained pink and he wrapped his lips around the finger. He groaned softly as he tried to pull me to him. I shook my head no and he growled darkly. I finished slipping the silk from my body and undid my braid. I kneeled then went on all fours.

“God.” He breathed roughly.

“Should you like to take a bitch our way?” I asked.

“Yes.” He said as he sank to his knees.

I felt his lips pressed to my lower back and my backside. I knew he scented me and I heard him suppress a snarl. He grabbed my hips and pushed into. I closed my eyes and experienced a rush of mental pleasure. Somehow these inu were fully telepathic. I released a long moan and Aldwyn gripped my hips tighter. He began pushing and pulling inside my body and my consciousness as well. The dual sensations had me gasping and I clawed at the floor.

“Aldwyn! Pull back your yoki.” I rasped amid a moan.

“No, please I need this.” He moaned himself.

“Harder.” I growled.

He increased the strength and the speed of his organ and I whimpered and whined softly in inu. He understood me and his claws pierced my sides. I cried out at the mental touching and stroking. The psi yoki was throwing me over too quickly. I could not rein in my own aura either and he cried out. A tremendous pressure blossomed all over me. He began a frantic pounding with his hips and I erupted into a blinding bliss. He released a combination of a groan and snarl as my walls squeezed and milked his member. He thrust harder a few more times as he roared out with his release. He shook behind me and I was spent.

“You can port. Port us to my bed.” He whispered.

I did as he asked and I fell on the softness of the bed and sighed in contentment.

“Your yoki? How?” I asked with my eyes closed.

“Hmm?” he asked in a sleepy tone himself.

“You have a similar yoki to mine.” I stated.

“I do not know. It is how we are.” He said desperate for sleep.

“Aldwyn, this is just lust.” I murmured.

“Yes but unbridled lust.” He said murmuring as well.

“I love Yuuta.” I said lifting my head.

“Why I will not understand. I have to meet with Northumberland.” He groaned.

“What shall I do in the meantime?” I asked.

“Stay here. God you are such a beautiful woman.” He said softly.

“I am a bitch. You may say it.” I said smiling.

“I did earlier. How long will you stay?” he asked.

“Matters at home will call me back within the week. I have to find Kenomaru.” I muttered.

“Who?” he asked.

“A moth youki.” I said stretching.

“To hell with Northumberland.” He muttered as he straddled my hips.

He cupped my breasts and lowered his lips; he copied my earlier actions that I had applied to him. I moaned softly as he ran the point of his tongue over the whole areola. He nipped the pebbled nub as I withered under him.

“This is not right.” I stated as he suckled one tit then the other.

“You are in the English court. Only France could rival the sinful nature of this place.” He said lifting his head and slipping two fingers into me.

“Feel the fires burning in you?” he asked me softly.

“Yes oh Kamis yes.” I said moaning.

“Burn hotter. Do you feel that?” he asked me in a lazily seductive tone.

“Yes.” I said gasping and panting.

“Tell me what you wish Lady Asuna.” He said nipping my tips again.

I felt his thumb massaging my pearl of nerves. He had his psi yoki under perfect control and his power of suggestion was powerful.

“Aldwyn.” I mewled.

He helped me up and I sat against the headboard of the massive bed. He spread my thighs and he was on his knees between them. He was in me and taking me hard. I wondered at his knowledge and what these ningen onna did. I unraveled quickly as he did not contain his mental prowess. He was purposely drawing out my yoki. When the chance to rut with another telepath was presented it seemed he was seizing it. I ended up dragging my claws across his back as a breathtaking climax overwhelmed my senses. He grabbed the wood headboard and gouged the hard wood with his lengthened claws. I saw him shut his eyes tightly as he experienced the massive release with me. He jerked hard and finally collapsed against me. He tiredly cupped my chin and began his expert manipulation of my moist cavern. He pulled me down on the mattress and tangled his limbs in mine. We were both stark naked and exhausted.

I could not stay awake and I saw his eyes watching me. My lids grew heavier and I fell into sweet slumber.

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I woke up when I heard giggling and hushed voices speaking rapidly. I lifted my head and saw two maidservants.

“Do not leer and get out.” I said in a low tone.

“Yes milady.” A plump one said.

“Milady you have a message from the king.” She whispered.

I grabbed a blanket and covered Aldwyn and I.

“How long does the lord normally sleep?” I said in a subdued tone.

“He sleeps like the dead till seven milady. We make tea and bring him his breakfast.” She said curtsying.

“Please see to his toilette and bring strong tea, cheese, and bread.” I commanded.

“Yes milady. Are you really a queen?” she asked suddenly.

“I am a ruler. Run along and do as you are bid and thank you. Please bring me the king's note.” I said softly.

“Yes milady.” She curtsied.

She took off and did as she was told. Aldwyn was drained from our amazing rutting. I had suspicions that a family of Panyu inu had settled here long ago. He was a chocolate inu with psi yoki; that was a dead giveaway. I gently shook him and he mumbled in his sleep.

“Aldwyn.” I mumbled softly in his ear.

“Warm. Please just a little longer.” He muttered.

“Aldwyn, your maidservants have said that the will each ride you hard till you awaken.” I said in his ear.

“Only want you to ride me.” He mumbled and he flopped onto his back.

I sighed and then opened the letter from Jaime. He wanted me to appear as soon as I received the note.

“Aldwyn Dillingham get up!” I said in a loud voice.

“What?” he said lifting his head.

“The king has summoned me.” I said rising and taking the blanket with me.

“Too early deesse.” He said in a low tone.

“What does that mean?” I asked.

“Goddess. Please give me back my blanket.” He said playfully.

“My trunks are in the other room.” I protested.

He sat up and pulled on the thick piece of wool. He pulled me to him and kissed my mouth several times. I responded quite easily and we heard giggling again.

“Thank you Anne.” He said looking over at the mere slip of an onna.

“Yes milord.” She said curtsying.

“I have to meet with Northumberland.” He said scenting my juncture.

“You keep saying that.” I said amused.

“Yes because I keep putting it off. You smell so damn good. I would stay here and lick every dip and curve of your sensual skin.” He said in my ear.

“What else would you do?” I asked him.

“Bury my nose into your juncture and your scorching center.” He said growling low in my ear.

“God what you must scent like when you are fertile.” He said breathing hard.

“You are using your yoki.” I said closing my eyes.

“Not trying to. You smell so sweet. I cannot get enough of your sweet scent.” He said kissing my neck.

“Aldwyn.” I mumbled softly.

“I wanted you when I first saw you. I was enthralled to find another.” He said against my clavicle.

“Milord?” Anne said from the door.

“Yes Anne?” he sighed.

“The Earl of Northumberland is in your sitting room milord.” She said trying not to grin.

“Tell him I shall join him in a few moments. Have breakfast brought in there.” He commanded.

I heard laughing and a mortal man of great beauty barged in.

“Aldwyn get your ass up!” he said the stopped when he saw me.

I was covered by the blanket and appraised the mortal coolly.

“Algernon! Damn you I said I was coming!” Aldwyn snapped.

“You are the foreign queen?” the earl said dumbly.

“I should like to converse fully clothed Lord Percy.” I said coldly.

“I am an idiot! Of course you do. Sorry Aldwyn.” Percy said backing out of the room.

Aldwyn threw himself backwards and sighed.

“The only way I hunt is on horseback.” He said in irritation.

“You do not get home to Flintshire often?” I asked taking one of his dressing gowns.

“Not really. That is Algernon Percy, the Tenth Earl of Northumberland and my best friend.” He said rising and grabbing another dressing gown.

We emerged from his bedroom and I went to my trunks. I picked a blush colored hanfu with a wide obi of gold toned lilies. I dressed in my appointed room and stepped into slippers. I managed to put Kumosaiga into my inner hanfu. I left my hair down and I went to the sitting room. It appeared Percy was trying to drag information from Aldwyn and I stared at the mortal.

“Are you a dog too?” Lord Percy asked.

“I prefer the term inu but yes I am.” I said lifting a brow.

“He has known me since he came to court. Cannot hide too much when you are drunk.” Aldwyn said sheepishly.

“I am assuming not many humans know of what you are?” I asked Aldwyn.

“No.” he confirmed.

“Jaime has summoned me. I shall be around.” I said bowing.

I left the apartments of Aldwyn and went to the king's sitting room. He was eating breakfast and motioned for me to sit. I took my place near him and he regarded me.

“Ye have caused quite the sensation here. The court wants to meet this mysterious queen.” He said amused.

“The Warrior Queen with many husbands right?” I asked him.

“I have said something along those lines. I hear things occasionally from those traveling the Silk Road. They speak of the fearsome warrior princess who rules the exotic cities of Hong Kong and Shanghai.” He said smoothly.

“Shanghai is my favorite behind the mountain top palace in Xining.” I said thoughtfully.

“What lands do you rule?” He asked sitting back popping a grape in his mouth.

“The Northern Lands in Japan. Western Qinghai, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. The two cities are city-states. My oldest son is Lord of Manchuria and He Gang.” I said settling back sipping tea.

“So what brings ye here?” he asked.

“I needed to get away. Things have been chaotic in my personal life. I have fought many battles since I saw you last.” I said taking some cheese.

“How did your war go with the Tsuchigumo?” he asked fascinated.

“I mated their lord and the brothers made up. I now have the luxury of them both.” I said with a sly smile.

“What do they look like?” Jaime asked.

“Ishin is tall and has long ebony hair. His eyes are obsidian colored and he is fair but not pallid. He is sculpted along the lines of a Greek god. Naraku is tall as well. He has long wavy black hair and mahogany eyes. He is just beautiful.” I said smiling.

“So who else?” Jaime said smirking.

“I am tied to Shezmu who is Egyptian. I mated a fellow Western noble named Yuuta.” I said finishing the cheese.

“Did ye not have a mate by the name of Yuudai?” he asked.

“Yes. He was killed in battle several years ago. I lost four of my children as well.” I said softly.

“How?” Jaime asked leaning forward.

“Did you know Duchess Teiran Huber?” I asked.

“She was a Prussian ruler. She disappeared awhile back.” He said.

“She was a form of you know.” I said barely audible.

“Truly?” he asked stunned.

“Yes. She disappeared because I watched her bleed out during child birth. She had my homes sacked and my sons and daughter murdered. She wanted Ishin and his many clans he rules. I took the son that my mate sired with her.” I said softly.

“Leave us!” Jaime said loudly.

The few servants milling about left and he settled in his chair again.

“Please speak frankly.” He said pouring me more tea.

“Huber was a Prussian kumo. That is one Japanese word for spider along with Tsuchigumo. I have lost since I saw you last. Yuuta is the sire of Yuudai. My general fell at the Battle of Changchun with the Ming Chinese and Lei Jing. He blamed me for his sister's death and is the natural uncle to the Lord of Manchuria. Lei schemed with my banished grandmere and Yuudai was made a target to get to me. I executed the bitch for my father. Yuudai and I's pup Ken'ichi was murdered when Teiran Huber wanted to fell me. I nearly lost my mind. Let me see, Quon died in battle against the Bengal protecting Lord Chen who decided to sire a cub with my mother. My sire of course went ballistic but he claims Masami as his. She looks just like my mother. Lord Ming Li adopted Zihao who was Quon's and I son. Li is a beautiful creature. He has reddish brown hair and the most intense blue eyes. He is a great friend and sometimes lover. My sire killed his father when Chao defended Chen. Lord Chen Hu is the Byakko ruler and my former father in law. Then there is Kaito. Kaito is a wraith youki. They are a very extreme form of youki called fey. I had made a deal with him for something major and I was to give him a babe. Her name is Hikari and she is Tomoshibi which means light. I lost my heir when Huber attacked and his twin has never recovered. Yuuta is a very powerful noble amongst the West and a silver inu like me. I have no ties to his house and we sort of fell into the other's arms. We had a rather intense liaison but I have known him all my life. He whipped me as a small pup.” I said smiling.

“Do ye love him?” James asked.

“Yes very much.” I said looking at him.

“What is Lord Dillingham?” Jaime asked.

“A good time?” I asked sheepishly.

The king barked in laughter and he lifted his glass. I lifted mine as well and I drank the tea. I spent several hours discussing everything from my religious views to battle strategy.

“There is a banquet in your honor this evening. What shall say is your title?” he asked.

“Princess Asuna Orlovich is fine. My mother is Russian if you remember. I carry her surname.” I said bowing.

“Very good. You look stunning in your foreign regalia.” He said smiling.

“Thank you Jaime.” I said as I slipped from his chambers.

I was enjoying the respite but I was sensing a familiar something. I realized that Kenomaru was still tied to me loosely. I was sensing his desires at the moment and I tried to ascertain his location. I lost the connection and I sighed. I went to Aldwyn's apartments and slipped in. I saw Idris and Iefan; they smiled as they played a game I recognized as chess. I went to the sitting room and Aldwyn was not there.

“Anne? Where has the lord gone?” I asked.

“He and the Earl went hunting mam.” She said.

I nodded and I went to my rooms and changed into an emerald green haori and white hakama. The sleeves of the haori had dragons depicted. I went in the direction of the stables and they fit me on a white stallion. I had not ridden the type of best much but I managed well. I had put on my black boots and I urged the equine on. I was galloping and I sensed Aldwyn in the fields. I slowed the beast down and I watched him. They had hounds and I was intrigued by the domestic inu. I barked softly in greeting and the canids responded. The jumped up and around as I slipped from the horse. They were simple minded but loving creatures. Aldwyn looked surprised and pleased to see me. The Algernon Percy was staring at me.

“We are born knowing our instinctual tongue Mr. Percy. Instinct is stronger in a youki than in a human. Youki is an Asian term for demon. It sounds so much more elegant and less frightening.” I said as both males dismounted.

“I mean I know what you two are; Aldwyn just seems so normal.” Percy said scratching his head.

“We are born in the forms you see before you. Aldwyn are we far enough from the palace?” I asked.

“Yes. Are you going to do what I think you are?” he asked shocked.

“Yes I am.” I said smirking.

I stepped back and changed form in the flourish of yoki. My crest was visible in this form and I lowered my head to Aldwyn and Percy. Aldwyn's eyes were heated and the earl seemed excited. He was an open minded individual it was obvious and that was pleasing. The hounds were jumping and barking to see one of their own. I barked low to calm them and they lowered their heads but their tails were wagging. I let out a short howl and took off after prey. The blood hounds followed at the break neck speed.

“Is she not stunning?” Aldwyn said to Percy.

“She is a handsome dog but God she is a gorgeous woman.” Percy said shaking his head.

“Percy my man; I intend to make her mine. I intend to somehow decimate the bastard that left her whilst she carried his pup. She nearly bled to death.” Aldwyn said.

“Damn. We are alone; why not change too and run around my friend. How often do you get to?” the earl said clasping his friend's back.

“I think I shall! Be back soon!” Aldwyn said smirking.

Aldwyn changed as well and shook out his wavy chocolate coat. He licked his friend and Percy swatted at him. He took off after the foreign bitch with glee.

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I was washing my hands up in the stream and the two men were staring up at the sky in the lazy afternoon. Aldwyn had taken down a stag and he looked almost as satisfied as he had after we had rutted. I smiled at the simple pleasures he could derive that I took for granted. I edged away from them both and looked around. I knew he was around and he was taunting me.

“Come out Kenomaru!” I said growling low.

“Imagine my surprise when I hear that my favorite she dog shows up on the other side of the known world. You know there are moths here as well.” He said giving me his rather seductive grin.

“Are you following me?” I asked in supreme irritation.

“Actually no. You are not the only one who likes to travel obviously. Your buddy Magatushi has been a huge pain in my ass!” he growled.

“You awakened him Kenomaru. You are the one that started that mess; deal with consequences!” I snapped.

“I would much rather finish what was started in my bedroom she dog.” He said lightly pinning me to the huge oak.

“I would loathe killing such a beautiful male but I will.” I growled in a very threatening manner.

