Across the Ages

No I haven't abandoned the the Hellsing story, I just get so caught up in this one! This chapter is very dark so if you don't like it, then don't read k? K.

Chapter Fifty Six

Ayeka woke sore and stiff the next day. Her night had been filled with hellish visions and looking over she assumed Kagome had suffered the same. She gently shook the miko awake. "You ok?" she asked softly, Kagome nodded, exhausted. Her eyed fluttered closed again and Ayeka took up watch.

The dragons had let them suffer long into the night, until they cried out from mental and physical pains. Yukio had been entranced that they would be able to suffer so much for so long, it was clear that they fought the spell with all their might. They were most amusing.

A few hours before dawn he'd severed the spell and let them collapse into exhausted sleep. Let them rest as they could, he was just getting started. He stared down at the demonic sword the damnable woman had impaled in his brother's claws. It was flaring dangerously at him, and he picked it up to examine it.

The power within shot down the blade to snap his fingers with a mighty hiss. This was forged from the fang of Sesshoumaru. It acted on his emotions. He dropped the painful blade and scowled at it. The power leapt of the edge at him and he sneered. Even his teeth were pompous and full of themselves.

He reached out with his senses, toward the west. Yes, there in the corner of his perception was the dog. Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha, together at last. He calculated the speed and distance. They'd arrive just after nightfall if they kept up this pace. The elder demon showed slight signs of weariness. Convinced that he had several hours to play, Yukio closed off his senses.

"You gotta stop for at least an hour" Inuyasha barked at his brother. Sesshoumaru didn't want to hear it, he had to reach her. Inuyasha understood his need, but he also knew that this was madness. They weren't going to fight low level youkai. He knew that Sesshoumaru had to rest before facing them. This was going to be work...even for the great Sesshoumaru.

Hours sped by as they passed over lakes, forests, mountains, and beyond. Inuyasha hadn't even gotten this far when shard hunting. He trusted his brother's senses to lead them correctly. 'Kagome, I hope you're ok. Please be ok. Hang on til I get there' he repeated over and over in his head as though the perseverance of that one action could carry his thoughts to her.

Sesshoumaru's mind tumbled over endless possibilties, working in it's sharp and methodical way to reach the desired outcome. The only probable explanation for these events. clearly the dragons still smarted over the blows from his mother and his father. His lovely mother. It all began with her. He cleared such thoughts aside, he had to get to Ayeka.

He recalled her on their first mating ceremony. Her hand had trembled in his palm as they stood within the binding ring. The words slipping from between sweet lips, eyes alight with happiness and something else. Desire. For him. He'd not be robbed of it now. With a snarl he increased the speed yet again, pushing his youkai against the wind.

Ayeka stiffened when the large door at the top of the stairs groaned to life and light spilled down on them. Geitanbo approached their cell. Ayeka noted that he had yet to make eye contact. Perhaps he felt bad about all this, felt some measure of guilt.

"Help us" she said softly. Smoldering eyes rested on her fully, "You are nothing but a toy to play with until they come" he told her. Well, she thought, that cinched that. If they were getting out of here it had to be on their own or when their mates arrived. Could they afford to wait that long? Just how long was that?

He unlocked the cell and stepped aside, "You are to come out now" he said in that grating tone. Kagome whimpered softly looking up at him, every instinct told her that this was going to be bad. Very bad. "Hurry up bitches or you won't get fed". Ayeka gently helped Kagome up and out of the cell.

They were silent as they followed him through the twisting halls of polished stone. Kagome took heart in the way that Ayeka's eyes took in everything. If there was way out, she'd find it, Kagome was certain of it. Geitanbo paused at the massive doorway before them.

Ayeka glared at him as he held it wide and motioned them forward. Chin, high she stepped into the shadowed interior. There was only one small window high on the wall and she could only guess at what time it might be. It was after noon, but other than that she couldn't guess.

