I am the Moon

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

An Education on the Netherworld

“Jaken get to the wall and coordinate with the general. This Sesshomaru will be there shortly.” My father commanded.
“We will meet at the gate in five minutes.” He ordered me.
“Hai my Lord.” I said leaving the dojo and seeking my chamber.
I put on my spare set of armor since my other set had been rendered useless. I was strapping it in place when Sheng appeared at my open door.
“Will you fight for the West?” I asked him.
“Hai. I have my katana. I will need armor though.” He said quickly.
“Go to the armory in the south wing. Tell them to fit you and quickly. I am meeting my father at the gates.” I said.
“I will be there momentarily.” He replied and left.
I Ieft my chambers and made my way quickly to the gates. My father looked at me and nodded. He handed me Tensaiga and I looked at him in shock. The fang of my grandsire pulsed in my hand. The sword of Heaven had accepted me to wield it. I nodded and Sheng brought up the rear.
“My Lord.” Sheng bowed to my father.
“Hai.” My father acknowledged.
Jaken came running to my father and started reporting of the enemy.
“Hordes of youki milord.” He reported.
Father nodded and moved to stairs that led to the top of the wall. I followed my father and noticed my younger brother Youshiro descending to meet us. He had a katana and armor on. I looked to my father in askance and he looked at his youngest son and narrowed his eyes.
“No.” My father said.
“Father, I can help. I am ready.” He said; his citrine eyes pleading.
“Go back inside Youshiro.” I commanded him.
“Shut up Asuna! I can wield a katana as well as any.” He said growling.
“Go back inside the palace, you are still a pup. Now!” I yelled at him.
“I will not be a coward like Osamu.” He declared.
“You will obey your sister and your elders my son.” My father said firmly.
I looked at Sheng and he nodded. He grabbed my younger brother firmly but not to hurt him and marched him back toward the entrance to the palace. My father nodded his approval and we looked on to the horde of youki.
“This is not right. This is too easy.” I commented.
“You are right. This is meant to be a diversion.” Sesshomaru murmured.
He had drawn his own fang, the Bakusaiga. That weapon had been bourne from my father's own power. Sheng was ascending the steps when my father released his tremendous yoki through his fang and destroyed the horde with a single strike. I was used to the sight but Sheng was beyond amazed. I looked to the remains of the lesser youki and pondered where Jing was. She would be the only one with enough gumption to attack the Western Palace boldly.
“She is testing your strength.” I commented looking up.
“Then the vermin must be disappointed in this Sesshomaru.” He stated in a bored tone.
“She will rethink her strategy. I think that we should go after her.” I said in a respectful tone.
“Hai, the hunt will begin after the Manchu Inu has shown himself to this Sesshomaru.”
“Hai my Lord.” I said bowing.
I made to give back the Tensaiga and he motioned for me to keep it. I slipped it into my obi and I followed my father back into the palace. Sheng hung back to give me privacy with the Lord of the West.
“How long will it take for the He Gang lord to land in Niigata.” He asked stiffly.
“I am sure he would have left yesterday. He has his own yoki mode of travel but if he is traveling with the army he will stay with them.” I commented.
“Is he traveling with his army?” he asked raising a brow.
“I do not know my Lord. When I left there had been a very nasty altercation between himself and I.” I commented.
“Over?” he asked.
“I commanded his General to have the whole army on ships and in Niigata in four days.” I said sighing.
“And he was angry for what reason?” He asked coldly.
“I threatened General Ichigawa.” I said.
“Go on.” He commanded.
“I have been having premonitions too. I knew that I needed to be here and I could not get him to see the urgency of the situation. His advisor came with me to look after me.” I stated.
“He has much to answer for.” He commented.
“Father please. He is a youki of Japanese descent but he has not been raised as one. His clan is far different.” I said pleadingly.
“The Inu no Taisho fought his father. They were originally both seeking to mate my mother. Lord Tekeshi was a fool and philanderer. He continued to follow a path of decadence and luxury.” He said sneering.
“I am aware my Lord. Katashi is not as loose as his father. He is freer with his emotions but he is honorable.” I said in defense of mate.
“We will see.” He stated firmly.
“Hai my Lord.” I said bowing and heading in the direction of my chambers. Sheng met me outside of them and I looked up into his worried eyes. He followed me in and I sat at the low table.
“My father is furious with Katashi. He feels that he has failed me as mate. He has threatened to dissolve the union.” I said tired.
“How can he do that?” he asked in surprise.
“Did you not see the Bakusaiga?” I asked.