“Do you think I am frightened of you? We are fairly evenly matched even though I am older. How did such a young youki get so much yoki so early?” he purred in my ear.

“The Kamis love me.” I retorted.

“Yes they must. You left me hurting badly you know. I have been so preoccupied with the memory of being buried in you.” He said running his tongue along my neck.

“You are my adversary! Act like it ga!” I said trying to ignore his advances.

“You want me to be your adversary so you will not have to do deal with the obvious chemistry. I am a very patient man.” He said shredding the leg of my hakama with his claws.

I gasped when I felt his warm hand on my bare thigh. He leaned in and kissed me rather wantonly. I growled into his mouth and he deepened the exploration of my mouth. He slowly pulled back and met my eyes. His hand cupped one breast through the silk of my haori.

“You can stop trying to sense the jewel as I do not have it.” He said smirking.

“Have you taunted me enough for one day?” I said in a sarcastic snit.

“I do have a fantasy involving you in a natural spring. Water cascading down the valley of your breasts. Down the planes of your belly and your center engorged with need.” He said in my ear.

I shuddered under his words and he groaned softly as he pressed himself against me. He looked up at me and his eyes were straining to not change. His hand undid my stays and he slipped his fingers and slipped them between my thighs. He looked pleased at discovering me quite moist. He coated his fingers and began working the slippery flesh. He pressed his cheek to mine as his breathing was quickened as was mine.

“You want me as I want you. Your body weeps for me.” He said in a very husky voice.

“Wrong.” I moaned softly.

“I do not care! I need to feel your core clutching me as I loose myself over and over.” He rasped.

He slipped several fingers into me as he worked me like a finely tuned instrument. I clutched at him desperate for the explosion that was impending. He was suppressing his tremendous growls and I could feel what must be his painful need. I sensed the barrier around us and no one would see or sense us. I struggled with my conscience and I suddenly tore at his ku. His eyes flew open in surprise as I freed him.

“Tomorrow you are my enemy.” I whispered in the hoarsest voice I had ever managed to make.

I devoured his mouth in a hungry manner. He shifted me against the tree and surged in my aching center. He growled in a loud tone as he moved swiftly. There was no teasing this time as this became incredibly erotic and frantic in its intensity. My hands clutched his hard and toned backside as he pressed himself into me hard; over and over. My hands clutched his backside and clawed at his back as I gasped out moans. He too seemed lost in the incredible pleasure created between us. He thrust in me harder quite suddenly and his eyes flew open. His blue color had been replaced by deep claret as he began growling almost mindlessly. I clawed at him more violently.

“So tight.” He growled in my ear.

“Hai. Now let me release!” I groaned as if in pain.

I was feeling this tremendous and acute coiling in my belly and along my limbs. I wrapped my legs around his hips to feel him as deeply as possible. He gave me his wrist as I suppressed a scream when a climax stole through me like a tsunami. He gasped loudly and released an erotic moan as I drank his blood in the midst of such potent and overwhelming spasms. He buried himself deeply as I felt his orgasm rip through him. He pressed me back almost painfully into the bark of the tree as he emptied his essence. He kissed me in a desperate attempt to quell whatever this was. He pulled back from the kiss and pressed his forehead to mine.

“Give me the Shikon.” I said in a raw voice.

“I do not have it with me.” He replied in a hoarse whisper.

“Leave my uncle alone.” I said in his ear.

“He killed my twin brother! You are a twin are you not? What would you do if your twin was ripped from you?” He asked me in his hoarse tone.

“I would be bereft.” I said honestly.

“He was my identical twin.” He said baring his soul.

“He attacked my uncle.” I said trying to defend my family.

“He had gone mad. My father did try and invade the islands I grant you but Menomaru was along for the ride.” He said in horrible sadness.

“Can you ease out of me?” I asked softly.

“Give me a moment.” He said closing his eyes.

“Do not make me care for you. I will not help you kill my uncle.” I said clutching at his pein-fu.

“My family is gone. I have no one.” He said in anger.

“Kenomaru, I am raw.” I said gently.

“Please let me calm down. I cannot just pull back.” He said trying to explain.

I nodded and laid my head back against the tree. This was too intimate as I tried to regulate him in my mind. He slowly eased out of me and I nearly fell. He held me up as he righted his ku and pulled me down into his lap. I was facing out as he held onto me tightly. This was more than intense as I allowed myself to be held in such a manner.

“I was too rough. I apologize.” He said in my ear.

“Do not apologize. I am inu and our coupling can get violent.” I said as I rested against him.

“So we are now blood enemies again?” he asked me.

“Give me the Shikon.” I demanded.

“I will return here tomorrow with it. I wanted you.” He admitted.

“So you stole the jewel?” I asked.

“That was to draw your uncle out but yes I hoped it would bring you out in the open as well. I was unsure of my intelligence of who you were.” He said honestly.

“Why all this? Why did you not just try and meet me?” I asked in irritation.

“Let me see, four decades ago you tried to kill me most painfully.” He laughed.

“Well you were in Western Lands.” I pointed out.

“Paying respects to my brother and father. There essence was melded into that tree.” He growled.

“Why did you not just say that?” I asked.

“Do you hear your questions? I am the son of your grandsire's enemy. I was in your territory and you really did not give me a chance to explain.” He said roughly.

“Okay I was wrong. Why be attracted to your would be killer?” I asked.

“Your passion in which you fought. I told you I could not get the image of you brandishing your blade out of my head. You would give any worthy swordsman a wet dream. A female with such form?” he said softly.

“I cannot let you kill my uncle Kenomaru. He is a hothead but he is not evil. Your brother was devouring souls. What was he supposed to do?” I asked.

“I would have stopped my brother!” He hissed.

I sighed at his anguish but he wished to murder my uncle. I tried to stand but he held onto me.

“I want to love you.” He said in a fierce whisper.

“I cannot.” I said stiffly.

“You tie yourself to a kumo though?” he said in disgust.

“Please let me up.” I sighed.

He pressed his forehead to my neck and I felt his pain. I whined softly and he lifted his head. He reached around his own neck and undid a beautiful piece of white metal. It was in the shape of the crystals he apparently could produce. He latched it around my neck and I looked at him in askance.

“It is just a symbol and nothing more. Your crest is your birthright and that symbol is mine. I wish for you to wear it.” He said letting me up.

“Why?” I asked.

“Because you will remember what we have shared here when you are forced to kill me. I want this to be a good memory.” He said looking away.

“Kenomaru stop!” I said in sudden sadness.

“I cannot. For over a century I have felt devoid of life. When he was sealed away I at least still sensed him. Now there is nothing and I am alone.” He said standing.

“Please back away from this course.” I begged him.

“Promise to wear that?” he asked.

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

He pulled away from me and looked at me. He sighed and looked down.

“I will be here tomorrow with the damn jewel.” He said and he then ported away.

My eyes widened and I was stunned to my core. I did not know why I could not meet an enemy who was just evil. Lei and Bai Jing had been that way and so had the wraith that had possessed Eyal. I was angry that I should give a damn. I went to the stream and stripped out of my clothes to bathe the scent of Kenomaru away. The spectacular pendent was warm to the touch and I could sense just a trace of yoki within it. It seemed to glow with a natural light and I was torn badly. I bathed every bit of our passionate union from me and mentally prepare myself for the damn banquet.

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I sat at the long table with Jaime to my left and Aldwyn to my right. There was much chatter and I had to use the salve so that the smells did not make me sick. I ate and drank freely as I was feeling overwhelmed with what had occurred with Kenomaru. I wore an off the shoulder hanfu that was royal blue and had silver embroidered through out and I wore my diamond and silver diadem. My hair covered my ears and was up. I had Aldwyn help me with it as I had put decorative combs of lapis lazuli in it; gifts from Shezmu. Drop diamond earrings adorned my earlobes and the pendent that Kenomaru had given me. I received so many questions and comments on the beautiful thing. This single piece of precious metal had me in turmoil. I was drinking too liberally of the wine and Aldwyn asked me several times what was wrong. I dismissed anything of the nature and went on with the conversations.

“So Lady Asuna how many husbands do you have?” The Queen asked me.

“Three majesty.” I answered.

“What are their names?” she asked fascinated.

“Naraku, Ishin, and Yuuta.” I said softly.

“Why so many?” she asked curiously.

“Yuuta is noble within my father's lands and he provided me the heir I needed for the West. I adore him and I have known him along time. Ishin and Naraku both co-rule several lands between them and it seemed advantageous to produce heirs there as well. The situation works for us all as I rule lands on the mainland mostly and the Northern portion of the islands.” I explained.

“Well I would say that you are the luckiest woman on earth.” She said over her chalice and smirking.

I smirked back and toasted Queen Anne.

“You are getting rather inebriated.” Aldwyn said in my ear.

“Yes and I intend to get more so.” I said softly in return.

“Watch yourself and our nature.” He said kissing my hand.

“How could I forget?” I retorted playfully.

“You look so amazing by the way. All the Ladies in Waiting are seething with jealousy.” Aldwyn said.

“Well that was not my intention. I thought perhaps that I should dress as a woman.” I replied.

He laughed at my reply and I could sense hostility in the room. I hated court life and preferred the solace I had at my own palaces. I was reeling from Kenomaru telling me that Menomaru had been his twin. I knew I would loose my mind if something happened to Osamu. I could see what the death of Hiroto had done to Kazuo; I did not know how to make it better for my eldest born son but I knew he wished at times he had died with his brother. He was so withdrawn and forlorn that it was painful to see. He seemed to get the most benefit from being around Sheng. I had failed my son terribly and I did not know how to make it better. My eyes were swimming and I looked away. Aldwyn tried to path but I shook my head no. I had to find a way to save Kenomaru and possibly discover a way to save my son as well.

“I need air.” I said hoarsely.

“Are ye alright Lady Asuna?” Jaime asked.

“Very stuffy in here majesty. My senses are overwhelmed.” I said softly.

“There is the path to the gardens my lady. See if the air can clear away the stuffiness.” He said inclining his head.

I nodded and fled to the outside. I allowed myself to shed tears and my mind was working overtime to try and formulate some sort of plan. Aldwyn followed me and lifted my chin.

“I will be fine. I am thinking of things is all.” I said meeting his eyes.

“You portray that you are jovial most of the time but I have sensed terrible pain and guilt in you. What has happened that you suffer so?” he asked.

“Too long of a story Aldwyn. I am quite drunk and need my bed. Please tell Jaime that I was not feeling well.” I said backing away.

He let me go and I went to a secluded spot and ported to my bedroom. Tomorrow did not seem soon enough. He could port anywhere as I could but he had said he had been traveling. He had also said that there were ga in England. It occurred to me that instead of land; he ruled his kind across the continents. There were vast forests in the north and that would be a perfect place to hide cocoons. I grabbed Kumosaiga and ported to the wilds of Northern England.

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My senses were still very dull from the wine I had drunk with my meal. I smiled in triumph at the sight I saw. Deep in the wilds of the Great Northern Forest were many cocoons. They were protected by a light barrier and it was grand. I pressed my hand to the barrier and I was repulsed. I undid the pendent for a moment and then pressed my hand to the shield. It passed through and I walked in. I saw hundreds of individuals as I latched the chain. Kenomaru would feel me quite soon if he was here. I saw a male moth openly staring at me.

“Is Kenomaru here?” I asked gently.

“You mean the lord?” he asked me.

“Yes I mean the lord. Please I must see him.” I said.

“What are you doing here?” I heard from behind me.

I turned and saw his beautiful visage. I held out my hand and raised my brow.

“I am going home and I will take jewel now.” I stated.

“Impatient or did you think I lied?” he asked me scowling.

“I find that I need to see to my lands.” I said thrusting my hand out harder.

He reached into his pein-fu and pulled out the Shikon no Tama. He dropped it in my hand and I felt the huge amount of yoki leeching from it. I put it in an inner pocket of my hanfu. I had to get back to Japan to stop him.

“You are wearing it.” He said softly.

“I promised you I would.” I said as my chest constricted.

I whined softly and I closed the space between us. I kissed him in desperation and my hands were in his hair. I felt a hand on my bare neck and my back. I finally backed away and a single tear slipped out of my eye.

“Why are you inebriated?” he asked.

“Memories.” I said walking away.

I ported as I walked and I appeared in Edo. I knocked on the door loudly and my aunt came to the door bleary eyed.

“Get rid of this.” I said as I pulled out the jewel and dropped it in her hand.

“Asuna sweetie how?” she asked taking in my dress.

“It matters not but get rid of it this time. Magatushi is still out there and Inuyasha still a target.” I said backing up.

I saw my uncle pulling on his fire rat haori and he looked at my attire.

“Whatcha been doing?” he asked

“I have been at a very tiresome state dinner. I must go. Uncle, I am removing myself to Edo soon and I shall need your guest room.” I said meeting his amber eyes.

“What's going on Suna?” he demanded.

My aunt showed him the Shikon and his eyes widened. I backed up and he saw the pendent.

“You fought the moth fucker?” he asked snickering.

“Hai Uncle Yasha. I have.” I said inclining my head.

“Can ya do one thing for me kiddo?” he asked.

“Hai.” I said.

“Forgive Akemi.” He said meeting my eyes.

“I will in time.” I said bowing.

I ported back to the West and walked into my sire's study. I had a wrapper that I wrapped around my neck. Yuuta was there as well as several council members. All turned and stared at me.

“The Shikon has been returned to the Shikon Miko and we can move on.” I said and then walked right back out.

Both Yuuta and my father came out after me and turned me around. I stared at them both and blinked.

“You cannot just come in and say that you have recovered the Shikon and walk away.” My sire said.

“Okay, I recovered the Shikon and I faced Kenomaru. I am drunk and swaying on my feet.” I said.

“Where have you been?” Yuuta asked.

“Hampton Court as a guest of King James, there is a group of Panyu inu who do not know they are Cantonese that I discovered. I ran down rumors of Kenomaru and it led me to the British Isles.” I said holding my head.

“I can scent the wine.” Yuuta said wrinkling his nose.

“Hai. It was a grand time. Now I am going to your castle and passing out.” I said to Yuuta as I walked away.

“You did well Asuna.” My sire said as I walked.

I waved at him without looking and walked to Yuuta's castle. I entered his chambers that we shared. I pathed to Ishin and Naraku that I would see them in the morning and that I was quite drunk. I did not even undress and fell onto the futon asleep before I hit the neck roll.

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I woke up with a tremendous headache and groaned at the bright light. Yuuta was already awake and reading his endless chains of letters and reports. He looked over at me and smirked.

“You looked ravishing last evening but you know that.” He said softly.

“Thank you. I feel entirely wretched this morning.” I said groaning.

“Where did you get that stunning pendent?” he asked.

“King James. He is very close friends with Osamu's father in law. He knows all about youki and finds my life endlessly entertaining.” I said standing.

“Well I suggest a work out in the dojo with your sire.” He said smiling.

“Hai. I want to invite the Dillingham clan here. They have to hide their true natures amongst all the damn ningen there and I think it would be a treat to be themselves.” I said pulling on dojo attire.

“Well invite them.” He said grinning.

“I want you to put them up. The palace and my sire can be a bit overwhelming.” I said honestly.

“I suppose I can do that.” He sighed.

I went to my knees and crawled over to him and hovered my lips above his.

“I would have to be exceedingly grateful to my handsome and delicious mate. I would have to show him how much he pleases me.” I whispered.

“You are a siren. Do whatever you wish.” He groaned.

“Love you.” I grinned.

“Love you.” He said kissing me.

I stood and did not take off the pendent. Yuuta had undressed me in the night and I was thrilled. I went to the dojo and I knew my sire would be there. I pulled my fang as soon as I entered. He turned quickly and I blocked.

“You will tell me how you got the Shikon.” He commanded.

“I said please.” I said honestly.

“Do not jest.” He growled.

“I fought him and I told him if he did not give me the jewel that I would kill him most painfully.” I lied.

