I am the Moon

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


In the Aftermath


Katashi entered his chambers in a fury. He looked around and growled.
“Why in the heavens did I come to this accursed place? That heartless bitch.” He snarled.
“Sheng!” he called in a temper.
His friend and advisor came in from the adjoining room and stared at his Lord in confusion.
“My Lord.” He said bowing.
“Stop with all the formality Sheng! I am in need of sake and your advice my friend.”
Sheng called for a servant and ordered sake. A young inu scurried out and came back a few minutes later with a tray of sake. It was placed on a low table and the servant left. Katashi sat next to the low table and grabbed one of the small cups and filled it with the fiery liquid and downed it.
“I rutted with her.” He stated.
“You what?” Sheng asked in surprise.
“I went to her rooms to talk reason with her. She had just come back from bathing and her scent was intoxicating. I hate my damn instincts; I only meant to taste her. She is wild and passionate, so unlike her outward persona.” He said sighing.
“She is not cold while rutting?” Sheng asked shocked.
“She was pure. She had never been touched by a male.” He said
“Katashi, what if she is pupped? You marked her, right?” Sheng sighed.
Katashi poured himself another cup of the sake and downed it. He looked bitter and looked Sheng directly in the eye.
“She stopped me. I will be damned if I will not claim that bitch as mine. I will kill any other that would try and touch her.” Katashi snarled.
“Are you still going to go through this ridiculous contest tomorrow?” he asked.
“I have no choice. I need allies to face the growing threat from the Chinese and those Mongol bastards. It still surprises me that youki would ally themselves with ningen against us.” Katashi stated.
“Katashi, what if she is pupped?” Sheng asked in concern
“Do you honestly think I will hurt her, pupped or not?” He growled.
“How are you going to avoid it? This is supposed to be a bloody brawl.” he commented.
“I am going to lay down rules before hand. Her father may be a block of ice but I have heard he is honorable. HE is the ruling lord and not her. She will have no choice but to obey his will. Kami Sheng, my beast is screaming to be joined with her again to finish marking her.” He said pouring and downing another cup of sake.
“Katashi my friend…you are treading dangerous ground.” He said.
“I know it. I wish I had not caught her scent a week ago, it has been a plague ever since.”
“They are not like us Katashi. We actually love our pups and mates. I wonder if this is why your father left.”
“Sheng, I have no idea why. I know I never wanted to rule. I know that I hate the Chinese and I will protect my lands from them. I wish I knew exactly what went through the great Tekeshi's mind twenty centuries ago. Bah! I need sleep. Thank you for your ear my friend!” Katashi espoused.
“Whenever you need it my friend.” Sheng said bowing.
Katashi left the room and found his futon. His mind was full of her scent and memories of her moans.
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“Daughter, why were you sleeping in my study?” my father asked waking me.
I looked up at him standing over me and blinked. His eyebrow was raised and he waited for me to answer.
“I was angry and tore my shoji off its frame.” I said.
“Daughter that was childish but you know that.” He said.
He was interrupted by a knock on the screen. He looked up annoyed and sighed.
“Enter.” He said in his usual baritone.
“Milord.” Jaken said throwing himself prostrate on the floor.
“Jaken, this Sesshomaru does not have time for your sniveling.” He said narrowing his eyes.
“The Lord of He Gang is requesting an audience now, milord!” Jaken squeaked.
“Show him in Jaken.” Father commanded.
“Hai milord!” Jaken answered.
My father looked at me and scowled. I stood up to leave and he motioned for me to stay. I put on my emotionless face and stood still. I was still in my sleeping yukata and I was dreading the interview. I was glad that my Father was not paying much attention to me and I could explain why I was masking my aura. Katashi strode in casually and bowed to my father and stiffened when he saw me.
“I was hoping to have a private interview with you my Lord.” Katashi said formally.
“Whatever you have to say to this Sesshomaru you can say in front of my heir.” He replied in his ultimate bored tone.
“Hai, Lord Sesshomaru.” He answered.