“That is his fang?” Sheng asked.
“Hai that is his fang that was created under his own yoki.” I stated
Sheng sat down and his mouth dropped open.
“You father is not just a taiyouki, he borders on a Kami.” He said.
“He has surpassed my grandsire, the Inu no Taisho. Do you begin to truly understand the mantle I carry? There are times I am unsure if I can carry it at all.” I stated.
“And your sire is angry with Katashi. Katashi has power Asuna, there is no doubt of it; but I think if faced with your sire he would be killed.” Sheng replied with some angst.
“I cannot allow that to happen. Katashi has no heir for one and he is blameless.” I said with fear.
“How will your sire deal with him you think?” he asked.
“I have no idea. Lord Sesshomaru speaks with purpose and rarely wastes any actions.” I said.
“Katashi will fight him. I know my adopted brother well enough. He will fight and be decimated.” Sheng said with worry.
“I think Katashi will be landing in Niigata soon. Will you intercept him for me?” I asked Sheng.
“Hai, I think I should.” He said
“Take him to the North to Kouga and Ayame.” I said thinking aloud.
“Hai.” He responded.
“Be careful and keep yourself open to me please?” I asked in concern.
“Koi, I am not without my own power and I have yours to back me up remember?” he said pressing his lips to my forehead.
“I have to worry. Jing is here and she did spill your intestines.” I pointed out to him.
“She took me by surprise and I am more aware now.” He answered.
“:All the same I want my twin brother to accompany you.” I stated.
“If that will make you feel better.” He said smoothly.
“Osamu has heightened mental abilities like me so he would be able to sense imminent threats.” I said.
“Hai my love. You must also take care. I refuse to come back and find you pierced again.” He said lightly.
“I love you Sheng.” I whispered.
He pulled me to a standing position and I kissed him desperately.
“Come back to me soon.” I said.
“Hai I will.” He responded.
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I had spoken with Osamu and he agreed to go with Sheng to Niigata. My twin had been eager to get to know one of my two mates. I could not hide it from my twin with whom I shared my mother's womb. My father took the opportunity to train with me in the dojo and he was brutal. He would bring me to my knees and strike blow after blow. I managed to keep my defenses up and block most attacks.
“You will meet me on the arena field. I have a wish to train you in the use of your Dakkasou.” He commanded.
“Hai my Lord.” I said breathing heavily.
My father left the dojo and my mother glided in. She was ethereal most times and I could not imagine her anything but. She smiled at me gently and put a hand to my cheek.
“He will get over his temper. In the mean time you will have excellent training.” She said sweetly.
“I have sent Sheng and Osamu to intercept Katashi at Niigata. Father is still very angry at him for what I do not know.” I said.
“Pack is instinct and Sesshomaru feels the loss of your pup as you do I am sure. He and I have also lost three ourselves.” She confessed.
“I had no idea Mother.” I said.
“It is done my darling. Lord Katashi is going to have to face your father sooner or later.” She said wisely.
“Better to face him head on and not slink away.” I said.
“Hai. I know my mate dear. Just inform Lord Katashi not to be as disrespectful as he was last time. Go spar with your father and I will intercept your men.” She said sweetly.
“You do too much for me Mother.” I said gratefully.
“I am just glad that you are embracing my half of yourself.” She replied.
I nodded to her and she left. I went to the arena field and prepared myself to be beaten to a pulp.
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Augusta reappeared in the city of Niigata and made her way to the docks. Katashi would have been an idiot if he had not followed after Asuna. A small smile played on her lips and she knew he was not an idiot. She observed a large contingent of soldiers and knew her instincts to be correct. Katashi was here. Her mind brushed Osamu and Sheng's mind and went in the direction they were. Several of the soldiers stopped and fell to their knee as the Lady of the West passed. She came up next to Osamu and Sheng and they jumped in surprise.
“They have arrived I see.” She said gently.
“Mother I hate when you do that!” Osamu snapped.
“Son you were not paying close enough attention. I brushed you and Sheng's mind.” She commented.
Sheng bowed to her and she motioned him to rise. Inuyasha came up along with Kagome and Katashi.
“Aunt Kags and Uncle Yasha!” Osamu exclaimed.
“Hello Inuyasha and Kagome.” Augusta said happily.
“Hi Augusta! So good to see.” Kagome said.
“Keh! Good to see ya. How's asshole?” Inuyasha said sarcastically.
“So loving Inuyasha. Your elder brother is putting your niece through hell.” She declared.
Katashi growled low in his throat and Augusta turned her light brown orbs to him.