“Very good. Now we must defeat Magatushi.” He said circling me.

I was floored that he did not believe me when I said I had asked for it. I did my exercise with my sire and slipped my fang into my obi. I slipped on some geta and ported back to Hampton Court. I was in Aldwyn's apartments and he flew into the room I was in.

“What are you wearing and where have you been?” he asked.

“I have been home and I did my normal routine. I have to go home. I should like you to get your affairs in order here so that when I come back you can be my guest in the West.” I said closing my trunks.

“What has happened?” he demanded.

“Aldwyn! I cannot explain everything.” I said annoyed.

“So this is it? You plan on just popping in and popping out when you feel like it? Mortals do not teleport all over hell and creation Asuna!” he growled.

“Fine! I shall say before some of your damn ningen that I have to sail home! Have my trunks sent to Flintshire then.” I said rolling my eyes.

“I am sorry but this is my reality and when did you get those markings?” he asked looking at me.

“I was born with these. I cast a charm so I do not appear too different when I am here.” I said exasperated.

“You had that crest in your true form.” He said.

“Yes. I am member of the House of the Moon. I am grand daughter to the Inu no Taisho and daughter to the `Killing Perfection'.” I said letting down my hair.

“I will get my affairs in order. I want to see your homeland badly.” He said brushing my cheek with his thumb.

“This is lust Aldwyn. I am mated and when around others in Japan you must respect that.” I said meeting his eyes.

“I have been at court a long while my dear and I know how to act.” He said bristling.

“Send Jaime my regards.” I said bowing.

He nodded and I ported myself and one trunk home to Sendai. I walked into Ishin's library and he looked up. I walked quickly and jumped into his lap. He grinned at me and I hugged and kissed him at the same time. I reached up and plucked the lacing from his hair. It fell down his back and he growled.

“So incredibly sexy on you my love.” I whispered in his ear.

“Well my love it irritates the snot out of me.” He said lightly.

“The king of the English ningen asked me about you and I said that you were the most beautiful and delectable male I have had the privilege of tasting.” I said in his ear.

“Kamis inu. Beautiful?” he asked raising his brow.

“Hai. Very beautiful and every inch a kami like creature.” I said grinning.

“Okay, you shall give me a big head.” He said smiling.

I smirked as I touched him. He closed his eyes a moment and then groaned softly.

“There now you have an enlarged head. I must go my love but please feel free to path. I have retrieved the Shikon.” I said jumping up.

“Asuna! Do not leave me as such and you have the jewel?” he said following me.

“Hai. Where is Naraku?” I asked.

“In the gardens. Inu you are being cruel.” He said growling.

I smiled widely and ported to the gardens. Naraku was sitting with all our young and Mizuki hugged me tightly. Iyo, Kenji, and Ayana scrambled over legs to attack me. I was laughing as they kissed and hugged me.

“Miss haha.” Iyo said.

“I missed you too! Should you like to come stay with jii-chan and obbasan?” I asked.

They all nodded and I kissed each one. Naraku gave me the most amazing look and I sequestered my terrible guilt. I leaned forward and hungrily kissed him. The pups giggled as I had to force down my desire. Naraku felt it and groaned softly.

“Mizuki, take your siblings. You and Karu observe them.” Naraku commanded.

“Hai chichi. I am glad you are home haha.” Mizuki said kissing my cheek.

“I missed you sweet girl.” I said as she took the young ones.

Naraku growled under his breath and pulled me to him.

“Ishin has said that you are evil.” He said nipping at my lips.

“Oh well.” I replied.

“It is not nice to mess with a kumo beloved.” He said smirking.

“Well then that would not be fun would it?” I said smirking back.

I sensed Ishin and he was radiating strong need at the moment. I held him with my will and he growled in irritation. He crossed his arms and growled again. I said nothing and I shed my haori and hakama right there. Naraku and Ishin both looked at me wantonly. We occasionally would all three participate but I was initiating. I smiled at them both.

“I beat the ga and have a trophy. The Shikon is with Aunt Kagome.” I said to Naraku.

“You retrieved it? How?” Naraku asked startled.

“Shhh.” I said putting my finger to my lips.

“Inu!” Ishin hissed.

I moved closer to Ishin and kissed him deeply. I pulled away before it became too heated. Ishin snapped his fangs in irritation. I moved over to Naraku and opened his haori. I untied his hakama as his eyes met mine.

“What are you doing?” he asked in a lust filled voice.

I said nothing as I sat in his lap and faced Ishin. Naraku moaned as I moved against him gently. Ishin watched rapt and I beckoned him to us. Ishin closed the distance and sank to his knees caught my lips. I ended up giving and receiving tremendous pleasure from my two most treasured mates. I could not get Kenomaru out of my mind and his pain.

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I was in Edo and I shadowed my uncle. He was getting annoyed with me but I did not let up. I wore the pendent every day and I did not take it off. I was becoming obsessed with Kenomaru and stopping him. Magatushi had destroyed a village near Edo in retaliation of the jewel. My aunt did something with it but she never said a word. I knew it was not gone and it stumped me as to what would destroy it. I felt if we destroyed the Shikon then we would decimate Magatushi. I was waiting a little time to bring Aldwyn and his brothers here. Kenomaru apparently intended to try and thwart me by surprising me. I watched my uncle helping a ningen villager add on to his home. I was sitting on the roof of his own house watching.

“Does your niece plan to stay awhile Master Inuyasha?” the man asked.

“Yeah. Pretty ain't she? Yeah deadly as hell too.” Inuyasha stated.

“I shall be sure not to interact.” The man said shivering.

“Yeah you do that.” He laughed.

I listened to his words and a smile graced my lips.

“Hey Suna! Get your ass down here. I'm going hunting.” My uncle yelled up.

“Hai.” I said jumping down and landing with ease.

We moved through the forest the bore his name. I smirked at him and changed form. He glared up at me and shook his head.

“Yeah yeah, show off! You are a pretty bitch. You get told that a lot I know. Come on girl.” He said as he walked beside me.

I lowered my head and began growling. He pinned his ears back and tried to sense what I was. I changed form and pulled Kumosaiga. Kenomaru was in the clearing and we stared at each other.

“Uncle Yasha go.” I growled.

“Like hell I am. Is this what you've been doing is babysitting me? I ain't no pup!” he growled.

“Listen to your niece murderer.” Kenomaru said.

“Didn't I kill you?” Inuyasha said stupidly.

“Inuyasha shut up!” I snarled.

“You killed my twin brother half breed.” Kenomaru hissed.

I moved between them and implored the moth with my eyes. He refused to look at me and my uncle pulled Tetsaiga. Kenomaru pulled his own blade and shoved me aside. They began fighting and my uncle was ruthless in his attacks. I was torn terribly and I jumped in front of my uncle and threw him backwards with a wave of my hand. Kenomaru too looked stricken but he still fought me.

“Back away please!” I begged him.

“No! Do not stand in my way.” He snapped.

“Kenomaru, I wear it everyday. Please back away!” I pleaded.

His face was set and he renewed his attacks. He did not hold back and he ended up piercing my leg. My uncle got up and he was furious. He moved quickly and knocked Kenomaru down. The ga snarled and released a huge amount of moths and a poisonous shoki. I coughed terribly and my uncle reared back with his fang. I saw it and moved with inhuman speed. I came between Kenomaru and the Tetsaiga. My own grandsire's fang sliced through my flesh.

“Go.” I said falling to my knees.

“Suna! You idiot! Suna!” Inuyasha said panicked.

Kenomaru looked horrified and stepped back. He looked up at Inuyasha in fury and jumped on my uncle. He released his poisonous silk and my uncle shouted in pain as it burned his flesh. Kenomaru stood and turned. He walked past me and turned stricken. He growled and picked me up.

“You fool.” He said looking down at me.

He ported us to where I did not know. He called for a healer and settled next to me. He again refused to look at me. His face in profile looked quite upset. The ga healer came in and began to sew me up. Tetsaiga had cut into my shoulder rather deep. I would live but it hurt like hell. Kenomaru refused to speak as the healer worked. Finally the ga healer left and I watched him.

“I know you will try and stop me. I will be unable to convince you to stay away.” He said bluntly.

“Kenomaru please!” I again begged.

“Have you ever felt so alone that no matter what you do, it never ceases?” he said in a wretched tone.

“Hai.” I said softly.

“How? Your twin lives! How can you say you understand?” he asked me as he stood.

“I was mated to a Panyu inu. Sheng and I soul bonded. I knew the instant of his death; I knew the coldness and blackness that consumed every inch of mind and heart. Sheng and I had twin boys as well. They were identical; I say past tense because Hiroto was beheaded by a kumo warrior. Kazuo watched as his twin fell over him. He protected him from death. He is not right Kenomaru. He has not been right since it happened.” I said as tears fell from my eyes.

His eyes closed and he pulled me up. He held me tightly and then looked down at my face. I clawed at his armor and got it off of him.

“What are you doing?” he asked in a hoarse tone.

“I should not have coupled with you. I should not have given in.” I hissed.

“Please no self recrimination. Frankly it was the best I have ever had.” He said flippantly.

“Do not minimize what happened!” I said angry.

“Please it was a weak moment of mine. You got what you wanted and now get what you want again. Please go as you are healed.” He said flatly.

“I see what you are doing. You wish me to hate you so that I will not care what you do.” I accused.

“Really? You know me so well?” he snapped.

“Kenomaru.” I said shaking.

“Alright! Stop torturing me! I want you and you have made it clear your feelings. Please go!” he said turning his eyes to me.

I pushed him roughly onto his back and ripped open his pien-fu. His ku fared no better as I fell upon him, ravishing his mouth. He groaned loudly as I swept my tongue into his mouth. I pulled back and stripped my haori off. I took off my hakama carefully and took his hands and pressed them to my breasts. He groaned again and I took a deep breath. He was aroused and I guided him to my entrance. His eyes begged me and I eased myself onto him. I whimpered and I seemed to do that with him. I waited but a second as I rotated my hips. He arched his body and I did it again.

“Help me.” I asked him.

His eyes opened and I continued to move my hips in rotation.

“So good. Oh Gods you feel so good.” He said and his words inflamed me.

I worked my hips slowly and he was groaning under me. He arched his hips in time to my movements. He reached up and fingered the pendent around my neck. They then drifted to my peaks and brushed my peaks with the pads of his fingers. I kept moving against him. I thought about his feather like antenna and I leaned forward. With an open palm I brushed against one with the utmost gentleness. His lip actually trembled a little. I looked down and met his eyes.

“Beautiful.” I whispered.

His eyes left a haunted image for me and I slowed my movements.

“Speak to me.” I said as I slowly ground my hips.

“What?” he moaned out.

“Is this magnificent?” I asked in a sultry tone.

“Yes, I knew it would be.” He breathed.

“Why did you want me?” I asked working myself up into a frenzy.

“You carried sadness in you too. I saw it.” He said shaking his head as if to clear it.

“Trust me.” I said as I slowly dismounted him.

He hissed at the loss of my warmth. He watched me as I kissed his inner thigh and he shook as my lips neared his organ. I kissed him softly and he leaned his head back and sighed in pleasure. I would kiss then dart my pointed tongue along it. I had become quite enamored and obsessed with him as well. I moved my lips to his cooler testes and his brow furrowed. I kissed and licked along the thin skin of his sac. His jaw was clenched as I carefully laved attention along his maleness. I wanted to please him I realized and I ran my tongue flat against the chilled flesh. I slowly sucked on one and he gasped in his breath as I continued with my tongue in my scorching mouth. I rolled it and gently suckled it as he would my breasts. I heard him rasp out moans as I repeated my actions. I sensed all manner of conflicting emotions from him and it was affecting me. I looked up at him as my whole being was taken in with him. He filled my senses and I found his scent to be something I needed to scent. I ran one claw gently along his perineum and I could sense a primal nature emerging. I pulled my self up to meet his eyes and his combined need and something undefined registered. He sat up slowly and pushed me back and lowered his lips to my breasts. His tongue and teeth nipped and suckled me into dizziness. He seemed to loose it and feverishly kissed or nipped along my sternum and then belly. His tongue was dragged along my flesh and I murmured in a haze. I reached up and again allowed my palm to barely touch the feathered appendage. I saw him close his eyes and physically react.

“Am I hurting you?” I asked in a passion laden voice.

“No.” he groaned out softly.

I took his hand and slipped it between my nether lips. I saw his eyes redden suddenly. I brought his hand back up and guided his fingers to his mouth. His tongue darted out and his strained more.

“I weep for you.” I murmured.

“Yes.” He replied in a beautiful voice.

I touched his member quite softly. I just ran my fingers along it and I loosely wrapped my hand around him. He was straining but did not stop me. He wanted more but he seemed bent on allowing me my exploration.

“You weep for me too.” I said leaning forward and tasting his essence.

I settled on my back and boldly widened my thighs. He watched me rapt in my movements as I met his eyes.

“Settle in me.” I begged softly.

He crawled forward and pressed his arousal into my depths. As he pushed in deeper, my face registered the euphoria I was feeling. Kenomaru seemed lost in feelings as well. I tugged on his conscience and his eyes flew open. He was a telepathic youki; in fact he was very powerful telepath along with his obvious ability to project himself into another. I did it again and pressed a hand to his chest. I pulled on his yoki as he filled me.

“What is this?” he asked me reeling.

“Let me in.” I asked.

“No! Why?” he asked as my hands snaked around him and pulled him forward.

I pressed his mind and he shook his head. I pulled and pushed and he began moving in me.

“More.” He groaned burying his nose into my neck.

I wrapped my legs and entwined them with his as he moved. I pulled on his mind and stroked it as he moved in me. He was breathing heavily and perspiration had drenched our bodies as I gave my whole to my enemy. He copied my actions and caressed my thoughts. I lifted my head and my faced contorted as I moaned. He mouth sought mine and we continued to move in these beautiful and passionate actions. My hands gripped and dragged across his back as the summit was being reached. He pressed his forehead to mine as his masculine grunts and moans seemed longer and more intense. I brought forth his yoki and he manipulated my bundle of nerves. Like last time the climax ripped through me all over. This one more intense as we both felt it. Kenomaru took my hand and entwined our fingers as I had done with our legs. We began experiencing an upsurge in yoki and a shared climax. My body arched against his as he pushed in as deeply as he could. I cried out as did he. We trembled against the other as we felt after shocks of molten pleasure. I was again very sore and he stayed buried in me.

“What is happening?” I whispered.

“I become so sensitive after climax it is painful to withdraw too soon.” He said as his eyes were closed.

I met his lips again and swept my tongue into his mouth. I was loosing all manner of self control with him. He pulled his lips away as he seemed to struggle.

“That will prolong this.” He said straining.

“You have no wish to prolong this?” I asked.

“Do you?” he retorted.

“Hai I do.” I said then kissed him again.

I had no idea what I was thinking but I did not want to let the closeness and his passion go. He let himself appear over confident to hide his suffering. We finally fell back in exhaustion and I watched his smooth alabaster face. His eyes were half closed and he was lying on his stomach.

“I have to go.” I said in a saddened tone.

“I know.” He murmured.

I rolled away from him and sat up. I suppressed my profound grief and dressed silently. I picked up my haori and he was staring at his pendent that rested between my breasts.

“I wish you happiness.” He said tonelessly.

“I wish you felt whole.” I replied.

“Almost with you but we know how this is.” He said standing.

“How is this?” I asked him.

“Just a really good time. Go on please.” He said dismissing me.

My lips trembled and I turned to him in anger.

“You are the one that wished to rut with me. I gave in as you really are that spectacular. Wallow in your pain and make the biggest mistake of your life.” I said shaking.

“Then thank you for giving me the greatest pleasure of my life. Now go as next time I am sure we will be clashing fangs.” He said crossing his arms.

I backed away and ported. Horrendous guilt tore through me but I kept my composure. I took an extra long bath at the Western spring and decided to sleep. I had to stop him and I had to save him.

