I am the Moon

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

The Koumori and Kiang Shi

I continued to stay in my true form; I could cover more ground as a large inu. Osamu stuck with me and my father had taken to the skies on his yoki cloud. I was growling continuously but continued on into the night. The moon rose and I howled terribly. My father descended and put a clawed hand on my fore paw and I gently butted his head with my nose. He looked up and nodded. I lowered myself and put my head between my paws and whined.
“We will continue to look.” He said.
I barked lightly and he nodded again. Osamu had changed back to his humanoid form and I refused to. I was going to look as long as I had to.
“Suna, we may need to enlarge where we are searching. We are assuming the koumori have him.” He said.
-I understand that Brother but who else would take an inu youki; they would have to be very stupid. - I thought in his head.
-I know sister. I cannot even scent an old scent. - He thought back.
I stood up and jerked my head to the east. My father nodded and so did Osamu. I put my nose close to the ground and tried to catch anything. I walked on and continued the same pattern. I was going to make it to Edo as soon as possible.
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I had searched for over a day and finally I scented Sheng's blood halfway between Edo and the West. I also scented the koumori leader; Kyung-Sam. I transformed into my humanoid self and followed the scent. I had a horrid feeling I was walking into a trap but I needed to find my mate. My mind opened to Sheng and I was assaulted with the feelings of nausea and utter contempt. He was alive! I followed the feelings; I had left my brother and father awhile back. I heard high pitched screeching and realized that I was in the midst of a nest. I put my hand on my fang as I continued walking deeper into the throng of koumori. I felt the auras of female koumori feeding off of Sheng and I grew sick to my stomach. Several of the creatures had dropped from branches and were following me. I found Sheng and several females were still feeding off of him. I used my fang and beheaded them.
“That was not very nice inu princess.” A sultry voice said to me.
“You are a disgusting wretch.” I said eyes burning.
I looked down at Sheng and saw that he was pale and a little blue. I channeled what little yoki Sheng had and produced a blast from my fang that decimated a small area of the forest. Kyung-Sam had flown out of the way along with a small group of the koumori. I grabbed Sheng and transformed into my true form and carried my mate in my jaws carefully. I took off at a full run, leaping over groups of two and three koumori. Several landed on my back and bit into my skin. I could not howl in pain because I would have dropped Sheng. I reached the edge of the wood and saw my father and Osamu. Father drew Bakusaiga and Osamu jumped to my back and slashed the koumori with his claws. They drew back and hissed at him. My father produced his energy whip decapitating them. I laid Sheng on the ground with the utmost care and changed back. I ripped open the skin above my breasts and brought his face forward so that he could drink some of my blood. I felt the koumori watch me from above and I produced a powerful barrier. My haori was open a little and I could feel Sheng weakly drinking. I felt disgusting but I did not know how to give him what he needed without passing my blood onto him. Osamu and my father came within the barrier and helped to strengthen it with their own yoki.
“He will be ok but this was a trap. Surely it was to trap one of us.” I stated.
Sheng rolled his head back and looked weakly up at me. He gave me a gentle smile and I smiled back.
“They want you and your twin and your mother.” He said.
“Why us?” I asked surprised.
“They are convinced that you belong to them.” He said weakly.
“You have Uppyr in you.” I said brushing his hair off his face.
“Not as much as you.” He said in a tired voice.
“We need to get you back to the palace and give you some raw meat.” I said.
My father watched the creatures and said nothing. I knew the idea of his mate being captured disturbed him.
“Once we let down this barrier we will have to fight.” My father said.
“Hai.” I agreed.
-Transform Osamu as will I. I am going to carry Sheng.- I pathed to my twin.