“Your problem has spilled to our soil Lord Katashi and my daughter suffers her father's wrath because of you. It would be wise to face my mate and get it over with. Asuna had originally sent her brother and yours to take you to Ayame and Kouga but I am here to bring you to the Western Palace.” Augusta said softly.
“I want to see my mate.” Katashi said stiffly.
“I will take you to her but you must be warned that Sesshomaru has threatened to dissolve the union.” She said.
“He has no right!” Katashi snarled.
“He is the most powerful taiyouki in all these lands that pretty much means he can do as he wants.” Augusta stated.
“What in the Kamis sake have I done to warrant him tearing apart a sacred bond?” he said savagely.
“In his mind you are responsible for the pup's demise.” She said quietly.
Katashi's eyes bled red and he snarled feral. Sheng put a hand on his arm and Katashi stared at him.
“Katashi, she defends you but you must do this thing.” Sheng said.
“Take me to my mate Sheng.” He said viciously.
“Hai my Lord.” He said bowing to him.
-Keep your counsel about Asuna young one. - Augusta pathed to Sheng.
He looked at the Lady of the West and barely nodded.
“I am going on ahead. Have Yuudai and Ichigawa get the troops outside of the Western Palace as soon as possible.” Katashi ordered.
“Hai my Lord.” Sheng said.
“My Lady; I will see you at your palace shortly?” Katashi said evenly.
“That would be acceptable.” She said agreeably.
Katashi actually used his yoki and vanished in a great roar of winds and power. Augusta just faded away and reappeared at the palace and behind her Katashi appeared. His eyes were still red and Augusta whirled on him and snapped.
“Calm yourself and make peace you fool.”
“He deigns to keep me from my mate, what would you do?” he asked.
“I would listen to one that knows him better than any other.” She said sharply.
Katashi's eyes slowly changed back to green and he stood with his hands clasped behind his back waiting. He did not wait long before Sesshomaru leisurely came before the He Gang lord. Sesshomaru narrowed his citrine eyes at the foreign lord and slowly pulled Tokijin from its sheath.
“Explain to this Sesshomaru why you should not be run through?” he said seething.
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I had to rush to the main courtyard of the palace. I felt Katashi's yoki and I knew that my mate would be disagreeable. I made it when I saw my father pull Tokijin and I yelled.
“No!”
I put myself between the youki blade and Katashi. I stared up at my father and I knew my eyes were pleading. Katashi pushed me aside and pulled his own fang. Things were happening fast. Mother and I felt the shift in yoki and the overwhelming black power. Jing appeared out of her mist so fast that I did not have time to react. She had grabbed my hair and pulled my head back. I tried to grab Tensaiga with my right arm and it felt so terribly cold. Pain spread down from my shoulder to my hand. My arm went limp by my side and she ripped at my throat with her claws. It had happened in a matter of a second.
“You see my pretty little inu bitch; the netherworld is so very, very cold. I am going to enjoy taking your life.” She whispered in my ear.
“I am not dead yet whore!” I said pushing violently backwards.
My father was by my side in an instant and so was Katashi. Jing managed to separate herself from my person and my father grabbed Tensaiga and pulled it from its sheath and managed to bring it down and it came in contact with Jing's stomach. Katashi used his blue fire and burned her shoulder. She screamed an unholy scream and disappeared into her mist.
My father and mate turned to me and I saw the looks of horror grace their features. I looked down and saw my right arm shaking uncontrollably and turning a ghastly grey-blue. The pain was horrendous but I managed to stay upright.
“You see the danger?” I said to my father.
“Daughter.” My father said with actual feeling.
“Asuna.” Katashi said hoarsely.
I swayed on my feet and wondered what in the seven hells she had done to me. My mother had already fled to find the healer. Katashi caught me as I crumpled to the ground. My father's face was set in icy glare.
“Her life is mine.” My sire said.
“Behind me Sesshomaru-sama.” Katashi snarled in anger.
My arm continued to shake horribly and I was fighting the urge to pass out. My mind was screaming and I felt Sheng in a panic to get to my side. Katashi was holding onto me. The healer came rushing to my side and he looked nervous.
“My Lord Sesshomaru she has been infused with a killing miasma.” The old inu said.
“How do we heal it?” My father said in a cold voice.
“I do not know if we can my Lord.” The healer said shakily.
“Move her to her chambers.” He ordered.
Katashi picked me up and carried me. He was followed by my parents and the healer.
“What is it entirely necessary to do your male posturing at that moment Sesshomaru?” my mother asked my father in a nasty tone.
