The Power of Seven

Chapter Four

Rin stormed into the large room she'd left half an hour before. The door opened, bringing her face to face with the strange looking woman. Rin examined her face, half of it was covered in metal. The other half could be considered pretty, a smile was placed on the woman's mouth. The small girl excused herself and stormed past Mukuro. Her neck was itching, the blood was still coming. It was starting to coat the front of her chest, the bra starting to become sticky. She groaned knowing it would begin to irritate her very soon. All because that man had to bite her hard, did he think she was a slab of meat? The green imp was now sitting in a chair, "Jaken, Rin is bleeding."

Jaken looked at the wound on the girl's neck and tried not to frown. "There is nothing I can do about it. Your mate should have cleaned it for you, that would have stopped it from bleeding so." Why hadn't the man taken care of it? The coppery smell of her blood was starting to fill the room. Only her mate would be able to clean it for her. If not then it would have to heal on it's own. If another youkai were to touch it while it was in the process of healing then it could be seen as an intrusion. The imp wasn't about to have the blind man throw him out of the window. Even if he didn't care for young Rin, the man no doubt had his pride.

"He's a big meanie. Come do something before Rin bleeds to death. You'd sit there and let Rin die?" Rin's jaw dropped when he made no attempt to come see to the wound. What was wrong with everyone? First, he'd hurt her and now Jaken was ignoring her. She had a feeling she wasn't going to like being bonded to the strange blind man. Maybe he'd been mean to his last mate and she had poked his eyes out in retaliation. The thought made her giggle.

"You aren't going to bleed to death and stop your giggling girl. I am not going anywhere near your mark, I do not seek death. You chose to help, you will have to live with your decision." Jaken let his beady eyes roam lower to finally rest upon her undressed state. "What the devil are you doing walking around without any clothes on? You should not expose yourself to strangers, My Lord raised you better than that." What was she doing in just that little piece of cloth? Do doubt it was something that miko had given her. She had always been one to walk around wearing indecent clothing.

"Oh, Rin forgot to put back on her clothing." She grinned feeling a slight blush creeping up her cheeks. Her state of undress didn't really bother her, just embarrassed that she'd forgotten to get dressed on the way out. She could always go back and grab her top, or stand around with just the bra-thingy on. Going back would be a big pain, not like she was showing off her breasts. The bra covered most of her chest, what she did have. Besides there was only the other woman and Jaken in the room with her. No other males were present to witness her undress.

Just then the door slid open and Sango came walking in with a sullen expression on her face. Rin noticed that she was sporting the same kind of bite mark and bleeding just as bad. "Rin sees you are bleeding also. Jaken is going to let us bleed to death because of all the times we were mean to him. Rin thinks we should fire him. Kagome would agree, she says he isn't a very good housekeeper." Rin plopped down in a chair next to the glaring imp, her feet found their way to the table. "Ah!"

"I am not your housekeeper, you brat. I am your retainer, your servant and should be shown some respect." Jaken slammed his staff down on the table. He knew he should have spanked the child when she was younger. See what disobediance had caused. Lord Sesshoumaru should have taken a stick to her ass many a day but instead he had found the girl's antics amusing. It was one of the things he had held dear. Jaken was sure smoke was coming from his ears. The taijiya grabbed him by the head and tossed him into the corner. "How dare you throw me around."

Rin turned and stuck her tongue out at him. "Haha, Jaken got thrown out of his chair. Serves you right for not tending to Rin's wound." She leaned back in the chair trying to relax. Sango threw her feet up also, Rin grinned when the other girl looked at her clothing or lack of. "Rin forgot her shirt, will Sango take her shirt off to match Rin?"

"Nope, I remembered to grab mine so you're on your own this time. I don't think Jaken wants to see my cleavage." Sango drew her hand across her neck. The wound was starting to itch badly, a scowl crossed her face. He could have better prepared her for it, instead he'd been a complete ass. Out of all the youkai she'd gotten stuck with the asshole. Something told her Rin had ran from hers as well, didn't matter if the girl was all smiles now. What she needed was a bath, a long soak in hot water. It would do good to ease her tense muscles, calm her nerves some.