He nodded to me and I looked at my father. He nodded and we dropped the barrier and Osamu and I transformed into our inu selves, I took Sheng into my jaws and my father drew his Bakusaiga. My brother and I took off at a full run. We felt my father's fang release a powerful blast and we saw him move as quickly as us. Koumori came as if from nowhere and started attacking. Several again landed on my back as well as Osamu and viciously bit into our backs where we could not reach. Osamu snarled in fury and shook his fur violently to dislodge the blood drinkers. I followed suit and managed to get a few off. Kyung-Sam landed on my back between my shoulder blades and bit into my neck. I growled and lowered my head and let Sheng roll. My brother picked him up and took off. I transformed to my humanoid self and fell flat on my stomach.
-Take him and go!- I thought to Osamu.
-I will not leave you!- my twin pathed back.
-Yes you will! Take him now! I will escape this miscreant.- I yelled in mind.
The leader of the koumori had me pinned and I fought to throw him off. I growled like a wild animal and kicked.
“My my you are strong little inu princess. Your blood is divine. I can tell you I will enjoy feasting on it.” He purred into my ear.
“Like hell you well!” I said with a surge of strength and threw him off.
I jumped to my feet and there was a burning pain where he had bit into my neck. I felt the wound and it was bleeding heavily.
“Why are you in Japan?” I snapped at him.
“Well the koumori are weak and useless here. There is much delectable and powerful blood to be had.” He said smirking.
He was not as repulsive as the regular koumori. His hair was long and black that he kept tied back, His eyed were almond shaped and almost black. It seemed he could change his appearance at will and his wings were not visible.
“What did you do to me?” I said staggering.
“My saliva contains a neuro-toxin. A little will render you unconscious.” He said smirking.
“Damn.” I muttered.
I had sent my brother and father on and in arrogance thought I could handle the bastard. They would come back for me I knew but what would they find?
-Naraku. - I thought hoping he might catch it.
I fell to my knees and my vision started to cloud over. Kyung-Sam knelt by me and was smirking.
“No one else shall touch you; I shall feast upon you alone.”
“You will be a dead youki before too long.” I said as I passed out.
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“We have to go back!” Sheng cried.
“We will. She would not have sent us on without a plan.” Sesshomaru said.
“My Lord I do not think she had one. I think I know my mate and she was saving me.” He said urgently.
“She intended to save you and that is what we have done. This Sesshomaru intends to retrieve her when he can assure us all will not be taken.” He said firmly.
“Lord Sesshomaru please!” Sheng cried again.
“Sheng you are needed and there will be no further argument. Asuna WILL be retrieved and soon.” He said leaving his son in law.
Sheng pounded the floor next to his futon and growled in utter helplessness. His mate had sacrificed herself in order to save him. He was still weak from blood loss and wished like hell he could path to her but he was too far. He could barely feel her and knew they must be feeding off of her and he grew sick at the thought. Mayu came in with meat and broth. She set it by him and he stared at her.
“She would know what she was doing my Lord. I know my girl, she will figure a way out and soon.” She said smiling.
“Was she always so reckless? They are going to use her for food. My mate is going to be drained of her blood.” He said.
“Asuna has always done what she thought is right. She agonizes as you know.” Mayu said as she served him the food.
“Did she say where the pups are?” he asked taking the proffered food.
“No my Lord. She spirited them away in secret. These creatures make her nervous when it comes to the twins.” She answered.
“She takes too much on herself. I NEED to get up and help find her. Is there any remedies you know of?” he asked drinking the broth.
“I will ask the healer my Lord. Rest is usually good.” She said bowing.
“Please find out and let me know.” He said urgently.
“Hai Lord Sheng.” She said as she left.
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I awoke and my hands were shackled above my head. I struggled against them and could feel powerful magics surrounding them. I growled in complete frustration.
“Coward you are without honor.” I said as the koumori leader came into my sight.
We were no longer in the forest and it seemed as if it was a cave.
“Now why would I need something as bothersome as honor?” he chuckled.
“You are disgusting vermin.” I seethed.
“I can make this very pleasant or very painful, it is your choice. Maybe you enjoy pain?” he asked with a predatory smile.
“Why have I been captured? Why are you after my family?” I snarled.