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Sesshomaru eyed his mate as she slept and kept staring at her belly. He truly wanted an obnoxious amount of pups running around and he wanted to hear the laughter and deal with antics of family. He splayed his elegant but battle hardened hand across her belly.

“Mmm Sesshomaru that is nice.” She said softly in a sleepy tone.

“I can make it nicer mate.” He purred in her ear.

“That would be good.” She said sleepily.

“I want you pregnant.” He said bluntly.

“What?” she asked surprised.

Augusta sat up and stared at him. They had not discussed anymore for she figured he did not wish for more ruckus around the palace. He blinked his rather beautiful eyes at her and she felt his face.

“Do you feel okay?” she asked him.

“Hai. I want to get you pupped.” He said bluntly a second time.

“Okay and now for any particular reason?” she asked astonished.

“You are entering your elusive heat and I am going to feast upon you and drink in your mouthwatering scent.” He said in a heated tone.

“Oh.” She said blinking at him.

He sat up and pushed her back. He boldly opened her thighs and lost himself in her delectable aroma. Their personal life had been rather passionate and heated since their drama. He almost wished to thank the tiger for making it quite clear who his beautiful mate preferred. Masami was a stunning little onna and he was starting to get rather overprotective of her as he did his oldest. He focused on his female pups the most because they were the most hard headed except for Youshiro. He also focused on them because they were female and it was instinct to protect the supposedly weaker sex. In his pups case the females were born just as strong as their brothers.

“Masami is nearing four. I wish for another daughter but a son will do.” He purred as he licked her.

“Another girl?” she asked groaning.

“Hai. They look like their haha and that pleases me.” He said sliding up her body.

“Sesshomaru.” She groaned.

“I love to look upon your swollen belly and your full breasts as you carry my seed in you.” He said pecking her lips.

He slipped into her tight center and had to suppress a snarl of pleasure. She was moaning beneath him when he felt his brother's aura nearing his door. A moment later a loud knocking was heard.

“Go away Inuyasha!” he barked.

“Yeah yeah asshole. Get out of your mate and come out!” his hanyou brother yelled back.

“Inuyasha!” Augusta hissed.

“Bout Suna!” the hanyou snapped.

For once Sesshomaru did not want to care. His mate was ripe and he was in her.

“Meet me in the study half breed.” Sesshomaru yelled.

“Keh jackass.” Inuyasha said walking away.

He lost his resolve and pounded into his mate hard to relieve his need. She sank her fangs into his throat to bring them to completion quickly. He held onto her as he climaxed. She too cried out softly.

“I am going to kill Inuyasha and then Asuna.” He muttered.

“Hai.” She agreed.

He jumped up and dressed quickly and went to his study. Inuyasha was pacing and he sat down. They actually had a relationship now but he never missed an opportunity to pound on his baby brother. They found they actually liked each other. He still referred to him as half breed or hanyou and he would forever be asshole and jackass.

“Yeah so your daughter saved the moth.” Inuyasha said sitting unceremoniously.

“I find that hard to believe.” Sesshomaru said raising a brow.

“She put herself between Tetsaiga and the ga fucker. She fought him but they both hesitated.” His brother informed him.

“The pendent! Did you get a good look at it?” Sesshomaru asked.

“Hai. Same shape as those nasty ass crystals.” The hanyou said crossing his arms.

“She did not!” Sesshomaru said pounding his desk with his fist.

“You thinking she used herself to get the jewel?” Inuyasha asked.

“Hai. She used the moth's attraction to obtain it. Kamis!” he snarled.

“Yeah well he took her.” Inuyasha said.

“No she is here. I feel her aura. Come brother let us get an explanation.” He said rising.

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I was rudely awakened by pounding on my shoji screen. I growled in irritation and waved my hand it flew open. My sire and uncle walked in. I was only covered by a blanket and my sire turned his head and then my uncle blushed profusely.

“Is there a reason my privacy is invaded?” I asked.

“The ga?” my father asked.

“Has a large amount of my Dakkasou in him. He was mine to take down Uncle Yasha and not yours! He has dishonored me and I will not have it!” I lied effortlessly.

“Why not say that?” My father asked.

“I did not think I had to. I liked the necklace Uncle and I took it. He pissed me off.” I said laying back down.

Both of them just stood there and I got more irritated and ported away.

“I hate when she does that.” Inuyasha mumbled.

“Hai I do as well.” His brother snorted.

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I was again in England and I appeared ningen again. I was wearing my full regalia of armor and fang. I had to stay ready for Kenomaru at any moment. I was led to Aldwyn's apartments and he was reading. He looked up and his jaw dropped.

“Circumstances dictate my attire.” I said as I stood there.

“Did you come to bring us?” he asked.

“Hai. I can port all three of you if you wish.” I said.

“Sure. I have been ready to leave for a few days now.” He said standing.

He called his brothers and they each had a trunk. I would have to surge my yoki to accommodate so many auras. I held Aldwyn's arm and ported us to the Western palace. I had informed my sire that we would have foreign inu and he looked forward to it. Yuuta was on the mainland dealing with his ships so I decided for the Dillinghams to stay at the palace. I was immediately assaulted by Katsurou and Masami. They knocked me over in their true forms. Katsurou was a black inu and Masami a black tiger. Both licked me and I was laughing.

“Welcome home sister.” Yoshiko said from the doorway.

“Shiko?” I asked looking up.

“Hai. Chichi wanted me home.” She said smiling.

My sister was almost as old as Mizuki. She looked in interest at Aldwyn and his brothers. Yoshiko knew several languages and had been traveling with our Uncle Viktor.

“Beinvenir en le Ouest.” She said in French.

Aldwyn looked at me and looked stunned.

“Shiko has haha taught you English?” I asked in Japanese.

“Yes.” She replied.

She curtsied to the three males and slipped away. She was highly reserved and was quickly becoming the second most coveted bitch in the West. I found her to be incredibly beautiful and only rivaled by Mizuki and Ayana. Masami and Katsurou changed backed.

“Konichiwa.” Masami said.

“What did she say?” Aldwyn asked going to his knee.

“She said hello.” I said beaming at her.

I picked her up and Katsurou pouted. I gave him a look and he whined.

“Chichi! Chichi! Sissy mean! Chichi!” he said taking off.

“Is everything alright?” Aldwyn asked.

“Yes. He was angry that I did not pick him up first. Come you have not even met my other siblings.” I said laughing.

“But she is not inu.” Aldwyn asked of Masami.

“She is half Byakko and half uppyr. I told you there is a lot here.” I laughed.

My mother came from her study and she looked over our guests. She smiled at Aldwyn, Idris, and Iefan.

“Hello boys. Welcome to the Western Lands.” She said in English.

“You are her mother?” Idris asked with wide eyes.

“Last I checked yes. I mean I did carry her.” She said amused.

“Masami.” My mother said taking my baby sister.

“Well I am showing them chambers.” I said walking toward the guest accommodations.

-He is handsome. - She pathed.

-Careful, he is telepathic as well. - I pathed in return.

Aldwyn looked at us as he could hear a hum in his mind when we did path.

“Interesting. I need to speak to you when you find a moment. Youshiro is home and he is flirting with Zhou again.” She said bowing.

“Damn him! I will not loose the head of my household to a brat!” I hissed.

She chuckled and I went toward my chambers. Aldwyn followed and I flung my shoji open with my mind. Youshiro was quite openly flirting with my trusted friend and servant. I glared at my brother and he smirked his sensual lips at me.

“Do not dare Youshiro! I intend her to mate Yuuto and not you!” I snapped.

Zhou looked at me astonished and Youshiro growled.

“Should you ask her?” he snapped at me.

“I did not need her permission as she serves me. I would see to her needs. Zhou are you alright with my choice?” I asked.

“My lady!” she bowed in a panic.

“You get the hell out of my chambers and bite me! You are spoiled brat and you will not defile my most trusted otome.” I said stomping my foot.

“My lady?” she asked.

“Hai Zhou you heard correctly.” I said pursing my lips.

Zhou feel prostrate and I had elevated her in status. She was a noble onna very soon. I felt good about giving her to Yuuto because he had been eyeing her and she blushed whenever he was near. He was always respectful of her and treated her as if a lady.

“Is everything all right?” Aldwyn asked.

“My brother is trying to whore out my head of household.” I commented in English.

“Fuck you Asuna!” Youshiro said in English and brushed past me.

I was slightly shocked that he spoke the foreign tongue but Aldwyn was surprised.

“You family is rather well versed in languages.” He observed.

“Apparently. These are my personal chambers.” I said inclining me head.

“Befitting a princess.” He said bowing.

“Thank you. This way please.” I said reining in my temper.

I led them to their shared chambers and after they had settled in, I brought them to the forests and showed them around.

“Feel free to change at any time. Feel free to be completely inu here. There will be a semi formal dinner later in the evening.” I said bowing.

“Asuna?” Aldwyn asked.

“Yes?” I asked in return.

“Thank you.” He said giving me a beautiful smile.

“You are most welcome.” I said smiling in return.

I left them to frolic and I sensed malice. I pulled my fang as I walked further into the forest. Magatushi was there and he looked almost frightening.

“Ah the Western whore. You know I grow tired of dealing with your loathsome family. I think I shall make an example.” He said walking closer.

“As if you could.” I snapped.

He was suddenly behind me and I turned as I slashed my claws through his belly. He jerked my fang from my hand burning his in the process. He threw it and we began fighting hand to hand. He was incredibly powerful as he struck me over and over. I could scent the stink of my acid burning his flesh. Blood was on hands as I pummeled him with claw and fist. I was snarling as my beast took over and he laughed merrily. I sensed my sire and uncle coming and I was pulled back by my father. Inuyasha invoked the Wind Scar and it hit Magatushi squarely but all it did was make him angrier. Inuyasha brandished the fang of my former brother. My sire pulled his own Tokijin and invoked the Dragon Strike. I ducked for cover as my father's yoki was channeled. They both fought the beast and I willed Kumosaiga into my hand. Magatushi morphed both limbs and looked as if he would strike my sire but Inuyasha jumped in front of him and took the brunt of the attack. I ran fast and began striking as hard as I could. Magatushi lashed out and forcefully threw me against my father. I heard him grunt and I looked down and saw crimson stain his haori. The stain grew and I panicked. In the melee my own fang had pierced my sire. I channeled every bit of yoki from my kumo mates and lashed out against the youki from the Shikon no Tama. I threw him with tremendous force and he smashed through four trees and fell to the base of the last one. Both sons of the Inu no Taisho had bad injuries. I touched them both and ported us to Yasu.

“Old man! We were attacked. Chichi! Please help him.” I said scared.

“Get your kumo healer here now!” he barked.

I ported out and appeared in Sendai. Nobu was in his apothecary with his son on his knee.

“Nobu! My sire and uncle need you please!” I cried.

“Where my lady?” he asked as he called Juuna.

“The West.” I said trying to stay calm.

Juuna came in and her eyes were wide. She ran down the hall and called on Aya to watch their son. I knew my very good friend used to have strong attraction for my sire but it did not seem important.

I ported the three of us to Yasu and Nobu went to helping my sire. Juuna went to uncle who was panting badly.

“Where was he pierced old man?” I asked.

“His liver.” Yasu stated in a dark tone.

My mouth dropped open and Juuna looked up. Nobu looked at me and calm washed through.

“We can fix this. Juuna can you heal the hanyou?” Nobu asked calmly.

“Hai.” She said leaning down.

“I am Lady Juuna. Please close your eyes my lord,” she commanded my uncle.

“Ain't no fucking lord.” He growled out.

Juuna smiled sweetly and pressed her hands to my uncle's chest. Inuyasha gasped rather loudly and I knew what he was feeling. He would feel near rapture as the Northern inu were just that way. Nobu looked up but saw his mate healing my uncle quite well. Inuyasha pinned his ears to his head and he flushed. Juuna touched his koinu ears and he turned redder.

“Your ears are most charming Lord Inuyasha.” She whispered in one.

“Whatever.” He said softly.

I knew he was embarrassed but he was still blushing. We all ignored his scent at the moment. Nobu motioned for Juuna and she glided forward. I did not wish to see my sire cut open as they repaired the laceration that I had caused.

“Reach in Juuna.” Nobu commanded.

She nodded and looked down at my sire. I caught the same look but it was gone so quick that no one else noticed. My sire was awake but stoic in his pain.

“Lord Sesshomaru-sama drink this.” Nobu said as he helped up his head.

I saw my father drink what I could scent as widow venom and within minutes he was totally relaxed.

“I am going to get that stuff from you kumo.” Yasu said as they observed Juuna.

Juuna's hands were glowing softly and my sire grunted just a little. He felt her amazing ability and I saw sweat break out on his brow. He was fighting his body's natural response. I heard my mother come in and she looked horrified.

“Sesshomaru?” she said close to his head.

“Tired.” He mumbled.

“My love. Nobu?” she asked.

“Lady Asuna got him here quickly we are closing the wound now. Both Lords Inuyasha and Sesshomaru need to stay abed for awhile.” Nobu said calming my mother.

My mother came to me and hugged me so tightly I thought she would strangle me.

“It is my fault. I got in his way and it was my fang that pierced him.” I said trembling.

“Nonsense.” My sire said weakly.

I narrowed my eyes and I felt wretched. I moved over to my uncle who had blissfully passed out. A pure miko could have healed the wounds completely but Kagome was too far away in Nagasaki at the moment.

“Okay my lord. I am leaving the widow venom here. I have learned that it will inebriate you but it is an excellent pain killer.” Nobu said gently.

“Hn.” My sire slurred.

I wanted to cry out in relief but I watched my father pass out as well. I had never seen him truly fall and I was terrified. My mother ported her and my sire to their chambers and Juuna looked at Nobu.

“Hai stay here and help Yasu nurse them.” Nobu said to her.

He kissed her forehead and said something in her ear and she frowned, I wondered what was going on but there were more pressing concerns. He produced his shoki cloud and disappeared. Yasu whistled and I felt tremendous relief.

“My lady let Yasu look at you as well. I can port your uncle to his chambers.” Juuna said.

“Okay.” I nodded.

Yasu pulled me along and sat me down and Juuna ported my uncle to his chambers.

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Juuna looked down at the sleeping hanyou and found both brothers beyond gorgeous. She was still inu and pushed down her attraction. She could not stop touching his ears as they were soft. He slowly woke and stared up at the prettiest bitch he had ever laid eyes on. His niece was stunning but she did not count.

“What are you doing?” he asked annoyed.

“I am sorry my lord; you are quite famous amongst the Western inu and I have never seen an inu hanyou before.” She said smiling.

“I ain't no fucking lord I said and you come to stare at the freak?” he asked in anger.

“No. In fact you are quite ravishing for a male inu and hai you are a lord. You are in fact a prince.” She said amused.

“Haul your ass out.” He said rolling to his side.

“Why have I offended you?” Juuna asked.

“You're a pure inu. You're all alike.” He said in old anger.

“How is that?” she asked offended.

“Arrogant and superior. Leave me the fuck alone! It wasn't my idea to hang out in this place. Lord Asshole insisted and my own Kamis damn niece won't leave me alone.” He growled.

“Your niece loves you and I will not leave you the fuck alone as you put it. If you insist then I shall show you what the word means.” She said brazenly.

“Huh?” he asked dumbly.

“I know you are more intelligent then that my lord. Do you really think that all inu would dismiss such a superior male?” she asked him bluntly.

“Stop.” He said uncomfortable.

“You have this obvious hatred for your own kind and you espouse shit as if it dribbles out of your mouth. See I too can curse.” She said smugly.

He looked more than embarrassed and angry. He was simply the most charming inu male she had ever met. His brother was the most beautiful but this hanyou placed quite closely.

“It is said you favor the Taisho.” She said softly.

“Yeah I favor my old man.” He grumbled.

Juuna leaned forward and scented his hair. He smelled of the forest and brushed her lips across his ears.

“Stop that!” he growled.

“They really are quite charming.” She said sweetly.

