[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
Disclaimer: The characters of Inuyasha are not mine; they are property of Rumiko Takahashi, Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, Sunrise, and Viz.
By: Rood Bennett
The North Then the West (Chapter 2)
I had to sleep. I hated that one weakness that all creatures required. Youkai could go many days without normal sleep but eventually even we needed to find somewhere to bed down and pass out. I had learned Katashi's scent like it was almost my own. I was definitely on his trail and would soon meet up with him. I had found a large Kunugi tree and settled beneath it. Katashi's scent filled my senses as I passed into slumber.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkvUOxq3tX4
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I was beneath the tree and I was not alone. I felt warm breath on my neck that moved to the shell of my delicately pointed ear. A tongue darted out and licked along the shell. Lips gently pulled my ear lobe into a hot waiting mouth, teeth gently nibbled. I moaned but still I did not move. My breathing became quicker as those lips moved slowly down the side of my neck to the pulse point that met at that juncture between shoulder and neck. My breath started coming out as panting. I waited for the biting sensation but was startled when feather light kisses were placed instead. I felt a hand slip inside my haori and cup my breast, it was being gently massaged and its weight felt. I felt a claw ever so lightly dragged across the nipple. I gasped in pleasure. By the Kami I was getting hot so very quickly. My haori was ripped open forcefully and a head bent down and captured that same nipple and starting nibbling and sucking. I let out a guttural moan. I wanted to see and I could not. My senses were being assaulted and I squirmed under the ministrations. My chest was bare and attention was alternated to my other breast. My beast was just below the surface, howling but I was only being allowed to reach a certain point. Unbearable heat pooled in my nether regions and I wanted to beg for release. Expert claws inched down to my hakama and undid the ties and my obi. Deftly one hand reached in and cupped my sex. I squirmed and a whine came from me.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI0i1wOhyPS
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"Yes!" I growled.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDoiihP87SN
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I knew my eyes were crimson and my fangs had elongated. I was biting my lower lip so hard that my own blood filled my mouth. Two fingers slid into my impossibly wet and scorching center. I was neither moving nor participating and I could not figure out why. Whines and moans continued to escape my lips. My mouth was captured in a heated and demanding kiss. This was meant to dominate and illicit obedience. I actually tried to fight it. My invisible lover's tongue swept across my lower lip and demanded entrance. My rational mind did not want to grant him access but my beast was devouring it all. Our tongues were battling and I know he could taste my blood on his tongue now. I heard a growl and the fingers in my center increased in pace. A thumb was added to my clit that rubbed in circular motions. I turned my head and broke away from the kiss and snarled. Kami I needed release so bad but this phantom was stoking the fires but no more. I wanted to buck my hips hard to meet the thrust of the fingers but I could not. I felt soft hair touch my upper thighs and the fingers slipped from me. I cried out in protest. I felt a tongue flick my clit and I groaned loudly.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkODpxQQS5x
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"Please, please!" I whined.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf9ajqBN5fP
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I thought I heard a laugh but I was so far gone that I would not have cared. I felt the tongue enter me and I was sweating profusely. Moments later my clit was being sucked on and teeth dragging ever so lightly across it. It was throbbing and the tension was so tight in my body, I almost wanted to cry in utter frustration. The fingers slid back inside of me at the same time of the assault on my clit. I felt the vibrations of a growl against my center and the sensations threw me over the edge. Blood roared in my ears and I was blinded by the intensity. My whole body shook and my walls tightened and released the digits inside of me. I screamed my release and I startled myself awake.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJq1aKYEEic
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I looked around for any signs of anyone and I was alone. The woodland creatures were making small noises but that was all. I felt wetness in my nether regions. I shuddered from the after effects of my release. My clothes were not affected and I stood up. I needed to find a spring so I could wash.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxamA0XLBDF
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It took me a few minutes to find a small stream. I would have preferred a hot spring but I just needed to clean off the evidence of my arousal. I pondered the realism of my dream and decided that I needed a really good rut and soon. My last thoughts were of the idiot, Katashi. My eyes widened at the thought of him being my phantom lover and I scoffed at the idea. I could not deny the fact that he was a beautiful male. Looks were not everything and I would not be dominated by a foreigner or a male. I was the first female heir in recent memory and I would not be a demure bitch for anyone or anything. My father expected me to act in a similar fashion that he did, it served him well all these centuries. I removed my clothing and slipped into the cold water and lightly scrubbed my skin with my claws. Goose bumps were raised on my flesh but the water did not bother too much. I had shortened my hair in the battle with Katashi by a good twelve inches to where it came to the top of my rear. I finished my ministrations and slipped back to the shore and redressed myself. I slipped my katana back into my obi.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡotbKmOGqE4