“Not now mate.” My father snarled.
“If she dies; I swear to the Kamis I will make you pay.” Katashi said in a dangerous tone.
“Hn.” Was my father's classic reply.
I wanted to scream the pain seemed to be spreading. Sheng had changed form and was close to the Western Palace and I cried out to him.
-Please hurry. Katashi and my father will kill each other. - I pleaded in thought.
We entered my chambers and I was laid on my futon. My arm was trembling every so often and the ashen color was spreading to my torso. My mother came to my side and brushed some hair off my face. I had deep gouges along my throat and tears started to slip out of the sides of my eyes.
“Kagome. She could heal her.” Katashi offered to the healer.
“The poison first has to be drawn out Lord Katashi. It is not like Dakkasou; it is more like the poison of a snake.” The old inu said.
Sheng came in while my treatment was being discussed and he came to my side. He was covered in a fine sheen of sweat and he put a hand to my cheek. My mother looked at me and came over to me.
“You trust me my dearest daughter?” she asked quietly.
“Hai.” I said
“Bare your neck to me my child.”
I turned my head and bared my neck. She leaned down and put her fangs to my jugular and bit me. I gasped in pain but I knew she was doing her best for me. I realized her approach was sound and I endured her drinking my blood. Everyone was transfixed and the healer was nodding his head at her actions. I could sense my father's discomfort and knew he was blaming himself for my injury. My mother pulled back and her lips were stained with my blood.
“Her blood is tainted with the stink of miasma.” She said.
She motioned for Sheng to do as she had done and Katashi looked furious.
“Calm yourself this instant. He is part uppyr you fool.” She admonished him.
“My Lord, I only wish to help her.” Sheng said to Katashi.
Katashi nodded grimly and I felt Sheng bite into my jugular also. My first mate turned his head and I had to suppress the moan that threatened to escape my mouth. Sheng drank my blood also and the trembling in my arm was less.
“No more please.” I said weakly.
“Daughter we will need to repeat the process several more times.” She said to me.
-You have given me an out Mother, you have made Sheng and I legitimate. - I thought to her weakly.
-Hai but we need to get you well.-she thought back.
The healer came forward and checked my breathing and my arm and looked up to all.
“The Lady Augusta has started to reverse the effects of the miasma.” He declared.
My father nodded and Katashi looked grateful. My mother stood and went to the door.
“I assume Sesshomaru and Katashi need to speak.” She said in a firm voice.
My father moved to the door and motioned for Katashi to follow. Sheng did not move and I looked at Katashi with pleading eyes.
“Please do not fight on my account. All this is my fault; Jing coming here and the pup being lost is my fault.” I stated weakly.
“Koi, hush now. You must get well so we can go on the offensive.” Katashi murmured.
I closed my eyes and fell into a fitful sleep.
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Lord Katashi and Lord Sesshomaru glared at each other from across the desk. They stood in the Western Lord's study. Augusta had seated herself on a chaise and stared at the male inu and she wanted to laugh.
“Sesshomaru please offer your son-in-law some sake.” Augusta suggested.
Sesshomaru glared at his mate and a `Hn' was heard. Augusta stood up and went to a sideboard and poured three shots of the fiery liquid. She handed one to Katashi, Sesshomaru, and kept one for herself.
“Now Lord Katashi my mate will not say but I will. He is miffed that his only daughter lost her pup. He is feeling helpless and wants to blame someone; so that would be you. Now Sesshomaru, Lord Katashi is feeling overwhelmed by Asuna's independence and all that has happened. He loves her desperately and has since he first laid eyes on her. Does all this sound about right?” she espoused.
Sesshomaru glared at his mate and downed his sake. Katashi stared openly at his mate's mother then downed his own. Augusta sipped hers slowly and looked at the two males with mirth.
“Since both of you are going to be stubborn, I will finish this. Asuna is her own youki. She was raised not as a lady but as a Lord. She is feeling weak and vulnerable and that is not a comforting place she likes to be. She will return to a reckless and strong headed approach sooner rather than later. I suggest you two mend fences before she walks away from you both. This Jing creature is a bold and brazen bitch. I suggest we gather round the table and figure out how to stop her. She seems to have taken a personal vendetta against Asuna.” Augusta said.
Katashi looked at the Western Lady and nodded. Sesshomaru stared at her with his eyes hooded. Augusta looked at him and shrugged.
“Your mate is a wise onna.” Katashi murmured.
“She has her uses.” Sesshomaru muttered.
“I love your daughter Sesshomaru-sama. I would rather harm myself than have her come to harm again.” Katashi said.