“What are you doing in here? I'm gonna be fine. I don't need a damn baby sitter.” He groused.

“You would have bled out my lord.” She said bluntly.

She opened his haori and kosode to expose his rock hard muscles. She ran them across his skin and it jumped under her fingertips. She allowed her healing touch to seep forth and cover the wound in his chest. He gasped and shifted on the futon.

“Please no more.” He grunted.

“Does it feel good? I have been told it feels almost orgasmic.” She said as she raked her claws over his abdomen.

“Look I am mated and I am pretty fucking happy.” He said glaring at her.

“I have not made moves on you. I am curious is all.” She said with a sly smirk.

“Okay whatever just get out.” He growled.

“This would be making a move.” She said leaning forward and capturing him in a deep kiss.

She had fantasies and dreams of meeting the hanyou for as long as she could remember. She felt guilt but she did not intend to let the situation pass her up to taste his skin and kiss him. Inuyasha grunted in surprise and pushed her away gently.

“Look I am flattered really but I am mated to a great onna.” He said breathing in.

“I have grown up in this court and we all have heard about the inu hanyou brother of our revered lord. I adore my lord as he is a good and kind ruler. You are something real in comparison. Now I will admit I have desired to meet for a long time but I wish to assuage my curiosity.” Juuna said honestly.

“Well if you're curious then ask okay? I ain't no damn exhibit to be stared at.” He said in his old pain.

“Have you never taken a bitch?” she asked.

“Why do you care?” he snapped.

“You said ask.” She retorted.

“I am half ningen so you think some uppity bitch would lower herself? Like I said I am a freak show to most pure inu.” He said glaring.

“Are you never not angry?” she asked him.

“Nope. I stay angry and it has kept me alive. So let me sleep and I wanna send that noxious toad to get my mate.” He said lying on his back.

Juuna grew annoyed and very full of curiosity. She leaned down and scented his juncture and he scented of so many things. He was attracted to her and mildly aroused by the kiss.

“You found the attentions pleasing.” She whispered.

“Yeah well your good at it.” He said blushing.

She growled softly and ran her tongue along the side of his neck. He groaned at the intimacy but tried to keep his thoughts pure.

“Do you follow you instincts?” she asked softly.

“Hai. Leave me alone.” He growled.

She gave him a small smile and swooped down and kissed him again. Inuyasha reeled from the contact and she explored his orifice until he made growling moans. She pulled back and her breathing had quickened.

“You are good at it as well.” She murmured.

“Thanks for the interest but I can't do this and I won't.” he said breathing evenly.

“Let me taste you. I have dreamed of running my tongue along your skin.” She said in a ragged breath.

“Huh, why?” he asked confused.

She groaned at his innocence and opened his haori further. She pressed her lips to his male peaks. He sucked in his breath and groaned loudly. She tugged and nibbled on his rather intoxicating taste. She tried to clear her senses but she intended to taste him more. She repeated her actions and rolled the neglected one. He enjoyed it immensely and he fought back a groan as she tugged and bit the nubs of sensitive flesh. His mind had an image of her tasting every bit of skin and he groaned.

“Tell me you want me to.” She implored.

“No! I can't.” he said with a panicked look on his face.

She ran her fingers along the obviousness of his arousal. By the looks of it Juuna knew he would be magnificent. She lost her reason and undid the stays to his infamous fire rat clothing. He sat up and the panicked look was back. She leaned over and tasted his member. She intended to stop but his arousal hit her sensitive nose and she groaned herself. She started licking his thick organ up his shaft and around the head.

“Oh Kamis please no. I can't do this.” He moaned out.

Juuna looked up and Inuyasha stared into the eyes of a bitch's true nature. He had seen Asuna but this female was pure inu. His throat hitched at the erotic image and shook his head. She whined softly and bared her neck.

“No come on. Please you're gorgeous but Kagome would murder me.” He said touching her hair.

She lowered her head again and she managed to pull back her true self quite a bit. She took the head of his powerful erection into her mouth. She sucked on his engorged head and ran her tongue over the slit. She felt his claws of her scalp but they did not dig in. He was panting trying to control himself. He was not a young pup anymore and could control himself in all manner of things. He felt her take all of him into her amazing mouth and then her throat. He lost his control totally and thrust. She was able to stand it and he began thrusting gently to relieve the ache in his groin. She sucked on him as he thrust and he exploded. He shouted out as he spasmed. She took it greedily and she slowly took him out of her throat. His amber eyes were shut as he came down from the best blow job he had ever received. His mind was screaming what a bastard he was but he was pretty sure the pretty bitch would get enough of the freak and move on. She sensed his feelings and she growled loudly. She could not stand his feelings of himself. He was the son of Touga; the Inu no Taisho. She knew she would feel tremendous guilt but she slipped out of her rich kimono of golden yellow. Inuyasha scented her own arousal and it hit him squarely. Her hand wrapped around his spent member and cupped his balls.

“Kamis stop!” he growled.

“Is that truly what my alpha wishes?” she asked in a low growl.

“Oh do not give me that alpha male shit.” He snapped.

She smiled and pushed him back on the bed. She brazenly climbed over him where her center was close to his nose.

“Now talk.” She said.

He shut his eyes and his inu side was going crazy. His organ grew heavy again and he groaned as his youki half was seemingly jumping up and down doing a happy dance. She got up and eyed his staff and he turned bright red. She looked hungry and it made him very nervous. She slipped several fingers into her own weeping wetness and rubbed said fingertips against his lower lip. He attacked them and sucked shamelessly. She would reach her own release through him and she climbed into his lap and descended on him.

“Can you deny your inu self Lord Inuyasha? My prince. You may not have been raised here but you are Lord Touga's son. Your mother was a hime. You are royalty.” She said and then had to groan.

“Can't think.” He said sweating terribly.

“So good my lord.” She said as she leaned forward and lightly kissed his lips.

She bared her neck on instinct and he bared his fangs and almost pierced her throat in his passion. He managed to stop himself but he maneuvered her under him. She had him in vise grip and he tried to think clearly as his hormones and inu self were going wild. His inu self was screaming at how good it felt to be inside a proper bitch. He moaned at his mental barrage. He began moving in her hard. She cried out and he did not have to hold back. He pummeled her hard as his own inner nature clawed his mind. She growled as she sensed his feelings. She grasped his backside and she met his eyes. The pupil itself was amber and the rest red. Jagged lavender stripes appeared and she opened her eyes in wonder. He had a true nature as well. She kissed him and it seemed to startle him and he fell into the slide of tongue and passion radiating. He slowed his thrusts and she drew up one leg and he soulfully moaned out. He had no reason and he slipped two fingers and massaged her bundle. Her eyes widened further and she choked out a gasp. He shifted just a little and hit a particularly sensitive spot. She began growling and panting as he very obviously knew a thing or two. He kept up his assault and the first flutters of a massive orgasm began. Juuna was filled by him over and over. Her claws pierced his backside and he pummeled her harder again. He was an amazing partner and she came undone. The gorgeous hanyou shouted out as he buried himself into her deeply as her purity traveled along every nerve ending. He jerked hard as he emptied his seed. She wrapped her legs around his waist and she had cried out softly but he felt her walls constrict around him. She again dove her tongue into his mouth and he took it greedily. He tasted blood and he realized she kept herself from marking him. She slowly unfurled her legs and he pulled out and fell to his back. His breathing was coming so fast and his heart was beating hard. He was ready to say some cutting remark when she sat up and her golden hair fell around them.

“I feel your shame as I feel my own. You are more beautiful and magnificent then any inu I have met. I treasure this my lord.” She said as she slipped from his futon.

“How'd you know what I'm feeling?” he asked rolling to his side and watching her dress.

“I am an empath. My mother's family came from the North and the black inu had interbred with miko. I have unusual abilities. I am a taiyouki and General Baku's sister.” She explained.

“I…” he started to say.

“I took you my lord. Not the other way. Kamis you are amazing.” She said looking down at him.

He blushed profusely and she sat by his head. She leaned over him and met his lips. He groaned and kissed her eagerly. She held the sides of his head.

“Please I want to feel you again.” She breathed.

“No.” he said shaking his head.

“I understand. My prince, my lord.” She said slowly kissing him again.

He whined as she withdrew from his lips. Juuna slowly opened her kimono and dipped her fingers into her sex and brought them to her lips.

“We taste so very good.” She mumbled.

“Please go.” He said with shaking breath.

“Tell me you will see me again.” She said brushing her thumbs over his lips.

“Hai.” He groaned.

She again slipped her fingers into her center and brought it to his lips. He sucked them into his mouth and it was as she described.

“Meet me tomorrow?” she asked.

He nodded with his eyes closed and she stood up. She closed her kimono and slipped away. He could not believe what a dirty rotten bastard he was. This was something he thought lord asshole would do but he knew his brother worshipped the ground Augusta walked on. He adored and loved Kagome fiercely. He had not pulled back and he had been so caught up that he prayed she was not pregnant. He didn't scent a heat but then he was a hanyou. He jumped up and went to the palace's hot spring and jumped in after removing his clothes. He scrubbed every inch and changed back into his beloved fire rat clothes. He went to his brother's chambers and knocked on the door. Augusta slid it open and she smiled.

“How's asshole?” he asked.

“He is sleeping Inuyasha. Why are you upset?” she asked.

“Keh, Take your mind hearing thoughts away for awhile okay?” he said shaking his head.

“Sure. Try and not fight with him okay?” she said softly.

“Yeah I know it was a close call. He was trying to protect Suna and I.” he said looking down.

“It will be all right.” She said and then slipped out.

Inuyasha sat down by his big brother and waited on him to wake up. The Western lord scented his baby brother and he looked over at the hanyou. By the lines of his back; he was tense.

“Inuyasha.” Sesshomaru said in a rich timbre.

“Hey thanks.” He said.

“Hn.” He answered.

“If I tell you something you cannot be all lord asshole on me? Can you be my big brother?” Inuyasha asked earnestly.

“I shall endeavor to try. If it is completely ridiculous then you are on your own.” He said closing his eyes.

“Whatever. I know better then to trust you!” he growled.

“Inuyasha sit down and speak.” Sesshomaru sighed.

“Naw. You'll eat me alive.” He said bitterly.

“If I would eat you alive as you say then I would have done so in chichi's tomb when you cut off my arm.” The Western lord said with a trace of humor in his voice.

“I rutted someone else!” Inuyasha blurted out.

“Who?” Sesshomaru asked sitting up and grimacing.

“Does it matter? I am a creep of the worst sort.” His little brother said in a tired voice.

“Inuyasha we are inu here. This court is as licentious as any on the mainland. We are just better about covering it up.” He sighed.

“I don't want you coming down on the bitch okay?” he said firmly.

“Fine. Speak please.” Sesshomaru stated.

“This Lady Juuna.” He said turning red.

“She is a very, very stunning bitch. She was coveted almost as much as Asuna. She seduced you?” Sesshomaru asked thinly.

“Hai.” His brother said sheepishly.

“Ignore it and move on.” Sesshomaru said flatly.

“Have you ever, you know…” he asked him.

“Once. Augusta was bedridden and I was inebriated. The early years were difficult to endure as she lost so many pups. I was angry and drinking chichi's sake. It was Juuna's mother in fact. I have never spoken of it and I never will again.” The elder brother said.

“Is that why you forgave her?” Inuyasha asked.

“Partly. That and Augusta goes against almost every instinct to stay true to me. Uppyr are the whores among youki. They make inu look quite pious. That is why I do not come down on Asuna. She follows her instincts a lot. Part of it is she is still a young inu and uppyr. She will learn better control as she ages.” He shrugged.

“Okay so I just ignore her.” Inuyasha said dumbly.

“Lady Juuna is never ignored. She put Osamu in his place in his heyday.” Sesshomaru chuckled.

“So what are you saying jackass?” Inuyasha growled in irritation.

“Make her bored with you. Be mundane and act like you did when you were younger.” His elder brother said teasing.

“Gee thanks asshole. Look you get some sleep. I had your toad send for Kags. She should be here pretty soon. Suna feels like it is her fault you got hurt.” Inuyasha said rising.

“I will send for my eldest.” He sighed.

“You still feel drunk?” the hanyou asked grinning.

“Hai. Very and I wish Augusta would come back.” He grunted.

“I'll send for her.” His brother said as he slipped.

Sesshomaru thought about Lady Juuna and her seduction of his brother. He said he would not come down on her but he did not say he would not command her to stop. He rolled and sat up. He managed to put on a yukata and go to his study. He was exhausted and so very in need of his mate. He had never felt this type of lust. It was euphoric but annoying. He had Jaken send for Lady Juuna and she appeared fairly quickly. She bowed low and met his eyes.

“I am sorry for my actions my lord. I know better.” She said looking up.

“Fine. Leave him alone. He is not like us Lady Juuna. He actually has a very deep conscience and you have him feeling horrid. You are a comely bitch but Inuyasha is off limits.” He said firmly.

She bowed again and left his study. She had no intentions of obeying. She was insanely attracted to the hanyou and wanted him more now. Juuna went back to her parents' castle and bathed thoroughly. She decided to visit the Western Princess and see if she could borrow some of the stunning hanfu that the heir wore most of the time.

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I stood before my sire and I could not meet his eyes. I had nearly killed him and I could not look at him. He grew impatient and growled loudly.

“Asuna quit being asinine. You fought well.” He said yawning.

I realized the widow venom had fully taken him over and he was very relaxed.

“Shall I port you to your chambers my lord?” I asked.

“Hai. Find your mother and send her to me.” He said yawning again.

I ported him back to his chambers and settled him in. I kissed his cheek and he out a warm palm on mine.

“I do not mean to control you. You are the dearest person to me besides your mother. You stole my cold nature when you wrapped your tiny clawed hand around my finger. You used to sleep between your mother and I and Osamu would sleep in a cradle beside us. You snuggled up to me and would change form. I lost my heart twice and I cannot loose either halves.” He said in a slurred tone.

“Chichi!” I gasped softly.

“I know I will be embarrassed I said this but it needs to be said. I am jealous of your mates because you turn to them more. You used to always turn to me when you were hurt or had a problem. I know Yuudai was your closest childhood companion but you turned to me. You looked at me in love and adoration and I wanted that so badly when I was a pup. You craved my attentions and my affection. I grieve you are grown because I cannot walk you as I used to when you could not sleep. Osamu was a good boy but he was your mother's and you were mine. The Kamis gave us two for taking so many away.” He said drifting.

Tears streamed down my face and I did not wipe them away. I hated myself for ever doubting him and I hated myself that I had hurt him. My mother was in the doorway and she too had tears in her eyes.

“He wants another pup. He cannot get over you.” She said softly.

“Mother I am no better then my siblings.” I said wiping the tears.

“No you are not but he is right. He and I had immense feelings for each other. We had lost two pups before you and Osamu. I wanted to try again and he did not want to. I begged him and I pleaded with him. I promised him I would deliver him a son. We had gone to the area where we had conceived and lost the first. We were just sitting there and we were bitter. I begged him to take a concubine and he would not. He resigned himself that he would have to settle his differences with Inuyasha so that the West would be provided for. We ended up making love and we were so lost in the passion that he did not pull back. A couple of days later I ended up getting so sick and I could not manage to keep blood down. He put a guard on me to make sure I stayed abed. He refused to touch me and when you two came it was too early. I have never seen him so afraid; I bled out like you did with Yuzuna. When he saw you it was the most beautiful sight. I figured I could die after having given him a pup. I wanted a son for the title but he was so in love. When Osamu was born I was sure I could die. He would not let me go. They sewed me up and he kept feeding me from himself to make me stronger; it worked. I remember him crying and begging me not to leave him. This is why I could not choose the other over him. He is truly the only male that I have been willing to die for. I cannot breathe if I think he is not around. I faltered a few years ago and it has taught me how precious what your father and I have.” She said in obvious love.

“I am not worthy.” I said wiping away tears.

“Kenomaru?” she asked softly.

