AfterShock

A/N: Sorry for the long chapter. It kinda got away from me. :P

I also added a new character from another anime: so here is the disclaimer;
Yu Yu Hakusho and all the characters are the property of writer Yoshihiro Tagashi and the production companys Viz media and Funimation. I also make no money or profit from writing and posting this fanfiction.

Thank you and please enjoy reading.

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Sephiroth woke to the rays of the late morning sun shining in his eyes. Sitting up, he realized he had slept all night on Sesshomaru's couch. Sighing, he rubbed his hands over his face. So, Sesshomaru didn't come home again. Feeling saddened by the lack of his demons presence, Sephiroth left Sesshomaru's house, getting into his car he decided to drive by Demon Dog Marketing first. After a quick glance at the parking lot of the large building, Sephiroth continued his search. Damned demon, where the hell was he?

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Kadaj struggled to his feet at the request of the assistant manager of Rhain. Drago was one of the few people at the brothel that treated the workers with some decency, and for that he earned the respect of many of the whores. "I'm so sorry Kadaj, but Mr. Seto has a job for you and your brothers."

Finally gaining his feet Kadaj sighed, damn his body felt tired and tender. He was grateful the soldiers had tired of him early last night, at least he would be able to preform his job today without to much pain. Gently, Kadaj pulled on the cloths Drago had brought for him, "I should clean up before seeing the client."

"Do not worry, you will have plenty of time for that." Kadaj nodded as he followed Drago out of the room. Stumbling slightly, Kadaj cursed under his breath and he caught the door frame for balance. Drago's concerned eyes looked him over, "Will you be okay?"

Kadaj smiled gently at the man and nodded, "I'll be fine, I just need to clean up and maybe get something to eat."

"I think I can sneak something in for you," Drago whispered as he led Kadaj down the hallway and out of the building.

As Kadaj stepped from the building, the late afternoon sunlight burned his eyes causing them to water. Raising his hand to block the light, Kadaj followed the man to his car and slid into the passenger seat. Closing his eyes, Kadaj dropped his head onto the headrest of the seat. He could feel Drago's eyes on him as the man got into the car and started it up. There was a brief moment where Kadaj was sure the man would say something, but Drago just let out a long breath, and put the car in gear. Grateful for the quiet Kadaj silently prayed for strength. After what Sephiroth was put through, Kadaj was sure his brother would retaliate against Itachi, and Kadaj needed to be strong enough to help his brothers escape when all hell broke loose. He needed to be ready when his brother came for them.

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Inutaicho sat behind his desk at the Yokai den, elbows resting on the surface, hands clasped before his face. His men were on edge, sensing his foul mood. "My lord, your son and Mr. Kuchiki have arrived."

Amber eyes rose to the man, "See them in."

The man bowed quickly and sped off to bring them to the office. Inutaicho turned his gaze to the man standing to the right of his desk, "Kimimaro."

Kimimaro nodded and left the room, rushing off to complete the task assigned to him for this night. Inutaicho took a deep, calming breath as the man who was to rescue his sons entered the room. Byakuya bowed to him then joined his eldest son on the sofa. Everything in him wanted to rip the dark haired man apart for his part in this, but he knew it was necessary to save the triplets. Closing his eyes, Inutaicho fought against the demon who raged within him.

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Arriving at the back entrance of Rhain, Kadaj was relieved to see his brothers waiting for him. Yazoo had tears in his eyes as he rushed to the side of the car and Loz looked like he could murder someone. Sliding from the car with Loz's assistance, Kadaj gently patted his bigger brothers arm in gratitude. The three of them walked through the halls of the brothel and entered the room they called home this week. Kadaj gently pried Loz's fingers from him and continued on to the bathroom. As much as he would love to comfort his brothers, he really needed to wash the grime off his body, to rid himself of the scent of so many men.

Stripping quickly, Kadaj stepped into the shower and turned the water on as hot as he could physically stand it. The water cascaded over his body, soothing his tender muscles. With a sigh he rested his forehead on the tiled wall of the shower.

"Do you need help brother?" Kadaj looked over his shoulder at Yazoo. His younger brother looked lost standing near the doorway.

Kadaj really didn't want his brother to touch him but he could see Yazoo needed to be near him, could see the pleading look in his pale eyes. Giving his brother a light smile he said, "I'm okay, but would you mind staying close? I could use a familiar presence rate now."

Yazoo nodded as he slid onto the counter and pulled the towels into his lap. Kadaj knew that in his absence his brothers were required to take his place with his clients, and of the two of them, his brother Yazoo would be the one they would request. How many of those sick bastards had laid their hands on him, how many had used him? The dark circles under Yazoo's eyes spoke of the endless torture he had endured in the absence of his older brother. As Kadaj washed his body and Yazoo chatted about nothing important, Kadaj felt his determination grow. This was his fault, he had caused this entire mess, and if it was the last thing he did on this planet, he would do everything in his power to get his brothers out of this terrible situation.

