I am the Moon

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


Homecoming

There was much to do and not enough time. The urgency to get back to Japan was overwhelming. I wanted the army to come with us but I was preparing to leave without them. I intended to call upon the Ookami dens to assist the West. I had no doubt in my father's skill, I was just not going to under estimate an enemy's need for revenge. This thing with Jing had become personal, for both her and me. I was conferring with Ichigawa and getting across the Bo Hai Gulf.
“My Lady it is a straight shot from Tianjin to Lushun but the tide is not on our side at the moment. We have to wait till morning.” He said.
“Not even under oar power?” I asked hurried.
“My Lady, we must wait till morning to move the troops. It is not possible to move this many men without the tide.” He said firmly.
“Fine. I leave without the men. Have them ready to move with first tide. I want you in the West no later than four days.” I commanded.
“That is an almost impossible task madam.” He said exasperated.
My eyes bled red and Katashi walked in, I turned on Ichigawa and had my hand to his throat.
“You will not question my orders ever. I said four days and I mean four days or your life is forfeit.” I snarled in a very Sesshomaru like way.
Sheng came into the tent followed hotly by my Uncle and Aunt. Katashi looked furious with me and Ichigawa looked frightened.
“You are dismissed General.” I said as coldly as possible and my eyes had yet to return to their normal color.
Ichigawa scrambled away from me and out of the tent. I turned on Katashi and growled.
“Do not ever threaten my general again!” he thundered.
“Do not threaten me Katashi. He is just as much my general as he is yours.” I snarled fiercely.
“What is wrong with you? You do not get what you want through fear and threats of death! Ichigawa served my father and I will be damned if you treat him in such a manner.” He yelled at me.
“Fine you separate our ranks, you make the decision. I will make the decision for mine then. I will be leaving now. Do whatever the hell you like.” I seethed through clenched teeth.
“Asuna, do not do this.” He commanded trying to bar my path.
“Get the hell out of my way or I will hurt you.” I spoke in a threatening voice.
Sheng was trying to calm me and I looked at him with my feral eyes and snapped my fangs at him. He was angry but controlling his temper. Katashi grabbed my shoulder and I reacted badly. I lifted my hand and put my claw through his upper chest. He looked at me in horror and stepped back from me. Kagome gasped and Inuyasha's eyes were wide. I tore at my mating mark with my claws and spit at Katashi's feet. His own eyes had gone red and I could feel the tension in the tent.
“Leave us.” Katashi ordered.
Everyone fled and I arched my brow in contempt. My hand was dripping blood from the wound I had inflicted on him. He stared at me as though I had grown two heads.
“What are you doing?” he asked.
“What I need to do. You will not stand in the way. If you cannot agree with me than do so privately; not in front of others.” I snapped.
“You are being reckless again and will get yourself killed.” He said in a calm voice.
“Is it your family that is in danger?” I asked arching a brow.
“You are my family.” He replied.
“I am not if you defy me in this.” I said dangerously.
“What do you mean?” he asked in a low tone.
“You know what I mean. I will not be controlled this time.” I stated.
“You would tear apart our mating because I am trying to get you to see reason?” He asked in disbelief.
“Yes.” I said.
“Go then.” He snarled at me.
I walked past him and out of the tent. I had to get to Japan and I knew that something terrible was on the horizon. I didn't have the time to explain everything to Katashi and his sense of order. I was fixing to transform into my energy sphere when Sheng came up and whirled me around.
“What in Kami's name are you doing?” he demanded.
“I am protecting my family. What are you doing?” I said sarcastically.
“You will tear yourself from us?” He asked.
“I will see you in four days.” I said narrowing my eyes.
“You will see me now. I am coming with you.” He said in a determined voice.
“Sheng that will take too much yoki.” I snapped.
“Not with both of ours. You seem to forget that detail.” He stated.
“Go and tell Katashi quickly.” I sighed in irritation.
Sheng went inside the tent and came out quickly. He nodded to me and I grabbed his arm and transformed us. Even in this form it would almost a full day to reach the West.
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Katashi continued to stare at the wound in his shoulder. She had gone mad. He could not fathom why she had become so feral. She had threatened their mating then sent Sheng to inform him that he was going with her. Kagome came to the entrance of the tent and poked her head in.
“Lord Katashi, I can heal that wound.” She offered.
“Hai, that would be acceptable.” He nodded.