“How?” I asked stunned.

“You may have been his so to speak but I am your mother. Why are you trying to save him and why did he give you an heirloom of his family?” she asked softly.

“Menomaru was his identical twin. I see how Kazuo acts and I can only imagine what Kenomaru feels. I would wish for death a million times over if Osamu were to die.” I said meeting her eyes.

She knew and understood. She was a twin and she would loose her mind I knew. I sighed and pulled the pendant out from my haori.

“I promised I would not take it off. He says he wants it to remind me of what happened in England. He wants me to remember him fondly when he says I will have to kill him.” I said as my gut twisted.

“Show me.” She said.

I allowed her to access my memories and she touched her lips. She looked at me and hugged me tightly. She held on and shook her head.

“He will not stop baby. He cannot, you know you would do the same thing. I would do the same thing. I do not think you can save him. It seems he wants to join his brother.” She said softly.

“It is similar to Ishin. It is unrealistic but pain had shadowed his judgments. He is good and he is more. I have to find a way.” I said determined.

“I will try and help.” She nodded.

“Thank you!” I said hugging her.

“Your father is having erotic dreams. I will catch up with you later.” She said.

I slipped from her chambers and leaned against the wall. I had to save Kenomaru if it meant anything. I was fighting my nature in regards to him and I intended to find a way.

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Juuna watched the hanyou working on a ningen's home and he had stripped to his hakama. She was in her true form and watched him from a distance. She was masking her aura so he would not notice. He had left the palace and had avoided her totally. She longed for him and she dismissed her guilt. She yipped then barked loudly to get his attention. He looked over his shoulder as his silver mane obscured his vision a little.

“Be right back.” He said to the ningen man.

Inuyasha jumped down from the roof and made his way into the forest that bore his name. She moved further into the dense foliage to get him further away from the ningen. She barked and he caught up with her. He stared up at her and blinked his beautiful amber eyes.

“Lady Juuna?” Inuyasha asked stunned.

She yipped and leveled her turquoise eyes at him.

“Look I know what I said but I ain't gonna make anymore mistakes.” He said looking embarrassed.

She changed form and her golden hair blew in the wind. It fell past her backside and waved naturally.

“I suppose you do hate your own kind.” She said watching him.

“What are you doin slumming anyway?” he demanded.

“Pardon?” she asked incensed.

“Yeah you rut a hanyou to share with the other nasty court bitches. Well I ain't a fucking conquest.” He growled.

“You really think so little of your own kind.” She stated surprised.

“Yeah you forget I am half ningen. Damn proud of it too.” He said crossing his arms.

“You are also half inu youki. You have a filthy mouth as well.” Juuna said circling him.

“You're the most incredible looking bitch I've seen but my mate is pretty damn special.” He insisted.

“I imagine she is to have snared you. I admit I want you despite good reason and good sense. I have had wicked thoughts about you along time. I have only seen you afar till recently.” She admitted.

“Well you got to have your fun.” He said trying to be cruel.

She lifted a hand to his sun burnished cheek. He nuzzled it on instinct and he looked at her. He looked up horrified at himself and he stepped back.

“I suppose you can call rapture fun. It is instinctual to seek out your own species. I want you.” She said standing in front of him.

The same old issues that his beloved Akemi had faced were what reared its ugly head. He refused to meet her eyes and she waited patiently for him to say something.

“I want you.” Juuna repeated.

“What for?” he said growling.

“I can think of several things. You're rather beautiful mouth could be put to better uses then cursing. Actually you are charming as you are. I rather enjoy seeing a royal inu who thumbs his nose up at decorum.” She smiled.

“You and Suna are good friends.” He stated.

“Hai we are and no she would not approve of me pursuing you. Your family thinks you are to be pampered and protected. I suppose in the back of their minds because you are hanyou they worry more.” She said honestly.

“Well you know what? I may not be like you and have a true form but I like me as I am.” He said growling.

“I want you.” She stated again.

“Can't.” he retorted.

“I want you.” She said in a husky voice.

“Are you deaf? You know just cause you're a stunning bitch don't mean a damn thing. You're probably like every other inu bitch out there.” He said trying to put her off.

“Well you are the one who called yourself a conquest.” She said shrugging.

“Quit trying to turn my words on me. Go play your games with someone who gives a shit.” He said turning to leave.

“Inuyasha.” She breathed.

He turned and stared at her. She moved and held onto his haori. He was trying to not react but the memories of her underneath him sent chills down his spine and his groin.

“The name your chichi gave you indicates who you really are.” Juuna said in his ear softly.

He was breathing harder and she was holding onto his haori still. He covered her hands with his intending to remove hers. She slipped a hand between them and rubbed his straining groin.

“I admit I find your body divine but I feel your feelings. I want to experience you totally.” She said softly.

“Stop okay? Why do you want me to fuck up my life? You know a lot of ningen expect their spouse to be true to them.” He stated trying to maintain his stance.

“I know and the same with some youki. I have no good reason to pursue you.” She admitted.

“Then why do it?” he snapped.

“When I put my hands over your wound at the palace; I felt so much from you. I have not felt that from any normal inu. Plus I have pleasured myself with you in mind.” She said softly.

Inuyasha's mouth dropped open a little and she continued to massage his groin which was getting way too uncomfortable.

“I shall leave.” She said brushing her lips against his a moment.

He whined a little then he pulled her forward and attacked her luscious mouth. A powerful shudder went down his spine and he was dying to taste her as she had him. The kiss was heated and consuming. Juuna held the back of head with one hand and the other was tangled in his silver tresses. The hanyou was loosing his mind to the lust when she pulled back.

“I am going now. I want you to understand what I am saying. I do not just want your body but your whole person. I want to feel more than lust from you as you plunge into my body. I want you to take me and make love to me.” She said stepping back.

She did not give him a chance to say anything else and he was stunned. She ported away to leave him there to his own thoughts. She had flatly told him she wanted his love. He moved back to the village and jumped up into the God Tree. He felt his daughter at the base and he looked down. He had the same problem asshole did. He loved his baby girl too much.

“Hey kiddo.” He said smirking.

“Hello Father. Mother said you have been to the palace. Will she still not see me?” Akemi said bitterly.

“She said she needs time. You did something real bad my girl. You know we taught you to face your mistakes.” He said jumping down.

“Hai I know. I miss her Father. She was the closest thing I had to a sister. To hell with her.” Akemi said wiping angry tears.

“Look come have some supper.” He said pulling her along.

His thoughts drifted to the golden bitch and he shook his head. He intended to make love to his miko and shut out thoughts of Lady Juuna. He was tormented all through his dinner and he was agitated to the point he begged off to go hunting. Kagome looked at Akemi and shrugged. He had no idea where to even find her. He wasn't a mind reader like Asuna or Augusta. He just went West and gloried in being able to run off some of his energy. He decided to head to his brother's lands. He had come to care for his brother deeply and had come to realize that he too had been treated miserably but by his own parents. It took a couple of days to reach the Western Lands and he entered the palace complex. He didn't know why they just didn't call it a city. There was a palace and then there was the market along with the many residences. He shrugged and found the castle that belonged to one Sir Jouichi. He knocked on the door loudly and it was answered by General Baku.

“My lord?” Baku asked astonished.

“Don't you all get it I ain't no lord? Where's your sister?” Inuyasha asked bluntly.

“In the garden with her son.” Baku said confused.

Instead of going through the castle he went to the wall and jumped over it. He found the gold bitch playing with a gold pup. She looked up and she saw her brother at the door.

“Look I need to speak with you about some stuff. Can you spare a minute?” Inuyasha said.

“Baku, watch your nephew a few minutes?” Juuna asked.

“Sure. What is up?” Baku asked.

“I need her help okay? Come on.” Inuyasha said dragging her.

“Port us somewhere private okay?” he asked under his breath.

She took his large warm hand into her own and she ported them to the family estate in Kanazawa. He looked around with interest. She had taken them to her own chambers at the rural castle.

“You need my help?” she asked raising a brow.

“I don't wanna make you think anything is between us because there isn't. I'm not worth the effort I can tell ya. If you have a son that means your mated yourself.” He stated in a firm tone.

“Hai I am. If you tell me what you think your worth again then I shall hurt you.” She said angry.

“Excuse me?” the hanyou asked.

“You cannot accept yourself so do not mock me by pretending you are so happy. If you were free then I would openly pursue you. I would give you what you lacked as a pup. I wish to see you happy instead of angry. Your face was free when you were in me.” She said bluntly.

“So you decided all this cause you touched me? Are you unbalanced?” he asked flippantly.

“You have no true understanding of my yoki; do not dare mock me again. I shall not pursue you further and I am sorry if you thought things that were so distasteful.” She said bowing.

“Look you ain't gonna get weepy are you?” he asked shaking his head.

“No. Do you know what it feels like to take another inu both true natures in place? It is beautiful and natural. Of course you do not; you will assume I am some uppity bitch as you put it. You may not speak with as much eloquence as my Lord Sesshomaru but you have the same demeaning manner. I am sorry you are disgusted.” She said stiffly.

“I'm disgusted with myself. I ain't a male whore. I never have been and this smacks of immoral to me. I'm sorry but that is it.” He said growling softly.

“You made your feelings quite clear. I told you that I was leaving yet here you are? Why is that my lord?” she asked.

“Quit calling me that!” he snarled.

“Why? You think that somehow makes you better if you are not who you were born to be? Shall I call you half breed? Would that make you feel better about treating me as a whore?” she asked raising a perfect brow.

“I didn't say that! If ya are going to sense my feelings then interpret them right! Kamis damn bitch!” he snapped.

“I want more. I want to feel more Inuyasha; do not get me wrong the rutting is intense and excellent.” She said and he turned bright red.

“Can you take me back to Edo? I think we've talked enough.” He said blushing.

She nodded and took his hand. She ported them into the forest outside of the village. She held his face and placed her lips on his forehead. He could scent many things but regret was one. He hated to be a bastard to anyone. She had a very alluring scent as he was closer. It was faint but he buried his nose in her juncture.

“That does not help Inuyasha.” She murmured.

“I didn't catch that smell before. Kamis what is it?” he asked with his eyes rather glazed.

“I truly have no idea I swear. You may find my natural scent pleasing.” She said softly.

He continued to bury his nose in her neck and it was affecting her badly. She sighed enjoying the feel of him against her.

“What is that scent?” he asked in a rough voice.

“I have no idea. What does it smell like to you?” she asked.

“Like fresh baked sweets almost.” He groaned.

He ripped open her kimono and her under layers. He lowered his nose to her sternum and ran his tongue along the skin.

“If you wish for this no more then pull back.” Juuna groaned.

“I think you are entering a heat.” He said in a rougher voice.

“Then you most certainly do not want this.” She said softly.

He nodded then stepped back. She closed her kimono and a small part of him did want her. He would have to be a moron not to want to.

“If you feel that way then why do you deny us both?” she asked,

“Casuse I ain't this way. I was torn before more than a century ago and I haven't been that way since.” He said looking away.

“Ningen onna. Your mate is the most powerful miko I know and I hear she is quite sweet. I can understand your loathing to hurt her. Why should you say anything?” She asked reaching up and rubbing his ear.

“Look do you like your ears rubbed?” he asked annoyed.

“They are very sensitive hai. I am going to change form and hunt since I am here.” She said stepping back and changing form.

He watched her and desire flooded him. She was lean and very feminine looking. Her fur waved in places and he ran his hand through it. She lowered her muzzle and scented him. He pet her nose and she licked his fingers. She woofed very softly and dragged her tongue along his face and neck. He could not think and she lay down with her head between her paws. He sat down closed his eyes and leaned back against her side.

“You know your pretty don't ya?” he asked.

She yipped and he scowled. Her tail wagged in her amusement.

“I ain't pretty!” he snapped.

She butted him with her nose and he growled softly. She jumped up and lowered her head in mock attack. He smirked at her and her tail wagged more.

“You think you bested me? Come pretty bitch!” he said playfully.

She barked and changed back.

“Give me a katana.” She said indicating a short one he wore.

“Right you can fight?” he asked in disbelief.

She pulled the blade and fell back ready for the hanyou. He pulled the Tetsaiga and struck quickly. He had to block her. His face held surprise and she went on the offensive. They blocked and struck over and over.

“Did asshole train you too?” he asked annoyed at her prowess.

“General Hideaki did. He was my god father and he was my sire's best friend. It amused him to do so.” She said as she blocked his fang.

She strained a little because he was obviously stronger but she was quicker. She sliced into his inner haori and he threw his fang from him and jumped on her. He jerked the katana from her and lowered his nose to neck again. He did not think and opened her kimono and freed himself from his fire rat hakama. He entered her swiftly but not with force. She lifted her head and met his lips. He completely became entangled in her scent and moans of pleasure. He wanted her to be a hateful harpy like Sesshomaru's mother had been but she was playful and rather loving.

“Give me your pup.” She said looking at him.

“Can't think Juuna.” He groaned out.

“I want your pup.” She said throwing her back as he began working her core and the sensitive spot.

He was so very good at what he was doing. He was wild and passionate as he took her.

“Selfish.” He groaned as he pulled out suddenly.

She hissed and looked down at him. He lowered his head and carefully took her nub between his teeth and nibbled. She bucked her hips in response as he ruthlessly pleasured her. He slipped two fingers and hit that same spot. Inuyasha suckled her nub as he would her breasts and her body convulsed hard. She had to stop herself from digging her claws into his scalp. Juuna mewled softly as she experienced the bliss. He had felt he was being selfish when he took her. He slid back up her body and tasted her pert nipples. He kissed and licked one as he tweaked the other. She yelped at the sharp little pain. He inflamed her beyond all reason and was totally enamored with him. He clasped her hands and held himself up and his entered her again.

“So wet.” He rasped out.

She wrapped her legs around his hips and she gripped him tightly. His eyes were changing as she did so.

“Juuna!” he passionately growled.

“You can do as you want Inuyasha. I am inu.” She whispered.

He let loose and they were both growling and moaning as the fires consumed them. Her spiritual yoki flared and Inuyasha knew he would not be able to hold back anymore. The strength of the purity surprised him and flowed over and in him. A powerful release took him and he tried to pull back but he really did not want to. She cried out and he buried his nose in her juncture. Powerful urges hit him but he managed to abstain from them. He collapsed against her and lifted his head and kissed her with profound passion that he startled himself. She responded to it with equal ardor and finally pulled back. He was still buried in her and it felt so incredible. Her head was trapped between his arms and he lightly kissed her.

“Let me change form and you can sleep against me if you wish.” She said as he kissed her again softly.

“Nope. You feel perfect. Besides you have perfect lips; they're good for kissing.” He said doing it again.

She grinned as she saw a very relaxed hanyou. He had a playful nature as she suspected. She gripped his backside and squeezed the firm flesh. He smirked down at her.

“Should you like to fondle my ears since I have yours?” she asked.

“Does it really feel good to you?” he asked.

“Does it not feel good to you?” she asked him.

“Hai.” He nodded.

“Because you are hanyou your inu nature is more apparent. I have seen pictures of your sire and you look so much like him.” She said smiling.

“Yeah I saw what the ruckus was when Suna brought him here. Still weird that she was my aunt.” He said as he slowly eased from her.

She closed her eyes and felt wonderful at the moment. She and Nobu were separated at the moment. He was kind and actually loving with her but he was more involved with his patients then their family. She had begun to assist him just to spend time with him. She had asked for time apart because she told him if she wanted a housemate then she would have stayed at home in the West. He had calmly told her to do as she needed. She had been asking for more time with him when they had gone to the Western Palace.

“My mate and I are not together at the moment.” She admitted.

“Is he stupid?” Inuyasha asked bluntly.

“He is a healer. He is one of the best. He help is needed very much.” She said sighing.

“Same with Kags. She's such a powerful miko that all kinds come to ask for her help.” He said looking over at her.

“I will not approach you again my lord. I will not ruin your mating because mine is falling apart; I feel no guilt on my part but yours.” She said rising.