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I made my way through the forest in the general direction on the Northern Citadel. I was in the ookami territory. I felt certain that I would not be turned away. I knew I would not have to wait long. I never had to when I did not mask my aura and scent. The more powerful youkai could sense not only what I was but who I was; lesser youkai just knew to get the hell out of the way. I saw a funnel cloud approaching a short distance away. I stood my ground and waited for the Prince of the Ookami.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuVAT8klFIb
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"Oi! Asuna, what brings you this far north onna?" he said stopping right in front of me.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS78sWXJKSE
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"Prince Kouga." I inclined my head.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuflsij5Oar
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"Answer the question Inu." He said irritated.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVRKqr9Buvu
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"I am searching for a foreign inu that did not present himself to my father. Have you heard or seen this youkai?" I asked.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡba58yood3z
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"Hai! He is at the dens. Ayame' is entertaining him now." He answered.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG26JsoODvJ
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"Prince Kouga, I ask that I attend to your lovely mate."612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvu7zHMUVfk
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"Hai. What are you planning Ice Princess?" he asked.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEqT3tbBr5Z
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"I will respect your house ookami." I said through clenched teeth.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMzwjTj7Ti5
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"Fine follow me then." He said taking off in a run.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMzllqQprgC
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I had to run in order to follow him. The Northern Citadel was actually very elaborate dens in which the ookami reigned. I was flustered and angry and wondered why my father continued to have an alliance with these beasts. My curiosity was piqued and I wanted to know why Katashi was hanging around the ookami. I was obsessed and needed to exorcise the obsession. I entered a solid rock valley. There were rooms carved out of the cliff face. It truly was a wonder but I still thought the ookami less civilized than the inu. Prince Kouga went in search of his mate. Moments later I felt that aura that I felt before. Princess Ayame and Katashi brought up the rear behind Kouga and I braced myself for any kind of altercation. The other inu stole my breath. I managed to control my reaction and stood by stoically. I managed a better look at him this time. His hair was so black it had a blue sheen to it. His eyes could be described as emeralds, ever changing. No crest adorned his forehead but his marks on his cheeks were a pale blue in color. He wore his hair loose and it spilled down his back. He had on a black silk hakama with a matching under haori. He wore an outer masculine kimono of sorts that depicted a garden with many smaller dragons. The main fabric was blood red with black, gold, and silver weaved throughout. He wore a smirk on his sensuous lips that I really would have liked to slap off of him.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0BN5cClPuX
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"Lady Asuna." Ayame bowed.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVxLKLSNJb3
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"Princess." I greeted through clenched teeth.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoK9InZizuq
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"This is Lord Katashi. He is a distant cousin to my clan. He hails from the continent." She explained.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXLrCFUW8HZ
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I stared him down and smirked at my soon to be prey.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoWtDad3MTm
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"Hegang, Manchuria actually but who really cares." He piped in.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSOJcN6hact
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"You are ookami then?" I asked.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp4dqO6WSJt
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"Distantly. Mostly inu but come you knew that already Lady Asuna." He answered haughtily.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK4dqbBOazZ
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"You will finish the battle vermin!" I snarled.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD1Dtd17cRZ
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"Lady Asuna, he is a guest of the North. As much as I cannot stand dog breath, he is still a guest." Kouga stated coming between me and my prey.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ6dVkcHGcG
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"No Kouga. I would very much like to put this arrogant bitch in her place." Katashi answered.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkDjUV0qhWW