"Oh poopie!" The door opened and Rin watched Genkai stroll in with her hands behind her back. "That's not fair the tiny woman isn't all bloody, what's up with that?" She looked at her neck one more time to be sure. Rin could see the mark but not any blood, didn't the woman bleed? Hadn't Jaken said something about the mate making it stop. How come her youkai man had stopped the bleeding and the blind man hadn't done anything about hers? Sango's hadn't done anything about her's either, maybe they weren't liked.

"Hn, I'd say because Yomi and Shura are slackers or both are lacking in instincts." Genkai walked over to the table to take a seat across from the hyper girl. Both were still bleeding slightly, the wounds should stop soon and begin to heal. Her actual guess was that neither man had cared enough to see to the girl's comfort. The mark had to be itching like hell by now but neither was complaining so far. She was surprised the taijiya hadn't been angry from the slight. Maybe the girl would take Yomi's son down a peg or two. She'd heard enough about both to know what those two girls were in for. Yomi was serious to a fault, could be very cruel and proud. Shura was ruthless, no honor, no morals, and thought too much of himself. She didn't envy either one of them at the moment.

"Rin thinks they're both mean and doesn't like them." Rin put her opinion in and crossed her arms in annoyance. She doubted that they lacked instincts, it just meant they were lazy and inconsiderate. That man really had a nice chest, so he couldn't be too lazy. Maybe he was alot more on the inconsiderate side. Laughing was heard from the other side of the room. The bionic woman was looking towards them, finding their conversation amusing. Rin didn't think it was funny, she hadn't been the one to be bitten.

The door slid open once more allowing Shizuru to enter. She smiled at the three women already sitting at the table. Genkai had a slight smirk on her face, Sango looked angry and Rin looked like a little puppy that had it's toy taken away. Her eyes fell to the blood now starting to dry on both girls. She blushed remembering how she hadn't had time to bleed. Kurama had made sure that it was healed before allowing her to leave the room. Then said something about how the men would be holding a conference of their own. "Why are you in a bra?"

"Rin likes flashing everyone." Sango adjusted herself in her seat hoping Kagome would get back soon. Hopefully her friend had lucked out better than herself and Rin. Kagome had been through too much to end up with another jerk, make that two jerks. She wasn't worried about her own emotions as long as she stayed alive. Her heart had died along with Miroku.

Kagome came walking in with a bland look on her face, she eyed everyone around the table. "Running around half naked again Rin? I thought we broke you out of that habit." She plopped down beside Sango, a tension headache coming on strong. Hiei had sent her out the room, saying he wanted to talk to Sango real quick before they went to their meeting. Atleast he'd been semi-polite about the asking instead of demanding. That would have pissed her off beyond all reason. Her mind and heart were still trying to accept that she was now bound to two men, both strangers. "What the fuck happened to you two anyways?"



The five women were shown to a large room that was used as a bathing house. Mukuro said it had been seen to that it would be clear for their use. Yomi had ordered that fresh clothes be brought for all of them. Something appropiate to train in but decent at the same time. Rin squeeled in delight upon entering the large room which was actually a room built around a natural hot spring. Without waiting for anyone she jumped into the steaming water clothes still on.

"You could have gotten undressed first girl." Shizuru lit a cigarette, needing it after her earlier encounter with the two men. Her nerves were still shaken, her mind in choas. How was she suppose to help save the world when she couldn't save herself from the raging hormones that were calling for attention. She'd only had one lover in her life, that had been short and disappointing. Her life back home had been boring, everyday much the same. Nothing exciting happened to her. Her brother had been the one to get involved with being a detective and working for Koenma. She could remember yelling at him to stop the fighting and apply himself to his smarts. Over twenty years later she found herself working for the toddler and in a much bigger mess. That's what she got for always sticking her nose where it didn't belong.

Genkai made her way over to one of the benches placed next to the large spring. The shoes were kicked off first, then she stripped while the others stood around debating. "You three can stand there if you like, I plan on getting clean. Sango, I suggest you wash all that blood off. We shouldn't be disturbed so no need to be shy." Once she was bare she lowered herself into the water gently. Rin was now in the process of taking off her soaked clothing.

Kagome was staring into the clear water contemplating what was to become of her. The only thing that kept her going was knowing that she had Sango and Rin there by her side. They were the only family that she had now, her two pillars of strength. One was still standing beside her looking just as depressed and slightly pissed. Kagome sighed, she could do this. If there was anything she learned during her travels, it was she was a strong person. She just had to believe in herself and take whatever life threw at her. She lifted her face hearing Rin yell her name, something wet slammed into her face.