Kagome came in and put her hands over the wound and her hands glowed pink with her spiritual energy. Katashi looked at the ningen miko and sighed.
“I know she is acting strange but her father raised her to always think of the West first. It was ground into Sesshomaru when he was young. Duty and honor before safety and thought.” She informed him.
“She is powerful there is no doubt but she thinks she has to do it alone. The only reason she took my advisor is because he strengthens her power!” Katashi said in anger.
“Hai, I know my Lord. She has had a mantle placed on her that I do not know she really wants it. I also know she is terrified right now.” Kagome said.
“Terrified of Jing? She has much power but I feel confident that we will prevail against her.” He said confused.
“A pregnancy changes a female my Lord. She was with pup and then she was not. Her body and mind has been through much. There I think that is much better.” Kagome said finishing.
Katashi looked at her with a knowing smile and nodded. Inuyasha peeked his head in and nodded to the inu-youki lord.
“Your mate is one of the wisest onnas I have ever met Inuyasha.” He said to the hanyou.
“She can be.” Inuyasha said looking at his mate.
“We must get to the West as soon as possible.” Katashi said.
“Hai. Much as I hate to admit it, my asshole brother is gonna need the help.” Inuyasha said.
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I made it to the shores of Japan. We were in the West but I had to rest. I had never been across the sea before and it had drained me of my energy. I sat upon the sand and looked up.
-Yes you were rather cruel. - He popped into my head.
I looked at him annoyed and sighed.
-I suppose I was. I cannot stand the idea that he sees me as weak. I cannot stand it when YOU think that of me. - I thought back.
“I do not see or think you are weak. I have the need to protect the female I love. Kami, you would try the patience of a saint.” He voiced in utter exasperation.
“Come my moody half.” I said standing.
I started in the direction of the Palace. We were about two hours from it on foot. I did not know if Jing could travel as quickly as I had but I would find out.
“You can stop feeling the anger now Sheng. I made Katashi mad; he will get over it.” I said.
“When we reach your father's palace we are seeking out someone to help us shield. I am sorry I forced this bond.” He growled at me.
“You do not mean that.” I said lightly.
“Hai I do at times.” He grumbled.
“When we reach the palace I will see to that you have a bath and a comely serving wench will be at your beck and call.” I said.
I let him grab me and he turned me to face him. His hand held my jaw and he had me look up and meet his light blue eyes. He ran a clawed digit along my lower lip and a shudder went down my spine.
“I want you to be at my beck and call.” He replied in a husky tone.
“I would love to but there is much to be done. Make do with another for now.” I replied in his tone.
“You are being disagreeable on purpose. You know I want no other.” He said bringing his lips closer to mine.
“You may want me but there are things we can do to cool our ardor for now.” I said seriously.
“I do not want any other and I do not wish to cool my ardor for you.” His whispered against my lips.
I tried to keep myself neutral and not give into my desire and I had to tear my self away from him.
“We have not the time to rut Sheng. I need to be in my father's study as soon as I can.” I said urgently.
“Hai. I am sorry. I knew you needed me to be here but it is so damn hard to be around you and not make myself one with you.” He said with candor.
“You already know I feel the same Sheng but I swore to you I would spill Jing's guts for what she did to you and me both.” I said impassioned.
“Hai then let us be on our way then. I will meditate in the mean time and you keep your thoughts on battle strategy that should keep us occupied.” He commanded.
“Hai, you are my soul you know.” I said.
“Asuna that does not help.” He laughed a little.
“Alright I will quit speaking when you do.” I said staring him down.
We entered a forest that bordered the Palace and grounds.
“I have enough strength to form my cloud. Come.” I said.
“Hai. I must say your abilities amongst even taiyouki are extraordinary. I have seen very few that can equal your clan's power.” He said impressed.
“I inherited almost all of my father's abilities but of course he has perfected them. He is not named the `Killing Perfection' for nothing.” I said in awe.
“You idolize him.” Sheng observed.
“I suppose I do. He has always been in control. I admire that in him more than I can say.” I said with pride.
“Those same things you admire are what set him apart from our clan my love. He is always in control and ours has always followed their hearts. Neither way is wrong I suppose but it causes conflict when the paths cross.” He stated.
“I am reckless at times but I usually have a very good reason why I choose the paths I do. I may be young yet Sheng but I have seen my share of battles as you well know. I have had to earn every male's respect and for them to respect the power I was born with. I honestly think the Kamis were amusing themselves when they bestowed me and not Osamu.” I replied.