“Continue Lord Katashi…there is much this Sesshomaru must do before the challenge.”
“I wish for rules to be in place my Lord. I have many responsibilities in He Gang that require my attention. I truly have no wish to kill or be killed. Whoever wins has the right to name their prize.” Katashi stated.
I narrowed my eyes at Katashi and he kept his eyes averted and on my father. My father was obviously weighing what he had to say and proceeded to seat himself at his desk.
“Agreed Lord Katashi. What is it that you want of this Sesshomaru if you win?” he demanded.
“Your support in my efforts against the Mongols and Chinese.” He stated.
“What are your efforts against these groups?” Father asked his interest piqued.
“I rule the majority of Manchuria my Lord. The youki in Mongolia and China are trying to over throw my legitimate authority. My clan is originally the rulers of the North and I will say that the youki on the continent and I do not see eye to eye.”
“The ookami rule the North, where does your clan fit into history?” Father asked; his curiosity piqued.
“My sire was Lord Tekeshi.” Katashi stated simply.
My father's eyes widened slightly at the familiar name of the great inu ruler.
“Why did he leave Japan and what is your connection to the ookami?” Father asked flatly.
“My sire fell in love and his sister was mated to Princess Ayame's grandfather.” Katashi answered.
“Interesting. Agreed Lord Katashi. What are your rules?” Father inquired.
“A battle of skill Lord Sesshomaru. I have seen your heir's skill with a katana. She has yet to see mine.” Katashi said smirking directly at me.
I stared right back into his eyes and had to keep my traitorous body under control.
“This Sesshomaru agrees.” Father accepted.
“My Lord…” I started to say.
My father pinned me with his glacial stare and I nodded my understanding. I bowed at the waist and took my leave. I went in the direction of my chambers. I felt a powerful aura behind me and I whirled around to face him.
“We have a contest to prepare for Lord Katashi.” I said bluntly.
“In this short time I have known you Lady Asuna; I have come to the conclusion that you are a frigid bitch. You will not be denying my claim to you much longer.” He stated venomously.
“You do not know me Lord Katashi. You may be talented with that tongue of yours, it does not give you license over me. I am my own Lord and no one save my Father will claim me.” I said icily.
“If you carry my pup then I damn well will claim you.” He sneered.
“I will not carry your pup…have no worries on that account.” I snapped.
“What are you getting at?” He asked angrily.
“I am getting at nothing. There is nothing nor will there be. I suggest you ready yourself for a very demanding contest Lord Katashi.” I answered stiffly.
I turned to leave and he grabbed my arm and made me face him.
“I sware to the Kamis that if you carry my pup and you harm it, I will skewer you alive.” He threatened with his eyes blazing red.
“Protect yourself; there is nothing for you here.” I said snapping my fangs at him.
He shoved me from himself and I glared at him. I turned in the opposite direction and walked away. I entered my chambers and stared at my futon. My cheeks burned with the memory of coupling with Katashi. Lust, it was all lust I told myself.
I busied myself with dressing for my sword play with Katashi. I found a navy blue haori that was snug and fit my torso like a glove. I picked a navy pair of hakamas that were low on my hips. There were sakura trees emblazoned on the lower half. My stomach was bared and the swell of my breasts were visible. I would ordinarily wear this only in the dojo but I figured that Katashi wanted me and I would use it to my advantage. I tied an obi low on my hips and slipped my kitana in it. I went barefoot so as to have more contact and traction with the ground. I left my chambers and made a mental note to have the shoji screen fixed.