“Hmm let me see, you are half what I am. Your mother is full. These koumori are just that. I am kiang shi also known as uppyr.” He said smiling evilly.
I stared at him in horror and shook my head. He came closer and lifted my chin.
“I can change shape some if that is what you are wondering? Hai I can.” He said as he pulled my haori from my neck.
I spit at him and he laughed again.
“You have been bitten several times already. Do you enjoy as it happens? You should.” He whispered seductively.
“My power is different from yours bastard.” I snapped.
“Different powers for different beings inu princess.” He said tracing my mate marks with his claws.
He leaned forward and sank his fangs into my mating mark from Sheng and I screamed in rage. He drank from me and pulled away and smirked.
“You are the telepathic kind of uppyr. You will be harder to break my princess.” He said almost giddy.
“I will not break for anyone!” I snapped.
“Would you break for me for the life of your unborn?” he asked smirking again.
“You would not dare!” I snarled.
“This babe is not completely inu is it?” he commented as he paced in front of me.
“That is none of your business.” I snapped again.
“The power that creature yields is amazing inu princess. I should like to meet its father at some point.” He said kneeling next to me again.
“I will see you dead.” I said viciously.
“We shall see.” He said.
“You never answered my question. What do you want with me and mine?” I asked in a cold voice.
“Power. You have it and I will take it. All the taiyouki blood running around is a bonus.” He said smiling devilishly.
“You are sick.” I growled.
“Maybe. I shall leave you to your musings.” He said standing and walking out.
He was not koumori; he was just using them. I cursed this kiang shi to every Kami of the Netherworld I could think of. I wished either Sheng or Naraku were here and at this point I would take both of them. The bite in my neck stung and I wished the bastard would die at the point of my claws.
“Naraku get the twins back to the Palace and help me.” I whispered.
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“My lord Sheng, your sons have returned!” Mayu said as she brought the twin pups.
“Who?” He asked in shock.
“It was an old inu onna. She brought them to Lady Augusta.” She said.
The twins both giggled and smiled at their father and crawled around on his futon.
“They have been obviously well cared for. Who was the onna?” he asked in wonder.
“We honestly have no idea. Asuna would not have left them with nobody.” She said cooing at the pups.
“I am still weak. When is Lord Sesshomaru leaving to retrieve my mate?” he asked firmly.
“He was planning on first thing in the morning, he said with or without you.” She said looking at the young lord.
“Are the damned neko coming this time?” he asked annoyed.
“Hai.” She said.
“Alright. Mayu could you bring me as much remedies there are to help restore strength?” he asked.
“Hai my Lord.” She said bowing.
He smiled at his sons and picked them up.
“Where have you two been?” he murmured into their soft skin.
They both squealed in delight and grabbed at their father's features with their dull infant claws.
“My boys. Your father has to help save your mother. She went and got herself captured.” He said in a low tone.
-Asuna!- he sighed in his head.
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I had fallen asleep and I woke up when I felt fangs pierce my inner thigh. I sucked in my breath and gnashed my own. Kyung-Sam was drinking and I was assaulted with unwanted desire coursing through me. Spikes of pleasurable pain shot straight to my core. I knew he was making it happen and I tried to fight it.
“I hate you.” I snarled.
He pulled away and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. My life force stained it. I fought against the manacles and snarled viciously. I did not see how he was going to take my power through my blood except in small boosts of his yoki.
“You are a spitfire. Has any of your lovers ever managed to truly make you submit?” he asked amused.
“No and neither will you.” I said narrowing my eyes.
“I wonder how your mother will taste. She is a legend you know. She had quite a history before she left Russia. Such an entrancing creature and your mutt father got her.”
“Why take my mate besides to lure us here? He is only one quarter uppyr.” I said snappishly.
“He must come a powerful one to retain his telepathic powers. I really want your mother but I will take you instead.” He said frowning.
“Does my mother know you?” I asked surprised.
“No. Her family does.” He smirked again.