"Come in you two," Rin dived under the water dodging the soaked panties the miko tried to toss back at her. Now fully undressed she felt better, the blood having washed off. The hot water was helping to relax her muscles, she'd always loved swimming. Her head broke the surface to see Kagome and Sango begining to undress. Genkai was searching through the basket full of assorted soaps, so she made her way over. "Rin wants something that smells really good. Rin doesn't like the stinky soap, like Jaken uses. He says it smells good to him, Rin thinks it smells like a bowel movement." She took the bar of soap that she was handed and sniffed. It reminded her of the field where she use to gather flowers for her lord.

"What scents do they have over there?" Shizuru took off her shoes, now done with her smoke. "I don't like anything too strong, as long as it doesn't smell like lye." The other two girls were now making their way into the water leaving only her still dry. Not wanting to be the oddman out, she finished stripping and jumped into the water. It was a little hotter than what she liked, enough to cause sweat to pop on her brow. "Think they are trying to cook us?"

"I think they are trying to boil the human off of us. It feels good but damn it's almost too hot in here." Sango reached for a bar of soap, it smelt strongly of jasmine. Not wanting to make a big fuss like Rin or Shizuru she kept it. Her neck was the first thing she washed, the blood came off leaving only a mild itching sensation behind. She was sure it was due to the healing process, leaving her to carry the mark until death. For the rest of her life she'd have something to remind her of that rude jerk.

Kagome tried to keep her smile in place, her mouth wasn't wanting to co-operate today. She felt the strong urge to throw something, anything. The need to scream filled her, pent up emotion was threatening to choke her. Her life was becoming complicated once more, all against her own desires. It wasn't right, no one had asked her if she wanted this. What more could fate possibly have in store for her? How much torment was she expected to deal with before finally snapping? The urge became too strong, her mouth opened up and her voice was heard.

Everyone stopped cringing as the scream echoed off the walls. The sound of bar of soap hitting the far wall was heard as the scream turned into a low moan. Rin smiled, "That sounds like fun." She opened her mouth and topped Kagome's vocals, her childlike voice made the sound piercing. Her soap landed next to Kagome's.

"That's it scream out that frustration but I bet I can top all of you without throwing my soap." Shizuru turned to Rin and joined in, putting her few years in the choir to use.The sound of the two echoed off the walls, Kagome's whimper picked up once more adding more volume to the disturbing sound. Sango went to stand next to Genkai, lowering herself in the water. Surely the loud noise would call attention to the bathing room.

"If you're going to scream, make it more pleasant." Genkai went to watching her hair ignoring the noise. Any youkai within a mile had to hear the ruckus they were making. "Sing or bitch, not that constant yelling." The shampoo in her hand smelled alot like roses, she almost chose something different. The scent of fresh picked roses was Toguro's favorite smell. When she was with the man he'd always bring her a rose after an arguement. Up until the day his students had been slain, the day he went away.

"What should we sing?" Kagome asked causing the other two to stop mid-holler. Before a decision could be made the door slid open, Jaken came in waving his staff along with two guards. She ducked under the water hiding her body from view. "Get out! No one said you could come in." The toad turned to stare at her then the others, his eyes popping out of his head.

A blast hit the door beside the three univited guests, Genkai had her hand palm forward. "I suggest you leave, that was a warning shot. Have manners, knock before coming in next time."


Shura knew the meeting was about to start but he had something to take care of first. He didn't have much time before the girl's mark would completely heal. He had to speak to Kichi before time ran out. Once that human's mark was completely healed then he wouldn't be able to add a second mate upon the bonding. He wanted Kichi to be his mate not that other girl. How serious would other youkai take him if he claimed the human as his partner? When he became king, he would demand the upmost respect from his followers.

Anger still filled him from the pain she'd inflicted upon his anatomy, she'd pay for that later. Kichi was his main concern for the time being, she was meant to be his. Everything about the tiger youkai was perfect, every man's ideal woman. She had long golden blonde hair, sparkling blue eyes and a body that made him erect just gazing at her. Her breast were large but firm, her trim waist added to the flare of her hips. He'd seen her naked once, spying on her while she bathed. Every inch of her skin was flawless, nothing marred her beauty. She was one of his father's retainers, doing errands whenever the man needed something. He'd be proud to have her at his side.