“Osamu is your twin. I am surprised he has not been trained in the ways of a warrior.” Sheng observed.
“My father tried. My brother has caused conflict on his choices of leisure as I am sure you have.” I said with a smirk.
I looked down and saw the palace. I descended my cloud; we landed and my yoki cloud disappeared beneath my feet. There were a few courtiers in the inner grounds and they were shocked at my presence.
“Jaken!” I yelled for the imp.
I heard the kappa's squeak and heard his feet shuffling towards me.
-Allow the toad to take you to guest apartments near my quarters. I will be there shortly and fill you in. I will also speak with my mother about the bond; she will know what to do. - I pathed to him.
He nodded his understanding and I looked down at my father's most loyal retainer.
“This is Lord Sheng. He is Lord Katashi's advisor from He Gang. Place him in chambers near my own. Also where is my Lord?” I commanded then asked.
“He is still yonder in his quarter's milady.” He squawked.
“I see. It is still early.” I observed.
I had been so obsessed with getting back to Japan that I did not notice how early in the morning it was.
“Hai milady.” Jaken answered.
“Alright, please do as you are bid and I will go to my father.”
I watched Sheng go with the toad and I felt a calm wash over me. He was good at comforting me with out stifling me. I went in the direction of my father and mother's private chambers. I knew my parents well enough and knew that they could sleep like the dead; over a century together had not cooled the passion they held for one another. I was surprised my mother had not had more pups, she was also a different breed of youki and that had something to do with it. I made it to their shoji screen door and rapped on it sharply. I heard no sound and I knocked louder.
“This better be good!” I heard the snarl.
“It is I, Asuna father. I am sorry to disturb you my Lord. May I enter?” I called through the door.
“Hn.” Came the angry reply.
I smirked and knew my parents had a long night together for him to be so grumpy. I entered and bowed.
“What is wrong that brings you here unannounced?” he asked.
“My Lord. The creature Bai Gu Jing has made moves to come here to the West.” I answered.
I saw my father's eyes widen just a fraction and he raised a perfect silver brow. My mother roused and rolled over and watched me through her black lashes. She sat upright when she noticed my appearance. I knew she knew there was much wrong.
“Sesshomaru could you please hand me my dressing gown?” she asked my father.
He reached beside the futon and grabbed her gown and handed it to her. She pulled it on over her yukata and stood.
“Come let us give him a few minutes to be presentable.” She said taking my arm and guiding me out of the door.
We exited my parents' quarters and she turned to me.
“Close your eyes and open yourself to me.” She commanded of me.
I did as she bid and she dipped into my recent memories and thoughts. I saw her stiffen and I had to stifle a cry. She was seeing everything from the time I had left the palace till now. I felt shame at first and she soothed me. She lifted my chin and looked me in the eyes and into my soul.
“It is alright now Asuna. You are home. My poor baby girl.” She whispered.
I saw my father had exited their quarters. He was in his typical white haori and hakamas. He had on his armor and his swords at his hip. He had heard what my mother had said and looked at us in expectation of answers. I knew there was sheen of unshed tears in my eyes and I saw my father's face harden. I never cried and he could see the raw pain in my eyes.
“What happened?” he asked
“Sesshomaru I will answer your questions. Let her go and get cleaned up. She is exhausted and in need of rest.” My mother answered for me.
He nodded and I took my leave of them. It was times like now that I was grateful that my mother and I shared this particular power.
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“You will explain what is going on, Augusta.” Sesshomaru demanded.
“She has been through much my heart. Hideaki is dead. He was slain at the creature's hand. She has faced the enemy several times but her second confrontation led to her pup's demise.” Augusta answered.
Lord Sesshomaru winced when he heard the news. Hideaki had been a valuable officer and his daughter had suffered greatly.
“How badly was she injured.” He asked coldly.
“She almost died. You would have been well pleased at her prowess. She has released the power of the fang you gave her.” Augusta said with her eyes closed.
He knew his mate was seeing their daughter's struggles through her mind's eye. His eyes held a little warmth in their citrine depths at the news of his heir unleashing the fang.
“Where is her mate?” he asked with little tone.
“She left him in China at Tianjin. They had a nasty altercation.” The Uppyr replied.
“I will speak to the worthless cur when I see him.” He snapped.
