[ 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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡADluKaUdlG
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrFVtl9LlKA
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"Yes!" I growled.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJIgAmc5UWI
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo4tfvWssBx
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"Please, please!" I whined.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjWgQkbIbXH
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKicTgcjbw1
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4wJVNaMIqe
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc0CllXkcAq
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcbEXufXqYJ
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"Oi! Asuna, what brings you this far north onna?" he said stopping right in front of me.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtNkEDg8T1k
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"Prince Kouga." I inclined my head.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBiMCffMHmw
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"Answer the question Inu." He said irritated.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqJE8c52ZrF
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyEn1TzuljV
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"Hai! He is at the dens. Ayame' is entertaining him now." He answered.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf3L563mV7S
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"Prince Kouga, I ask that I attend to your lovely mate."589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJArnbyiAeV
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"Hai. What are you planning Ice Princess?" he asked.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpAvGTc6k80
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"I will respect your house ookami." I said through clenched teeth.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5yqP88nRC7
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"Fine follow me then." He said taking off in a run.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1TsY4hjcFS
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5AqMCtbdA
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"Lady Asuna." Ayame bowed.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxeMaf1rZZn
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"Princess." I greeted through clenched teeth.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZgNoblLScT
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"This is Lord Katashi. He is a distant cousin to my clan. He hails from the continent." She explained.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0aPkZgsnM6
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I stared him down and smirked at my soon to be prey.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJzJNC2wy6j
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"Hegang, Manchuria actually but who really cares." He piped in.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5JsJskYDoK
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"You are ookami then?" I asked.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsT5q3IwgcJ
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"Distantly. Mostly inu but come you knew that already Lady Asuna." He answered haughtily.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtegU7Rpw8F
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"You will finish the battle vermin!" I snarled.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9KdwKTAMLE
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGlIsGYdhV9
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"No Kouga. I would very much like to put this arrogant bitch in her place." Katashi answered.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbATfwJyLQq
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"You could try." I taunted.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUSgIXacisF
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Katashi rushed me and managed to knock me down. I growled very loudly and jumped to my feet.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXiepghGuGA
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"Rules Lady." He said589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡszTk7RmXZT
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"Rules?" I asked surprised.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡArSVoMnN36
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"None of our poisons. This will be a contest of strength and speed." He stated.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpMDAa2LX2b
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"What is the point in that?" I asked in shock.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdTqfTa6FN9
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTOYqxSXgU3
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCgxhiMT29Q
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"What you see as my insults, I see as nothing." He answered.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUjeRDKVujS
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"You came upon me remember?" I growled.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKK5vOG1Jds
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"How could I forget?" he answered thickly.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRUDGtLPiJ6
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRvljoWSoYV
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"What angers you more Lady that I caught you or I did not kiss your feet?" he said sarcastically.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ17jB74BGtB
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPTpRfWe2SU
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"Bitch!" he snarled.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjWDRtHY5Hs
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"Quit stating the obvious." I taunted.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjJC7UGSsf5
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAx54eQ8HQh
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"I want you." He snarled at me.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKRAJvWXbWF
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"Want me how cur?" I growled.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAfLVihmS2A
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"Withering under me screaming my name as you submit to me."589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjoVyqG5VAI
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"NEVER." I barked.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOUtDDc4JZ7
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQ2yN5pOgf
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"ENOUGH!" Kouga yelled.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5hj6uOvj4r
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Katashi and I both stared at the ookami and I stepped back and bowed formally.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHCbZzQ6Qih
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdtsIctUg7D
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"Oh I will finish it bitch." He whispered back.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFkCk6kwrku
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"Lady Asuna, I suggest you head back to the West." Kouga commanded.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbUMFmx2jst
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"At once." I said turning on my heel to leave.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdNFoiUDb5v
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"I shall call upon you my Lady to finish what I started." Katashi called after me.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7tT4Wa6npF
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Q0bE3sA7I
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ12hb8897Ze
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"Damn." I muttered under my breath.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxjqA2Gk5RQ
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjuci54Ov5I
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKuTR0qvWGt
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I walked through the gates and yelled for Jaken.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQouMYIc84O