“Stasio and Viktor?” I asked surprised.
“I see you have met the brute. Not as elegant as we Asian youki but still.” He said winking at me.
He sickened me and I realized he had an unnatural obsession with my mother. It was easy to see why; she was a beauty by any standard and could be the most compassionate creature or the most ferocious. I tried to break the manacles again and I surged my yoki and yelped in pain as I was burned.
“You are a powerful creature inu princess. I thought to contain your yoki. Clever creatures' witches are.” He said smiling widely.
I caught a familiar scent briefly and I narrowed my eyes at Kyung-Sam. He was allowing me to scent him and had masked quickly. I started struggling again and the kiang shi laughed wickedly at my struggles. He leaned down again to drink of me and I struggled.
“I think it will hurt this time.” He said with a feral look in his eyes.
He bent down and sank his fangs into my neck again and I fought back a scream. I could feel Naraku's intense hatred in my brain. Pain shot down my arms and it felt as though my blood was burning my veins. I screamed in pain and Naraku appeared out of his miasma and his limb wrapped around the kiang shi's neck and pulled him away with force. Blood poured my neck and I gasped at the pain. Naraku's eyes were burning with hatred and he tried to break the manacles. He was surprised when they did not break.
“Damn it all.” He cursed.
“Channel my yoki.” I said hurriedly.
I let my yoki flow and his eyes opened wide. He broke the manacles off the rock wall. He turned his eyes to Kyung-Sam and tentacles wrapped around the blood drinker's legs.
“I will kill her, I swear.” Kyung snarled.
I grabbed at the wound in my neck as it started burning like blue fire.
“Let her be now!” Naraku hissed.
“I have no idea who you are but I can and will kill her and your unborn.” He said laughing.
Naraku let him go and gathered me to him. He quickly looked at me and pulled me into his miasma.
“I control her now; she will never be free of me.” Kyung-Sam screamed after us.
We reappeared near his castle and he pulled me down into his lap. The irons were still around my wrists. He inspected the wounds on my neck and pulled my tattered hakamas down and inspected the wound in my thigh. The look on his face was terrible and I knew he wanted to kill the kiang shi.
“The twins?” I asked.
“I waltzed into the Western palace and gave them to your mother. I was disguised as an elderly inu.” He said with barely contained fury.
“Good. Thank you. How did you know?” I asked.
“I heard you as if you were next to me.” He said with hooded eyes.
“Can you take me to the palace?” I asked.
“Hai. You stink of a poison.” He said angrily.
“He said he carried a neuro-toxin in his saliva.” I said weakly.
“I am going to kill him slowly.” Naraku said maliciously.
“It will be alright. You and I are linked on a basic level now. There should have been no way you heard me.” I said thoughtfully.
“I care not how I heard you, the matter is I did. I am changing my form completely so I may not be scented.” He said stepping away from me.
He transformed before my eyes into an ookami and the scent matched. I burst out laughing at his choice and he stared thoughtfully at me. His hair had changed to dull black and his eyes were blue. His hair was much shorter and in a top not. I continued to laugh as it amused me.
“I am sorry. You must know how the inu feel about the ookami. They are pests. “I said with genuine mirth.
“I am glad you can laugh at my expense. I had to be at least a higher level youki to save you do you not think, plus there is a treaty is there not?” he asked annoyed.
“Hai there is. You look perfect for a rescuer. Take us to my home.” I said smiling.
“Remember to mask the scent of the pup please.” He said testily.
“Hai.” I answered.
He pulled me to him and buried his nose into my hair. I could feel his agitation. His baser nature of wanting destruction and mayhem was trying to surface. We disappeared into his miasma and reappeared several moments later close to the palace gates. I staggered as the toxin was starting to affect me.
“Go to the gates and call for Yuudai. He is my general.” I said sitting.
“Is the pup going to be ok?” he asked in angry whisper.
“I am sure it is fine.” I said putting a hand to my temple.
