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[teddybeartoji]

rin and isagi jerking off together? more likely than you think

[pixlostinatos]

rewatching sausages empires s2 ep 42 again and im am still truly SO normal about this interaction between Blood Sausage and Shelby???

sausage: “the lost empire joey? i havent heard that name in centuries”

shubble: “well, he’s not lost anymore”

because something i will ALWAYS maintain is that a major theme in season 1 is “Lost, then Found, then Lost Again”

joey, obviously, and the Lost Empire, and how its once again lost to the world during the end

the Seablings, having forgotten each other, then remembering after lizzie eats the Ocean Orb, then the codfather runs and lizzie loses her memories again at the end

scott and xornoth, and how in the end scott had to kill both of them* for the sake of the world

shrub, who lost her home, then managed to build a new one, but then it burns in the aftermath of the explosion

time and again, things lost to time and destruction are recovered, only to be lost once more during the events of the Rapture

and so im soooooooooooo normal about “he’s not lost anymore” i prommy

*i have my own thoughts abt scotts afterlife but thats not the point of the post

[lesbian-toddhoward]

OK so I watched (illegaly) the first two episodes of the new CH season and episode 2 is definitely better than the leaked first episode. I think the issue is that they don't really have any teen drama cliches to parody anymore since those shows no longer exist, so they're trying out new stuff to see what works

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm im still nervous about it. idk, like, as much as i love clone high it feels like the formula doesnt work anymore since, as you said, teen drama is largely out the window.

[baby-blues-and-pastel-hues]

Oh dear god the thoughtt of being bredd by Hof is mmmmmmmmmmMMMMMMMMMMMMMM -Co

YEAH YEAH YOU GET IT

i think he would b really scared and hesitant about it, but oh god he can't stop, doesn't want to stop, so he'll keep you there upwards an hour just. . . breeding away

[zukkaoru]

i was literally going to send this whether or not you reblogged it, so i'm glad that you did reblog it so this doesn't look weird lol i thought about this all of last night, and i was able to narrow it down to two... and three...

first, i think this might be my favorite of all time, but it's so hard to choose, it's nice to have a friend. i just. there are so many things to love about that fic. i think you're my favorite mailee writer (sure, i'm a little biased, but i also simply don't care), and the way you write for them feels so natural and so pure and true and i love it. the characterizations through the years in this fic are INCREDIBLE and even the way you wrote azula is so real and raw and hurt by the fire nation and just... ahhhhhhhhhhhh yes i love this fic.

but then also, there's you'll find me in the region of the summer stars which, like, duh. it's so pretty and so heartbreaking and the part at the end with ty lee when the moon disappears... oh my gosh the way my hearts breaks every. time. the way that she freaks out and just the way you write everything in them is so natural and just. ahhhhhh

and then, lastly, where fire and ice collide because holy crap that is one of the funniest fics i have ever read oh my gosh. i think about it all of the time. and i know this is such a small part, but the one part where sokka had to break off their kissing and cuddling to tic... and zuko was like "no it's okay i love you i'm not upset"... uGH IT MADE ME WANT TO CRY AT THE TENDERNESS AND JUST. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. but i love mai interacting with so many different characters and the part at the end where aang accidentally slips up iuygfdgyhui ICONIC

anyways everything you write is perfection<3

COREY ILY🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺💕💓❤💞💗 literally every time you (or anyone else skfjdk) compliment the way i write mailee i just. skjgdhfgdkjhg💕❤💓💞💞💗❣ i love them so much and it makes me vv happy that you love the way i write them <3

and yeah,, wf&ic,,, my 7k masterpiece that i wrote in a single day. i am also very glad you like that one bc i was very afraid it was going to be a Mess™ but it actually turned out? pretty good?? like that is definitely one of the fics i'm proudest of. and YEAH tender zukka <3 <3 i love them and i'm glad you liked that scene bc i'm pretty sure i put that in there for you

it's nice to have a friend you'll find me in the region of the summer stars where fire & ice collide

[hoodhookage]

kazuha ruiner anon here id just like to say

I DIDNT CONSIDER THE HAND HOLDING THING UNTIL U BROUGHT IT UP AND NOW I. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM-

yes! i wanna see kazuha hold my hand or hold both of them while he’s making it hard for us to breathe i think that’s so cute

kazuha please hold my hand as you begin to ruin me

gonna start saying it like it’s some kind of proclamation

kazuha would want to hold your hands as he ruins you

yeah now it’s more like a manifestation

i honestly never thought about him like this necessarily but i’m enjoying it more than expected. he probably would too.

[nny11writes]

Because the world must have balance :P what is your favorite trope(s) to read or write about?

So hilariously, the inverse of me losing it 10% yesterday is that I really love most fanfic tropes lol! Of particular love- Alternate Universe

Is anyone surprised? Anyone at all? Like, I think Declarations is the closest to canon I got for star wars, and probably Snoring is the closest I got to canon for she-ra. I am physically incapable of playing ONLY in canon. I’m putting a shit whack of tropes under this because they fit under the umbrella, cuz I legit don’t care. Hell yeah I want it! Is it canon divergent? Time travel? Modern? Coffee Shop? College? High School? Human? Dance? Rock stars? Rival gangs? Hogwarts? Star Trek? Literally anything?? LIKE, WHATEVER????????�� Excellent, I’ll take ∞ thanks! All Comfort no Hurt/Pure Fluff

Again, I don’t think anyone’s super surprised by this, I love fluff, I love it so much! I equally love reading and writing it. I never considered myself an angst/whump writer and then suddenly I was writing all these bittersweet things and then all the sudden How to Quit You popped out of nowhere and I think I have to admit to myself I write and enjoy angst/whump too. But god, there is something so lovely about pure fluff!

Found Family

The Ultimate Fanfic Trope. This is why I’m here in fandom reading and writing and enjoying myself. Found family was made, specifically, for me. It’s so good??????????????????????????????????

Like, plucky young heroes banding together and forming close bonds? Sign me up! Villains who look around one day and are like, “When the fuck did I adopt?” Beautiful, 10/10. Characters who are begrudgingly pulled along until they become the scary protective uncle/aunt to everyone? MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

Found family! It’s so good!? Is there anyone who doesn’t like found family???? No. I think the fuck not, it’s that good.

Patchwork Fics

Y’all out here doing god’s work alright. Star Wars is what made me discover this trope and my god it’s beautiful and I use it to it’s fullest as an author! Incomprehensible blending of canon and legends/EU done on a whim and you can’t stop me? Yes. OG series plus MoTU PLUS the reboot? Fantastic you funky little writer!

The knowledge is yours, and canon should always be slow roasted so you can easily remove the juiciest bits to enjoy.

Prompt Fics

I am sometimes wary of this as a reader, especially if all the prompt fics are lumped into one fic, because it can be hard to tell what the tone will be. But I understand why writers do that, small prompt fics on their own tend to not get as many views/kudos/comments/etc. The interaction is just lower on short fics and even lower when it says prompt fic in the tags. I get that.

BUT, as a writer? My god I love prompt fics! It’s a fun challenge that I get to /give/ someone when I’m done and my love language is gifts okay. Some of my favorite fics were prompt based. Hell, some of my best fics were prompt fics!

(I need to make a fanfic master post one of these days) For example: SW

Fictober Destiny

Things You Said in Medical

Padme Says No

Fictober Island

Outrageous amounts of the Close But No Cigar AU

Flash Flash Fashion Baby

Passing

SPOP

How to Quit You (glitra week prompt!)

Green with Jealousy AU

It’s All Fun and Games Until

After the War

Dreaming

Fall In

Like, I just really love writing prompt fics lol! There’s a reason my inbox is ALWAYS open for prompts. Y’all come up with better plots and premises than I do half the time! And then? You let me write it for you???? Which is wild????????? Love it!

[teddybeartoji]

WAIT NO BUT WHAT ABOUT DOG TRAINER TOJI WITH PUPPY READER………. Oh god i think i’m going to pass out mickey Please hold my hand while i have a heart attack over tjis

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM NONNIE WE ARE GOING TO HOLD HANDS AND WE ARE GOING TO GET HEART ATTACKS TOGETHER BECAUSE OOOOOH MY FUCKING GOD THIS IS AN INSANE CONCEPT,, him giving you a treat every time you do what he asks of you.......................... he's so, so fucking smug while doing it all too. like he tells you to kneel in front of him and then he's just there staring at you with the cockiest smirk ever while praising you for being so good and giving you the treat. and he one hundred percent feeds it to you too yk? like he's not handing it over to you, he holds it out on the palm of his hand and lets you take it yourself................................... nonnie i'm gonna die. he feels your tongue over his skin, maybe your teeth graze him a little too and his dick is twitching in his pants at the sensation... and then you're staring at him again, so eager for your next command. your tails swings behind you and toji doesn't miss the way your thighs rub together as you're sat before him. do you like it when he praises you? or is it just the fact that he's ordering you around? or is it the promise of a real treat after all these smaller ones? hmmmmmm there are so many possibilities and toji can't wait to figure it all out. he can't wait to see what really makes his pup tick<333333333333

[surveys-at-your-service]

Survey #253

hope everyone is staying safe through this quarantine. wash your hands.