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"You could try." I taunted.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8b0OSUOTW7
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Katashi rushed me and managed to knock me down. I growled very loudly and jumped to my feet.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAvbfhBtjxW
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"Rules Lady." He said612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLx7DK71iCQ
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"Rules?" I asked surprised.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqiUyS9PXXB
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"None of our poisons. This will be a contest of strength and speed." He stated.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwf8sGxnwKP
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"What is the point in that?" I asked in shock.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFE3lDAoNkY
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"Well I can settle this little vendetta you have and I can go on about my business." He said smirking dangerously.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP7ZzRKFZ5t
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"You have the gall of traversing through Japan and do not present yourself to the Lord of the Inu? You insult his heir and trespass. Death is your only option." I seethed.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJvHCnket0v
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"What you see as my insults, I see as nothing." He answered.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC4xqa4BkHV
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"You came upon me remember?" I growled.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtyVxKEHUpg
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"How could I forget?" he answered thickly.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmNf2Knl396
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I realized at that moment that I had indeed met a very dangerous opponent. Ayame and Kouga stared at each other having no idea how Katashi and I met. The bastard had watched me in a weak and vulnerable moment and I could not forgive him of it.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQazW1aMOup
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"What angers you more Lady that I caught you or I did not kiss your feet?" he said sarcastically.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOQYKgl014l
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He had goaded me into losing my temper and I came at him with my claws. I wounded him the neck and he looked at me in surprise.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtObjXzxF2Y
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"Bitch!" he snarled.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpGJLBdWwez
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"Quit stating the obvious." I taunted.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG5wF4AEXJC
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He tackled me to the ground and I saw the looks on the two ookami faces. They were dumbfounded and their guest and I did not seem to notice them at all. Katashi straddled my hips and had his claws around my throat squeezing the breath out of me. I bucked him off of me and went for his gorgeous and arrogant face. Both he and I were going feral and Kouga actually looked concerned.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD39jlCpSID
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"I want you." He snarled at me.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3EQO7bDE1f
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"Want me how cur?" I growled.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG4jOXefIHv
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"Withering under me screaming my name as you submit to me."612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsiWBKQLrAv
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"NEVER." I barked.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC0npQ6tqds
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He grabbed my hair and pulled me to him. I snapped my fangs at him and he took the opportunity to ravage my mouth. He thrust his tongue into my mouth and swept it along my fangs. I bit his tongue and tasted the coppery essence. He groaned and continued to posses my senses until I pushed him off of me. I slashed his face and blood welled up.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqC1KyLxfKY
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"ENOUGH!" Kouga yelled.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpVfQrk12ov
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Katashi and I both stared at the ookami and I stepped back and bowed formally.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLVauj1yGfy
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"I apologize Prince Kouga. I will take my leave of you and your guest. Have the courage to finish this cur." I muttered.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCYfniNG66R
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"Oh I will finish it bitch." He whispered back.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkmZmVvKss
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"Lady Asuna, I suggest you head back to the West." Kouga commanded.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpM61gIsfnt
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"At once." I said turning on my heel to leave.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1K40qQySSO
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"I shall call upon you my Lady to finish what I started." Katashi called after me.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb1yFE0qRIW
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"See that you do filth. I look forward to gutting you." I answered.
