A/N: It has been a while guys! I've been really busy. This story will be a continuation of chapter 14 and so unfortunately Tsukune will not be appearing in this chapter; however, I promise chapter 16 will be back on the main storyline.

"Moka! Move those feet faster! Those who remain still in the heat of the battle will die," yelled Begemot.

Akasha watched from the balcony as Begemot seemed to show no mercy against her daughters. As Begemot deals a flurry of blows into Moka's torso leaving her bloody and cut up. A slight moment of nausea at the scene forces Akasha to turn away.

"As a caring mother it hurts to see them being crusheed mercilessly by Begemot; however, it is the only way they will survive," thought Akasha.

A large firm hand grips hers in reassurance. She looks over and sees the man she loves. Issa was always there to hold her when she needed him. She sensed a look of worry on his face which quickly disappeared when he realised she was studying him.

"I wish to speak to you about an… adoption I made. A friend of ours from Hong Kong wants us to take care of this child," Issa whispers.

"Is it Touhou Fuhai's apprentice, Akua?" Akasha asked.

"Unfortunately, yes," Issa states grimly.

~flashback~

"I don't know if I can trust you yet; however, since I cannot bear to fight my own children, I would like you to train them," Akasha stated. "In return I will give you a portion of my blood every decade you help me".

"In other words, you wish for me to serve you in return for your blood," Begemot states.

"I prefer a mutual friendship," Akasha returned. "Will you accept?"

"Certainly Akasha, your wisdom surpasses your beauty," said Begemot.

~A few months later~

"Welcome to the Akashiya estate Akua. If you do not mind, please show us what you are capable of," asked Issa sincerely.

"It would be my honor," replied Akua.

"Kahlua, Akua, kill each other," Issa ordered.

He hated pitting his own children against one another but in the world of youkai, he had to strengthen his kin in order to ensure their survival.

The two children charge one another with no thought of mercy. Kahlua after many years of training with Begemot perfecting "charm" (A/N: the name of Kahlua's painkiller-like ability) was a perfect candidate to test Akua's abilities. He was not particularly interested about the potential of Akua's abilities; however, he wanted to see what he would have to fight in the case that Akua betrays him. Suddenly, Akua breaks through the guard of Kahlua and shatters four of her ribs.

"Stop, that is enough," commands Issa.

~Later that night~

"If Fuhai is correct with what he told us then Moka is in terrible danger," Issa argued.

"I don't want to move Moka just yet. It would seem suspicious and taking her away from her sisters without a reason is would be hard on her," insisted Akasha. "Also, I believe that I can convince Akua to forget about Alucard".

"What if she finds out about Moka inheriting your shinsoo blood? We may not be able to protect her every moment of her life," Issa justified.

"Only Fuhai, the master of keys, Mikogami, you and I know about Moka's birth in detail. Which one of us would tell Akua?" Akasha returned. "Begemot, come in, I know you are there".

"Did you hear everything?" Issa said angrily. "Give me one reason why I shouldn't kill you right now".

"You can't" stated Begemot simply. "And I have something very important to tell you about Akuas' abilities".

Begemot shape shifts into a strikingly accurate portrayal of Akua.

"I have noticed that she has not only been able to surpass Kahlua who has been under my strict training for the last few months. This does not worry me as Kahlua, like Kokoa does not have the potential of Akua and Moka. The truly remarkable and frightening aspect is that she is able to delay her movements in our dimension which is why she was able to bypass Kahlua's guard. I am not disappointed in Kahlua's effort though. She is very skilled in anticipation of attacks and would make a fantastic assassin," explained Begemot.

"She will not become an assassin for the Akashiya family. Gyokuro may be her birth mother; however, I'm still her mother now and I refuse to let such an innocent girl kill indiscriminately," argued Akasha. "The true question is what we should do with Akua. Will you train her?"

"I refuse to train her," Begemot replied seriously. "Mark my words; she will try to kill you with the same resolve as I once had".

"Then I shall once again convince her to join us like I did with you," Akasha replied.

~A few years later~

Begemot storms through the estate making his way to Issa's throne room. The vampires overseeing the damages of the estate, step in front of Begemot.

"Stop, you have no business here anymore," a young vampire said vehemently.

Begemot grabs him by the neck and snaps it. He grabs the broken vampires legs and slams him six feet into the ground in rage before continuing is walk.

"How dare they treat me like this? I trained Kahlua and Moka for years without asking for anything in return," Begemot thought with rage.

"Begemot, please stop. Gyokuro will be arriving soon and we do not want to fight against you," another shouted.

"Danius, is it true what happened to Akasha?" Begemot asked softly.

"That is a question for her husband to answer, wouldn't you agree, Begemot?" Issa says emotionlessly. "Danius, please get someone to clean up the mess that Begemot made downstairs. I don't want anyone to say a word about his existence to Gyokuro".

Issa motions Begemot to follow him towards his shared bedroom with Akasha. "If you're wondering whether Akasha is gone, then I am sorry to inform you that she has. She knew that Gyokuro would be arriving soon and since she was unable to deter Akua like she did with you, she sent you on a mission a few days ago. It was perfectly planned down to the last detail," Issa admitted spitefully.

"She was my only friend. Is she de-?" Begemot asked.

"No, just sealed inside Alucard for the rest of time. I would like to offer you my hospitality and allow you to stay but events are moving far too quickly. In a few hours, Gyokuro will arrive and even I don't know what will happen. I cannot hurt Akua without creating tension between the families nor can I deny Gyokuro from staying with her children now that Akasha is gone," Issa whispered with remorse.

"Want to know something funny? She promised me her blood for my service to training your children but then she grew on me. I felt like I had a family for the first time in my life and felt no desire for her blood. If there's anything I can do to avenge her… please tell me," Begemot begged.

"Thank you Begemot. At the moment, all I can ask of you is too stay low and help me make sure that Akasha's sacrifice wasn't in vain. We have to make sure he will never again awake," said Issa decisively.

With these words, Begemot turned to leave.

"If it isn't too much to ask, could you make sure Moka safely arrives at Youkai Academy so Tenmei Mikogami can take her to her foster parent?" Issa asked softly.

"It would be my pleasure, Issa," said Begemot respectfully.

"I don't know when we will be able to meet again but I don't wish to be your enemy Begemot. I cannot promise that I won't have to fight you next time we meet. Gyokuro's plans have already started turning and it can't be stopped by me," Issa admitted grudgingly.

"Farewell Issa, hopefully we will meet again," Begemot replied.

"Farewell Begemot, my friend," Issa answered.

With these last words, Begemot steps into the shadows and fades away to follow Moka to Youkai Academy.

(A/N: It might be out of character for Issa and Begemot to be so friendly to be one another and especially for Issa to say "friend"; however, I think this better shows how much Akasha meant to Issa and Begemot. YAY! Chapter 15 is up! Kinda short but I now have ideas on how I want to write the story.)