“This Sesshomaru loves his daughter also.” He said plainly.
“I am saying I can and will lay down my life for her. She will not allow me to. She runs around and takes action without thought to all the consequences.” Katashi continued.
“She is much like the hanyou in that respect.” Sesshomaru observed.
“Your brother is reckless but has much honor.” Katashi said
“Hn.”
“I wish to be with Asuna now.” Katashi said rising.
“Hn.” Sesshomaru responded.
Katashi shook his head and bowed. He nodded to Augusta and took his leave. Sesshomaru turned his head to his mate and growled low in his throat.
“You take liberties madam.” He said coldly.
“I do what is necessary Sesshomaru. There is a great evil that has turned her ire against our pup and you wish to fight her mate. She is of age now my heart. Asuna has to make her decisions and you have to accept them.” Augusta said.
“I know all this Augusta. I will therefore be leaving as soon as Yuudai and the rest of the soldiers arrive. I will make certain that the West is not impregnated again.” He said flatly.
“Hai I think that would be wise.” She said.
“Asuna's voice will be as my own.” He commanded.
“She will want to go with Sesshomaru.” She commented.
“Her arm will need time to heal. That wench from the Netherworld injured her fang wielding arm.” He stated.
“Hai. She will go stir crazy.” Augusta replied.
“Better here than on foreign soil.” Sesshomaru stated standing.
“I had better go and remove more of the poisoned blood from Asuna.”
“Hai” he responded.
Augusta went to her mate and looked up at him, she ran a hand through his silver hair and he looked down at her.
“I love you Sesshomaru.”
“Hai and I you.” He said.
“You are still remembering holding Asuna and Osamu when they were just birthed. Your eyes betrayed you. The love and possessiveness was bared for me to see. I have never seen such a beautiful sight as when you helped bring our little ones into life.” She murmured.
“Hn.” He responded.
Augusta got up on her toes and pressed her lips to her mate's. A growl was ripped from the Western Lord's throat and he kissed her back.
“Mmm I will never tire of your lips my heart.” She said backing away.
“Augusta.” He replied in a very low tone.
“I am yours later. Anywhere and anyhow my love.” She stated lustfully.
“Go onna.” He growled.
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I awoke with Katashi at my side. I looked up at him and narrowed my eyes. I lifted my arm a bit and growled as pain assaulted my senses. I again turned my eyes to Katashi and growled again.
“What have I done now?” he asked tiredly.
“You are a fool to try and face my sire. He is almost twice your age and has power to spare.” I seethed.
“You would have allowed him to separate us?” he asked incredulously.
“I would not have done so willingly but I would if it meant it would save your life.” I said angrily.
“Now you underestimate me. I would not have lost, I may have been maimed but I would have stood my ground.” He replied.
“We need to go after Jing and fast. I cannot believe she made it into the palace grounds.” I stated trying to sit up.
“Asuna your arm is still weak.” He stated.
“Help me up.” I commanded.
“Asuna!” he growled.
“Katashi, I have no wish to bed ridden again. You forced me to rest at He Gang and I will not do it again.” I stated.
He helped me stand and I did sway a bit. I gritted my teeth and stayed upright. He had my arm and held me firmly.
“Could you help me take off my haori and such and help me put on a dressing gown?” I asked quietly.
“Hai.” He responded gently.
He sat me down on my futon and grabbed my dressing gown from the other side of my futon. He untied my haori and hakamas. He slipped them both off and he briefly looked at the scars on my shoulder and neck. I could feel his apprehension and I placed a hand on his shoulder and he looked at me.
“They are helping me. Do not get jealous for no reason.” I said.
“I resent not being the one to remove the miasma. She started out as my enemy and she has turned her hatred towards you.” He stated.
“My mother is a blood drinker. Her body can handle the toxins better than an inu could.” I said reassuring him.
“Sheng too?” he said bitterly.
“I told you before we left Manchuria that I suspected he was part Uppyr. My mother confirmed it and yes his body can handle the toxins as well.” I said.
“Hai I am being jealous. Can you blame me?” he asked annoyed.
“Hai I can, you are being ridiculous.” I said trying to put on my gown one handed.
“Damnit!” I growled.
“Let me assist you.” He said pulling my bad arm through the sleeve and then the other. He tied it at my waist and stepped back.
“Where is Sheng?” he asked.
“The guest apartments a few doors down.” I said in response.
“I had not realized you two had become such fast friends.” He said slowly.
“Being inside someone's head will do that Katashi. Can we discuss how we are going to track Jing?” I said irritated.