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I left the Northern Citadel and made my way back into the forest outside of it. I sat upon a large rock and pondered the turn of events. I was in trouble, very big trouble.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBOJG5Dy0d
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I had to get back to the palace as soon as I could. Katashi was going to come after me now. I would feel better in my territory where I knew every tree and stone. I lost my temper and allowed him too close; I did not listen closely enough to my father. Katashi wanted to dominate me because I was not like every other inu bitch. I did not roll over and bare my neck for every alpha male. I had a hard time even submitting to my own sire. He usually did not require it of me but I also was raised to respect his power. I had put myself in a precarious position because of my pride.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJD1lfq8dgg
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"Damn." I muttered under my breath.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAWNNsbtPuj
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Why did I have to lose my temper like Uncle Yasha? I would not succumb; I would be the master of my own world. There was no place in my life for weakness.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡySOptBXnDh
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It took me four days to reach the Western lands from my foray into the North. I had slew several lesser youkai on the way to the palace and it helped my mood lighten.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE8zX66bTnZ
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I walked through the gates and yelled for Jaken.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlu8aewlqS
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"Yes milady?" he came before prostrate.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxkW5cydblC
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"Get me all the information you can gather on the ruling youkai of Manchuria. Tell my Lord that I have returned and to expect company." I commanded.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQVe7qoE2rU
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"Yes Lady Asuna. What else may I do for you?" He squeaked.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbLJMDpV7jZ
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"You may do as you were bid. Be away with you toad." I said irritated.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGQvwqmZN0d
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Jaken scampered away I went to my chambers. I knew that my mother and father would soon be here to interrogate me of my actions. I shed my bloodied and dirty haori and hakama. I opted to dress as formal as possible and pulled out a kimono that was in the West's traditional colors. I pulled on my inner kimono of red silk. It was covered in Sakura blossoms, ribbons, and birds. I covered the red one with one of the whitest silk. It had the honey comb designs on the sleeves with blossoms too. I wrapped a wide red and gold obi around my waist under my breasts.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLrzPMwfpa7
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"Mayu!" I called for my maid servant.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCymDD7O41v
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"Hai my Lady!" she came to my side and bowed.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0W2IU95TCF
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"Please assist me with my hair." I requested.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyhDOJudeSp
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"Hai my lady."612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ12t7q9Qia3
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She quickly grabbed traditional combs and started to pull my hair up into a very elaborate style. She also put blossoms in my hair, and greens tassels. I looked into a mirror and nodded my approval.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6IlJrEdet3
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"Thank you Mayu. I expect that my father and mother will be here very soon, could you please see to it that there is fresh tea?" I asked the neko.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDxHcH9m2hg
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"Yes my lady." She said bowing and backing away.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0DHsbbjMJ7
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I knew my parents would be in shock at my formal attire. My mother would actually be elated that I would be dressing like the lady I was supposed to portray. I did not wait long. I turned around and at the shoji screen door I saw my sire's outline. There was a sharp rap on the screen before it opened and my father entered, followed closely by my mother.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHs2QQPWqtG
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"We are having guests?" he asked arching a silver brow.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuhP1jiVa7Z
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I bowed to him and straightened and nodded.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTKlIfEFPmD
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"What did you do?" my mother asked.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdpU6664gDa
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"Why are you dressed in state daughter?" he asked his curiosity piqued.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1IsO6mlb0I
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"I challenged the inu I spoke to you both about. It turns out he is a taiyoukai from Manchuria. He is also distantly related to Princess Ayame." I informed them.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGnIgw18v7r
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"How exactly did you challenge him Asuna?" mother asked narrowing her eyes.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYIm5k9LxIT
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"I told him I would enjoy gutting him." I said bluntly.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgchEYKh6F5
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"Why would you start something with another taiyouki!" she seethed.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA3Enk2k92g
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"Mother, I am not a newborn pup! I can and will defend my honor how I see fit!" I growled.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR12bSWs9hv
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My father raised a single claw to silence us and we did. I could tell my mother was fuming but I refused to allow her in my mind. She was glaring daggers at me and I stared blankly in return.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTHItyJDPPp
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"We will receive this foreign lord when he arrives and then we shall see what happens from there. I imagine that if fighting will take place that it can be done in the arena." My father stated; matter of factly.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOTOq1HPr6w
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"Sesshomaru, NO!" mother started.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwMBdRqZ5ru