He went up to the gates and called for Yuudai. I could not stop the nausea and clouding of my vision. I started to pass out again when I felt strong hands lift my up. I looked into the citrine eyes of my sire. Naraku played his part perfectly.
“You ookami, follow this Sesshomaru and speak of what you saw.” He commanded.
“Hai my Lord.” I said in a low tone.
-I do this only for you! - He snarled in my head.
-I love you. - I thought back weakly.
His eyes flashed and he followed my father into the palace gates.
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“Sheng! Sheng!” Akemi ran screaming into her cousin's chambers.
Sheng turned and at the same moment felt his mate's aura.
“She is here!” he said to Akemi as she stopped in front of him.
“Hai, an ookami found her. She is coming in and out of consciousness.” She said quickly.
“Stay with the twins?” he asked.
“Hai! Go!!!” she declared.
Sheng took off in a run to the Great Hall. His mate was laid out on the low table. Augusta ran into the Great Hall as well. Augusta's brown eyes turned cold when she scented a strange smell.
“That son of a bitch!” she snapped.
Sesshomaru looked at his mate in askance.
“He has poisoned her. His is a different strain of uppyr than I. He will be able to see through her eyes and control her.” She growled.
Everyone stared at Asuna and she moaned.
“How long?” Sesshomaru asked.
“Hours. “ Augusta answered.
“Get the healers in here now.” Sesshomaru commanded.
Sheng went over and took her hands in his and whispered to her. Augusta looked at the ookami and motioned for him to follow her.
“I am interrogating the wolf.” She said.
“Hai!” Sesshomaru answered.
“Follow me please.” She commanded softly.
“Hai my Lady.” He said bowing.
Augusta and the ookami left the hall. He followed her until they entered a small study off a larger one. Augusta turned and stared down the `ookami'.
“Tell me everything you know Naraku.” She said quietly.
“I cannot fool you.” He said looking straight at her.
“I know of very few that are strong enough to stand up to an uppyr. You also love my daughter, that I have no doubt. Now tell me what you saw.” She said more firmly.
“I dropped the twins here and I heard her call for me. That thing calls itself a kiang shi. Its name is Kyung-Sam. She has bites on her neck and her inner thigh.” He said with barely contained fury.
“Kiang shi is Chinese for Uppyr. He wants to control her for what?” she asked rhetorically.
“Ask Asuna. I am sure she knows.” He suggested.
“Hai but she has to wake up.” She said narrowing her eyes.
“She carries my child. I want her safe.” He demanded.
“Your pup is more powerful than you can imagine Naraku. It will be fine. My daughter has more yoki in her than even me. You two have created a very powerful little being. We need to rid Japan of this threat. Uppyr are plentiful but they are powerful in very insidious ways. Continue to play your part and you can stay. Do not tip your hand and do not be jealous of Sheng.” She said staring at him.
“I will keep myself quiet but I cannot stop the jealousy I feel. I will stay away from them both if necessary. I love her and I have told her I do not share very well.” He said in a very controlled voice.
“You may not play nice with others Naraku but I will tell you that not only is Sesshomaru here but Inuyasha as well. They have very long memories of your antics a century ago. I have forgiven you because you have saved two of my pups. My mate and his brother would not be so forgiving.” She stated neutrally.
“You threaten me?” he demanded.
“I state the truth.” She said shrugging.
“Still a crafty bitch.” He said crossing his arms across his chest.
“I like to think pragmatic.” She said.
“I will abide your requests; only because I wish to be near Asuna.” He said flatly.
“Good then. We understand each other. I will continue to mask the pup for her. I thank you for the extraordinary care of my grandsons. They were happy and well cared for.” She said.
“I love her.” He said flatly again.
“Hai.” She said stepping towards the door.
“I will see to it that you are established somewhat near her chambers. Use your abilities sparingly.” She continued.
“Hai.” He responded.
They left the small study and went back to the Great Hall. Augusta went to Asuna and knelt by her head.
-Baby girl, wake up! - She demanded in thought.