He found her in the courtyard speaking to another female. A smile grazed his face, he couldn't be too late. She would have to accept him, it was the only way he'd be able to deal with his fate. She turned but didn't greet him as he approached, the other female smiled then left. "Kichi, I wish to speak to you." He then blurted out everything that was going on and what had become of him. The girl remained silent during his talk, "Before the bond is sealed I wish for you to become my mate. There isn't much time but you know what you mean to me."

Kichi was seething inside, willing it not to show. She couldn't care less that Shura had been forced to bond with a pathetic human. Her anger was for Yomi, how was she to get him now? She'd spent the last two years, since being appointed one of his retainers, trying to get his attention. The king was very fickle and hard to please. She wasn't sure what his problem was. Yomi found her attractive that much she knew, he was a very lusty male. Right before coming his retainer he'd spent one night with her. That night had meant everything to her, nothing to him. If rumors were true he had a different women everytime. Any woman was lucky to have him pay her attention. The man was blind but knew his way around a woman's body. Take in the account that he was very powerful, very sexy and now the ruler of the makai. She'd decided after that night that she would have him, nothing would stop her. A man would have to be stupid not to want her. She knew she was beautiful, more than most youkai. She deserved to be queen, deserved to have someone like Yomi. No one else would do for her.

Kichi tried to smile at the young man now pleading with her. She'd known of Shura's attraction and obsession from the begining. He was very attractive but young and inexperienced. Someone like him deserved a human for a mate, he was nothing. The thought of allowing him to touch her made her want to vomit. He would never know what it would take to make someone like her happy. She deserved, no needed the best.

She felt like lashing out at the young boy now, needing to blame someone for this. Yomi now has a mate, a human mate at that. It didn't matter if it hadn't been something he wanted. Yomi was an honorable man in most ways, he'd keep the mate as long as the girl was alive. Having a mate would mean she wouldn't be required anymore, she couldn't allow herself to be seperated from him. "Yes, I'll become your mate." The young man smiled at her acceptance. 'Yes, smile all you want. Before this is over I will have what I want.'




Yomi leaned back in the chair when the door slid open, Shura came walking in with a huge smile on his face. "I hope you are happy now but we have been waiting on you to start this meeting. Sit down!" He wasn't sure if anyone else had heard the two's farewell near the door. If his son wasn't full grown he'd be tempted to spank him. The image of slapping him senseless came to mind, then again seems he'd lost whatever sense he'd been born with. Why his son was so enthralled with that she-bitch he'd never know. As soon as this meeting was over he was going to fire her and have that toad take her place. The imp would be much easier to handle and less annoying. Over the years he'd been growing tired of the woman's attempts to trap him. Looks like she managed to snare his son. Let him learn from his mistakes, it was his life.

The woman thought too much of herself and only about herself. His son was a fool to bond himself to someone such as her, he'd be better off with the human girl. Atleast she didn't smell like left over semen. Which brought to mind the way the other girl had smelled. The lingering hint of vanilla still clung to his skin, he could still smell her. Guilt filled him for allowing her to run out and not giving chase. The wound would have been forced to heal on it's own, leaving her with some discomfort. Not too mention it would bleed for some time afterwards. Her words had shocked him, the way her small frame had shaken in anger. The thought of hearing someone that small calling him mean then stating that she didn't like him, it was highly amusing.

He had meant what he'd said to the girl. He was use to having a variety of women to keep him company. Long ago he tried sticking to just one female and tired of it within a week. Staying faithful was a problem he knew he'd have, so he'd never looked for a mate. He kept a room in the west wing for such occasions, not one had ever graced his bedroom or shared his bed. He took what he wanted then left. The right to share his bed at night would have been reserved for his mate and that spot had remained empty, until now. Which left him wondering would he have a problem with what Koenma wanted? Most were in agreement to what needed to be done, some discussion had been done amongst themselves already. Either way the girl called Rin was now his mate, bonded to him for life. Due to that position he would treat her with respect and give her the proper treatment. The way his honor worked, an insult to her was an insult to him, even coming from himself. Bedding her wasn't something he planned on but he'd allow her to share his chambers, as was her right.