“Hai it needs to be discussed but I want to know about your relationship with my advisor.” He said thinly.
“I know everything about him Katashi. I have seen every memory and almost every thought. Is that what you want to know?” I snapped.
“Hai it is what I want to know.” He growled.
“I can tell you that I have seen his memories of you and some random bitch. I have witnessed his own conquests, is this really what you wish to discuss? Shall I describe the last encounter before me? It seems you and your adopted brother were busy.” I said sarcastically.
His face actually burned a bright red and I knew I had hit upon some shameful memories of his.
“I was young Asuna.” He stated.
“Well I know you and Sheng had a grand time together bedding as many bitches as possible. I am done discussing these things. I know Sheng and in knowing him, I know you.” I said firmly.
“I am sorry then. I did not fully understand.” He said sheepishly.
“I know his scent is all over me. Remember he was helping me not hurting you.”
“Hai.” He said.
“I am able to access his yoki as well as mine when needed. I explained this in Tianjin but now do you fully understand?” I asked.
“I am beginning to. It is an odd situation.” He stated uncomfortably.
“Hai it is. It was done entirely by accident but it is due to the Uppyr in our heritage. You can stop acting sheepishly. You are almost four hundred; I did not expect you to be celibate.” I said in continued irritation.
“I would never have wanted you to see it.” He stated.
“Katashi, I may have been untouched before you but that does not mean I was inexperienced.” I said glaring at him.
He looked at me and sighed. He turned his head and I grasped his chin and made him look at me.
“Why are we even discussing this? That is the past.” I said.
“I do not know.” He answered.
I leaned forward and kissed his mouth lightly. He closed his eyes and I kissed him again. He was not responding and I kissed his jaw.
“Asuna you are still injured.” He said repressing his desire.
“Hai I am and you are being cross.” I said brushing my lips against his neck.
“Damnit onna.” He said savagely.
I decided to teach him a lesson and I ran my tongue along his neck till I reached his mating mark. I sucked on the mark that I had made on him and he still repressed his desire. I was getting annoyed and I bit into it and felt his growl reverberate through his chest.
“Asuna, Kamis please do not distract me right now.” He demanded.
“You need to feel how I feel. Are you not the one who said that we inu are naturally affectionate creatures. Did you not say that I was insatiable?” I whispered in his ear.
He groaned as I gently licked along the shell of his ear.
“Asuna please.” He tried to gently push me away.
I straddled his lap and I ran my good hand through his black hair.
“You can get back to other things shortly.” I demanded.
“Asuna, I want this evil witch gone. I am tired of fighting and I want to be able to relax and enjoy my life with you.” He said through clenched teeth.
I had to give my mate credit, he had quite a bit of control over his body and I was losing control of mine. I loved and hated my reaction to these males.
“Watch then while I pleasure myself.” I said narrowing my eyes.
I untied my gown and ran my good hand down stomach. He grabbed my hand and brought it to his lips and lightly kissed each finger. He was trying to placate me by giving in just a little. I ground my center into his and he growled in response. I was getting worked up and impatient.
“Asuna. You are in heat. I do not want to get you with pup just yet.” He ground out.
“So while I am in heat, you would deny your mate?” I said almost in a purr.
“You are making this difficult. I am restraining myself almost beyond endure.” He sighed heavily.
“You deny me?” I asked lustfully.
“For now I do.” He said.
“Katashi!” I hissed.
“Koi, think rationally. I am doing what is best. You are injured and in heat.” He stated breathing heavily.
I ground myself against him harder and he tried to dislodge me. I had gotten myself into a lust and I was determined to be satisfied.
“Make love to me.” I demanded.
“Koi.” he said.
“I need you and you tell me no. You have enough control to deny me what is mine but you mean to tell me that you could not prevent me from being pupped?” I asked him in disbelief.
“Kamis you are a passionate creature, but I cannot promise that.” He said groaning.
I pressed my lips against his and he groaned beneath me. I darted my tongue and ran it along the seam of his lips. He opened his mouth to speak and I invaded it. I ran my tongue along his fangs then traced the roof of his mouth. He growled again and he pressed me back into the futon and ravaged my mouth back. I had wrapped my legs around his waist. I nipped and licked at him and his was gently opening my dressing gown further. He started to run kisses along my jaw and seemed to be mindful of my wound. He lowered his head and captured a nipple and suckled it. I cried out and arched my back. He tugged and nibbled on it and tweaked the other one.
“Kamis.” I cried out.
He looked up into my eyes and watched my reactions. I groaned loudly and I heard him exhale his breath. His warm breath cooled my heated flesh and I moaned again.
