[ 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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCxvFJsfMkD
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4cW1MQF5aV
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"Yes!" I growled.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSe8kWtCGf7
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC5DX9t7bL3
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"Please, please!" I whined.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzZ7ZNCQAq0
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9AMTtEcHmo
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmuWOVroMwK
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9cdy6oKI85
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhhQ9Z28F3V
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"Oi! Asuna, what brings you this far north onna?" he said stopping right in front of me.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9gfepNhP6U
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"Prince Kouga." I inclined my head.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYwSHM3FFLk
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"Answer the question Inu." He said irritated.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcUsYfQ59Uw
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjnEWwk4yQS
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"Hai! He is at the dens. Ayame' is entertaining him now." He answered.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRRtNg3M1Fh
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"Prince Kouga, I ask that I attend to your lovely mate."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkoH6Wn2LS1
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"Hai. What are you planning Ice Princess?" he asked.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM08iAl8s5d
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"I will respect your house ookami." I said through clenched teeth.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj2QApB7C6H
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"Fine follow me then." He said taking off in a run.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8tps31D4RI
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2tDU5gQaJL
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"Lady Asuna." Ayame bowed.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY0q9fhSASb
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"Princess." I greeted through clenched teeth.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0YdEuNTrAT
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"This is Lord Katashi. He is a distant cousin to my clan. He hails from the continent." She explained.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtng6cir0c6
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I stared him down and smirked at my soon to be prey.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsbKIZjzZIC
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"Hegang, Manchuria actually but who really cares." He piped in.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEjwDZ8ANM0
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"You are ookami then?" I asked.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc008nbwD8u
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"Distantly. Mostly inu but come you knew that already Lady Asuna." He answered haughtily.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuReyxMldHn
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"You will finish the battle vermin!" I snarled.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQwn4bRtxBg
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhGHnckJJiF
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"No Kouga. I would very much like to put this arrogant bitch in her place." Katashi answered.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlYDaLP7NWN
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"You could try." I taunted.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡShBP8ZD6a3
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Katashi rushed me and managed to knock me down. I growled very loudly and jumped to my feet.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHlzrN9glzU
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"Rules Lady." He said587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8PhuQZBEoy
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"Rules?" I asked surprised.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK6yfJVGZgj
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"None of our poisons. This will be a contest of strength and speed." He stated.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqyXQzeWjGS
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"What is the point in that?" I asked in shock.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOpEc9UPOhV
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQh5xRsN0q
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyvqiOB3eOU
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"What you see as my insults, I see as nothing." He answered.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkuLRpmO1KI
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"You came upon me remember?" I growled.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVHHeRIBF0F
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"How could I forget?" he answered thickly.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSc72do6ji2
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbQgqAFuSZK
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"What angers you more Lady that I caught you or I did not kiss your feet?" he said sarcastically.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCyDATbDXIm
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJvKuak7TxA
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"Bitch!" he snarled.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1LmNh3lMPm
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"Quit stating the obvious." I taunted.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDRXnIH8JYZ
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKASWMHrneL
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"I want you." He snarled at me.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnqO8qRsXko
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"Want me how cur?" I growled.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9dP9AaTiQC
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"Withering under me screaming my name as you submit to me."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI57WL7bPzT
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"NEVER." I barked.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx7mkkLfJGY
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQo3oIeSe3v
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"ENOUGH!" Kouga yelled.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVNNSCw6fC8
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Katashi and I both stared at the ookami and I stepped back and bowed formally.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEhIz7X1TsZ
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxkQOXWGKD9
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"Oh I will finish it bitch." He whispered back.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWUpvH6SYay
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"Lady Asuna, I suggest you head back to the West." Kouga commanded.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCmQVOC6227
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"At once." I said turning on my heel to leave.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdnbszxasBv
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"I shall call upon you my Lady to finish what I started." Katashi called after me.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡasjifHFXca
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwi5LRfo09E
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1orv0caQFo
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"Damn." I muttered under my breath.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbqENRMUxhS
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOhVqL442QT
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxptsZAtE56
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I walked through the gates and yelled for Jaken.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJvVZc4Ubhz