Yukio lounged on a large throne like seat that looked as though it was made of the hides of other demons. His eyes passed over Ayeka to Kagome. "So tell me" he all but cooed to her, "Why is it that the preciously pure shikon maiden isn't one?". Her hands dropped defensively over her swollen belly.

His white brow arched, his tanned cheeks spreading with his smirk. "No answer? Very well, I have no need of the jewel you understand, that interests demons of a lesser caliber than myself. I do however enjoy pretty things and new toys". His tone made Ayeka shiver.

He nodded and Geitanbo stepped forward snapping a collar into place on Kagome, a long chain clinked across the floor. Yukio snapped it into place at his feet. Ayeka bristled as the miko was tugged to her knees on the hard floor. Yukio knelt not far away, pulling her chain to the floor, her head following.

"Son of a bitch" Ayeka growled rushing forward, only to be caught up by strong arms and held tightly. She fought, lashing out with teeth and tiny human claws."Leave her alone!" she shouted. The dragon laughed at her struggles. "Yes fight us little one, it makes it easier to take you".

Dazzling green eyes landed on Kagome once more and he moved to stand before her. The vulgar bulge in his hakama's level with her face. "Not much longer for you is it?" he asked, speaking of the child, "Did you know that dragon kits are competitive in the womb? They will grow at an accelerated rate and develop faster than the others".

His fingers stoked along her cheek and she turned her face from him, even as he rubbed his crotch against the soft swell of her cheek. Kagome gagged at the mere thought of him touching her. "Shall we see little miko? Shall I take you and let my own seed destroy the pup you carry?" he taunted. Chill fear swept through her and he inhaled deeply of her fear, licking his lips.

Kagome struggled to move away from him, but the chain gave her no quarter. Was he serious? Would he do such a thing? Would the dragon child take hold in her body and slaughter her unborn? She shook violently as he let his hands wander over her crouched form. "I don't know if you wouold survive such a thing," he mused, "Not that I care, I think it might be quite entertaining to watch your body writhe and contort with an offspring trying to break free from you. Most people think dragons lay eggs, that's not true. However birthing is...well..damaging to our females. Although taking one so round is a little distasteful.... at the moment"

Ayeka shook her head, she began to struggle anew. This could not happen. Geitanbo shoved her roughly to her knees and she bit her lip at the pain. His large hand clamped on the base of her neck shoving her face to the cold hardness below her. She could get loose and she couldn't look away.

Kagome's tiny hands began to glow and Ayeka hoped that she'd purify the bastard where he crouched beside her. The miko was trying, she was trying so very hard. But her powers hurt her now and the more she tried to pull the more her pup balked at the energy.

Yukio laughed as she managed to inflict tiny burns on him. "Persist and you will purify your own child" he warned. Ayeka saw Kagome break, weak and helpless before a sick and vindictive creature. She slumped, all energy gone. Her soft sobs the only sound in the room.

Ayeka felt the wetness slide down her cheeks and pool beneath her cheeks. She wept for the miko, unable to help her. She then did the only thing she could. She bargained. "Take me" she whispered, knowing the youkai would hear her. Green eyes snapped to her and narrowed in question, "Take me instead and leave her be. Please".

Yukio let his hand drop from Kagome's chin and he rose to stand over the woman in his brother's grasp. Would she really sacrifice herself for the other? "Brave one aren't you?" he asked softly, "So this is why the dog keeps you". She stiffened slightly as he knelt beside her, pulling her red curls away from her face.

He smiled cruelly, "Don't be afraid, we'll have you both. You get to go first". He snapped an order at his brother and a collar was snapped in place around her neck, the chain pulling roughly until she knelt before the throne and he took his seat there.

He tipped her face up and stared at her lovely visage. He knew that given an opportunity she'd kill them both and flee. It only made her more tasty to him. His hand fumbled with the ties of his hakama. Ayeka felt revulsion move through her, she knew what he wanted. 'Sesshoumaru... forgive me'

His eyes moved to Kagome, who mutely shook her head, her eyes wide shimmering pools. Ayeka blocked out the image of her, better she suffer than the miko. Yukio smirked down at her and patted her head as though she were a dog. "Now be a good bitch and convince me not to kill the miko and her pup" he crooned. Ayeka swallowed hard, fighting over the rising bile.

