I am trying super hard to finish this story and New Ending so I can finally start posting a few others. I'm at 66 pages/43k+ words with my un-posted story Sensual Thunder but I am not even halfway through with it. It has Bankotsu and Hiten in it… it was originally going to be a Bankotsu*Kagome*Hiten triangle but it went down another path that I have taken a great liking too. I might still create one with that triangle but it is going great this way… quite honestly the setting and starting of the story will be similar but it will take a different path instead. Give it a shot, you might enjoy it when I finally post it, I know my writing skills are definitely improving so I hope you will notice that as you continue to read. I'm sorry about the short chapters; I'm just a bit confused with this part of the story… I just can't seem to just sit down and type anything that keeps me coming back so bear with me for this small funk, hopefully I can get past it soon and let things heat up.

Ebony

Chapter 10

The purple eyes narrowed, "being who you are it shouldn't be a surprise to know she is needed and why."

"I may know why and understand everything going on but that doesn't mean I agree, nor does it mean I am willing to let another have her." Then he added to the benefit of all males as he smirked and pulled her to his front side, weaving his claws through her hair, "Any males that seek to have her will have to get through me first, she is mine until I release her and I highly doubt you will long enough before any of you can use her for breeding, she is after all a miko if you did not notice."

"I'm not the only one that knows of her Youko, you won't be able to hide her forever," he hissed. "My kind has their ways and eventually she will stray outside of your territory and no one will think twice about approaching a single female. Her heat cycle will come eventually and I will be waiting," his threat lingering in the space between them, Youko narrowed his eyes.

Tightening the hold the plants had on him he let the unvoiced threat go, "You talk as if I am going to let you leave with your life and limbs." He chuckled, his head resting on top of Kagome's as he regarded the other male, a male he had come across him before, "So Satoru, any last words?"

"You talk as if you have the upper hand," his murky reply instantly met with the command of the shadows taking hold of the plants, strangling them and forcing the vines off of him. "Maybe age catches up to silvers faster since you must have forgotten how evenly matched we are. The other wouldn't be standing if we haven't been close equals in our powers." He jumped on to the wall crouched down, his eyes taunting the silver who rarely went undefeated but this one demon has yet to die or be defeated by his own claws. Their qualities similar enough he could be the kitsune version of Kuronue even in looks but they were instead rivals in everything. Neither thought much about females beyond sex so this is the first time they have ever clashed over one.

Both are one of the few of their own kinds, their furs holding more value than the popular red, the Chilla kitsune being even rarer than them in these parts at least. All males should be thinking about continuing their lines with one of their kind but only the ebony gave it this much thought or effort. "I think you best try and escape with your life now Satoru for Youko is not the only male willing to keep her from you," his clawed hand coming out, glowing with threat since he is a master at fox magic. "Take your hide and go south if you escape with it, she will not be easy to get."

"I think he should stay right where he is, it isn't often that we find four kitsunes of such rarity in these parts together. I'm sure the lovely female there will be happy to come after the red kit she mothers." Youko's eyes turned red, seeing a shadow demon materialize nearby. "I like the thought of breeding her, using her as bait for the male black furs in the south to rut and impregnate before we take their hides. My idea has great potential…" For once the kitsune males will be almost on the same side, something that never happens when it pertains to Satoru. "That black fur must have gotten under your skin if you let the rest of your territory to go unchecked to the extent that I and my fellow demons could trespass. I will make you a deal, you can have the kit," he dangled him in front of them, Shippo looked at them with wide eyes as he was brought out of the shadows that kept him hostage, "and we will take the female in exchange and leave with no further problems, or you forfeit the kit and we attack, making pelts out of all of you, the bat's wings would be of great use as well."

"Arrogance will be your undoing filth," he never would have guessed this one female would give him so much trouble but he couldn't find it in him to think of it that way. The more others wanted her the more he desired to have her, now he has her and others have the audacity to trespass on his territory, something that hasn't been done in a long time, maybe well over a century. Youko Kurama is for the first time ever in a tight spot because he has set his eyes on protecting another, not an item, and it is more than just protecting another, he has to save the kit as well. "The female is mine and so is that kit. You made a critical mistake trespassing here. Prepare to die."