I shifted as I heard my mother speaking in my mind. It was hazy and I lifted my head a little and looked around. I saw Sheng next to me and I smiled weakly.
-What does he want sweet girl? - She asked.
-He wants you. - I thought back.
“What!!?” she asked with her voice in shock.
“Hai he wants you.” I confirmed groggily.
“You are more powerful than I.” She said in a low voice.
“He says you had a reputation before you left Russia and he knows Stasio and Viktor.” I said as quietly as I could,
“I see.” She said standing.
“What is going on?” my father demanded.
“This Kyung-Sam is using those of this household to get to me.” She said angry.
“Why attack the south?” I asked in confusion.
“To draw us out.” She answered.
“Who is Stasio and Viktor?” my father asked thinly.
“Oh Sesshomaru my love. Stasio is my father and Viktor is my twin brother.” She said looking down.
“Your father and brother? “ He asked surprised.
“Sesshomaru I will not speak of this now when there is an audience.” She said firmly.
“You will say something.” He snapped.
“I have been alive for five centuries, I have a past as do you MY LORD.” She said in a temper.
“I would like to go to the spring then my chambers.” I said weakly, breaking up an ensuing fight.
“Hai!” Sheng said taking my cue and picking me up.
“Sheng! Are you not still weak from blood loss?” I asked in concern.
“I will be fine. There is fixing to be fire works. Who is the ookami?” he asked.
“My savior. I have asked that he stay here for now.” I said.
“Hai. I could not feel you very well and I was going mad.” He said kissing my brow.
“As was I. I still feel nausea.” I said tired.
“The healer will be in our chambers as soon as we get you out of the spring.” He said firmly.
“I want you to rest too. Akemi can assist me.” I said.
“Asuna.” He said testily.
“Sheng I will not argue. We have both been injured.” I said flatly.
“I will take this out on you when we are well.” He growled.
“Hai.” I said in exhaustion.
I was fighting to stay awake and I felt a brush against my mind and realized it was Naraku. I looked over at him and smiled.
-I owe you everything.- I thought to him quickly.
He bowed as Sheng carried me away.
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“How dare you question me like that in mixed company!” Augusta yelled.
“I dare what I will mate.” Sesshomaru snapped back.
“I am your mate not your servant. I will not be dishonored like that again!” She yelled louder.
“How is it that a foreign youki knows more about you than I do? We have been mated for over a century and I do not even know your sire's name? My own pup knows more than I.” he growled.
“You are angry for no good reason Sesshomaru. That part of my life is over ad has been for over two centuries. I come to you as an equal and not some brood mare to further the Orlovich line!” she uttered in anger.
“Explain what you mean.” He demanded.
“I was like Asuna in that I was the most powerful female born of my generation. I was prized for my abilities and the ability to pass them on.” She said bitterly.
“How does that explain you omitting information?” he asked arching a silver brow.
“Kami Sesshomaru! I was to be turned into a whore for my family's glory. I was going to be given to Kami knows who. Uppyr make alliances for prestige and to further our mental abilities. I was nothing; I was property! Ningen women had more rights than I! Stasio had sold me into servitude to some foreign uppyr and told me if I did not comply then he would torture me. Torturing consists of starvation Sesshomaru. When I came out of the starvation I killed innocents. I spilled innocent ningen blood because I refused a mating. I ran away. I was a coward. I have never taken a life like that again, EVER!” she yelled at her mate in a fury.
“You could have spoken the truth to me.” He said quietly.
“I chose to mate with you. I have loved you since I saw you. I never knew a male who cared more about honor and duty than you. You loved Rin and took Kohaku under your wing. I had never felt such emotion before you.” She said as tears stung her eyes.
“Information is essential.” He said dispassionately.
“You are feeling as though I kept some major thing from you and I have not. I have given you my all you arrogant son of a bitch. I have given you three pups and soon to be one more. I cannot imagine my life more full or perfect than it has been with you this past century. If you do not see that my life only truly began when I fell in love with you then you can go to hell!” she snarled.