“Hey.” He said grabbing her.

She looked at him and she was keeping a neutral face. She did not cry ever. She could not summon the emotion within herself after she felt everyone else's.

“Look I ain't gonna go out of my way to pursue you but if you need an ear.” He said smiling.

“Thank you. Good bye.” She said kissing his forehead.

Juuna wished she could hear his thoughts. She felt his guilt but also his rather intense enjoyment of her. She figured that was better then the big nothing she was experiencing.

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I was lazily swinging my leg as I sat in the God Tree. Life was slower here and it was in a way nice. Yuuta had come to Edo to see me and for me to spend time with our daughter. Yuzuna was a good pup and the Western nobleman absolutely adored her. Inuyasha was helping to tend some crops and the rice patties. I sensed Kenomaru suddenly and I jumped from the tree. He was going after my uncle and I ran as fast as my inu feet could carry me. Inuyasha was growling with his fang drawn. Kenomaru had managed to gouge my uncle with his katana. I lifted my hand and jerked it to the side and my uncle went flying backwards. I jumped quickly and pulled my fang. We ended up rolling on the ground and falling into a rice patty. We both jumped up and began circling the other.

“Go home Kenomaru!” I hissed.

“No. This will end she dog. I have no wish to hurt you but I will.” Kenomaru said flatly.

Our blades clashed several times and I blocked him from going after my uncle. He grew furious as he thrust his katana and brought mine back quickly. He had shoved his blade into my abdomen and I had shoved Kumosaiga in near his rib cage. He grunted as did I; he looked at me in disbelief. I managed to walk backwards to un-impale myself. I pulled out Kumosaiga and he fell to his knees. I fell to my side across from him and breathed roughly.

“You are brilliant with a blade.” He said hoarsely.

“As are you, I did not want to do this.” I said shaking lightly.

“This is about honor Asuna and nothing more.” He said crawling forward over to me.

“Suna! Suna!” Inuyasha yelled from where he got up.

It had happened quickly but it felt like an eternity. Inuyasha ran closer but was thwarted by a barrier. Kenomaru pulled me into his lap and looked down at me.

“Get your nasty ga hands off my niece!” Inuyasha ranted.

“I am going to seal of your wound with my silk; can you do the same with your toxin?” he asked in my ear.

“Hai.” I whispered softly.

“What are you doing fucker? You're a dead man! Get your hands off of her!” Inuyasha said pulling Tetsaiga.

The blade began glowing red and I stared at Kenomaru. His barrier was not strong enough to withstand it at this time. I grabbed his arm and channeled him. We ported to his cocoon city in Mongolia. We appeared in his rooms and I lay back exhausted. He stared at me in awe it seemed at my ability to draw on his yoki.

“This will hurt.” He said gently.

He released the silk directly into the wound and I yelped. It burned and burnt flesh could be scented. I struggled to sit up and I let my Dakkasou seep to my claw tips. I dripped it into his wound and he hissed as mine actually sizzled. It seemed so strange that we were helping the other after having inflicted the damage.

“I shall call upon my healer. You fight better than you did when you nearly killed me four decades ago.” He murmured.

“Thank you I guess.” I said as I closed my eyes.

He left a few a minutes and came back to collapse next to me. I managed to roll myself to the side and stare down at him. His blue eyes met mine and then he looked away.

“Why can I not convince you to just let this go?” I whispered.

“Why can I not convince to stay out of my way? The answer is family.” He said bluntly.

“You will just as soon make love to me then shove a blade into my gut.” I said growling.

“It is not personal; you choose to defend a worthless being. He had no thoughts beyond what lay behind Menomaru's actions. It is well known that the moths hail from here. Why could he have not tried?” Kenomaru fumed.

“My uncle only thinks to protect those under his care. Menomaru had kidnapped his mate and used her to try and kill him. Your sire and brother tried to invade the islands that had never been invaded. You are angry because they made a choice that cost them their lives. Why did you stay behind?” I asked him.

“I did not want to go. I asked my father to make me regent in his absence. I had no idea it was permanent. I was a coward.” He said growling.

“You consider you conscience as being cowardly? Why did you not want to come?” I asked.

“Because no invasion had ever succeeded; ningen or youki alike, Japan is isolated in a way. It has spawned powerful youki and ningen samurai. I had no wish to loose my life. My sire was on a fool's errand and Menomaru was idiot to go with him. My brother liked to fight and test his skill; he would have been a challenge for you.” Kenomaru stated refusing to look at me.

“So you expected my uncle to research where Menomaru was from and send an envoy? My uncle is not into politics! How would he have known where to start? Your brother took his mate!” I said imploring him.

“Stop making me hate! It is all I have had for more than a century; I have been empty and alone! Then I meet this little she dog who tries to kill me. I have been unable to get you out of my head for nearly forty years! Arrogant and defiant she was as she stood there telling me where I could go. I have been obsessed with dogs one way or another.” He said bitterly.

“You will not give up this course?” I demanded.

“No.” he snapped.

I pulled on his yoki and ported away. I was falling deeply for the ga and I was trying to refuse me feelings.

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My side was hurting pretty badly and I walked into Yuuta's castle. I staggered as I entered his office. He shot up from his seat and caught me. I looked at him and smiled weakly.

“I skewered me some ga. He got away though.” I teased.

“Oh Kamis! Asuna your side!” Yuuta said feeling me head.

“I will be alright. Call on Yasu that he may be bitch and complain.” I said snuggling close to him.

I heard him call upon a servant to run to the palace and get Yasu. He picked me up and took me to our shared futon. Kenomaru had meant to seal off the wound but I was sure that his silk was reacting in me. I looked at Yuuta and smiled at him sweetly.

“So very handsome; I used to wonder who out of your lovers was the very best.” I said with a silly smile.

“Asuna that is not a question I will answer. You are my mate now and that is all that matters to me.” He said holding me in his arms.

“Nagomi? Sarai? Just think like a tactician and tell me.” I purred.

“Asuna!” he growled.

“I think Sarai. I saw you with her, I was being rather naughty but she is such a pretty bitch. She moaned out your name quite often.” I said kissing his hand.

“Asuna this is unseemly. I will not compare my past lovers. Would you compare yours?” he asked raising a brow.

“No but then I am not three centuries older then me either. I just want to know.” I said looking up at him.

“I was pleased at the time with my partners. Now is that better?” he asked sighing.

“Better than me?” I asked smirking.

I had no idea why I was asking and I felt very silly and dizzy at the moment.

“I mated you did I not?” he asked brushing my hair off my head.

“Because I begged you to. I want you to tell me.” I purred.

“Kamis Asuna this is not right! Would you compare me to my son?” Yuuta said in irritation.

“He made me feel. You make me feel alive.” I said shifting in his arms.

“Asuna please.” He said turning red.

“As long as I please you more and more often then the others.” I said almost slurring.

“Asuna? Beloved?” he said shaking me.

I saw him as he was shaking me. I was somewhat aware but I was sleepy. I murmured a little and he shook me harder.

“Yasu! Thank the Kamis. She is trying to pass out. She said she faced the ga and she stinks of his poison.” Yuuta said.

“Let me see my girl.” Yasu said laying her flat.

Yasu looked her over and she was festering a little in the wound in her gut. She was smirking and Yasu shook his head.

“What was the ga trying to do my girl?” he demanded.

“Kill me. Very good with a blade and so very sad. Uncle Yasha killed his twin brother.” I mumbled.

“So Inuyasha defended himself. He is angry for that?” Yuuta asked miffed.

“Identical twin.” I murmured.

“I do not care.” Yuuta growled.

“I need to go.” I said struggling.

“Stay where you are my girl.” Yasu snapped.

I reached over and grabbed his arm and he looked shocked. I channeled his yoki and ported away to Kenomaru. I was in a very strange mood and had no inhibitions at all. I saw him sleeping and his chest was wrapped. I moved silently to his side and lowered my lips to his belly button and dipped my tongue in. He gasped softly and I looked up at him. He still slept and I figured his healer had given him something. I softly pressed my lips to his exposed stomach and then moved to his neck. I licked along the side of his throat and his breathing increased slightly. His eyes opened but they were clouded over in a haze due to medicinal herbs. He did not seem to focus and I lay beside him.

“Inu?” he asked softly.

“Hai.” I said in a soft whisper

“What are you doing?” he asked murmuring.

“Nothing, go back to sleep.” I said gently.

“Okay.” He said as his eyes fluttered shut.

I pulled his covering off slowly and he had fallen back to asleep. My side hurt but I wanted him desperately. I ran my hands up his thighs and marveled at his superb body. I leaned down near his ear and softly kissed the shell. He groaned a little and very slowly moved down his body so I did not wake him up. I placed feather like kisses along his scrotum and he shifted. I kissed along his member and he moaned softly. He still was semiconscious and I then licked along his emerging desire. I took him into my mouth and Kenomaru released a throaty moan. I kept everything gentle as I lavished his length. He shifted and moaned again. I spied through my lashes and he was awake. His face was contorted in his passion and it was beautiful. I continued to lick and suck as he withered under me. I did not stop and I saw him sit up with effort. It caused him to go deeper into my throat and he cried out. I moved my head and Kenomaru began breathing harsher.

“Asuna! So good.” He moaned out.

I growled around him and he nearly lost his composure. I did not understand his hesitation and I growled again. He cried out deeply and thrust gently. I heard him muttering another language and I spied his hands clutching his bedding. I wanted to feel what he was feeling and I opened the connection that he had forced upon me with his crystals. I could feel his immense tension as the suction was tight and I then rolled his stones between my fingers. I could feel the spikes of pleasure shooting along his body as he thrust a little more. I could feel the feeling of too much sensation and he moaned louder.

“I am going to climax.” He cried out in a growl.

I kept up my ministrations and I felt his hands on my head. I could feel the tightening of his whole body and he suddenly moaned out louder then I had ever heard from him. He buried his member as deep as he could as his seed left him in spurts. He jerked several times and I accepted it all. I growled softly and he released my head. He laid back and I could see his chest rise and fall quickly. He had the most satisfied look on his face as I released him. I slowly slid up his body and he met my eyes. I lowered my lips to his and feverishly kissed him. I felt a hand snake up and hold onto my neck. He groaned softly and I finally had to pull back. I grimaced and he looked at my face.

“You have not had this tended?” he asked in a hiss.

“No. I wanted to taste you.” I said in fervent tone.

“I sealed it only as a temporary measure. My poison is quite toxic! Damnit Asuna!” he snapped at me.

I lay on my back and he jumped up and pulled on his ku and exited his chambers. I stared at the sloping ceiling and I giggled. A few minutes passed and I saw the ga healer. Kenomaru looked upset and I smiled over at him.

“Why do you look so cross?” I asked in girlish tone.

“You are succumbing to my silk. It is a neuro toxin you little fool, why did you not stay?” he demanded.

“I was mad. You are so pretty.” I said grinning like a fool.

“I would have seen to you. You insist on defending a half breed and then you port away to nearly loose your mind. You are insane!” he snapped at me.

“Am I insane? I find you delicious and your face is beautiful when you climax.” I said beaming.

Kenomaru turned red as his healer took my words in stride. I felt warmth on my belly and I was getting warm all over. Kenomaru held my head up and a cup was pressed to my lips. I recognized the taste of a widow venom draught. I drank it greedily and I let my head lay back and Kenomaru supported me.

“How did you get widow venom?” I asked slurring.

“We are not monsters inu. We do have commerce and trade as your kind does. You are inebriated.” He said sighing.

“Hai. I am also very warm at the moment. Could you please undress me?” I asked with a rather deep tone.

“You are a mess.” He sighed.

I heard the healer leave and I felt Kenomaru's hands undo my haori and hakama. I mewled as his hands ran over my skin.

“Why did you come back and do what you did?” he asked as he finished pulling off my battle silks.

I was sleepy but feeling very good at the moment. I looked at him and he sighed again.

“Cannot get the memory of your face out of my head. I cannot get the memory of you joined with me out of my mind. You smell wonderful and taste better.” I purred.

“Your words are making me ache. Hush please.” He said softly.

“Did you enjoy me astride you? You said I would feel magnificent as I did so.” I said rolling to my side.

“Please stop!” he groaned.

He lay down beside me and faced me. I shredded his ku with claws and his eyes widened.

“Kenomaru please touch me.” I asked softly.

He ran his fingertips down my arm then my side. Goosebumps erupted on my skin and slowly moved them down my side until he reached my hip. He bent his head down and laved his tongue around my nipple. He suckled it aggressively and I sighed in pleasure. He continued on with his enjoyable torture and my body was humming with unfulfilled need. He pressed me onto my back and he his eyes were pink.

“Open yourself for me.” He said gently.

I opened my thighs and he slipped in three fingers. I lifted my head as he slowly worked my center. He pressed his thumb to my clitoris and massaged it with some pressure. He kissed my lips and then sucked on my lip as he pistoned his fingers in and out of me. I moaned and mewled for him. I arched my hips to try and ease the ache. I was gasping quietly as he took a pink tit into his mouth again and licked and suckled with gentleness. I threw my head side to side as I whined. He lifted his head and caught my eyes.

“Shall this be our pattern? Shall I attack and then we end up entangled in passion?” he said in a passionate tone.

“Please Kenomaru. You wished this and you were right. I want what you want in this regard. Fill me please.” I begged in a soft moan.

“Not yet.” He murmured as he slid up my body.

He plunged his tongue into my waiting mouth. I was making so many noises and I was desperate for some kind of release, even a small one. He held me at bay and I screamed in frustration. He withdrew from my lips and gave an incredible smile.

“Can you lie on your stomach?” he asked brushing my cheek with his free hand.

“Hai. I hate you right now.” I growled.

“Not much longer.” He whispered.

He pulled his fingers from me and he then rolled me onto my stomach. He lifted my hips just a little and pushed his large member into me. I squeezed my eyes shut as the sublime feeling of him. He groaned as we were joined. He withdrew then plunged into my center. His member rubbed my walls and I became mindless. I began growling as he built up a quick tempo. I felt his fingers brush my clit and roll it. I tugged on his inner soul and he cried out. I sensed his loneliness and his constant silence he suffered. I kept my self silent but I wept for him.

“Harder please!” I cried out.

“Yes. So wonderful.” He moaned as he pushed in deeply.

I yanked hard on his mind and thoughts and I used his own connection on him. He allowed me to rub and caress my conscience against his as he hissed softly. I melded our yoki and his thrusting became hard and jerky as our auras mixed. I was intensifying the connection. I was putting myself in danger of further influence from him but he would feel a small hum in his mind. I stroked his yoki and mind harder and he lightly pinched my clitoris as he thrust with abandon. I flew apart and panted out as my walls became almost unyielding. He fell over my back and he went completely rigid as he twitched hard as he released his seed. My own climax had me shaking as the spasms of pleasure coursed through me. I could not tell what I was feeling was mental or physical. This had been our most intimate and intense encounter as of yet. His own breathing was hard and he kissed the back of my neck after moving my silver tresses. I stroked his mind again and I felt his fangs lightly pierce my skin. He let me go but was panting.

“I am loosing total control of myself when you do that. I feel you! What have you done?” he asked in my ear.

“You are not alone in your mind anymore. You will feel me unless you shut me out or I do the same. You feel so perfect Kenomaru.” I said softly.

“You feel more than perfect. I cannot keep fighting you. I cannot keep fighting the woman I want so badly.” He said almost in an angry tone.

“Then do not.” I said yawning.

“I cannot stop my revenge.” He snapped.

“Then let us figure a way to save your moron brother. I have traveled into other eras before. Why not figure a way to defeat him without killing him. Bring him here and knock some sense into him.” I said rolling to me side after he slowly withdrew.

“How? How can that happen?” he said meeting my eyes.

“I can manage the details but I imagine only you could reach him. See if this works before you continue this road.” I said imploring him.

“Why are you doing this?” he asked me.