His entire territory came alive with a flare of his powers, he swept his hand through his hair, pulling out the seeds needed and forming his customary whip. He will prove in this moment why he has the reputation that he has held for the last few centuries. He is one of the few kitsunes that has achieved all nine tails, that fact alone should be worthy enough to keep such filth away but the greed and arrogance in their minds has resulted in the bloody massacre he turned it into. Shadow demons are not safe on his territory; his territory is the last one they should have ever entered. His ability to control plants makes it a deadly place and these ones are soaked with his youki making it only take his will to will all of them to life. "Nothing I have ever claimed as mine has ever been stolen from me, remember that as you are devoured by my plants."

Any intruders on his territory had quickly come under attack, many of them torn limb from limb, others being eaten alive. Satoru had used the distraction to use his fox magic and take to the air on a floating cloud made up of his youki and his own shadow keeping him from detection of the plants until Youko's. They returned to Shippo as he guided a plant underground to follow the movements of the shadow demon that held him. Just as the demon was about to threaten to sever the kits head that arm was severed, leaving him bleeding heavily and holding the kit with his remaining arm, decreasing his power and defenses. Their screams brought the majority of his men out, watching him take on an unknown amount of shadow demons. Any talk of this bloody massacre will only further fuel his reputation and hopefully dissuade any further encroach on his land-dwelling and attempts at her and the kit.

A clam looking plant head shot out of the ground, its mouth wide open as it approached its victim. The stem came out, razor sharp and took off the forearm before the mouth closed around it, surprising the victim before it retreated back underground. The rest of him was slowly torn apart, his shadows not enough to protect him any longer, escape went out the door the moment Youko knew of his presence.

In front of Youko came the clam plant, it opened its mouth to show him its charge, Youko reached in, separating the severed arm from Shippo and pulling him out, letting his plant leave with it as a prize. Shippo's eye were as wide as saucers, the power this Kitsune has is beyond anything he has ever encountered. He couldn't help but be glad that he was taken in instead of marked as a trespasser; he never wanted to end in that way. Now he understands why Kagome had such a hard time. If Youko wanted he could have taken or killed her at any time. Instead he had felt playful and teased, giving her a goal while she amused him in her attempts. Kagome would have needed centuries of training to ever get him and would have to use her purifying powers to even stand a chance then and knowledge of fox magic most likely as well. Shippo will forever be in awe of Youko Kurama, the infamous silver known for his reputation as a thief and the leader of his group of thieves. If this is what he is capable of, he wondered about the other two since they are regarded to be equals to him. He couldn't wait to tell Kagome when she wakes up, if he wasn't so struck with amazement he would barely be able contain his need to tell her.

Youko felt his other competition leave, ignoring his life and allowing him to be spared. He could have used one of his seeds but instead let this be a reminder as to just who he is dealing with and why he shouldn't trespass on his territory. Looking down at the female in his arms he tilted her head back so he can look upon her face. The black fur had not lifted his control of her yet so she remained in the same state.

"Shippo, you should head off to bed," Kuronue instructed, breaking the wondrous gaze he had been gracing all of them as his little mind ran several miles per minute. He nodded slowly before quickly scampering off to follow orders.

Youko picked her up and proceed to go inside. The other two shared a glance as they watched him and knew talking to him would have to wait. He headed down the hall, all of his men staying out of his way as he passed through, going past all of the rooms until he came to his. For the first time she will grace his bed and chambers for he will not allow anything less. His door shut and no one would dare interrupt him right now. As his blood cooled he worked on using his own magic to force her out of the control of Satoru. He fed his denser magic into her with his youki, guiding it into her mouth that his fingers forced open, watching her eyes swirl with it as he took hold and pushed the other out. His will alone was needed and as it worked its way through her he enjoyed the flesh on her neck, his light nips all infused with his youki to leave his scent on her longer. This will be the first time a female has graced his bed without him rutting her. He could feed on sexual energy and he enjoyed indulging in it, yet he has hardly done such a thing with her.

His nose travelled into her hair, crossing the expanse of black hair until he reached a furry ear, he enjoyed nibbling on it, and her lack of response normally would have angered him but in this scenario he forgave her as his mouth attacked the sensitive appendage. His foxy grin would have spelled trouble if anyone witnessed it but only Youko would know of it as his mind supplied just how much making up she will be doing after she wakes again. The challenge she presented him at almost every turn has kept his mind turning back to her without her even knowing what she is doing. For now she will stay anchored to his bare chest and caught in his arms and if she wakes, then endure his torture.