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"Augusta, I will brook no argument. I have spoken and that is that." He stated.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhECbHhc7V
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My mother knew when he spoke with finality then there would be no arguing her point.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYCvqJFM4SA
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-Idiot. Do you want to start a war? - She screamed in my head.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxo0DhIHmG1
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-You were not there! - I pathed back.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGBjnOsU8Ox
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My father could tell that Mother was speaking to me through telepathy and he narrowed his citrine eyes.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHmcXSqzJgC
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"Augusta, there are preparations to be made. Come now." He commanded.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0dxcmv56cV
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My mother scowled at me and followed my father out of my chambers.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWBDLesILdF
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"Daughter you will be in my study within the hour." He commanded.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9pABwLkJyt
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"Hai my Lord." I called out.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSvXbrJXveE
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I could not tell if he was furious or merely annoyed. I would face whatever it was he desired and that would have to suffice. My mother hated conflict and tried with all energies to avoid it and stop it at every turn. Because of her, the West had enjoyed a very prosperous and peaceful time. At the appointed time, I made my way to my father's study and entered. He was sitting at his desk rubbing his temples.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCnmWe5yzq
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"Your mother is beyond furious. I will not be sleeping well this evening." He said.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlhuJ5uVI1z
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"My Lord, I did what I felt was right at the moment." I said quietly.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm6oGMkYFh6
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"Daughter, I understand only too well what you are doing. Understand that you issued a challenge and I cannot help you." He said with trepidation.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjHkGbN2zmQ
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"He will not kill me my Lord. I am not sure exactly what his motives are but he will not kill me." I explained.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpyz6uSKAKH
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"When do you suppose he will be gracing us with his presence?" He said sarcastically.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEkEgi8vHwb
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"Before the day is out." I said.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbSfunRgZgS
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"That is why you are dressed in state. I suppose I will have to follow suit." He said standing.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAb56GGvLsG
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"Will Mother allow it?" I asked in amusement.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUuqFpvj5zx
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"She may yell and carry on like a harpy; but I am still the Lord here!" he said growling.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzJKT1dT58a
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"Hai my Lord." I said bowing.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTsGvageE22
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He left to attend to his attire and I went in search of the toad.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGoMStMIcRe
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"Jaken!" I yelled for the kappa.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzkZim8qdDF
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"Milady?" he scrambled to me.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa8lJwLnaCs
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"What have you learned?" I asked lifting my brow.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlfjeO89UJe
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"It is rumored that a clan of Inu with great power left Japan during your Grand Sire's early reign. This Katashi's sire was named Takeshi." He replied.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwXfHfTSCZ3
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My eyes widened as I knew the name. If these Inu were who I thought they were then they were indeed very powerful.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5BkzW3UNib
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"Jaken, follow me. I need your assistance with some manuscripts." I commanded.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOKqJozIlck
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"Hai milady." He said following me.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFPZ02A9QgN
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Close to two millennia ago there had been three great clans of Inu. One had been absorbed into our own, The House of the Moon. The other had left Japan, probably to seek glory and power else where. The islands were not big enough to support too many beings of immense power. The Inu no Taisho had been almost a Kami. I went back into my father's study and went to a section on the far wall that pertained to the histories of Japan. I pulled down several scrolls and started to read. I was right about the Inu that had left Japan. There was no known whereabouts of the lost clan but I knew the current Lord of He Gang was here. I had the feeling that it was going to be a down right bloody affair with Lord Katashi. A chill went down my spine and I continued to read. I heard Jaken mumbling and I looked up.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHZenE1ieor
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"What are you grumbling about Kappa?"612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJRfFs4nKZQ
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"Oh milady. These Inu are powerful. They rivaled the Great Inu no Taisho." He squawked.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcYzThwtd8o
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"I have met the current lord Jaken. I live to tell the tale. Fear not, your mistress will take him down." I said.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1pasRDa5lm
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"Go on and get guest chambers ready, and Jaken…Thank you." I commanded smiling.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp9DBNrMD46
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The kappa turned blue in fright and I laughed. He scurried out of the study and I chuckled. I left and went to the gardens and waited.612Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmxE2KS5nKK
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