Which band do you have more music of than anyone else on your computer? Ozzy. Who’s your favorite philosopher? *shrugs* I don't know any's ideals well. How old were you when you learned how to read? I'm not sure, but I know I was exceptionally young. What’s the coolest Halloween costume you’ve ever worn? I don't think I've ever worn something rather cool. Who’s your favorite painter/artist? If we're talking about well-known, "popular" artists, I'm not sure. Maybe DaVinci. What’s your favorite song lyric- ever? ARE YOU??????????? FOR REAL?????????? Holy FUCK I get goosebumps from lyrics SO easily, this is like impossible. Probably an Otep lyric, though. I really don't like her personally, but goddamn can she write. What’s your dream tattoo if you don’t have it already? I've linked it before, so I'll just remind it's "Denialism" by deviantART's NukeRooster on my entire, upper left arm. I've already gotten her permission (I don't like just... stealing artwork to put on my body), now just comes the day I can pay for it by a top-tier pro. What’s the coolest screen name you’ve ever had? I don't think any have been necessarily "cool." Who do you think was the most badass serial killer? (Real life.) I'm not well-versed in serial killers honestly, but I can say Charles Manson was a C A S E. I think we can all admit he was... interesting. Just the epitome of weird. Most badass fictional serial killer? ig Jason; again, I don't know a lot off the top of my head, but I like him. How many bank accounts do you have? I don't have one. Have you ever been falsely accused of starting drama? Yep. Have you ever found a song that describes your whole life? Parts of it, sure. What kind of car do you drive? I don't drive a car, but Mom's is a... Honda? Kia? Idk. I'm bad with car brands. What kind of car would you like to have? Average size, pretty simple. Burnt orange or red. I know I want one of those screens you look into to see what's behind you when backing up. Have you ever been to Dairy Queen? If so, what’s your favorite thing to eat from there? mmmmmmmmMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. So unhealthy, but I will destroy and Oreo Cupfection. Try. That. Stuff. Their milkshakes are also great. Which website do you email from? Outlook. Do you enjoy receiving souvenirs? Sure, it's nice. Have you ever had the flu? No. What about strep throat? Maybe once? Do you normally have a lot of homework, if you’re still in school? Kinda, yeah. Did you ever enjoy gym class? Fuck no. Even when I was healthy. What is your biggest insecurity? My body. Have you ever painted a room alone? No. How many huge secrets do you have? Huge? Uhhh, none, I think. Have you ever painted something and been impressed by it? Yes. Would you rather go out to eat or stay in? I prefer eating out because yummy food, but considering I'm working on losing weight, I avoid it. Do you have any younger siblings? One. Have you ever considered bleaching your hair? To the point of being snow white. Considering my hair is super healthy and bleaching so heavily would destroy it, I'll be avoiding that. I DO want to bleach my hair to do other colors, though. Brown hair sucks. Do you drink vitamin water? No. Are there any old movies you absolutely love? Oh sure, a good handful. The Outsiders probably tops it. Have you ever had a Big Mac before? No, doesn't appeal to me. I don't like veggies on my burgers... despite eating veggie burgers when I was vegetarian lmao. Do you think you attract the opposite sex at a reasonable rate? I doubt that. Have you ever filed a lawsuit on someone? No. Do you enjoy reading often? I'm finally back into it!! Lately all I've been wanting to do is READ READ READ. Have you ever had a deadly illness? Well, I consider depression (among other mental illnesses) to be very deadly, but on a literal level, no. I mean I have dormant MRSA, which can kill if active, but it never has been. Most people carry that dormantly anyway, if I remember correctly. Ever had food-poisoning before? No, thankfully. Where did you last eat dinner at? Mom bought Nicole and me Sonic. Have you ever had someone pick you up off the ground & carried you? When I fainted, yes. Are you a flirty person? Not really. A name you hate with a passion? Edward, to name one. Erwin. A lot of old names. What is your favorite type of water (ex. arrowhead)? Essentia mmmmmmmmmmmmm,, Have you ever been to Warped Tour? I WISH. :( Do you know anyone who wears fur? I fucking hope not, because I wouldn't associate with them anymore. When was the last time you were on myspace.com? Damn yo, millennia ago. How often do you cuss? Too much. I mean, I don't even believe "profanity" is a thing by our definition of "that word is magically bad," but still, it's like when people say "like" too much. Have you ever cussed out a teacher? No. What did you think of the movie Juno? I never watched it. How often do you eat meat? Sigh, more than I wish. What grade did you meet your best friend in? We didn't meet in school. Last time you cleaned your room? Couple days back. I'm honestly bad at dusting regularly in here, but that's gotta change with Mom having chemo now. Her immune system will be compromised so this house needs to be as pristine as it can. When you were little, would you have rather watched Cartoon Network or Disney Channel? Disney Channel. We weren't really Cartoon Network kids, actually. It was Disney or Nickelodeon. Do you shave your arms? No. Are you a big fan of the Harry Potter series? Never read a book, never watched any movies; the first one was playing in my presence once, but I paid no attention. How often would say you pulled all-nighters, if you ever do? Shit man, never, nowadays. I don't think I've had one for two years now. My youth is escaping. Has a friend’s boyfriend/girlfriend ever had a problem with you for any reason? I don't think so. How many times a day do you find yourself cracking your joints, if at all? Maybe not even once a day. Only my big toes and upper back can pop. Is there a particular sport you follow on a regular basis? No. Are you 100% over the last person you kissed? No. Do you put ketchup on top of your french fries or on the side? On the side. Who was the last person you talked to in person? Mom. Do you have a dog? Not anymore, thank fuck. Do you like orange juice? Yes. Are you one of those people who obsesses over Hollister? I never liked it. They're not inclusive at all towards fucking NORMAL bodies, nevermind plus size. Apparently even their rules on looks for workers are absolutely horrible. Ashley liked them though, so sometimes I just had to go in with her. If money was no object, would you change your wardrobe? My goth could finally  E S C A P E. How do you/did you get to school? My mom drives me. Have you ever had to have a pet put down? Four times that I remember off the top of my head. What candy cane flavor is your favorite? MMMMMMMMMM get the pink Starburst kind. Do you get angry when fast food restaurants mess up your order? It's annoying, yes. Angering when you've already driven away, especially when you really wanted something. What was your favorite elective class in high school? Art. Did you ever wish you could be homeschooled? Yes. I was homebound for a little while. Have you ever had a dream so realistic you could’ve sworn it happened? Yes. Do you have any mental disorders? I'm a walking mental disorder, lmao. Y'all know the biggies, and now ADD and especially DPD (dependent personality disorder) are being considered. Do you feel comfortable talking about these disorders, if you have them? Yeah, I really don't care. Where did you go on your last field trip? I want to say to a band competition in high school. Are you able to agree to disagree? Or do you have to have the last word? Yeah, pretty easily. Is there a cover song you like better than the original version? A whole lot, actually. Do you have a hard time talking about sex with the opposite gender? I have a hard time with anyone. Have you ever had major surgery? Major, no. Is there any food you don’t like that a lot of others do? Here in the South, everyone is most surprised when they hear I hate fried chicken. What was the last thing you bragged about? Hm. I'm not sure, actually. I don't make a habit out of doing that. Can you do a backflip? Hell no. Are you listening to anything right now? I have a video up of relaxing tracks from Silent Hill 2 + 3. Great shit. Has anyone ever tried to tell you you were adopted? No. How many doors are in the room you’re in? Two, but one's just the closet door. Have you ever been engaged and broke it off? No. Has anyone ever drawn a picture of you? Yes. Do any of your friends have children? Yep. Is there anything you’re craving right now? Not really. Who got married at the last wedding you attended? A family friend. It was the second wedding I shot. Is happiness something to be achieved and sought after or is it something to be retained and held onto always, no matter what happens? The former. You can't just stay happy when, like, your grandma dies. What gives you a peaceful feeling? Nature. Hearing water and birdsong, specifically. Are you a Toys-R-Us kid? Hell yeah I was. My sisters and I would go crazy if we had the chance to go there. We were SOOOO upset when it closed down. If you believe in Heaven, are there separate heavens for different animals (kittie heaven. dog heaven, bird heaven, etc)? I don't know if I believe in a "heaven," but some sort of peace after death, yes. I believe it's one, unified "heaven." When you sleep next to someone do they fall asleep first usually or do you? They always do considering it takes me ten years to fall asleep. If they do, do you watch them sleep? I have. Not in a creepy way, but rather a "wow I love this person" sorta way. What is your usual breakfast? Usually apple and cinnamon oatmeal What do your salt and pepper shakers look like? They're nothing special. The salt is a blue ceramic, and the pepper one is just what you get from the store. Have you ever had your car towed? I've never had my own car. What band or singer do you believe started rock and roll? I'm pretty sure Elvis is given that credit. Whose voice irritates you like fingernails on a blackboard? The female singer of Mother Mother's voice. Mom and I can't stand her singing. All I songs we enjoy feature almost solely the main singer. I can *tolerate* it in some songs, but. What do you contribute to society? Ha. Do you take naps? Almost daily. Do you have any cavities? Not to my knowledge. Do you believe that there has been a man on the moon? Yes, though I do believe the "first" landing was faked in competition with Russia. It sounds ridiculous, but I'm so serious, look into the theory - there's incredible evidence. Would you ever go into a sex shop? I'd be too self-conscious to. I'd just order online. Let’s just say your school team is on a winning streak. One of the cheerleaders cheers both for your team and the other team during games. Does it make you angry? I don't care enough about sports to even consider how I'd feel. Do you prefer carnivals, festivals, circuses, parades or faires? To be real, I only know the difference between parades and circuses. What even distinguishes the other three from each other. Do you believe in psychic ability or is it a sham? I lean towards no. What is your favorite classic rock song? You CANNOT ask me this question. Classic rock is some of the best music there is.

[pomegranateanarchist]

things about the lightning thief musical

[silverxcristal]

Ironically I'm just thinking about sweet scenarios with this two instead of angst.

And I like to angst.

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM (?)

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[Comissions Info]

[redbenne-blog]