Then his hand fisted in the back of her head enough to make her gasp and his length was there. She gagged as he hit the back of her throat, her eyes tearing in reflex. "Make it good or I will slaughter her and bathe you with the tatters of her pup" he threatened.

Ayeka closed her eyes as he forced her head and up and down along his length. Kagome's whimpers and soft sobs soon lost in the terrible slurping. She needed air and he seemed to not care. She wanted her love, she wanted Sesshoumaru and she began to wonder if he'd come soon.

Yukio growled in primal pleasure. While the bitch was not willing, he was able to enjoy her enough. He knew that she thought of the dog prince. That the tears cascading from her eyes were so much more than physical discomfort. And she did it all to postpone the miko's suffering.

Kagome closed her eyes and tried to block the wet, choking sounds from her mind. Her tears glittered to the floor. Silently she called to Inuyasha. The pup lending strength to her cry and winging it outward. She waited but the sounds went on and on and on.

Glancing up she wondered if Ayeka was even consious now. Her body limp against the dragon's lap. His fists controlling the movement of the fiery head. When the hair tugged to the side, Kagome saw the bulge moving in Ayeka's throat. There was no way she could breathe like that. "Stop it!" she cried out, "Stop you're killing her!"

The dragon revelled in the cries and it gave him the last ounce of pleasure he needed. His whole body seemed to convulse and he arched from his seat, his fists holding her to him as he emptied himself into her mouth, the massive amount spilling back up and out of her parted lips. It dribbled down her chin and throat, catching in her hair.

With a shout of exultation he threw her limp form from him. He sank back onto his throne, his legs slightly twitching. He smiled over at the weeping Kagome. "I think you'll both make excellent playmates" he told her and then rose and strode from the room. His brother on his heels.

Kagome drew a ragged breath and crawled over to Ayeka's side. She could barely reach her. "Ayeka" she cried softly, "Ayeka please say something". Fresh tears made themselves known. She smacked at Ayeka, unable to do much else. The other woman was breathing shallowly, she wasn't saying anything but she slowly rolled up onto her knees and then she squeezed her eyes shut.

Kagome watched as her mouth opened and then she emptied her stomach before the great throne. Her wretching loud and painful sounding in the stillness. She heaved until she thought she might lose something vital. She felt so dirty, so disgusting. She sobbed, and Kagome drew back from the sound. She'd not heard a sound that desperate, not from this woman.

Ayeka threw her head back, her pain welling around her and her voice shook through the stone. "Sesshoumaru, forgive me!". She sobbed softly for some time, until the bronze dragon returned. He tossed a wet rag at the woman who shuddered on the floor. "Clean up this mess" he barked at her.

Then he set down a large platter or fruits and turned on his heel. Kagome stared after him. "Eat kagome, you must remain strong for the baby" Ayeka whispered hoarsely. Her abused throat aching. She wiped the mess from her as best she could and then she wiped up the mess she'd made on the floor.

She wrinkled her nose, but she knew that Kagome would never be able to eat while it stared at her. She flung the rang harshly across the room. Kagome watched her, knowing her heart was breaking. "Ayeka?" she called softly, her voice laced with regret. "Don't Kagome" she whispered back, "I have no regrets for keeping you safe. This wasn't your fault".

Kagome nodded, "It wasn't yours either. He won't abandon you for this" she whispered to the woman. Ayeka merely curled on her side and wept, waiting for her abuser or her mate, she didn't know who would get to her first.

Sesshoumaru's hand flew to his chest as a pained cry seemed to float across the sky to him. "Ayeka" he breathed and redoubled his efforts to reach her. Inuyasha sensed Kagome's fear and pain and growled. "Not long Inuyasha" Sesshoumaru called back to him, "We are nearly there".














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