“I will bring you to fulfillment Koi.” He whispered against my breast.
My mind barely registered what he said and what he meant. I growled and looked at him. I reached between us and coated my left fingers with my wetness and brought it to his lips. I was counting on his inu instinct of scent. He darted his tongue out and licked my fingers and groaned.
“So sweet, Kami.” he said suppressing a growl.
“Then why not taste more?” I whispered hoarsely.
His shut his eyes tightly for a second and he opened them and they were tinged pink. He softly growled and moved between my thighs and licked along my nether lips. I shook and he took my bundle of nerves and sucked very gently and my hips bucked. He darted his tongue rapidly against my nub and I gasped. I lifted my head to watch him and I sighed. My stomach started to tighten and I panted lightly. He looked up at me and caught my eyes. It was completely erotic and I could feel my body tighten more. He inserted two fingers and moved them back and forth while alternating sucking and flicking his tongue against my clitoris. I came undone and my muscles tightened and spasmed around his fingers. I cried out softly as I came. He brought his lips back to mine and bent to kiss me and I ravished his mouth. I knew that he had done what he intended and I was determined to finish.
“I need you.” I begged.
“Asuna, not right now my love.” He whispered against my lips.
With my left hand, I used my claws and sliced through his black silk ku. I grasped him firmly and watched his face as I began to stroke him. He was fighting his beast and I could see he was losing the battle quickly. I licked his chin and bared my neck to him. He pressed his lips to my mating mark and I mewled in pleasure. He bit in gently and I cried out again.
“Need you please?” I whispered
His eyes searched mine and they had bled red. He sighed and he slid into me. I gasped again feeling him inside of me. His eyes had bled red and I thrust against him gently. His arms were shaking with strain at not joining with me violently.
“Koi you have to help me, promise.” He whispered fiercely.
“Help what?” I said in a haze.
“Not to lose complete control.” He said straining.
I thrust against him shallowly and he groaned.
“Your blood still is tainted, you are weak. Help me.” He whispered harshly.
“Stop talking unless it is to cry out my name.” I growled.
I bucked my hips against his as gently as I could and he met my thrust with his own. His face was intense as he moved against me. His movements were agonizingly slow and I was gasping under him.
“Faster.” I cried out.
“No!” He yelled out.
“Kamis, Katashi I am injured not dead.” I growled to him.
“Suna.” He moaned.
He continued to move against me slowly and I was building up to another release. I knew he intended to pull out before his own release and I was going to be damned if he did. I wrapped my legs around his tighter and we were grinding against each other so slowly that my nub was also being rubbed against. My muscles tensed up tightly and I was breathing quickly and crying out. He sped up just a little and my release was mind shattering. Katashi tried to pull out but I kept my legs wrapped tightly. My legs jerked as my whole body trembled.
“Asuna.” He cried
My muscles had him gripped tightly and fluttered around his staff and I felt him stiffen and his claws gouged the bedding of my futon as he spilled into me.
“Just because I am in heat does not necessarily mean I will get pupped.” I whispered to him.
“It is a good possibility.” He snapped.
“Katashi I have not been with you since Shenyang, I needed to be you.” I said irritated.
“Do you think I did not want to join with you? I am trying to prevent more problems. I need to get up.” He said.
“Stay a little longer. I will behave myself.” I said sweetly.
“Impossible.” He said kissing each cheek.
“Do you wish to talk now?” I said flushed.
“While I am fully seated in you?” he asked surprised.
“Hai, why not?” I said.
“Kamis Asuna I cannot think clearly.” He groaned.
“I am behaving.” I said playfully.
“I swore before you would be the death of me.” He said.
“I shall release you now. I want you to stay with me.” I said in a tired voice.
“I had no plans of leaving yet my love.” He replied.
“Katashi I want to be pupped. I want to bare you an heir.” I said suddenly.
I know my confession took him by surprise and his emerald eyes widened a fraction. I had let slip a little feminine desire and it was not like me.
“Asuna, I want the same thing but I need to be rid of Jing. I do not understand her hatred of you but we both know she has an unnatural obsession with you.”
“I know that now. I will take more precautions and protect myself more.” I said as he slid from me. He groaned lightly as he did so.
“I am going to go with Lord Sesshomaru this evening to start hunting for Jing.” He told me.
“I see.” I said.
“Sheng will be here as well as your mother, Kagome, and Inuyasha.” He said.
“So I am to be left behind.” I said quietly.
“She is after you, it makes sense Asuna.” He lay down next to me.