Jorogumo: Ayana Agelina's Story

Short story taken from my first full length novel. Short history of a jorogumo (Japanese youkai that means spider goddess). Story of Ayana Agelina. ***sexual content, for mature readers only!!!*** MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I snuck away from the nests and the overbearing presence of my mother. I threw my golden brown hair over my shoulder. It was impossibly long now and I felt the need to have it cut. I wore a katana on my hip and I was trying my hand at hunting in my humanoid form. I looked back at the nest with disdain and wanted more. I saw other youki live in castles and had coalitions. This life disgusted me as lazy. I shook my head and moved further into the mountains. I had made the audacious move to invite funnels from the mainland and a huge island from the south. They were black and highly unusual to me but they were handsome creatures in my opinion. I saw a lone funnel and I grew playful. I climbed up it without disturbing the trip lines and looked down the silk tube. “Hello! You are far away from any nests.” I stated. A black funnel stared back at me and he seemed stunned at my appearance at the top of his web. I was in a mood and I threw my blade away. “Bottoms up!” I cried. I slid down his web and into his body. He made a slight sound as I hit his sternum. I rubbed his underside brazenly and laughed merrily. He changed form suddenly and pressed me back into his web. “What are you doing? Are you insane?” he demanded. “No my name is Ayana. What is yours?” I asked smirking. “Nagaharu. You are the jorogumo.” He said bluntly. “One anyway. You seem not to be having much success. Come hunt with me!” I said brightly. “No! I was fine till you made such a ruckus.” He said glaring at me. “Oh quit pouting!” I laughed. He crossed his arms and stared at me annoyed. He was gorgeous and it made me blush. His hair was shiny black and past his shoulders. His eyes were obsidian whereas mine were a light brown. “You are a brown funnel are you not?” he asked. “Hai. I build funnel webs but your kind is more robust in nature.” I said smiling. “I will hunt with you since you interrupted.” He snapped. “Good! I have wanted company. My siblings annoy me.” I said laughing. “How many do you have?” he asked surprised. “Too many. My mother is a leader of sorts and Kamis she has many lovers.” I said smiling. “That is not normal for my kind.” He said looking at me. “It is for us. Anyways I am hoping someday to build palaces and castles instead of live in caves.” I groused. “You do not like the nest life?” he asked surprised. “Do you?” I asked. “No not really.” He laughed. “So Nagaharu what is it you do?” I asked. “I heal. What do you do?” he asked. “I cause issue for my mother.” I shrugged. He laughed and my heart beat harder at his smile. I climbed up his web and smirked back at him. He seemed puzzled but followed me. We ended up staying out very late and actually caught deer in our humanoid forms. I watched him as he talked and he was elegant more than anything. He caught me staring and I smirked at him. “Why are you doing that?” he asked. “Doing what?” I asked him. “Staring. Do I look strange or something?” he asked. “No. You must be a second generation black funnel.” I commented. “Hai that is right. You invited my kind here more than a century ago.” He said smiling. “Hai. You were born here?” I asked. “Hai. My mother is a jorogumo too but from a nest very far south.” He shrugged. “Oh. The black funnel dominates?” I asked. “Obviously.” He laughed. I was drawn to him and I moved closer to him. “You are beautiful.” I stated. “Thank you I think.” He said blushing. “How old are you?” I asked. “One hundred four.” He said meeting my eyes. “I am close to three hundred summers.” I said softly. “You are not mated?” he asked shocked. “No. I have had lovers but no one I wished to be tied to.” I said smiling wide. “See you female dominated kinds are so odd to us.” He said in a softer tone. “Oh your females are no strong?” I asked in a miffed tone. “Hai they are but they do not subjugate the males.” He said rolling his eyes. “Whatever.” I said sitting back. “What are you waiting for Ayana?” he asked smiling. “Huh?” I asked confused. He snorted softly and pressed me back against the ground. My eyes were wide and he had the most sensuous smile on his face and my heart was hammering in my chest. “Not many onna just appear at the top of my web.” He said tracing my lips with a claw. “What are you going to do?” I asked him. “Being very naughty I think. I am not acting like me at all.” He whispered. I was shocked and pleased at the same time. He leaned down and took my lips in his and I responded with abandon. I was unused to a strong male and I was getting anxious. When he latched onto my nub; I cried out and when he released his venom; I screamed. He ended up in me and thrusting hard and my body was ablaze in the passion. I had lost count of the climaxes and he suddenly rolled us so that I straddled him. My eyes widened and my mouth was in an `o' shape. “You are so damn tight!” he growled. “Kamis!” I cried out loudly. He guided me hard and the pressure in my loins exploded unlike my previous releases. He had pulled on my mind as well and I crumpled over him. I was barely conscious as we both rasped out harsh breaths. “I am not like this.” He said in a moan. “Okay.” I said trying to succumb to the blackness. I finally passed out and when I woke up I was in his web again. His eyes cracked open and I stared at him. “I am sorry.” He mumbled. “Why?” I asked softly. “I am not a wanton individual. I lost myself.” He said sheepishly. “Loose yourself more healer. You would make my mother piss herself I think.” I said jokingly. “I hope you will hunt with me more often.” He murmured in my hair. “Hai as often as possible.” I stated grazing his cheek with my lips. Thus began my love affair with Nagaharu. It was wild and passionate. It brought me joy and love. I began to think that there could be more for my kind and I started venturing further and further away from the nests. I began searching out other types of kumo in Japan and as well as on the peninsula. There were five main groups of kumo between Japan and Korea. I was in the jungles of Siam searching out the infamous recluse kumo. I sensed them but did not see them. I held onto my katana as I moved carefully. “Who are you?” I heard. “That depends who I talk to.” I retorted. A male recluse stepped out and he was stunning beyond words. I had never in my three centuries seen such a variety of kumo as I did on the mainland. His coppery eyes followed me and I stood my ground. “I am Ayana. I am here to meet the leader of your kind.” I stated. “You have met me now you can go.” He said with a smirk gracing his lips. “Well recluse I have heard that you require an opponent to best you so I shall. Then you will listen to what I propose!” I said arrogantly. He glared at me and pulled his katana as well. I moved quickly and struck with deadly accuracy. He seemed surprised but blocked quite well. We fought back and forth and at one point pinned him to a tree. He pulled my fang out and shoved me backwards. He went to change form and I grew annoyed at his arrogant nature. I flung my yoki from my hand and the trees behind him exploded. I narrowed my brown eyes and he stared at me with what appeared awe on his face. “Now you will listen or you will die.” I said flatly. “What do you want?” he demanded. “I want to form a nation.” I said raising an eyebrow. “A what?” he asked me. “I want to form a Tsuchigumo nation. I want to form a mighty coalition where we the kumo rule and the other youki will leave us alone.” I said bluntly. “What did you say your name was?” he asked. “My name is Ayana Agelena. I am at your service.” I said bowing. “I am Bihua; you funnel have intrigued me.” He said crossing his arms. “Well that is a start. I am from Nippon.” I stated. “A Japanese funnel. How very strange; your yoki is unlike anything I have seen.” He stated. “Hai it is not seen in any funnel that I have encountered either.” I said sweetly. He neared me and I saw his pupils which was unusual in a kumo. I turned and began walking and he fell in step beside me. We began talking and he definitely intrigued me. He agreed to come to Japan in one week and I had to meet with the tarantulas and widows next. I looked back at Bihua and he was smirking. “Wipe your face recluse.” I said giving him an audacious look. “Why?” he asked me. “Because I said.” I stated in irritation. “You may have bested me in a spar woman but never in anything else.” He said giving me a lazy grin. I walked straight up to him and grabbed his hand and crushed it in mine. “You will not disrespect me recluse. I have no need to hide amongst the trees. I am not afraid of anything let alone one lone male!” I growled in his face. “How very charming! Your kind is dominated by the females.” He purred. I shoved him against the tree and shoved my claws into his chest. He was in pain but kept that same cocky air. I grabbed his manhood through his silk bottoms and his eyes widened. “If I wanted I could make you my bitch Bihua.” I threatened. “Then why do you not?” he retorted. I growled at him and he was one that needed the female to prove her power. I mentally sighed and then grabbed his jaw firmly with my fingers. “Pray I do not kill you recluse.” I said smirking. “Doubtful funnel.” He snapped. I did one thing I had never done and I pressed a claw near his groin. His eyes widened and he moaned loudly. I licked at his lips and he broke out into a sweat. “I rule Bihua. Make no mistakes and it is my power that will bring about our empire. You either bring your kind in willingly or face my wrath. You are nicely equipped I see.” I purred in his ear. “Please.” He begged. “You wish for release?” I asked softly. “Yes.” He breathed roughly. “Remember that this is my doing recluse. I bring you pleasure and you bring me the recluse.” I said in a husky tone. I realized that some of the kumo that I would have to show my prowess and dominance. It excited and thrilled me at the same time. I wrapped my hand around his length and stroked him hard and fast. I sucked his lower lip into my mouth and slowly kissed him as I worked the flesh. He growled loudly as he attacked my mouth but I stayed in control. I did not release his mouth as his body reacted with a vengeance. He moaned into my mouth and I slowly pulled back. “Now Bihua you will do as I ask.” I said licking at his lips. “Yes.” He groaned. “I will see you in Japan in one week near Tottori.” I said patting his cheek. “Yes.” He nodded. “That is a good boy. Bihua you know if you please me then many things can happen.” I said stepping back. He nodded and the arrogance look was replaced with desire. I ported away and shook my head at how easy some kumo males were. Nagaharu was not and I looked forward to seeing my beloved. He had built us a small castle along with some of his distant family and mine too. My mother was furious that her youngest babe should move away from the nests and make my own way in life. I wanted more and I wanted an empire. I was willing to fight for it and Nagaharu was there. I slipped into our room and saw my beloved asleep on the futon. He was a gifted physician and had become renowned amongst the funnels for his abilities. He was lying on his stomach and my gut twisted. I moved to him and began kissing his neck and back. He squirmed and sighed in his sleep. “Nagaharu.” I stated as I ran my hands over his muscled back. “Hmmm?” He moaned. “My love. My heart.” I stated leaning over him. I began feverishly kissing any exposed flesh and he moaned louder as I lost my mind to my emotions. “My lover.” I mumbled as I nipped his skin. “Ayana.” He groaned. I laid my body flush to his and I could not stop touching him. He came awake and rolled to face me. He ripped my kimono open and hooked my leg in his elbow. He pushed into me and my body arched against his as we made love. I cried out so many endearments and words of love for him. I became awash in his yoki and his mind as we became hurried in the clashing of our bodies. I ended up gouging his back with my claws as I flew apart in the rapture. “I love you.” He breathed in my ear. “Hai.” I groaned. He collapsed against me and tears leaked from my eyes. I was so happy that I had met him that day and interfered with his solace. I had never been so happy in my life and I knew it was because of him. “When will you give me your babe?” I demanded. “When you have your empire. If you have to fight, I do not want you in danger.” He stated softly. “Nagaharu, I am tired of waiting. We have been together for almost twenty summers.” I pouted. “We are youki beloved and a few centuries will be okay.” He said slipping fingers into my center. “Why do you do that when I get cross?” I asked in a moan. “Because when you climax it releases things in your system to make you calm.” He chuckled. “I hate you!” I moaned. “No you do not but love me as much as I love you. How about there my love?” he asked in a husky tone. I could not breathe as he touched me in such a way that my whole body trembled waiting for the approaching tsunami of feeling. He stroked it with more force and I screamed out as I jerked in the ensuing release. He lazily lowered his head and licked me clean. I trembled as he laved his tongue and closed my eyes. “I love you. Swear to never leave me.” I stated in a breathy tone. “I swear. The Kamis will have to drag me away.” He smiled. “I love you healer.” I said as I pulled him up and began kissing him in desperation. Our night ended as so many of them did; I crying out his name and our bodies tied up in passionate embraces. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM The bloodbath was terrible. I was fighting alongside two of my best warriors; Gaku and Jouichi. I saw Bihua in the distance. I was thrusting my fang in deep and tearing out innards. The widows were not coming along willingly and I would not have my empire without such a powerful group. I hated that I was killing so many but a show of force was necessary. Bihua had managed to fight his way to my side and we ended up back to back. “My lady!” he cried jovially. “Hai Bihua?” I asked over my shoulder. “I want you in my bed!” he said stabbing a widow male through the heart. “Why recluse?” I asked. “I want to make you shiver and moan as you do me.” He said smirking. “Win this battle and I will grace your bed.” I said flippantly. “As you command.” He said bowing. I watched as he changed form and began tearing up the widow kumo to and fro. I was amazed as the funnel brothers Gaku and Jouichi worked their own destruction. I watched as my rag tag group of funnels, tarantulas, and recluse worked as a cohesive force. I realized my dreams were coming to fruition and I grinned. Bihua took my flippant statement to heart and he won the battle. He went to his knee before me and kissed my hand. The other kumo followed his example and he lifted his bronze head. “Mistress.” He said in his seductive way. “We are no longer amongst the trees of the forests or the rocks in the valleys! We are as great as any dragon or inu in these lands! When the youki think to kill one they will face us all!” I cried out. I heard cheers and I looked around. Nagaharu was in Matsuyame at the moment seeing to our capital. I left the fields of blood and went to my tent. Bihua came up behind me and walked me backwards into my tent. We fell upon the travel futon and he began undressing me immediately. “Bihua! I am mated.” I said fiercely. “Right. As if any funnel female remains to one male.” He said nipping at my throat. My eyes widened as he released his venom in my center. I closed my eyes as the toxin took over my senses. “Do you know how beautiful you are my lady? Do you know how hard it is for me to be in the same room and not want to fuck you senseless?” he asked in a hoarse tone. “Now! Now Bihua!” I cried as my muscles became wound tight as a drum. He slammed into me and I cried out. His lean body pummeled mine over and over as my cries became louder. His back was gouged in my crazed state and it drove him on. I was driven over the precipice again and again as he continued to brand me. Finally he groaned out as he too became spent. My mind was mush and I knew if I needed a mindless encounter that Bihua was the one to see. He fell to his back and stared at the tent top. “Remember who your master is Bihua.” I stated in a low growl. “Oh yes my lady. As long as I can take your luscious body from time to time then you can order me to hell and back any day.” He mumbled. I chuckled at his enthusiasm and he grabbed me. He rolled me to my stomach and again took me hard. I realized in that moment that I preferred strong males and those that tried to dominate me. I would never allow it but it was my pattern. The recluse lord managed to make me scream for him several more times before I finally gave out. He ended up passing out and I lay on my back in a haze. Somehow I was becoming my mother and that idea frightened me. I was close to three hundred fifty summers and I had yet to bare my first babe. My own mother thought I was barren. I refused to have any but Nagaharu's youngling and he was not allowing me to become pregnant. It made me angry and we had terrible fights over it. I threatened to take another mate and he calmly told me to go ahead. I was bitter that he would not allow us a babe of our own but I kept fighting. The only other group I would have to fight was the ookami kumo. They were known as a treacherous lot but I knew I could subdue them. I stood up and left my tent as I wrapped my obi around me. I saw Gaku in the distance and he bowed to me. I bowed in return and the black funnel knew I was watching him. He was as handsome as Nagaharu but he was more pale then my mate. He was also good natured and very easy going. I neared my general and smiled at him. “You are a fool you know.” I said in teasing tone. “Only for you for my lady.” He teased back. “Where is Jouichi?” I asked. “Off rounding up the widow leader. You were magnificent my lady.” He said circling me. “Thank you Gaku.” I said smirking. “I heard your cries.” He said in a low tone. “Did you?” I asked. “Hai.” He nodded. “I did not realize I was that loud.” I said blushing. “I was close by. I wanted to hear you in passion.” He said meeting my eyes. “Thank you Gaku. I shall be on my way now.” I said backing up. “You are a jorogumo my lady.” He said stalking me. “What does that have to do with anything?” I demanded. “Nothing except you have unreal expectations of yourself.” He said bowing. He went on about his business and I was curious at his meaning. I followed him and whirled him to face me. “What do you mean?” I demanded. “It is well known you want an heir. Your mate seems unable to provide you one. There is talk that you should take another and perhaps provide an heir to this new nation.” He said bluntly. “Who should provide my heir Gaku?” I asked with narrowed eyes. “I know not my lady. That is your choice as everything falls to you. You are our heart that beats within our chests.” He said bowing low. He backed up and then away. I was breathing hard and stared at nothing. I looked up and around at the bloodied ground. I growled suddenly and followed him. “What Nagaharu and I decide is my business!” I yelled. “Of course it is my lady but does my lady truly wish to be barren?” he asked. “That is my choice!” I stammered. “Is it? You are the most powerful kumo of any sex that I have seen and you allow a male to dictate if you will bear young?” he asked brazenly. “That is not your business!” I snarled. “No it is not and I live to serve you as always my Lady Ayana.” He said bowing. “Why do you bring this up? Who dares think to speak out against me?” I demanded. “No one. I dare because I serve you and this state that you have created.” Gaku said bluntly. I walked up to him intent upon showing him my anger. I grabbed his jaw in my hand and he lifted his fingers along my own jaw. It was soft and subtle as he ran his fingertips along the mandible. “Stop!” I growled. “I shall not be as brazen as Bihua my lady. I adore you but it is not my place to question but I see you angry and languishing in this area.” He said softly. “I want a babe. Not because I need an heir but I want to feel!” I said suddenly. “Why not insist.” He said softly. “I love Nagaharu so much. Anyone else is just a release of frustration. I truly love him so much.” I said closing my eyes. “I am sorry for you then.” He stated. My eyes opened and they were red. I was angry at his pity and angry at his astute nature. I walked him backwards into a boulder and growled terribly. “How dare you! Never treat me this way again!” I snarled. “What way my lady?” he asked. “As if you feel pity for me!” I snapped. “I shall endeavor to try.” He said inclining his head. “Bastard!” I hissed. “Why?” he asked me. I was trembling in fury and could not meet his eyes. “You think I should take another mate?” I demanded. “That is just my thought my lady.” He said softly. I bared my fangs and sank them into his jugular. He groaned in pain as I clamped down hard. I had no idea why I punishing him for my anger. I suddenly felt terrible guilt and pulled away. I met his flint colored eyes and as suddenly as I had marked him; he was on me growling and snarling. His true nature never eased up but he took me in tenderness and marked me in return. I was in utter shock at my behavior and so was he. We stared at the other in mortification and I scrambled away from him. I said nothing and I ported away. I staggered into the castle at Matsuyame and went to the springs. I sank into the hot water and began sobbing. I knew I was loud and Nagaharu flew into the springs. I looked at him in fury and turned my head. “Ayana!” he said coming closer. “You will not deny me anymore! Do you hear me?” I screamed. “This again?” he asked. “Hai this again!” I yelled. “Ayana my love, you are still fighting battles almost every week. I do not wish to loose a babe that way. It is traumatic.” He said lifting my chin. “I will not fight! I swear I will not battle any longer!” I cried. “No Ayana! No!” he said looking away. I slapped him and I crawled out of the hot spring. I was sobbing terribly as I moved. I never thought I would have to beg to be a mother. I was so furious that I rounded on him and slashed at him with my claws. He fought me to try and contain my anger. I hit and spit at him many times. “You deny me your seed! I am your mate and you deny me!” I screamed. “For your safety and that of our babe you stubborn onna.” He yelled back. “I hate you!” I screamed. “Fine but it will not happen!” he yelled in my face. I lost my mind and began sinking my claws anywhere I could strike. He growled louder and hit me in return. Our eyes were burning and my true nature was threatening to take control. He was crazed as he took me hard. I cried into his shoulder and he jerked my face to stare into his. “Ayana! Stop crying.” He commanded. “No.” I said closing my eyes. “Ayana my love.” He said roughly in my ear. I gasped loudly as I felt a tremendous pull on my yoki. He did it again and my eyes widened. “Nagaharu?” I asked in a gasping voice. “Give me your yoki Ayana. Release it to me.” He said in a hushed tone. He continued to forcefully pull on it and my body arched physically. I began crying out as the physical manifestation of our combined powers was becoming too much. It occurred to me what he was doing and I surrendered my all to him. He suddenly groaned under the onslaught and his movements became chaotic. The mental rapture was too great and I screamed. It felt as though I was infused with powerful venom and I collapsed under the weight. I woke up much later and Nagaharu lifted me up gently. “How are you?” he asked me lovingly. “What did you do?” I asked meeting his eyes. “Made love to you.” He answered. “That was beyond the normal my soul.” I answered. “I have given in. I have given you a son. He grows within your belly.” He said kissing one peak then another. “Really?” I cried. “Hai. Now no more bitching and promise me you will not participate in any battles.” He said holding my hands. “Hai!” I said kissing him. He held me close and I softly cried. I never wept but I was now to bear my beloved a babe. I had wanted his babe for a long. I grew excited to feel the babe move within me. I looked forward to my life. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I was running as fast as I could. Matsuyame had been attacked but by ningens of all creatures. Ningen were in fear of most youki but definitely feared kumo. We were evil beings in their eyes; it was true that we did have hundreds of thousands of lower level kumo youki that would eat ningen as well as a forest animal. The ningen saw no difference between them and the upper level kumo. The funnels were scrambling and Nagaharu detested killing other species with a passion. He was trying to just fight off the ningen and not harm them. I grew furious at the mindless beasts and I released a voiding shoki from my fang. He glared at me as I did so and I growled at him. I began beheading as many as I could find and I looked around at my soldiers. The brothers Gaku and Jouichi were busy fighting as well. I had not been alone with my general since our angry mating had taken place. I refused to dwell as I killed the mortals. I felt tremendous pain suddenly and I whirled to see Nagaharu go down. “Noooo!” I screamed. I jumped down from the wall and slashed through the mortals and kumo alike. I released my venom as I ran. I made it to his side and he was coughing up blood. I held his head and I began crying no over and over in a mantra. “No. Nagaharu no. Please my love tell me how to heal you. No you swore you would not leave me. My love? No!” I screamed. He weakly looked at me and kissed my hand. His throat had been cut and he closed his eyes. He had pathed his love and his hand went limp. My eyes went red and I shrieked in rage. The pain of the separation made me loose my mind. I jumped up and screamed in my native tongue for my people to move. I began releasing huge amounts of yoki; I was destroying my own castle but killing ningen in droves. I slashed and ripped heads off of the ningen warriors and I was grabbed. “Lady Ayana! My lady you are injured.” Gaku said in my ear. “Kill them! Kill them all!” I snarled. “My lady. Your babe will not survive! Nagaharu's son will not live if you do not seek help!” he said fiercely. “Promise me you will kill them. Gaku please?” I begged. “Jouichi! Take our lady to Gifu and have her tended.” Gaku commanded his younger brother. “Hai. My lady?” Jouichi asked. “What? Have you killed them?” I asked. “Gaku, we go now!” Jouichi stated and pulled us through his shoki cloud. I sank to the ground and began sobbing. I could not feel him and I felt like death was upon me. I crawled forward and my belly was already rounded. I screamed in rage and lay down as I cried. My mother had told me to never tie my soul or I would regret it. She said death was not enough and the pain had been known to kill. I knew the truth and I was loosing my mind. “It hurts! Kamis Jouichi it hurts!” I screamed. “The healer is here my lady. Allow her to see you?” Jouichi asked. I said nothing and I was being given to another as I was being sewn up. I heard hushed voices as they spoke about me but not to me. I sat there dumbly as another healer sewed me up. “My lady? Swallow this.” The healer said. I took a vial and threw it against a wall. I stared around and saw only black funnel. I was in my dead mate's clan I realized. “Tell me how to stop this pain so I may kill every ningen I find!” I screamed. “Another joining would ease it my lady.” The healer said gently. I looked at her as if she had lost her mind and I suddenly nodded. I would lay waste to the biggest ningen settlement of Nara. I stood up shakily and dragged Jouichi to me. “Get out!” I yelled. All of the healer kumo scrambled and Jouichi stared at me shocked. “I need your strength. I need to destroy them.” I said through my tears. “What do you need my lady?” he asked. “Get Gaku. Now get your brother now.” I said numbly. “Hai.” He nodded and stepped back. I waited whilst he was gone and Jouichi appeared with Gaku. I stared over at him and my eyes were glazed over. My lips trembled as I looked at them both. “You are technically my mate Gaku; give my son legitimacy and I will give you the keys to unbelievable power. I will give you both lands and titles.” I said bluntly. “My lady whatever you need.” He said bowing. “Swear you will love my son as your own. Swear this before me now!” I demanded. “Hai!” he said bowing low. “I am a jorogumo and it is time I act like it. The ningen will never cross me again!” I snarled. “Hai my lady!” They both said bowing. “Take me home to Kinki.” I said shaking. “Kinki my lady?” Jouichi asked stunned. “Asa is my mother.” I said suddenly exhausted. “Hai. What do you need from us my lady?” Gaku asked. “You will be my consorts. Both of you will be my consorts and you will bring the ookami kumo and the fucking widows under our control. You will help me rule these vast lands as I put down the mortal trash!” I growled. They took me to Kinki and I staggered into the caverns. “Mother?” I called out. “My dear?” she called as she came out. I fell into her arms and cried my heart out. She stared at Gaku and Jouichi as I clutched her. “I will care for her for now. Go and destroy them!” she commanded. They both bowed low and they ported out. I felt my brothers and sisters near as she led me deeper into the caverns. I allowed myself to be comforted by my family in the midst of my sorrow. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I was in my new palace in Korea. I laid upon my bed as Gaku read the latest news to me. I had come to depend upon him and his brother more than I thought I would. “Gaku please stop reading for now.” I said in a tired voice. “Hai.” He said gently. He stood up and joined me on the futon. He leaned over me and I looked up at him. It had only been a month since the death of Nagaharu and I had not cemented my alliance with the brothers in a mating as of yet. He was truly beautiful and I pulled him to me in a hungry kiss. He groaned into it and I began ripping at his clothes. He soon shed his silks and our kisses became more heated. His hands were splayed over my belly as his mouth possessed me. He pulled back to catch his breath and I shed my yukata. “Take me.” I demanded. “Do you really wish this?” he asked. “Take the void away Gaku.” I stated. “Can you love me even a little Ayana?” he asked. “Give me time.” I said as tears welled up. “We love you already. We adore you.” He said nipping at my throat. I moaned softly as his lips scorched my skin. I believed him in his devotion and I made a decision to try my hardest to love him. I would give him the best I could. His lips lingered over my belly and he pressed hands to the roundness. I felt the babe react with strong kicks as he pathed to him. “Such a strong boy. He will be like his haha.” He said meeting my eyes. “Gaku.” I said closing my eyes. “I already love you Ayana. I am sorry I pressed you that day. I wanted you and I know it was wrong. I wanted you so badly and that damn recluse touched you.” He said in a heated tone. “He is a bully and no more Gaku.” I said in a whisper. “He brought you pleasure.” He said in a jealous tone. “He brought me physical pleasure. I have only ever felt complete with a funnel.” I said honestly. “Ayana, let me in. Let me in deeply.” He said lightly sucking on one tip then another. “Too much right now Gaku.” I mewled. “Please my lady. Let me feel you as you call for me.” He said attacking my neck. I lowered my mental shields and he growled in passion. I discovered what a strong telepath he was as he prodded my mind. He felt my pain and he washed me in his desire and his love. My eyes opened and I cried out as he delved into my soul. My eyes widened further as he began filling my thoughts and emotions. I felt the physical but I was too caught up in the spiritual. He was bonding with my babe as well and I gasped hard as my sweet boy kicked me hard. He rolled me to my side and I saw Jouichi there. “What?” I asked suddenly. “Make it official my lady. Make us your mates in actuality as you have stated we are.” Gaku said in my ear. Gaku slowly pulled the cover my body and he spread open my thighs. He was behind me and he opened my nether lips. His brazen acts had me panting and I watched as Jouichi joined us on the bed. I moaned a little as Gaku rolled one peak. His lips were nipping at my throat and I groaned. “Allow me.” Jouichi stated aloud. I nodded dumbly and he lowered his ebony head to my spread lips. I cried out as he began dipping his tongue into my center and Gaku held onto me gently as his younger brother plundered my center. I felt my nub being suckled and stroked with his tongue and I wiggled in Gaku's grasp. “I would never hurt you my lady.” He said in my ear. “I know. Kamis! Where did you learn that?” I gasped out. Jouichi chuckled and watched me to make sure he could continue. I was on overload and Gaku brushed my nipples again and I groaned as my body gave into a small release. He laid me on my side and spooned my body. He lifted my right leg a bit and entered me. I reached out and clutched Jouichi's arm in a tight grasp. Gaku was large and filled me perfectly. He pressed a claw into my nub and I groaned loudly. Jouichi settled on my other side and began to kiss me as Gaku began moving. I was overwhelmed in the sensation and I know I was tight for Gaku. They continued to plunder me and I groaned out. I screamed out Gaku and Jouichi's names. Blood was spilled between the three of us and I ended up bound to them both through the physical and mental. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I was stalking through my Korean palace and the winds were roaring outside. The weather was terrible and Jouichi still had not returned. I stalked into my library and stared at Gaku. “Where is he? Does he not know that I give birth any day?” I demanded. “Ayana, he will return.” Gaku said calmly. “No do not pull that crap on me Gaku! You both swore to be here! This babe knows you both and by the Kamis you both will be here!” I growled. “I know my lady. Remember we both adore our sweet Ayana.” He said smiling at me. “Do not try and charm me fool! You find him and drag his ass back here now!” I snapped. “Ayana will you please calm yourself? You are awfully aggressive right now.” He said coming closer. I had come to love them both very much. Between the two; I had a very full life and the pain of Nagaharu's death was eased. I glared at my general and consort as he smirked to calm me. “The least you could do is try and bring labor on.” I said pursing my lips. “Is that what you wish?” he asked smiling lewdly. “Hai.” I stated. “Come my mighty warrior mate.” He said sweetly. I was overdue and heavy with my boy. Gaku smirked at me as he pulled me to our chambers. I felt Jouichi and relief flooded me. He too came closer and walked straight up to me. He tipped my head back and kissed me deeply. I clutched at him and he released me. “Did you miss me?” he asked. “Hai you idiot! Where have you been?” I demanded. “Making sure the widows comply. You asked that they be subdued.” He said brushing his thumbs along my cheeks. “You almost missed it! Both of you piss me off!” I growled. I stalked away from them and I knew I was not being irrational. I felt off as I walked back and forth. The storm roared outside as I stalked my chambers. “She is ready.” Jouichi said to Gaku. “Hai.” Gaku nodded. I blew up a statue near them with my supaida nami. They jumped to avoid the pieces of stone. They both glared at me and I snarled. They both looked at the ground and I looked down too. There was a puddle of water at my feet and I groaned. My son was finally arriving and Gaku eased me towards the bed. “I am not ready!” I said suddenly. “You face down all manner of kumo but you are afraid to give birth?” Jouichi asked. “Hai!” I said looking fearful. “Calm my love. I will get the healer and you can do this.” He said calmly. I looked frightened and Gaku laid me on the bed. He helped me out of my sodden silks and put a light covering over me. I looked around at the white bedclothes I so favored and realized what an idiot I was to birth on white. I laid back and waited for contractions to hit but they were not coming. I was worried and I saw a cousin of Nagaharu named Nobuya. I smiled at him and him at me. He came closer and checked me. “My lady Ayana; I need to take him through your stomach okay? It looks as though you will not progress.” He said softly. “Do as you need Nobuya.” I stated. He nodded and he pulled his bag out and pulled out small knives and vials. He handed Gaku a vial and I took it. It made me drowsy and I knew he was cutting in and quickly he pulled out a large babe. He had a shock of black hair and obsidian eyes. He began crying a shrill newborn cry and I too was crying. He looked just like his sire Nagaharu. I continued to cry as he was laid in my arms and he was still whining. Gaku and Jouichi looked at each other and they both felt tremendous love for my boy. “I am sewing you up my lady. Congratulations he is beautiful.” Nobuya said. “Thank you so much!” I said wiping my eyes. I looked over at my two mates and I looked at my son conceived in love. “I want to name him Gaku Jouichi after you both.” I said softly. “Ayana?” Gaku asked surprised. “Are you sure?” Jouichi asked. I nodded and held my precious son to me. I would keep the secret of his sire as the nobles would think he was Gaku's son. I would leave it as it was and know in my heart what a precious babe he truly was. I cried hard as I put him to my breast and prayed to the Kamis for his true sire. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I snuck away from the nests and the overbearing presence of my mother. I threw my golden brown hair over my shoulder. It was impossibly long now and I felt the need to have it cut. I wore a katana on my hip and I was trying my hand at hunting in my humanoid form. I looked back at the nest with disdain and wanted more. I saw other youki live in castles and had coalitions. This life disgusted me as lazy. I shook my head and moved further into the mountains. I had made the audacious move to invite funnels from the mainland and a huge island from the south. They were black and highly unusual to me but they were handsome creatures in my opinion. I saw a lone funnel and I grew playful. I climbed up it without disturbing the trip lines and looked down the silk tube. “Hello! You are far away from any nests.” I stated. A black funnel stared back at me and he seemed stunned at my appearance at the top of his web. I was in a mood and I threw my blade away. “Bottoms up!” I cried. I slid down his web and into his body. He made a slight sound as I hit his sternum. I rubbed his underside brazenly and laughed merrily. He changed form suddenly and pressed me back into his web. “What are you doing? Are you insane?” he demanded. “No my name is Ayana. What is yours?” I asked smirking. “Nagaharu. You are the jorogumo.” He said bluntly. “One anyway. You seem not to be having much success. Come hunt with me!” I said brightly. “No! I was fine till you made such a ruckus.” He said glaring at me. “Oh quit pouting!” I laughed. He crossed his arms and stared at me annoyed. He was gorgeous and it made me blush. His hair was shiny black and past his shoulders. His eyes were obsidian whereas mine were a light brown. “You are a brown funnel are you not?” he asked. “Hai. I build funnel webs but your kind is more robust in nature.” I said smiling. “I will hunt with you since you interrupted.” He snapped. “Good! I have wanted company. My siblings annoy me.” I said laughing. “How many do you have?” he asked surprised. “Too many. My mother is a leader of sorts and Kamis she has many lovers.” I said smiling. “That is not normal for my kind.” He said looking at me. “It is for us. Anyways I am hoping someday to build palaces and castles instead of live in caves.” I groused. “You do not like the nest life?” he asked surprised. “Do you?” I asked. “No not really.” He laughed. “So Nagaharu what is it you do?” I asked. “I heal. What do you do?” he asked. “I cause issue for my mother.” I shrugged. He laughed and my heart beat harder at his smile. I climbed up his web and smirked back at him. He seemed puzzled but followed me. We ended up staying out very late and actually caught deer in our humanoid forms. I watched him as he talked and he was elegant more than anything. He caught me staring and I smirked at him. “Why are you doing that?” he asked. “Doing what?” I asked him. “Staring. Do I look strange or something?” he asked. “No. You must be a second generation black funnel.” I commented. “Hai that is right. You invited my kind here more than a century ago.” He said smiling. “Hai. You were born here?” I asked. “Hai. My mother is a jorogumo too but from a nest very far south.” He shrugged. “Oh. The black funnel dominates?” I asked. “Obviously.” He laughed. I was drawn to him and I moved closer to him. “You are beautiful.” I stated. “Thank you I think.” He said blushing. “How old are you?” I asked. “One hundred four.” He said meeting my eyes. “I am close to three hundred summers.” I said softly. “You are not mated?” he asked shocked. “No. I have had lovers but no one I wished to be tied to.” I said smiling wide. “See you female dominated kinds are so odd to us.” He said in a softer tone. “Oh your females are no strong?” I asked in a miffed tone. “Hai they are but they do not subjugate the males.” He said rolling his eyes. “Whatever.” I said sitting back. “What are you waiting for Ayana?” he asked smiling. “Huh?” I asked confused. He snorted softly and pressed me back against the ground. My eyes were wide and he had the most sensuous smile on his face and my heart was hammering in my chest. “Not many onna just appear at the top of my web.” He said tracing my lips with a claw. “What are you going to do?” I asked him. “Being very naughty I think. I am not acting like me at all.” He whispered. I was shocked and pleased at the same time. He leaned down and took my lips in his and I responded with abandon. I was unused to a strong male and I was getting anxious. When he latched onto my nub; I cried out and when he released his venom; I screamed. He ended up in me and thrusting hard and my body was ablaze in the passion. I had lost count of the climaxes and he suddenly rolled us so that I straddled him. My eyes widened and my mouth was in an `o' shape. “You are so damn tight!” he growled. “Kamis!” I cried out loudly. He guided me hard and the pressure in my loins exploded unlike my previous releases. He had pulled on my mind as well and I crumpled over him. I was barely conscious as we both rasped out harsh breaths. “I am not like this.” He said in a moan. “Okay.” I said trying to succumb to the blackness. I finally passed out and when I woke up I was in his web again. His eyes cracked open and I stared at him. “I am sorry.” He mumbled. “Why?” I asked softly. “I am not a wanton individual. I lost myself.” He said sheepishly. “Loose yourself more healer. You would make my mother piss herself I think.” I said jokingly. “I hope you will hunt with me more often.” He murmured in my hair. “Hai as often as possible.” I stated grazing his cheek with my lips. Thus began my love affair with Nagaharu. It was wild and passionate. It brought me joy and love. I began to think that there could be more for my kind and I started venturing further and further away from the nests. I began searching out other types of kumo in Japan and as well as on the peninsula. There were five main groups of kumo between Japan and Korea. I was in the jungles of Siam searching out the infamous recluse kumo. I sensed them but did not see them. I held onto my katana as I moved carefully. “Who are you?” I heard. “That depends who I talk to.” I retorted. A male recluse stepped out and he was stunning beyond words. I had never in my three centuries seen such a variety of kumo as I did on the mainland. His coppery eyes followed me and I stood my ground. “I am Ayana. I am here to meet the leader of your kind.” I stated. “You have met me now you can go.” He said with a smirk gracing his lips. “Well recluse I have heard that you require an opponent to best you so I shall. Then you will listen to what I propose!” I said arrogantly. He glared at me and pulled his katana as well. I moved quickly and struck with deadly accuracy. He seemed surprised but blocked quite well. We fought back and forth and at one point pinned him to a tree. He pulled my fang out and shoved me backwards. He went to change form and I grew annoyed at his arrogant nature. I flung my yoki from my hand and the trees behind him exploded. I narrowed my brown eyes and he stared at me with what appeared awe on his face. “Now you will listen or you will die.” I said flatly. “What do you want?” he demanded. “I want to form a nation.” I said raising an eyebrow. “A what?” he asked me. “I want to form a Tsuchigumo nation. I want to form a mighty coalition where we the kumo rule and the other youki will leave us alone.” I said bluntly. “What did you say your name was?” he asked. “My name is Ayana Agelena. I am at your service.” I said bowing. “I am Bihua; you funnel have intrigued me.” He said crossing his arms. “Well that is a start. I am from Nippon.” I stated. “A Japanese funnel. How very strange; your yoki is unlike anything I have seen.” He stated. “Hai it is not seen in any funnel that I have encountered either.” I said sweetly. He neared me and I saw his pupils which was unusual in a kumo. I turned and began walking and he fell in step beside me. We began talking and he definitely intrigued me. He agreed to come to Japan in one week and I had to meet with the tarantulas and widows next. I looked back at Bihua and he was smirking. “Wipe your face recluse.” I said giving him an audacious look. “Why?” he asked me. “Because I said.” I stated in irritation. “You may have bested me in a spar woman but never in anything else.” He said giving me a lazy grin. I walked straight up to him and grabbed his hand and crushed it in mine. “You will not disrespect me recluse. I have no need to hide amongst the trees. I am not afraid of anything let alone one lone male!” I growled in his face. “How very charming! Your kind is dominated by the females.” He purred. I shoved him against the tree and shoved my claws into his chest. He was in pain but kept that same cocky air. I grabbed his manhood through his silk bottoms and his eyes widened. “If I wanted I could make you my bitch Bihua.” I threatened. “Then why do you not?” he retorted. I growled at him and he was one that needed the female to prove her power. I mentally sighed and then grabbed his jaw firmly with my fingers. “Pray I do not kill you recluse.” I said smirking. “Doubtful funnel.” He snapped. I did one thing I had never done and I pressed a claw near his groin. His eyes widened and he moaned loudly. I licked at his lips and he broke out into a sweat. “I rule Bihua. Make no mistakes and it is my power that will bring about our empire. You either bring your kind in willingly or face my wrath. You are nicely equipped I see.” I purred in his ear. “Please.” He begged. “You wish for release?” I asked softly. “Yes.” He breathed roughly. “Remember that this is my doing recluse. I bring you pleasure and you bring me the recluse.” I said in a husky tone. I realized that some of the kumo that I would have to show my prowess and dominance. It excited and thrilled me at the same time. I wrapped my hand around his length and stroked him hard and fast. I sucked his lower lip into my mouth and slowly kissed him as I worked the flesh. He growled loudly as he attacked my mouth but I stayed in control. I did not release his mouth as his body reacted with a vengeance. He moaned into my mouth and I slowly pulled back. “Now Bihua you will do as I ask.” I said licking at his lips. “Yes.” He groaned. “I will see you in Japan in one week near Tottori.” I said patting his cheek. “Yes.” He nodded. “That is a good boy. Bihua you know if you please me then many things can happen.” I said stepping back. He nodded and the arrogance look was replaced with desire. I ported away and shook my head at how easy some kumo males were. Nagaharu was not and I looked forward to seeing my beloved. He had built us a small castle along with some of his distant family and mine too. My mother was furious that her youngest babe should move away from the nests and make my own way in life. I wanted more and I wanted an empire. I was willing to fight for it and Nagaharu was there. I slipped into our room and saw my beloved asleep on the futon. He was a gifted physician and had become renowned amongst the funnels for his abilities. He was lying on his stomach and my gut twisted. I moved to him and began kissing his neck and back. He squirmed and sighed in his sleep. “Nagaharu.” I stated as I ran my hands over his muscled back. “Hmmm?” He moaned. “My love. My heart.” I stated leaning over him. I began feverishly kissing any exposed flesh and he moaned louder as I lost my mind to my emotions. “My lover.” I mumbled as I nipped his skin. “Ayana.” He groaned. I laid my body flush to his and I could not stop touching him. He came awake and rolled to face me. He ripped my kimono open and hooked my leg in his elbow. He pushed into me and my body arched against his as we made love. I cried out so many endearments and words of love for him. I became awash in his yoki and his mind as we became hurried in the clashing of our bodies. I ended up gouging his back with my claws as I flew apart in the rapture. “I love you.” He breathed in my ear. “Hai.” I groaned. He collapsed against me and tears leaked from my eyes. I was so happy that I had met him that day and interfered with his solace. I had never been so happy in my life and I knew it was because of him. “When will you give me your babe?” I demanded. “When you have your empire. If you have to fight, I do not want you in danger.” He stated softly. “Nagaharu, I am tired of waiting. We have been together for almost twenty summers.” I pouted. “We are youki beloved and a few centuries will be okay.” He said slipping fingers into my center. “Why do you do that when I get cross?” I asked in a moan. “Because when you climax it releases things in your system to make you calm.” He chuckled. “I hate you!” I moaned. “No you do not but love me as much as I love you. How about there my love?” he asked in a husky tone. I could not breathe as he touched me in such a way that my whole body trembled waiting for the approaching tsunami of feeling. He stroked it with more force and I screamed out as I jerked in the ensuing release. He lazily lowered his head and licked me clean. I trembled as he laved his tongue and closed my eyes. “I love you. Swear to never leave me.” I stated in a breathy tone. “I swear. The Kamis will have to drag me away.” He smiled. “I love you healer.” I said as I pulled him up and began kissing him in desperation. Our night ended as so many of them did; I crying out his name and our bodies tied up in passionate embraces. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM The bloodbath was terrible. I was fighting alongside two of my best warriors; Gaku and Jouichi. I saw Bihua in the distance. I was thrusting my fang in deep and tearing out innards. The widows were not coming along willingly and I would not have my empire without such a powerful group. I hated that I was killing so many but a show of force was necessary. Bihua had managed to fight his way to my side and we ended up back to back. “My lady!” he cried jovially. “Hai Bihua?” I asked over my shoulder. “I want you in my bed!” he said stabbing a widow male through the heart. “Why recluse?” I asked. “I want to make you shiver and moan as you do me.” He said smirking. “Win this battle and I will grace your bed.” I said flippantly. “As you command.” He said bowing. I watched as he changed form and began tearing up the widow kumo to and fro. I was amazed as the funnel brothers Gaku and Jouichi worked their own destruction. I watched as my rag tag group of funnels, tarantulas, and recluse worked as a cohesive force. I realized my dreams were coming to fruition and I grinned. Bihua took my flippant statement to heart and he won the battle. He went to his knee before me and kissed my hand. The other kumo followed his example and he lifted his bronze head. “Mistress.” He said in his seductive way. “We are no longer amongst the trees of the forests or the rocks in the valleys! We are as great as any dragon or inu in these lands! When the youki think to kill one they will face us all!” I cried out. I heard cheers and I looked around. Nagaharu was in Matsuyame at the moment seeing to our capital. I left the fields of blood and went to my tent. Bihua came up behind me and walked me backwards into my tent. We fell upon the travel futon and he began undressing me immediately. “Bihua! I am mated.” I said fiercely. “Right. As if any funnel female remains to one male.” He said nipping at my throat. My eyes widened as he released his venom in my center. I closed my eyes as the toxin took over my senses. “Do you know how beautiful you are my lady? Do you know how hard it is for me to be in the same room and not want to fuck you senseless?” he asked in a hoarse tone. “Now! Now Bihua!” I cried as my muscles became wound tight as a drum. He slammed into me and I cried out. His lean body pummeled mine over and over as my cries became louder. His back was gouged in my crazed state and it drove him on. I was driven over the precipice again and again as he continued to brand me. Finally he groaned out as he too became spent. My mind was mush and I knew if I needed a mindless encounter that Bihua was the one to see. He fell to his back and stared at the tent top. “Remember who your master is Bihua.” I stated in a low growl. “Oh yes my lady. As long as I can take your luscious body from time to time then you can order me to hell and back any day.” He mumbled. I chuckled at his enthusiasm and he grabbed me. He rolled me to my stomach and again took me hard. I realized in that moment that I preferred strong males and those that tried to dominate me. I would never allow it but it was my pattern. The recluse lord managed to make me scream for him several more times before I finally gave out. He ended up passing out and I lay on my back in a haze. Somehow I was becoming my mother and that idea frightened me. I was close to three hundred fifty summers and I had yet to bare my first babe. My own mother thought I was barren. I refused to have any but Nagaharu's youngling and he was not allowing me to become pregnant. It made me angry and we had terrible fights over it. I threatened to take another mate and he calmly told me to go ahead. I was bitter that he would not allow us a babe of our own but I kept fighting. The only other group I would have to fight was the ookami kumo. They were known as a treacherous lot but I knew I could subdue them. I stood up and left my tent as I wrapped my obi around me. I saw Gaku in the distance and he bowed to me. I bowed in return and the black funnel knew I was watching him. He was as handsome as Nagaharu but he was more pale then my mate. He was also good natured and very easy going. I neared my general and smiled at him. “You are a fool you know.” I said in teasing tone. “Only for you for my lady.” He teased back. “Where is Jouichi?” I asked. “Off rounding up the widow leader. You were magnificent my lady.” He said circling me. “Thank you Gaku.” I said smirking. “I heard your cries.” He said in a low tone. “Did you?” I asked. “Hai.” He nodded. “I did not realize I was that loud.” I said blushing. “I was close by. I wanted to hear you in passion.” He said meeting my eyes. “Thank you Gaku. I shall be on my way now.” I said backing up. “You are a jorogumo my lady.” He said stalking me. “What does that have to do with anything?” I demanded. “Nothing except you have unreal expectations of yourself.” He said bowing. He went on about his business and I was curious at his meaning. I followed him and whirled him to face me. “What do you mean?” I demanded. “It is well known you want an heir. Your mate seems unable to provide you one. There is talk that you should take another and perhaps provide an heir to this new nation.” He said bluntly. “Who should provide my heir Gaku?” I asked with narrowed eyes. “I know not my lady. That is your choice as everything falls to you. You are our heart that beats within our chests.” He said bowing low. He backed up and then away. I was breathing hard and stared at nothing. I looked up and around at the bloodied ground. I growled suddenly and followed him. “What Nagaharu and I decide is my business!” I yelled. “Of course it is my lady but does my lady truly wish to be barren?” he asked. “That is my choice!” I stammered. “Is it? You are the most powerful kumo of any sex that I have seen and you allow a male to dictate if you will bear young?” he asked brazenly. “That is not your business!” I snarled. “No it is not and I live to serve you as always my Lady Ayana.” He said bowing. “Why do you bring this up? Who dares think to speak out against me?” I demanded. “No one. I dare because I serve you and this state that you have created.” Gaku said bluntly. I walked up to him intent upon showing him my anger. I grabbed his jaw in my hand and he lifted his fingers along my own jaw. It was soft and subtle as he ran his fingertips along the mandible. “Stop!” I growled. “I shall not be as brazen as Bihua my lady. I adore you but it is not my place to question but I see you angry and languishing in this area.” He said softly. “I want a babe. Not because I need an heir but I want to feel!” I said suddenly. “Why not insist.” He said softly. “I love Nagaharu so much. Anyone else is just a release of frustration. I truly love him so much.” I said closing my eyes. “I am sorry for you then.” He stated. My eyes opened and they were red. I was angry at his pity and angry at his astute nature. I walked him backwards into a boulder and growled terribly. “How dare you! Never treat me this way again!” I snarled. “What way my lady?” he asked. “As if you feel pity for me!” I snapped. “I shall endeavor to try.” He said inclining his head. “Bastard!” I hissed. “Why?” he asked me. I was trembling in fury and could not meet his eyes. “You think I should take another mate?” I demanded. “That is just my thought my lady.” He said softly. I bared my fangs and sank them into his jugular. He groaned in pain as I clamped down hard. I had no idea why I punishing him for my anger. I suddenly felt terrible guilt and pulled away. I met his flint colored eyes and as suddenly as I had marked him; he was on me growling and snarling. His true nature never eased up but he took me in tenderness and marked me in return. I was in utter shock at my behavior and so was he. We stared at the other in mortification and I scrambled away from him. I said nothing and I ported away. I staggered into the castle at Matsuyame and went to the springs. I sank into the hot water and began sobbing. I knew I was loud and Nagaharu flew into the springs. I looked at him in fury and turned my head. “Ayana!” he said coming closer. “You will not deny me anymore! Do you hear me?” I screamed. “This again?” he asked. “Hai this again!” I yelled. “Ayana my love, you are still fighting battles almost every week. I do not wish to loose a babe that way. It is traumatic.” He said lifting my chin. “I will not fight! I swear I will not battle any longer!” I cried. “No Ayana! No!” he said looking away. I slapped him and I crawled out of the hot spring. I was sobbing terribly as I moved. I never thought I would have to beg to be a mother. I was so furious that I rounded on him and slashed at him with my claws. He fought me to try and contain my anger. I hit and spit at him many times. “You deny me your seed! I am your mate and you deny me!” I screamed. “For your safety and that of our babe you stubborn onna.” He yelled back. “I hate you!” I screamed. “Fine but it will not happen!” he yelled in my face. I lost my mind and began sinking my claws anywhere I could strike. He growled louder and hit me in return. Our eyes were burning and my true nature was threatening to take control. He was crazed as he took me hard. I cried into his shoulder and he jerked my face to stare into his. “Ayana! Stop crying.” He commanded. “No.” I said closing my eyes. “Ayana my love.” He said roughly in my ear. I gasped loudly as I felt a tremendous pull on my yoki. He did it again and my eyes widened. “Nagaharu?” I asked in a gasping voice. “Give me your yoki Ayana. Release it to me.” He said in a hushed tone. He continued to forcefully pull on it and my body arched physically. I began crying out as the physical manifestation of our combined powers was becoming too much. It occurred to me what he was doing and I surrendered my all to him. He suddenly groaned under the onslaught and his movements became chaotic. The mental rapture was too great and I screamed. It felt as though I was infused with powerful venom and I collapsed under the weight. I woke up much later and Nagaharu lifted me up gently. “How are you?” he asked me lovingly. “What did you do?” I asked meeting his eyes. “Made love to you.” He answered. “That was beyond the normal my soul.” I answered. “I have given in. I have given you a son. He grows within your belly.” He said kissing one peak then another. “Really?” I cried. “Hai. Now no more bitching and promise me you will not participate in any battles.” He said holding my hands. “Hai!” I said kissing him. He held me close and I softly cried. I never wept but I was now to bear my beloved a babe. I had wanted his babe for a long. I grew excited to feel the babe move within me. I looked forward to my life. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I was running as fast as I could. Matsuyame had been attacked but by ningens of all creatures. Ningen were in fear of most youki but definitely feared kumo. We were evil beings in their eyes; it was true that we did have hundreds of thousands of lower level kumo youki that would eat ningen as well as a forest animal. The ningen saw no difference between them and the upper level kumo. The funnels were scrambling and Nagaharu detested killing other species with a passion. He was trying to just fight off the ningen and not harm them. I grew furious at the mindless beasts and I released a voiding shoki from my fang. He glared at me as I did so and I growled at him. I began beheading as many as I could find and I looked around at my soldiers. The brothers Gaku and Jouichi were busy fighting as well. I had not been alone with my general since our angry mating had taken place. I refused to dwell as I killed the mortals. I felt tremendous pain suddenly and I whirled to see Nagaharu go down. “Noooo!” I screamed. I jumped down from the wall and slashed through the mortals and kumo alike. I released my venom as I ran. I made it to his side and he was coughing up blood. I held his head and I began crying no over and over in a mantra. “No. Nagaharu no. Please my love tell me how to heal you. No you swore you would not leave me. My love? No!” I screamed. He weakly looked at me and kissed my hand. His throat had been cut and he closed his eyes. He had pathed his love and his hand went limp. My eyes went red and I shrieked in rage. The pain of the separation made me loose my mind. I jumped up and screamed in my native tongue for my people to move. I began releasing huge amounts of yoki; I was destroying my own castle but killing ningen in droves. I slashed and ripped heads off of the ningen warriors and I was grabbed. “Lady Ayana! My lady you are injured.” Gaku said in my ear. “Kill them! Kill them all!” I snarled. “My lady. Your babe will not survive! Nagaharu's son will not live if you do not seek help!” he said fiercely. “Promise me you will kill them. Gaku please?” I begged. “Jouichi! Take our lady to Gifu and have her tended.” Gaku commanded his younger brother. “Hai. My lady?” Jouichi asked. “What? Have you killed them?” I asked. “Gaku, we go now!” Jouichi stated and pulled us through his shoki cloud. I sank to the ground and began sobbing. I could not feel him and I felt like death was upon me. I crawled forward and my belly was already rounded. I screamed in rage and lay down as I cried. My mother had told me to never tie my soul or I would regret it. She said death was not enough and the pain had been known to kill. I knew the truth and I was loosing my mind. “It hurts! Kamis Jouichi it hurts!” I screamed. “The healer is here my lady. Allow her to see you?” Jouichi asked. I said nothing and I was being given to another as I was being sewn up. I heard hushed voices as they spoke about me but not to me. I sat there dumbly as another healer sewed me up. “My lady? Swallow this.” The healer said. I took a vial and threw it against a wall. I stared around and saw only black funnel. I was in my dead mate's clan I realized. “Tell me how to stop this pain so I may kill every ningen I find!” I screamed. “Another joining would ease it my lady.” The healer said gently. I looked at her as if she had lost her mind and I suddenly nodded. I would lay waste to the biggest ningen settlement of Nara. I stood up shakily and dragged Jouichi to me. “Get out!” I yelled. All of the healer kumo scrambled and Jouichi stared at me shocked. “I need your strength. I need to destroy them.” I said through my tears. “What do you need my lady?” he asked. “Get Gaku. Now get your brother now.” I said numbly. “Hai.” He nodded and stepped back. I waited whilst he was gone and Jouichi appeared with Gaku. I stared over at him and my eyes were glazed over. My lips trembled as I looked at them both. “You are technically my mate Gaku; give my son legitimacy and I will give you the keys to unbelievable power. I will give you both lands and titles.” I said bluntly. “My lady whatever you need.” He said bowing. “Swear you will love my son as your own. Swear this before me now!” I demanded. “Hai!” he said bowing low. “I am a jorogumo and it is time I act like it. The ningen will never cross me again!” I snarled. “Hai my lady!” They both said bowing. “Take me home to Kinki.” I said shaking. “Kinki my lady?” Jouichi asked stunned. “Asa is my mother.” I said suddenly exhausted. “Hai. What do you need from us my lady?” Gaku asked. “You will be my consorts. Both of you will be my consorts and you will bring the ookami kumo and the fucking widows under our control. You will help me rule these vast lands as I put down the mortal trash!” I growled. They took me to Kinki and I staggered into the caverns. “Mother?” I called out. “My dear?” she called as she came out. I fell into her arms and cried my heart out. She stared at Gaku and Jouichi as I clutched her. “I will care for her for now. Go and destroy them!” she commanded. They both bowed low and they ported out. I felt my brothers and sisters near as she led me deeper into the caverns. I allowed myself to be comforted by my family in the midst of my sorrow. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I was in my new palace in Korea. I laid upon my bed as Gaku read the latest news to me. I had come to depend upon him and his brother more than I thought I would. “Gaku please stop reading for now.” I said in a tired voice. “Hai.” He said gently. He stood up and joined me on the futon. He leaned over me and I looked up at him. It had only been a month since the death of Nagaharu and I had not cemented my alliance with the brothers in a mating as of yet. He was truly beautiful and I pulled him to me in a hungry kiss. He groaned into it and I began ripping at his clothes. He soon shed his silks and our kisses became more heated. His hands were splayed over my belly as his mouth possessed me. He pulled back to catch his breath and I shed my yukata. “Take me.” I demanded. “Do you really wish this?” he asked. “Take the void away Gaku.” I stated. “Can you love me even a little Ayana?” he asked. “Give me time.” I said as tears welled up. “We love you already. We adore you.” He said nipping at my throat. I moaned softly as his lips scorched my skin. I believed him in his devotion and I made a decision to try my hardest to love him. I would give him the best I could. His lips lingered over my belly and he pressed hands to the roundness. I felt the babe react with strong kicks as he pathed to him. “Such a strong boy. He will be like his haha.” He said meeting my eyes. “Gaku.” I said closing my eyes. “I already love you Ayana. I am sorry I pressed you that day. I wanted you and I know it was wrong. I wanted you so badly and that damn recluse touched you.” He said in a heated tone. “He is a bully and no more Gaku.” I said in a whisper. “He brought you pleasure.” He said in a jealous tone. “He brought me physical pleasure. I have only ever felt complete with a funnel.” I said honestly. “Ayana, let me in. Let me in deeply.” He said lightly sucking on one tip then another. “Too much right now Gaku.” I mewled. “Please my lady. Let me feel you as you call for me.” He said attacking my neck. I lowered my mental shields and he growled in passion. I discovered what a strong telepath he was as he prodded my mind. He felt my pain and he washed me in his desire and his love. My eyes opened and I cried out as he delved into my soul. My eyes widened further as he began filling my thoughts and emotions. I felt the physical but I was too caught up in the spiritual. He was bonding with my babe as well and I gasped hard as my sweet boy kicked me hard. He rolled me to my side and I saw Jouichi there. “What?” I asked suddenly. “Make it official my lady. Make us your mates in actuality as you have stated we are.” Gaku said in my ear. Gaku slowly pulled the cover my body and he spread open my thighs. He was behind me and he opened my nether lips. His brazen acts had me panting and I watched as Jouichi joined us on the bed. I moaned a little as Gaku rolled one peak. His lips were nipping at my throat and I groaned. “Allow me.” Jouichi stated aloud. I nodded dumbly and he lowered his ebony head to my spread lips. I cried out as he began dipping his tongue into my center and Gaku held onto me gently as his younger brother plundered my center. I felt my nub being suckled and stroked with his tongue and I wiggled in Gaku's grasp. “I would never hurt you my lady.” He said in my ear. “I know. Kamis! Where did you learn that?” I gasped out. Jouichi chuckled and watched me to make sure he could continue. I was on overload and Gaku brushed my nipples again and I groaned as my body gave into a small release. He laid me on my side and spooned my body. He lifted my right leg a bit and entered me. I reached out and clutched Jouichi's arm in a tight grasp. Gaku was large and filled me perfectly. He pressed a claw into my nub and I groaned loudly. Jouichi settled on my other side and began to kiss me as Gaku began moving. I was overwhelmed in the sensation and I know I was tight for Gaku. They continued to plunder me and I groaned out. I screamed out Gaku and Jouichi's names. Blood was spilled between the three of us and I ended up bound to them both through the physical and mental. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I was stalking through my Korean palace and the winds were roaring outside. The weather was terrible and Jouichi still had not returned. I stalked into my library and stared at Gaku. “Where is he? Does he not know that I give birth any day?” I demanded. “Ayana, he will return.” Gaku said calmly. “No do not pull that crap on me Gaku! You both swore to be here! This babe knows you both and by the Kamis you both will be here!” I growled. “I know my lady. Remember we both adore our sweet Ayana.” He said smiling at me. “Do not try and charm me fool! You find him and drag his ass back here now!” I snapped. “Ayana will you please calm yourself? You are awfully aggressive right now.” He said coming closer. I had come to love them both very much. Between the two; I had a very full life and the pain of Nagaharu's death was eased. I glared at my general and consort as he smirked to calm me. “The least you could do is try and bring labor on.” I said pursing my lips. “Is that what you wish?” he asked smiling lewdly. “Hai.” I stated. “Come my mighty warrior mate.” He said sweetly. I was overdue and heavy with my boy. Gaku smirked at me as he pulled me to our chambers. I felt Jouichi and relief flooded me. He too came closer and walked straight up to me. He tipped my head back and kissed me deeply. I clutched at him and he released me. “Did you miss me?” he asked. “Hai you idiot! Where have you been?” I demanded. “Making sure the widows comply. You asked that they be subdued.” He said brushing his thumbs along my cheeks. “You almost missed it! Both of you piss me off!” I growled. I stalked away from them and I knew I was not being irrational. I felt off as I walked back and forth. The storm roared outside as I stalked my chambers. “She is ready.” Jouichi said to Gaku. “Hai.” Gaku nodded. I blew up a statue near them with my supaida nami. They jumped to avoid the pieces of stone. They both glared at me and I snarled. They both looked at the ground and I looked down too. There was a puddle of water at my feet and I groaned. My son was finally arriving and Gaku eased me towards the bed. “I am not ready!” I said suddenly. “You face down all manner of kumo but you are afraid to give birth?” Jouichi asked. “Hai!” I said looking fearful. “Calm my love. I will get the healer and you can do this.” He said calmly. I looked frightened and Gaku laid me on the bed. He helped me out of my sodden silks and put a light covering over me. I looked around at the white bedclothes I so favored and realized what an idiot I was to birth on white. I laid back and waited for contractions to hit but they were not coming. I was worried and I saw a cousin of Nagaharu named Nobuya. I smiled at him and him at me. He came closer and checked me. “My lady Ayana; I need to take him through your stomach okay? It looks as though you will not progress.” He said softly. “Do as you need Nobuya.” I stated. He nodded and he pulled his bag out and pulled out small knives and vials. He handed Gaku a vial and I took it. It made me drowsy and I knew he was cutting in and quickly he pulled out a large babe. He had a shock of black hair and obsidian eyes. He began crying a shrill newborn cry and I too was crying. He looked just like his sire Nagaharu. I continued to cry as he was laid in my arms and he was still whining. Gaku and Jouichi looked at each other and they both felt tremendous love for my boy. “I am sewing you up my lady. Congratulations he is beautiful.” Nobuya said. “Thank you so much!” I said wiping my eyes. I looked over at my two mates and I looked at my son conceived in love. “I want to name him Gaku Jouichi after you both.” I said softly. “Ayana?” Gaku asked surprised. “Are you sure?” Jouichi asked. I nodded and held my precious son to me. I would keep the secret of his sire as the nobles would think he was Gaku's son. I would leave it as it was and know in my heart what a precious babe he truly was. I cried hard as I put him to my breast and prayed to the Kamis for his true sire.