“Sesshomaru, that is between her and Lord Katashi.” Augusta replied sternly.
“Do not think to admonish this Sesshomaru mate! The heir of the Western lands almost passed on into the Netherworld. As a fellow Lord he has a responsibility to her and to this Sesshomaru.” He growled.
“Do not take your anger out on me Sesshomaru. I realize that you are angry but it does not help when you go into your arrogant mode.” She snarled right back.
“He will be dealt with. There will be no more discussing the topic.” He replied roughly.
“She suffers already Sesshomaru. She does not need her sire killing her mate. You know your daughter and she does not follow good sense at times.”
“Too much contact with Inuyasha no doubt.” He snorted.
“Do not blame your brother for your daughter's hot head. She is more like you than you seem to realize. The point of her coming back here was to mobilize the West against the threat from the mainland. That creature is hell bent on destroying your daughter.” Augusta stated firmly.
“Hn.”
“Don't Hn me!” his mate fumed.
“I will speak with my daughter when she is refreshed.” He said reverting to first person.
“Hai my love.” His mate answered.
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I sank gratefully into my family's private hot spring. Mayu had laid out soaps and herbs. There was also a fresh silk yukata and drying linen. I thanked the Kamis for my personal servant, she had been with me for a large portion of my life and I adored her. I took a cake of jasmine smelling soap and washed my hair and body. I looked at the light pink circular scar on my abdomen and cringed. I heard Mayu reenter the bathing room.
“Do you need me to finish washing your hair my Lady?” she asked timidly.
“Hai that would be wonderful Mayu.” I said quietly.
She took the cake of soap and lathered up my long silver hair again. She worked the suds through my length and took a pitcher of warm water and rinsed it. She then took out a tortoise shell comb and started working the tangles out.
“I have missed you my friend.” I said.
“You have been my Lady.” She replied.
I had a gentle smile on my lips as she continued to comb out my mane.
“Your scar is terrible my Lady. Is that when you lost your pup?” she asked in an almost inaudible voice.
“Hai. How did you know?” I asked curiously.
“I know you my lady. I know your scent. Before you left for the mainland I could scent the change in you even though you were masking it.” She replied.
“You are a wonder. Yes this scar is when I lost the pup.” I said sadly.
“You will be a mother my Lady. I feel it in my bones. You will be a wonderful mother.” She stated.
“One has to be with their mate for that to happen Mayu.” I stated bitterly.
“He will come, I am certain. I saw how he worshiped you. There is also that gorgeous inu next door.” She said with a devilish look.
“Mayu!” I stated astonished.
“I am sorry my Lady. I overstep my bounds.”
“No continue. What makes you think anything about Sheng?” I asked in surprise.
“Because I see him look longingly toward your chamber and I can smell his desire for you.” She said.
“I see. How obvious is it that he harbors feelings?” I asked.
“Not at all my Lady. I know because I know you. I held you in my arms when you were just a pup. I have taken care of you all your life. Only your own mother could see what I do.” She said quietly.
I looked at her with affection and smiled.
“That one in there will give you a pup if you let him.” She said conspiringly.
I laughed with mirth for the first time in awhile. She was a relief to be around because she reminded me of all the good and right things in my life.
“I shall not let him do that if I can help it.” I said leveling a good natured stare.
“Of course my Lady.” She said bowing.
“I thank you Mayu for everything.”
“Hai my Lady. Shall I send for the Manchu Inu?” she asked
“You can send him to my chambers if you would please.” I said standing and getting out of the spring.
She bowed and left. I dried myself off and slipped the silk yukata on. I wrapped a plain white obi around it and I left the spring and walked to my chambers. I slid open the shoji door and went inside. Sitting at my low table was Sheng. I smiled at him and I slipped closer to him.
“Are you comfortable?” I asked him.
“Hai. Too comfortable. Your father's palace is beautiful.” He said hoarsely.
“My father has requested my presence in his study, so I have to get dressed and go there.” I said almost stupidly.
“Asuna.” He groaned as he stood and pressed his forehead to mine.
“Sheng, I promise soon…I will be with you. I have to see to this though.” I voiced.
He lowered his mouth to mine and proceeded to ravish my lips. I greedily accepted his kiss and allowed him into my mouth. I groaned with need but pulled back to regain my senses.
“My father is not known for his patience.” I whispered.
“I will help you dress.” He said.