"Now that you are all here, we will get to the topic at hand." Koenma sat down in his chair, needing a break. His father just gave him horrid news, now he had to share it. "My father just informed me that there is no way for him to stop the castle from coming. It will be here in a little over thirty days, we are running out of time. I will need everyone of you to train your selected mates everyday if possible. Kagome and Genkai already have some training and experience using their energy, the others are lacking that knowledge. It will be up to you five to see that it is done in time. We can't have them go up there not knowing whether to scratch their watch or wind their ass. Hiei and Kurama, you two will have the tougher job. You both have two people to train but I have faith in you." Koenma eyed all the males knowing that some would be upset about this turn of events. He'd spoken to Yomi as soon as he got back. "Their ancestors had years to strengthen the bond, we do not. So Yomi and I have discussed it and came up with a solution. Until this is over everyone will need to constantly stay with their mate. Which includes at night, I'm not suggesting you sleep with them. Just stay near them to strengthen it. Yomi said he will make sure that everyone will be given a large enough room."

"What? You can't seriously think I'm going to have that woman sleeping in the room with me." Shura slammed his fist down on the table. He'd told Kichi to come to his room later. This would be their first night together he wasn't going to give that up because the girl was being forced to share a room with him.

"Silence Shura, you will do it. The safety of our world is more important than you needing to sate your lust. Your other mate can wait or accept the other girl being there. I seriously doubt that Sango will have any objection to you rutting, as long as it isn't with her. I have already made the arrangements, deal with it." Yomi tried not to hide the smirk creeping to his lips. He'd be doing his son a favor if that bitch decided not to let him rut with her. One time had been enough for him. She was the worst lay he'd ever had, nothing worth wanting. The woman had just layed there, expecting him to do everything. Obvious she thought so much of herself she believed that she need not move during. He made sure the woman enjoyed herself but would be damned before he went with a woman that only thought about herself.

"I agree, we need to strengthen the bonds before we rush into battle." Kurama smiled thinking to himself. He saw no problem sharing a room with either person. Him and Kenji had talked for a few minutes, the boy was quiet but wise. He was glad he'd picked the boy instead of the loud man Hiei had been stuck with. He was more pleased that it had been Shizuru, she had always intriqued him.

Hiei frowned, he didn't want to share a room with those two. Being around the girl would be bad enough, the loud man would be his undoing. If he was going to be stuck spending the next month training them shouldn't he be allowed some peace at night? He'd be willing to bet his hiroseki stone that the large man snored. If he so much as snorted then he'd recieve a sword in his throat.

Yusuke didn't speak which was unusual for him. His mind taking everything in, also returning to earlier. He couldn't believe that he'd gotten fresh with Genkai. He felt like apologizing to her, he wasn't sure what had made him do it. Twenty years ago he would have freaked out if someone had suggested that he'd one day suck on her tit. That might be because she was old then, she was different now. It wasn't in just the way she looked or her voice, something else was different. Was it possible she was different or was he willing to see her so because of her appearance? When he'd first seen her in that form he'd thought her to be very appealing. That had changed learning it was his mentor. She would remain young just like him now, never to return to the old woman he once knew. It didn't sit well with him that touching her had caused him to become excited. When she'd touched him it had caused the same feeling. He wasn't the fool most believed him to be, he knew he was attracted to her.

Kenji kept silent as well, searching everyone's expressions. The man he was bonded to seemed at ease and accepting of the situation. He felt awkard upon hearing he'd have to share a room with the girl. In his era it wasn't allowed unless you were married. But it would be just him, Kurama and the girl. Would anything be expected of him?

Sano didn't voice his opinion either. None of it bothered him, he'd been expecting worse. There was nothing they could do but what was needed. If sharing a room with the pretty girl then he'd gladly do so. The little man would be there also but could be ignored. There wasn't much he wouldn't be willing to do. As long as that Hiei didn't expect anything sexual from him. The thought of touching another man turned his stomach.

"If there aren't anymore objections, Koenma and I will go inform the girls. I will show them to the appointed rooms." Yomi stood up, he could smell the scent of that woman lingering just outside the door. His nose crinkled, maybe Shura will be able to get her to wash more often. A female should bathe daily if she is bedded that often.


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