“You are being irrational. It disappointed me that you kept such information secret.” He said coming closer.
“I have my reasons the same as you have. You hardly speak of your own father and his ningen lover Izayoi. You can barely stand Inuyasha and you hate your own mother. You have your reasons and I do not question that. How dare you be disappointed in me!” she cried in anger.
Sesshomaru stiffened at the mention of his own troubled past. Time had not completely healed the wounds of the past and the hanyou's birth.
“You speak out of turn wench!” he said as his lips twitched in anger.
“No, I do not speak out of turn. It is your stinking male inu pride that makes you think I have done some misdeed to my alpha. I have not Sesshomaru. I have never done anything less than worthy for you.” She said impassioned.
“I will not lose you.” He said fiercely.
“You have always had me and you always will. I look at you and I see no end.” She said pressing her lithe figure against his.
“I am going to remind you over and over how much you are wanted and desired my mate.” He said breathing against her lips.
“Promise?” she almost begged.
“Hai. The whole of the palace will know that you are pleased.” He murmured against her neck.
“Big words. Do you intend to back them up?” she said coyly.
“Silence your inane prattling.” He commanded as he possessed her lips.
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I was in the hot spring and my cousin was washing my hair. She methodically scrubbed the silver strands.
“Who is the ookami cousin?” she asked.
“That is him.” I replied in a weak tone.
“I see. He is different is he not?” she replied.
“Hai.” I replied.
“Asuna you are not looking well.” She said.
“Akemi get the healer.” I said.
“Oh Kami!!!” she screamed
Sheng was not far from the spring despite his mate's wishes. He ran into the enclosure and saw Akemi pull Asuna from the spring; her body was shaking violently. Her limbs had gone rigid and she continued to shake. Sheng tried to hold her but nothing happened.
“She is having a seizure, I will be right back.” Akemi screamed.
Asuna's body continued to twitch and jerk as Akemi came back with the healer. Sesshomaru and Augusta had heard the screams and came running. Sheng tied helplessly to keep his mate covered. Augusta went to her daughter's side.
“Hold her still Sheng.” She commanded.
Sheng did as he was bid and Augusta bit into Asuna and drank her tainted blood. She would drink then spit the blood out. She repeated the process several times and finally pulled back.
“Get her to her futon.” Augusta ordered. Sheng picked her swiftly as the seizure finally stopped. He went down the hall to their quarters and laid her on the futon as ordered. They had been followed by Sesshomaru, Augusta, and Akemi. Augusta saw Naraku in the guise of an ookami looking morose and concerned. She barely nodded to him and he disappeared.
“I have removed as much blood as I dare. Right now she is in a deep coma like sleep.” Augusta said aloud.
“I have never seen a youki have a seizure, how could this happen?” Sheng said bewildered.
“It can happen when that bastard can control it!” Augusta said in a stormy way.
“Will she be alright?” Sesshomaru asked coldly.
“Hai. I will continue to remove her blood as her body makes more. This will take awhile.” She said furiously.
“Sheng if you can manage I would like you to give her your blood.” She said in severe temper.
“Hai. Will she be ok?” Sheng looked at his mother in law.
“I will see to it.” She said leaning down.
“My baby girl you risked everything for me and now I will do the same.” She whispered.
She stood and backed away from her daughter and stormed out of the room.
-Give her your blood when it is safe!- she pathed to Naraku.
-Hai! - He responded.
-She will need you more than you know, keep her safe. - She ordered the hanyou in thought.
-That was my intention! - He growled in her head.
Sesshomaru had followed his mate as she stormed out. Her grabbed her and turned her around.
“Where are you going!” he demanded.
“I am going to save our daughter.” She snapped.
“Think this through, you are acting without regard.” He said firmly.
“I am acting as a mother should.” She snapped.
She disappeared before the Western Lord's eyes and he looked surprised.
“Damn it!” he roared.