He motioned to my armoire and went to it. He opened it and pulled out a Kelly green kimono. It was embroidered with finches and other small birds that were sitting in Sakura trees. He pulled out a lighter green obi and brought them to me. I was used to being undressed in front of him and not the other way around. He undid the white obi at my waist and it slipped to the floor. He opened the white silk yukata and ran his hands down my shoulders and it too slipped to the floor by my feet. He made sure that his hands brushed the tips of my breasts and I inhaled sharply. He helped me on with the heavier green kimono and brought his hand to the apex of my thighs and dipped a single finger into my silver curls. I was breathing heavier and he lightly ran the tip of a claw over my tight bundle of nerves and my hips bucked against his hand. He quickly jerked his hand away and closed the kimono and tied the obi around my waist. His eyes were tinged pink and I could see him fighting the urge to touch me further. I leaned against him and wrapped my lips around an ear lobe and suckled it for a moment.
“You need to see your father.” He whispered roughly.
“I know.” I whispered back.
He wrapped his arms around me and kissed me again. I reached up and undid his brown hair and fisted my hands in it. He was moaning against my mouth and I almost gave into the overwhelming desire. He released me and I had to take a step back. His blue eyes were shimmering with repressed emotion and I had to leave or I would end up in his arms on the futon. I turned away from him and left my chambers. I quashed the desire to be with him and knew I would be speaking with my mother very soon about a shield.
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I went to my father's study and knocked at the screen door.
“Enter.” He called.
My father sat at his desk with a map open with the main land and Japan drawn on it. He looked at me and I came to him and pointed at Zhuanghe.
“That is where Hideaki was killed. I had sent him ahead of the rest of the army to gather intelligence. Katashi's advisor was almost killed too. We recovered Sheng but Jing had delivered me Hideaki's head.” I relayed the information.
“I see. Continue.” He said.
“We made it Shenyang where Katashi has the Summer Palace. We planned the siege of Tianjin while there and we split up our armies. I was attacked outside of a village called Fuxin. Bai Gu Jing is a creature of the Netherworld. She has power that rivals the kind of Naraku.” I said.
“You called for and Inuyasha and Kagome and they aided you against this creature's barrier at Tianjin.” He finished.
“Hai.” I replied.
“I am absolving your mating with Lord Katashi.” He stated firmly.
“My Lord he was not responsible for the tragedies. I will take full responsibility for my own actions. I under estimated the enemy.” I said slowly.
“Your place is here. I made the mistake of letting you aid this cur. I will not let this continue.” He said standing.
“Father I cannot allow you to dissolve my union. I love him as he does me.” I said.
“I love you! I will not allow you to be put in such a situation again.” He yelled.
“Will everyone stop controlling me and treating me like an errant pup?” I yelled back.
My father's eyes flashed red and I stood my ground. I was not willing to lose Katashi because my father had lost his temper.
“He will have to prove to me he is worthy of you. Until I am satisfied of that, he may not call you his mate.” He stated with such fury that I stepped back.
“This Sesshomaru is Lord here and the heir will know her place.” He snarled at me.
“I know my place my Lord. I am to be pushed around and told where I must go and what I should do. I am nothing but a bitch here for copulation and heirs!!” I snarled back.
My chest was heaving and my mother ran into the study. My father looked down right frightening and I was horrified by his edict. My mother stood between myself and him and looked ready to strike us both down.
“You dare to speak to this Sesshomaru in such a manner?” he seethed.
“I dare speak when I have nothing else to lose. You will not take my heart away from me as I cannot live without it. I cannot breathe if my soul is gone as well. You would destroy me worse than my enemy, you my own sire.” I said almost sobbing.
“Asuna, calm yourself.” He demanded.
“NO!” I screamed.
“Augusta reason with your daughter.” He commanded my mother.
My mother crossed her arms across her chest and leveled my father a nasty glare. Her eyes had a predatory look that she got when she felt the need to protect her pups.
“You will apologize to her and ask her forgiveness for your arrogance.” My mother commanded him.
“No such thing will take place.” He said narrowing his eyes.
“Then you sleep alone now and forever. You will not treat our daughter as a commodity, no matter if you are trying to protect her or not. You trained her to be YOUR heir not a chip at a bargaining table. You are Lord here, that is true but you can be Lord by yourself.” She threatened.
My father's face went completely blank and he stared at his mate of a century. He slowly nodded and I stood behind my mother and her love and protection.