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"Yes milady?" he came before prostrate.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm2KVPnU9K5
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWxrOZzxsKO
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"Yes Lady Asuna. What else may I do for you?" He squeaked.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡytNDYarsbY
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"You may do as you were bid. Be away with you toad." I said irritated.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5xWlDgdZl
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPeDelKCplr
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"Mayu!" I called for my maid servant.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzej0qj3jdG
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"Hai my Lady!" she came to my side and bowed.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhWpKAvj9tU
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"Please assist me with my hair." I requested.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPNAlhW0ui7
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"Hai my lady."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDgpQ5P9IDh
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCvSi4W1TUZ
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYMISZiZYee
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"Yes my lady." She said bowing and backing away.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBqGD0iNLRF
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2OvnhssVXM
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"We are having guests?" he asked arching a silver brow.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpeAGAdtGWh
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I bowed to him and straightened and nodded.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Y3Iic7BTs
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"What did you do?" my mother asked.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiAkGzV05Jm
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"Why are you dressed in state daughter?" he asked his curiosity piqued.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5L6ekHw6cO
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwqYTgoV3Ba
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"How exactly did you challenge him Asuna?" mother asked narrowing her eyes.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJY1KxSQ6Oa
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"I told him I would enjoy gutting him." I said bluntly.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡralA8eiVXt
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"Why would you start something with another taiyouki!" she seethed.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ78l6BStxm2
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"Mother, I am not a newborn pup! I can and will defend my honor how I see fit!" I growled.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn9xOxie2HW
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBFovtCp7Df
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDoYF6HlnqE
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"Sesshomaru, NO!" mother started.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTJhfsm6xMY
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"Augusta, I will brook no argument. I have spoken and that is that." He stated.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPgJIjzJrdm
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My mother knew when he spoke with finality then there would be no arguing her point.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyNgqiI0ARs
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-Idiot. Do you want to start a war? - She screamed in my head.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8s6MHWueZU
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-You were not there! - I pathed back.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPXwANtYtM5
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My father could tell that Mother was speaking to me through telepathy and he narrowed his citrine eyes.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQKTHNIbgfq
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"Augusta, there are preparations to be made. Come now." He commanded.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMuH1MQdTfq
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My mother scowled at me and followed my father out of my chambers.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg6IRcpaoY4
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"Daughter you will be in my study within the hour." He commanded.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2J9TNdpgVG
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"Hai my Lord." I called out.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqS0GxFi6UW
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIPwQu5WF3y
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"Your mother is beyond furious. I will not be sleeping well this evening." He said.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcUOfOECoY
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"My Lord, I did what I felt was right at the moment." I said quietly.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLnBjPECdQa
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5eRvLvPo6O
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLVw7X2zB3j
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"When do you suppose he will be gracing us with his presence?" He said sarcastically.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFck5A9nV3v
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"Before the day is out." I said.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPZPzFOcaSt
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"That is why you are dressed in state. I suppose I will have to follow suit." He said standing.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf7RZX3ZvGR
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"Will Mother allow it?" I asked in amusement.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjlEZWPPEuM
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"She may yell and carry on like a harpy; but I am still the Lord here!" he said growling.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡumX3H39mzu
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"Hai my Lord." I said bowing.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLzd1M8mVT
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He left to attend to his attire and I went in search of the toad.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg9axIePc9l
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"Jaken!" I yelled for the kappa.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOxFQkvC4IC
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"Milady?" he scrambled to me.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpo3IMHHefk
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"What have you learned?" I asked lifting my brow.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2wn7U42NgD
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6KE7jGKSoR
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjvOoATrrvm
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"Jaken, follow me. I need your assistance with some manuscripts." I commanded.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5xX4a03ZPo
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"Hai milady." He said following me.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkcF2xYKLEN
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmsF7AG4aqY
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"What are you grumbling about Kappa?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxdDCAT0sbm
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"Oh milady. These Inu are powerful. They rivaled the Great Inu no Taisho." He squawked.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaWlUf55efB
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIMc4TNjTKZ
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"Go on and get guest chambers ready, and Jaken…Thank you." I commanded smiling.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYXrq9E7YLe
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBRkLFiJpuF
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