“I will not answer that. They are my reasons but I ask that you trust me.” I said brushing his jade colored hair out of his face.

“I trust you but I am not stupid my little she dog. Dogs can turn at any time.” He said holding my chin.

“You are the one that keeps attacking. I defend my family is all.” I snapped.

“I shall trust you. Do not betray me or I will never forgive you.” He said almost coldly.

“I have less reason to trust you. Betray me and I will slay you.” I threatened.

“Agreed.” He nodded.

I lay back as I contemplated what was needed. Kaito would help and I already had his agreement. My sometimes wraith lover had brushed my mind.

“Get dressed. We leave soon.” I said sitting up.

“What are you going to wear?” he asked amused.

“You have silks that I can wear.” I said rising and going to his armoire.

I looked through his exquisite silks and I could tell the ga did very well. I picked a deep blue pein- fu and white ku. I grabbed my black obi and tied it around my waist.

“I must say that my silks look quite fetching on you.” He purred.

“I agree. Are you ready?” I asked him raising a brow.

“Yes. How do we accomplish this feat?” he asked.

“Know a demi-kami or two. There is a portal there.” I said smirking as I slid Kumosaiga into my obi.

He looked astonished and I took his hand. We walked through to the past.

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I wanted to approach the Tree of Ages cautiously but Kenomaru was anxious. He kept looking around and I could sense that he was feeling his twin. I shook my head and could only imagine what it felt like after a century of blankness.

“Come. You need to face him.” I said softly.

“Gods he is so angry!” he said with widened eyes.

I took his hands and I ported us to the tree. I kept us some distance and I could see that he was quite awake from having been sealed away. The yoki coming off the tree was horrendous.

“Father.” Kenomaru whispered.

“Is it your sire's soul or just his yoki?” I asked.

“I feel his soul. He is angry as well. He hates your grandsire for doing this to him. He would rather have been killed.” Kenomaru stated with his eyes shut.

“Will he sense you?” I asked.

“He is not paying attention. He feels me but he does not notice how close I am.” Kenomaru said.

“Fine then we make him notice.” I said jumping away from him quickly.

I jumped from limb to limb until I reached the tremendous aura. Menomaru sat amongst the roots and looked up at me with surprise.

“Hello ga.” I said very neutrally.

“A Gods damn dog! A she dog though, how very different.” He said standing.

The resemblance between him and his brother was amazing. Hiroto and Kazuo had looked almost exactly alike. Menomaru had his ears pierced whereas Kenomaru did not. He managed to fly up a little and I watched him. I held up my hands to assure him of my state of no weapon.

“What are you doing here she dog?” he demanded.

“You are in my sire's lands; I have a right to be here. Now you that is another story but I shall not deal with you.” I stated flatly.

“Who shall deal with me Western trash?” he snapped.

“Brother!” Kenomaru said from behind his twin.

Menomaru turned and saw his brother and his mouth dropped.

“Kenomaru? What are you doing here? Where have you been all this time?” Menomaru demanded.

“I have been handling the fall out from Father's failed attempt. We have been scattered on the mainland brother.” He sighed.

“What are you doing here with the she dog?” Menomaru demanded again.

“She was my way into these lands brother. The current lord is more powerful then the Taisho and this little strumpet has more yoki then her sire.” Kenomaru admitted.

Menomaru looked at me and his eyes roved over my form brazenly.

“Is she a good fuck?” he asked his twin.

“Do not be you brother! I have not partaken of the she dog and nor will I.” Kenomaru said.

I bristled but kept my mouth shut. He was watching me closely and looked at his brother.

“Well if you shall not then I think I shall.” He said staring at me boldly.

He was on me as quickly as Kenomaru could move. I had not expected it and he had me pinned to the ground as he straddled my hips.

“You are a good fit.” He said smirking down at me.

“Menomaru!” His brother yelled rushing over trying to drag him off.

“You are handsome ga but one brother only. Kenomaru is quite the fuck to quote you.” I growled.

“Well Kenomaru I did not think you had it in you.” Menomaru laughed merrily as he got off of me.

Kenomaru glared down at me and he was red. He reached down and helped me up.

-I do not announce my private life inu! - He hissed in my mind.

-You deny us? Ashamed of it? - I hissed in his.

“No!” he growled aloud.

I crossed my arms over my chest and I barely looked at him. Menomaru looked amused as he stared at his twin. I was angry at Kenomaru for denying us.

“Well brother you bed one of the dogs for what reason? A female of our kind could not satisfy you?” Menomaru asked crossing his arms.

“Brother whom I rut is not up for discussion. What we need to discuss is this folly you are doing.” Kenomaru said crossing his arms.

“So serious brother. That dog sealed me and Father away! Our great father is dead and you say this is folly?” he snarled.

“Menomaru please! It has been hell not even sensing you! Did you feel in you imprisonment?” Kenomaru snapped.

“No. I was cut off totally. When I awoke I felt you. It must have been terrible.” Menomaru acknowledged.

“I wished for death at first Menomaru. I have always felt you and this nearly crushed me brother. I have spent my time planning my revenge.” Kenomaru sighed.

“Well very good. You too can take in father's yoki.” Menomaru said crossing his arms.

-How far into this ridiculous madness is he?- Kenomaru pathed.

-Near the end. If he takes in your sire's yoki then he will become something akin to a monster. - I pathed in return.

-I can take him down. You keep your damn uncle away. - He growled in my head.

I spied him through my lashes and I stepped back. I willed myself to change form and I took off in a run.

“I will give you that she is quite stunning. She had quite the backside as well.” Menomaru said looking as the she dog took off.

“Menomaru! We shared everything but I will not share the woman I am involved with.” Kenomaru snapped.

“Too bad.” His twin said with a gleam in his eyes.

“You will return home and give up this madness!” Kenomaru said furiously.

“Because you say?” Menomaru said raising a brow.

“Yes because I say. I had foresight enough to see this catastrophe. You and father were so eager for glory that you damn near died! Father paid the price, shall you? Do you not care what I feel?” Kenomaru said getting angrier.

“Do not question my devotion to you Kenomaru! You are my identical twin brother but I am still the eldest.” Menomaru growled.

“I question your devotion when you slate yourself to go against the son of the very being that sealed you away! You will not survive Menomaru; you will leave me alone yet again and do it for what? You will leave your other self to desolation and terrible loneliness!” Kenomaru raged.

“Where is this anger coming from Kenomaru?” Menomaru asked arching a jade brow.

“Having lived this nightmare!” his twin said glaring at him with crimson eyes.

“Kenomaru?” Menomaru asked surprised.

“You will come home and do your duty to your kind instead of trying to garner power from our dead father!” Kenomaru hissed.

“Oh really I shall?” Menomaru snarled.

“Yes you shall!” his twin said stepping nose to nose glowering.

“So says you? Well brother you shall have to make me.” Menomaru said pulling his katana.

“Arrogant ass! Where are your supplicating whores?” Kenomaru asked.

“Hari and Ruri are about. You never did like them did you? They are useful and quite delightful in pleasing me.” Menomaru said stepping down from his natural seat in the roots.

“I prefer real women.” Kenomaru growled.

“With that she dog? Why her of all the females that threw themselves at you. You choose the species that imprison me?” Menomaru asked in anger.

“She is different. I am drawn to her.” Kenomaru said turning bright crimson.

“Does she look as magnificent without her silks at her body suggests? What drew her to you Kenomaru? Did she read poetry to you?” Menomaru sneered.

“Shut up fool. I was not the one on a fool's errand. I am not that one that bedded whores!” Kenomaru snarled.

“Fine then Kenomaru.” Menomaru said smirking.

Menomaru sheathed his katana and ported away. Kenomaru looked around and he felt his brother's fury. Menomaru felt betrayed and he would punish his little she dog lover. He pulled on their link and ported immediately. Menomaru could do the same thing being his identical twin.

I was staring into the crimson eyes of a very pissed off ga. We were surrounded by a barrier and he leered at me.

“My brother is quite taken with you. What wiles do you use that would trap a son of the great Hyoga?” He asked as he cupped a breast in a painful grip.

“I did not trap Kenomaru. He is the one that came after me!” I hissed.

“Really? Well then I shall take you from his life and have my brother returned to me!” Menomaru hissed.

Menomaru grabbed a short dagger and suddenly dragged it across my throat. I gasped and he dropped me unceremoniously to the ground.

“The blood of that bastard runs in your veins and you sully my twin. Bleed to death whore!” Menomaru said as he crushed my hand under his foot.

Horrid pain shot through my arm and I tried to breath. I felt Kenomaru suddenly by my side and he looked horrified.

“Release you toxin quickly!” He said lifting my good hand.

I did as he asked and he mixed it with his silk. He grimaced but he smeared the toxic concoction onto the wound in my neck. It burned and sizzled as my toxin reacted with his. I could breathe and I met his eyes with pain filled ones.

“I am sorry. I did not feel the extent of his anger. You must find your healer and get that tended now. I shall deal with my brother. Please return to me.” He said holding my face.

I nodded and I pulled on his yoki to port. I appeared in Yasu's personal chambers in the West and I collapsed.

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Kenomaru followed after his twin and ended up tackling his twin to the ground. They were rolling and growling on the ground.

“You fuck an inu? You pursued her?” Menomaru asked in a deadly voice.

“Leave her out of this Menomaru! You have gone mad!” Kenomaru said hitting his brother's jaw.

“I have gone mad? You fuck a Japanese inu! You who could have had your pick of any woman pick and you pick a damn dog?” Menomaru raged in a white hot fury.

“I love her brother and I have for some time. I owe you no explanations to my feelings.” He snarled in return.

“Oh you do not hmm? Shall I take her and find out what she has?” Menomaru asked in a cold voice.

“I said leave her be! You damn near killed her!” Kenomaru said throwing his brother.

“Not until you return to me. You are my younger self Kenomaru. You and I belong to the other and not some filthy dog!” Menomaru said in a frigid tone.

“You come home and I will never see her again.” Kenomaru demanded.

“You make demands of me?” Menomaru laughed.

Kenomaru looked and saw one of his brother's servants nearing. Her hair was soft red mixed with white to give the effect of pinkish hair. She was a ga female and very striking but her soul was dark and dank.

“Master? You summoned me?” Hari said in a soft tone.

“Your other master here needs to be reminded what it is like to lie with one of his own. Give him your all my luscious slave.” Menomaru said smirking.

Kenomaru rolled and jumped up. He hated this slut with his whole being. His brother was not normally evil but very self involved. Hari waited patiently as Menomaru grabbed the back of his neck and Kenomaru shouted as his neck was burned with his twin's silk.

“I shall always be more powerful Kenomaru. I was born with the most yoki and you have trailed behind me all these years. You forget yourself little brother as you always have. I am your master and you are mine. Hari, disrobe.” Menomaru commanded.

The female moth smiled with purpose and did as she was told. She neared the younger twin and sank to her knees before him.

“Lord Kenomaru.” She whispered in his ear.

“Slut get away from me.” He growled.

“I have subdued him enough Hari. If need be get Ruri.” Menomaru said then passed her by.

He tipped her head back and kissed her deeply. The moth female nearly purred as he possessed her a moment then sauntered away.

“Careful Kenomaru she can wear you out.” Menomaru snickered.

The elder of the moth twins had to find the she dog and teach her who her betters were. He would make her regret touching his precious brother. He could sense her through Kenomaru and he smiled. The little bitch had formed a bond with him and he could find her easily. He ported to her side and found her sleeping. Her neck had been healed very nicely. He covered her mouth and she stared at him in hatred.

“Your grandsire did this you little whore. Your blood is what turned me into this hateful being. Your kind will not sully my family any longer. You will not disgrace my beloved twin any longer!” Menomaru said in a hateful tone.

I bit his hand and he shouted in pain. He released me and I rolled. I jumped up and I willed Kumosaiga into my hand. He looked surprised and my eyes burned red.

“You are not full dog. I see what Kenomaru sees in you. What are you my little harlot?” Menomaru said circling me.

Kenomaru was powerful but his elder twin reeked of yoki. It was like Osamu and I, I had much more abilities but Osamu was more powerful than an average inu.

“I am half uppyr ga. You are nothing compared to him and to think he felt a void without you?” I sneered.

“How would you know anything you fucked up mongrel!” he snapped.

“I too am a twin Menomaru. I am the elder one as well. You surprised me before but I promise it will not happen again.” I said as I struck quick.

We slashed and parried quickly as we moved in a large circle in the infirmary. Menomaru was quick and sure footed. He got angry at my obvious prowess and I unleashed Kumosaiga. Menomaru barely jumped out of the way of the destructive wave of yoki. Poor Yasu but this bastard was getting on my last nerve. I jerked my hand and the ga went flying with some force out of the hole I had made in the wall. He hit the ground and I began willing all kinds of rocks and debris from the wall at him.

“You have kinetic yoki!” he said jumping up.

He hovered above the ground and I threw Dakkasou blades at him. Several hit him and he looked more than intrigued. He slammed up mental barriers and I jumped up. I shredded his wings with my claws and he fell. He grabbed me and I fell with him. We rolled down a low hill snarling and snapping at the other. I shoved my claws into his shoulder and he snarled in pain as I flooded it with my toxin. He wrapped a hand around my neck and squeezed. I slashed at his face and neck and brought up my knee to his groin. He released me and cried out in horrible pain.

“Bastard!” I rasped.

He stared at me as pain clouded his eyes but he was intrigued. He pushed himself to standing and I could sense he really needed to curl up. His façade was quite good but I crossed my arms and glared at him.

“You are an incredible warrior. Well little bitch you managed to impress even me.” He said grimacing in pain.

“Where is Kenomaru?” I demanded.

“You want him? I am blocking you from sensing him, quite easy really. This is quite intriguing I think.” Menomaru said pacing.

“I swear if you do not unblock me then I am going to shred your manhood like I did your wings.” I growled.

“Fine.” He said grinning.

He lifted the block and I ported to Kenomaru. There was a female ga and backhanded her so hard she went flying. Kenomaru had been paralyzed by his own brother's silk. I was furious as I tended him.

“You still want to save him?” I hissed in his ear.

“More then ever. Are you hurt badly?” he asked barely above a whisper.

“No, Kenomaru she did more damage to me. What a remarkable female you have found. Such a prize to be sure. Did my precious brother tell you that moth females are warriors and it is expected of them? The males are dominant but a superior female is almost an equal to her master.” Menomaru informed me.

Kenomaru refused to look at his brother or me. I met Menomaru's eyes and I felt profound hatred for him. I could care less if he died. I would be happy if he did.

“Not very nice thoughts she dog. From whence do you come brother?” Menomaru demanded.

“After you perish you fool.” Kenomaru growled.

-I can channel you. - I pathed to Kenomaru.

-How? - He asked in thought.

-I can amplify your yoki. Your silk will harm another ga? - I asked.

-Yes. I can release my moth mist. - He pathed.

I held his hand and I surged my yoki through him. He released an ungodly amount of shoki mist and Menomaru coughed. I moved with preternatural speed and knocked Menomaru in the head with the hilt of Kumosaiga. He fell to the ground unconscious and I looked back at Kenomaru. I helped him up and stared down at his brother.

“He is a sorry bastard Kenomaru. I suggest you keep his worthless ass in Mongolia.” I snapped.

“I shall. I feel normal again Asuna. This means everything to me.” He said touching my arm.

“I am glad you feel whole again. I could not imagine if my brother died how I would feel. Now if and when you get him under control you owe me in destroying Magatushi since you woke him up.” I said leveling him a stare.

“I shall help you.” He nodded.

“I suppose this is it then. Come drag his worthless self through the portal.” I said rolling my eyes.

Kenomaru picked up his brother and went through the ripple. I watched as he ported away and I hoped he could contain the bastard or I would kill him myself. My heart felt heavy and I undid the pendent and put it at the base of the Tree of Ages. I could not tie myself to him anymore and I could not further fracture my heart. I hoped he could forgive me but I had to keep myself on path.