“I will not absolve the union but he will face me, is that understood?” he said in a very measured way.
“Hai my Lord.” I said bowing.
“You doubt my intentions daughter. I have nothing but respect for you. I have never viewed you as just any bitch. You are worthy of these lands, my anger comes from a father's love for his daughter.” He stated stiffly.
“I understand my Lord but the threat from Jing still exists. I do not know if she is on our soil or not.” I said quietly.
“She has taken much from this house daughter. Nothing less than her death will suffice.” He stated disdainfully.
“Hai my Lord.” I said
“Meet me in the dojo in an hour.” He commanded.
“Hai my Lord.” I said bowing.
I had the feeling he was going to put me through a rigorous session as punishment for my outburst and to test my new ability. I left the study and went to the gardens. I was breathing heavily and I wished for this damned threat to go away. It was because of Jing that my life was in such an upheaval. I did not see my father losing his temper about my mating coming. I knew it was because Katashi and I had allowed myself to be pupped that was the central issue. My father felt strongly that pregnant bitches were to be protected unto death. I knew he felt Katashi had fallen down on his job to protect his progeny and Lord Sesshomaru was nothing if not honorable. He would exact a terrible retribution from my mate. The pup had not only been apart of Katashi's pack but my father's as well. This one of those moments that I wished that I had never met the Manchu Inu. I straightened myself when I saw my mother approach.
“He will not speak to me for quite awhile.” She said shrugging her shoulders.
“Sesshomaru is a great youki but much to his own disdain he is not perfect.” She continued.
“Mother I am sorry. You were right about everything.” I said sadly.
“Asuna, I bear no ill will. I wish things had gone differently for you but they are what they are. Now you must learn to put back up the barriers you and your lover so gleefully tore down.” She stated in a knowing voice.
“Yes, how do I go about that?” I asked sheepishly.
“You are in an incomplete mating. When he joined with you through the telepathy he initiated the process. Even though your father's heritage is dominant in you; you are still half Uppyr. Your lover also has Uppyr in him from somewhere. The bond that was started in Shenyang was still only partly completed in He Gang. You have not tasted his blood have you?”
“No, I have not. I was trying to avoid that complication.” I said.
“Until you finish the process you will be unable to keep from each other's souls. I know it is my people's way of insuring the complete mating.” She stated matter of factly.
“Damn this has just gotten even more complicated has it not?” I asked her.
“You would never let me fully train you my dear. I could not tell you if you would not listen.” She said putting her hand on my shoulder.
“You are telling me that I am mated to two different males.”
“Hai. That is what I am telling you. You can mask the second very easily. You can be discreet.” She stated.
“I need to separate myself from both of them and become a hermit.” I muttered.
“You stood up to your father about your heart and soul. You cannot and will not separate yourself from them. You will manage because you are a taiyouki.” She replied.
“Go to him now. I will postpone your little visit to the dojo.” She said with a smile.
“I love you mother.” I said suddenly.
“I know you do my dear daughter.” She said heading in the direction of the dojo.
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I went back to my chambers and laid down on my futon. I really needed to sleep but I lay awake and knew I would have to finish what was started in order to get some semblance of peace.
-Where are you? - I pathed to him.
-I am in the chambers next to yours. I shall be there in but a moment.-he thought back.
-Do not knock, just come in. - I said in his mind.
He was in my chambers and at the foot of my futon in just moments. He was wearing a black haori and a pair of ku. His hair was still loose from earlier and my eyes roamed brazenly over his body.
“I felt your anguish and fear. I am sorry for your argument with your sire.” He stated.
“It will be better later. I found out how to put up the barriers we need.” I said looking him deeply in the eyes.
“How? I did not sense that conversation.” He said curiously.
“My mother must have been shielding.” I said smiling.
“She knows her own power doesn't she?” he stated as he laid next to me.
“Hai. We will have to have each others blood.” I said.
“How exactly?” he asked.
“I think we can manage without actually marking each other.” I said.
“Can your beast honestly do that?” he asked doubtfully.
“I managed to avoid it once before.” I said cautiously.
“I have never marked a female but I have never felt such a strong desire as I do with you.” He said candidly.
“We have to do this without marking Sheng. There is no other way.” I said.
“So what we are saying is that you and I will be mated in every sense of the word.” He replied.
“Hai.” I answered.
“You will have two mates.” He said in disbelief.