“I can wield my grandsire's fang, Tensaiga.” I said.
“And that means?” he asked.
“It is the Fang of Heaven Katashi. It can strike down the pallbearers of the Netherworld and creatures of the Netherworld.” I stated.
He looked at me thoughtfully for a moment and waited for me to say more.
“The Inu no Taisho wielded the Tensaiga, Tetsaiga, and Sounga. The fangs of Heaven, Earth, and Hell. He passed the Tensaiga on to my father and the Tetsaiga to my uncle. Sounga could not be wielded by either son and so it was sealed into Hell. My father wields two other fangs as well; Bakusaiga and Tokijin. Both are formidable weapons themselves but I can wield the Tensaiga and that I believe will aid in Jing's destruction.” I said sitting up straight.
“I did not know all of the history of your family, very interesting indeed.” He replied thoughtfully.
“Katashi, I will consent to a heavy guard but I insist that I aid in the hunt.” I stated firmly.
He looked at my injured arm; it still was an ashy color and it shook slightly. I knew he was weighing what I had told him and I also knew he wanted to shut me away until the threat was over.
“I could not consent to you aiding us until your arm is completely healed.” He said.
“I know that my love. I also know that between my mother, Sheng, and Kagome I could be well in a matter of days.” I said flatly.
“If you are pupped you will have to have a very heavy guard indeed.” He said.
“Hai I agree. Allow me my honor and the right to defeat my enemy.” I said firmly.
“I cannot resist you. You know this and use it against me.” He sighed.
“Hai I do.” I answered bluntly.
“I will speak to your sire on the subject and get his opinion. I know you will go against my wishes anyway.” He said standing.
“Your clothes are unserviceable. I can have some sent here that will do.” I said changing the subject.
“That would be prudent. I imagine your father will want my head when he finds that I have once again lain with you.” He said pragmatically.
“He shall not do a thing. I will not allow it. I have chosen my mate and he will honor it.” I said vehemently.
“He was still most cross with me.” He informed me.
“Help me up?” I asked.
He extended his arms and pulled me up while I held on with my good hand. I grabbed my dressing gown and slipped it on with difficulty. Katashi tied the silk obi for me and I went to the door.
“I will have some clothes sent to you shortly.” I said.
“Hai.” He responded.
I left my chambers and walked slowly towards Mayu's room. She was going to have much work to do. I shook my head at myself. I knocked on the shoji door and waited for her response. She slid the door open and looked at me in shock.
“My Lady! You should not be up, I would have come to you!”
“I was tired of lying around Mayu. Could you have some clothing sent to Lord Katashi in my chambers?” I asked.
“Hai my lady!” she said bowing.
“Mayu, how long before my scent will change if I have conceived?” I asked quietly.
“Two days at most my Lady. Shall I pay attention?” she asked
“Hai.” I answered quickly.
“Shall I assist you somewhere my Lady?” she asked.
“Lord Sesshomaru's study if you would not mind.” I said.
“Hai.” She answered bowing again.
Mayu took my good arm and assisted me across the palace to my father's study. She knocked on the screen and my father called out enter and we did.
“Daughter you should still be abed.” He said standing.
Mayu bowed then left to do as I bade her.
“I would like to look at some of the scrolls on the Netherworld my Lord.” I said.
“Hai. I will find what you are seeking.” He said turning to face the wall of ancient scrolls.
“How soon till Uncle Yasha is here?” I asked quietly.
“The hanyou will be here in less than two hours along with Yuudai and the army.” He answered.
“I wish to go with you and Katashi.” I stated.
I heard him growl and I looked down at the floor. I knew my father well and I knew he would not be pleased with my demands.
“You are acting as a glutton for punishment.” He snapped.
“I am acting with honor. I can wield the Tensaiga.” I answered.
“My honor demands that I rectify the wrongs that I committed by allowing you to chase after the wench in the first place. You were not ready; I did not know the extent of her power. I should have gone in your place.” He said angered.
“Father, I have learned from the battles I have had with her. If for whatever reason I am to become master of the West then I must face her enemies.” I said stoically.
“Your logic is sound but I still have reservations.” He said staring me down.
“My mate has said the same thing but I can and will be more prepared.” I said.
“You shall have him and me both at your side this time. There will be no argument on that topic.” He said with finality.
“Hai I understand my Lord.” I said bowing.
He handed me a scroll and I read the ancient Kanji. It told of the different creatures and Kamis of the Netherworld. I was preparing myself with all the information at my disposal. My lessons on the Netherworld were just beginning.