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There was a small field that the court used for contests and sport. I made my way there and looked up at the dais. My mother, father, and two brothers were sitting there. Some members of the court were assembled around the field and they looked ready for the sport to begin. I waited stoically for Katashi to appear. I did not have to wait long. He appeared in only red hakamas. He too was barefoot and he had his raven hair tied back. Memories flooded my brain of the previous night and me running my claws along his chest and abdominal muscles. Heat flooded my nether region and I had to reign in my arousal. I caught my father looking at me strangely and I kept my composure. I could scent Katashi's desire also but it was faint. His pale blue stripes went up his wrists and I knew they wrapped around his waist till they met at his groin. I wanted to groan but kept my mask in place. Damn him! I thought angrily. He was beautiful and chiseled and I wanted him desperately. I quashed my hentai thoughts and got in battle stance. I drew my katana. It was forged just for me. It was light and infused with a fang from my father. It was not like the Tensaiga or Tetsaiga but it was a hardy sword. The blade was thin and curved. The handle was wrapped in leather that was dyed blue. The hilt was solid steel that was intricately carved with dragons. The scabbard was made of the wood of the God Tree and inlaid with blue jade. Katashi drew his blade and I noticed that the blade was thicker than mine and it was straight. The hilt of the blade was heavy and inlaid with gold and onyx. The hilt was intricately carved with inugami of old. It looked impressive and I wondered if it was a magic blade. His rules stated that this would be a contest of pure skill with the katana. Katashi's advisor, Sheng stood near the dais. My father stood and nodded for us to begin.
I began by circling around Katashi and he stood watching me with hooded eyes. We stayed like that for several minutes. I stepped forward and brought my sword down at an angle. He blocked it with ease but it put him at a disadvantage. I twisted in a semi circle and jabbed him in the gut with my elbow. It threw him back for just a second but he parried and brought his weapon around in an arc. I had to extend my arms and angle my katana downward to block his blow. He brought the blade up and I back flipped to avoid it. I landed a few feet away. I brought my own blade up, held in both hands to block a down ward blow. I released the end of my fang and brought my hand up and met Katashi's chin squarely. He recovered quickly and swiped to my side. There was a stinging sensation and I looked quickly and saw that he had cut me. I growled at my carelessness and lunged forward and stabbed him in the shoulder. I pulled my fang out and stepped back to watch him. He looked at me and smirked. Anger welled up in me and I sheathed my weapon. I refused to be dominated by this foreign bastard. A powerful wind blew and my hair was whipping in it. My father stood and stared in disbelief as did my whole family. My markings became raised and jagged and my eyes changed from their amber-brown to blood red and blue irises. My face elongated and a muzzle was appearing. Within just a few moments as the dust settled my true form had been revealed. I was lithe and slender compared to the great Lord Sesshomaru but I was a sight. I stood about fifteen feet tall with long flowing silver fur. The crescent moon adorned my forehead. My ears were long with wispy silver fur. I lowered my head and growled at Katashi. He stepped back and looked up at me in awe. I snapped my jaws at him intending to bite him and sever a limb. He jumped back and avoided my attack narrowly. I lunged at him and knocked him down and pinned him to the ground with my paw. My claws were digging into his torso. Katashi grunted but with sheer strength and nerve threw my paw off. His eyes had bled red but he was not changing. He stood and pressed one hand to my paw and I yelped in pain. His hand was glowing blue and he burned my flesh. I snapped at his arm and managed to bite him. I had caught him off guard and my Dakkasou ate into the wound through my saliva. He shouted in rage and brought his katana back and stabbed me in my belly. He shuddered when it seemed he realized what he did and he dropped his weapon. My father was there in an instant and stood between me and Katashi.
“Enough!” he called out.
He turned to me and glared at me for transforming but I growled loudly at him. He in turn grabbed my muzzle and pulled my head down to level a lethal glare at me. He snarled at me and I slowly transformed back into my humanoid form. My side was bleeding pretty badly and my right forearm was burnt. Katashi looked no better than I did but he had managed to stay within most of his self imposed rules.
“Lord Katashi, this Sesshomaru declares a draw. Neither of you abided by the stated parameters.” He stated loudly.
“I abide by your judgment my Lord.” Katashi said bowing.
I refused to acknowledge Katashi and my father grabbed my arm and led me off of the field, back to the dais.
“Augusta call for the healer. She has been injured by a Yakedo miasma.” He commanded.
My mother left the dais in search of the palace healer. I continued to stare straight ahead and say nothing. I heard my father's voice but it was not registering. A minute later I collapsed.