“I did not start this you did. I gave into my instincts at He Gang but I was truly going mad.” I said irritated.
“I know Koi.” He mumbled.
“Quit talking and go with it.” I said.
Before he could say a word I sat up and captured his lips with my own. I was going to do the blood letting now before our beasts took over and we faced a more dire situation. I took a claw and sliced into my right wrist. He scented the blood and stared at it. His eyes tinged pink and he lowered his lips to the wound and tasted my life force. He let out a fierce growl and I thrilled at it. He ran his tongue along the wound and I trembled under his touch. I shut my eyes and knew my eyes were changing. Now I was not certain of my decision to do the blood letting now. I felt his fangs graze my skin and I moaned. He pulled away from the wound and I saw the conflict on his face.
“Why do you fight this?” I asked in a hoarse whisper.
“I am trying to not compound my mistakes Koi.” He whispered.
I realized he wanted this but could not separate his loyalties. I made up my mind and took the decision from him. I needed to be complete and the only way required me to mark him. My eyes had already bled red and fangs had lengthened. I moved with a speed born of desperation and I latched my fangs onto his pulse point and bit in viciously. He was stunned and sighed in pleasure. I drank of him for a moment and my beast took over. I lost my mind to the taste and I ripped open his haori and then his ku. He was coming alive under my onslaught and started disrobing me. I had the ku pushed past his hips and he pulled the obi off of me and pushed the kimono off my shoulders. I moved my stained lips to his mouth and a heated kiss ensued. I could not stop my hands from touching him everywhere, I pushed him back and I straddled his hips. I positioned him at my center and impaled myself. I cried out at the fullness and he growled slowly as I ground myself against him.
“Asuna.” He cried out my name.
I wanted to be complete and I rode him wildly. He leaned forward and captured a nipple in his lips and tugged and rolled it between his teeth. I cried out and I thrust against him particularly hard. I could feel his need rising and knew he wanted to take me in the traditional inu way. I slowly clenched my muscles and pulled myself off of him. His snarl of pleasure told me all I needed to know.
“Kami.” He grunted quietly.
I leaned down so I was on all fours and I could feel my body tightening in anticipation. He entered me swiftly and hard. I nearly sobbed my pleasure.
-Open to me. - He thought desperately.
I completely opened my mind and soul and I felt us join and a pleasurable wave of our yoki rolled off of us. He grabbed my hips as he thrust into me and I continued to cry out. He leaned over my back and latched onto the back of my shoulder-neck junction. I could feel his fangs graze me but he was not biting down. I clenched myself as tight as I could and I mingled our yoki again. He let out a tortured snarl and I egged him on in my movements and yoki. He bit into the pulse and I released so violently that I trembled terribly. I cried out loudly as my walls clamped down on him and I knew he was close. My walls clutched and milked his shaft and he thrust into me harder.
-I am close to my heat.-I thought to him in a haze.
“Hai.” He bit out.
I felt him start to stiffen and he moved to pull out but I again spasmed around him and he spilled his seed in me. We both shook from the intensity of our orgasms. He collapsed against me and I could barely move and an intense happiness coursed through me. I was truly joined with him. He was mumbling and I turned my head.
“Hmm?” I asked him.
“Sorry. I tried to pull back.” He said kissing my ear.
“It was my body. I cannot fault you.” I replied sleepily.
“Can you shield against me now?” he asked.
I looked at him and realized I could feel him at will. He smiled wide and I captured his lips again.
“Are you going to go back to spoiled you mode now?” I asked seriously.
“I will attempt not to.” He replied with a yawn.
I smiled gently and fell into a light sleep.
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-Your father wants you in the dojo now and bring your fang.- My mother pathed to me.
I moaned and Sheng stirred against me. I slid away from him and put on a yukata and slipped down the hall to the spring and got a quick bath to scrub his scent off of me. I did not need my father slaying Sheng.
-Tell him I will be there in just a moment.- I pathed back.
-Hai.-was her parting thought.
I slipped back into my chambers and slipped on a cotton haori and hakamas. I also slipped on a pair of geta and went to the dojo. I was braiding my hair as I entered the dojo. My father barely nodded to me and I inclined my head to him. My father and I both turned toward the door when we heard Jaken screeching `milord, milord”.
Jaken threw open the shoji screen and prostrated himself on the floor.
“What is it Jaken?” my father asked coldly.
“Milord the Palace is under attack.”