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"Yes milady?" he came before prostrate.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXr7JQjK70
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRZRJ1Ev9al
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"Yes Lady Asuna. What else may I do for you?" He squeaked.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUaWPkqhhw4
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"You may do as you were bid. Be away with you toad." I said irritated.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWJ0xs7jjCo
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRUbGGKfub5
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"Mayu!" I called for my maid servant.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxcJeufob2z
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"Hai my Lady!" she came to my side and bowed.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrwFgiviynA
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"Please assist me with my hair." I requested.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡorKQMpb7xz
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"Hai my lady."589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQL74TLV8eK
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwR9ZbFLhGC
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDrcxMh7Xfj
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"Yes my lady." She said bowing and backing away.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ52lZs3uFgn
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDbswlbpMWy
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"We are having guests?" he asked arching a silver brow.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA0Vw6FCQA2
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I bowed to him and straightened and nodded.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWqFyHLntFt
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"What did you do?" my mother asked.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ8Sdj79yUN
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"Why are you dressed in state daughter?" he asked his curiosity piqued.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5PKpvAtgbQ
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXfiXsbRgS
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"How exactly did you challenge him Asuna?" mother asked narrowing her eyes.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhHxerWJvf8
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"I told him I would enjoy gutting him." I said bluntly.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1nvVCi4hkL
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"Why would you start something with another taiyouki!" she seethed.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj7gXNcPlbF
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"Mother, I am not a newborn pup! I can and will defend my honor how I see fit!" I growled.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRGDdaIQdXz
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ciXaVF27M
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9X0INP8JnD
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"Sesshomaru, NO!" mother started.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnDusCrU82Y
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"Augusta, I will brook no argument. I have spoken and that is that." He stated.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgtCcHADk22
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My mother knew when he spoke with finality then there would be no arguing her point.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5fBEGKdKbx
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-Idiot. Do you want to start a war? - She screamed in my head.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzZfMYadNye
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-You were not there! - I pathed back.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkM62qI8dhC
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My father could tell that Mother was speaking to me through telepathy and he narrowed his citrine eyes.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ11PKjLhNUR
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"Augusta, there are preparations to be made. Come now." He commanded.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZofvQIPNiW
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My mother scowled at me and followed my father out of my chambers.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡak2oyemsY6
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"Daughter you will be in my study within the hour." He commanded.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ38iD5L00vN
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"Hai my Lord." I called out.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvaboab3CW1
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzVUBFf2b5s
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"Your mother is beyond furious. I will not be sleeping well this evening." He said.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ02IiAUCAch
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"My Lord, I did what I felt was right at the moment." I said quietly.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWJtdsUQDIH
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXzEMrdDy1N
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnnzeQ0eP9
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"When do you suppose he will be gracing us with his presence?" He said sarcastically.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPYxV5Pd6ej
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"Before the day is out." I said.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhX42oQyjpX
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"That is why you are dressed in state. I suppose I will have to follow suit." He said standing.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZTyG2CfV48
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"Will Mother allow it?" I asked in amusement.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp59TpEA2yy
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"She may yell and carry on like a harpy; but I am still the Lord here!" he said growling.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNmw8zC0Fc5
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"Hai my Lord." I said bowing.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPz3ujHVvoC
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He left to attend to his attire and I went in search of the toad.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaVap3gXnmk
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"Jaken!" I yelled for the kappa.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtgslLiyaN4
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"Milady?" he scrambled to me.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9U3Bal4HJB
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"What have you learned?" I asked lifting my brow.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaBW1or0jtM
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDS7Xhr8yKQ
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6e04MuwVHS
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"Jaken, follow me. I need your assistance with some manuscripts." I commanded.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOfK0aPOXq7
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"Hai milady." He said following me.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Oww3LCTFJ
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4qy3uKh5Dz
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"What are you grumbling about Kappa?"589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLXB2AgxCbB
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"Oh milady. These Inu are powerful. They rivaled the Great Inu no Taisho." He squawked.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDIOCdaNVmk
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc7YtmtyQQl
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"Go on and get guest chambers ready, and Jaken…Thank you." I commanded smiling.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2imfNGL1S7
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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.589Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOXA4L9Fz72
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