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Sephiroth was more pissed off than he had ever been as he stormed into his apartment. "Fucking demon." he growled under his breath. He had combed the entire city dozens of times today looking for Sesshomaru and still had not found him. The only place he did not look was the Yokai den, but he wasn't stupid enough to go there. Inutaicho would probably slit his throat for such an act. Throwing his coat on the sofa along with his gun, he cursed selfish demons and their cowardly ways. Taking a step towards his bedroom, Sephiroth froze. He could feel eyes upon him, someone was in his home. His eyes darted to his gun, it was too far for him to reach quickly. The whisper of fabric rustling sounded behind him. Dropping to a crouch, he turned while grabbing a knife from his boot. In the dark of his home, Sephiroth saw the last person he expected crouched on his kitchen table. "Kimimaro."

"Good evening Sephiroth." Kimimaro greeted with his dull toned voice.

Ready for anything, Sephiroth watched the assassin with narrowed eyes, "To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit in my home?"

"I can not share the details, but Lord Inutaicho would like to offer his assistance to you. Would you like to be free of Zaraki and Itachi?" Kimimaro asked. He never moved for any of his weapons, keeping his hands in plain sight. "Would you, Sephiroth?"

"And I should believe that Inutaicho would help me?" Sephiroth asked as he slowly stood back up.

"Yes. If I had been sent for your life, you would be dead." Kimimaro said matter-of-factly.

Sephiroth snorted, putting his knife away, "You could try. When would Lord Inutaicho like to meet?"

"Please grab your coat and gun. I will take you there now." Kimimaro said as he slid from the table.

Sephiroth frowned as he picked up his coat and followed Kimimaro from his apartment. They took the back way out of the building and got into a simple black car. As they turned onto the dark street, Sephiroth looked out the dark window and saw some of Itachi's men standing nearby watching his apartment. He wondered what payment Inutaicho would demand for his assistance, and would he be willing to pay it?

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Byakuya sat on the sofa in Inutaicho's office trying desperately to contain his nerves. His gray eyes fluttered to the glaring demon lord before moving back to the table. Never before in his life had he wanted to back out of a promise so badly. Sesshomaru had just informed him that, according to one of the Yokai henchmen, the Clarion was pretty much wired from roof to basement. Even the penthouse was littered with cameras and sound equipment. That meant...... Byakuya was screaming inside.

His problem wasn't entirely about the performance he was now going to have to make, with an audience no less, but most of his nerves rested on the bomb Inutaicho had dropped on him. The triplets were his children. If it were possible for a Kuchiki to pass out, he would be in a coma rate now. The Yokai's lord's sons, really? Why did the gods hate him so?

"Here." A clear short glass filled with amber liquid appeared before him. Looking up, Sesshomaru was standing in front of him with a sympathetic smile on his face. Then Byakuya remembered something else the damned Yokai lord had told him, Sesshomaru doesn't know these boys are his half brothers and he must not find out until the Yokai lord determined it was the right time.

Growling inside, Byakuya reached for the glass and wrapped his clammy hands around the smooth surface with a muttered thank you.

"I never knew the great Byakuya Kuchiki would be so afraid of a night of pleasure." Byakuya snorted at Sesshomaru's naive words. "Was it not you who dragged home a harem of boys and girls to our clubhouse?"

Byakuya smiled for the first time this evening, "Hardly a harem. There were only ten, and did I not share four with your worthless dog ass?"

Sesshomaru let out a bark of laughter. "True," The demon said as he raised his own glass. Byakuya raised his, tapping the glass against Sesshomaru's. The burning fluid scorched a path to his stomach, warming him and distracting him from a very angry father.

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Sephiroth entered the rundown apartment, looking around with a frown he said, "What is the meaning of this?"

Kimimaro stood by the door, "We felt you would be comfortable in one of our safe houses. I'm afraid my Lord is unavailable at the moment."

Sephiroth turned to the assassin, "You said...."

"Please wait here for now. I give you my word, no harm will come to you. My Lord has already informed me he intends to help you." Kimimaro said as he held his fist over his heart and gave a slight bow.

"I only intended to hear his proposition. If he demands a payment..."

"There will be nothing to repay. Lord Inutaicho does this for his son, not you." Kimimaro said as he turned to the doorway, "Besides it is Lord Sesshomaru that you will owe, and I doubt he would request any form of payment."

Sephiroth stood there completely shocked as Kimimaro shut the door and left the apartment. Sesshomaru was helping him and he was enlisting his fathers help to do so. For him.

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Byakuya felt a pleasant buzz from the alcohol as he sat quietly on the sofa. Shikamaru had verified their plan for the evening with him for the hundredth time. After his performance at the hotel, Byakuya would negotiate the purchase of the triplets, then take them to his home where Sesshomaru and a small Yokai guard would be waiting. Once he reached his home, the boys would be given their freedom and taken to their brother at the safe-house.

Shikamaru dropped a suitcase on the low table, "This should be more than enough to purchase the triplets deeds. If not, give us a call and we will bring more quickly."

"How much am I carrying?" Byakuya asked as Rude picked up the case.

"Four million dollars." Shikamaru said nonchalantly.

Byakuya didn't even raise an eyebrow at the amount. "Seems like pocket change. Are you sure it will be enough?"

Byakuya couldn't stop the smirk crossing his face at the younger mans dumbfounded look. "I was joking. However, if this is not enough, I do have the funds available to add."

Sesshomaru chuckled, "Showy bastard."

Byakuya raised his glass in salute then swallowed the rest of the alcohol. Lowering the glass he became aware of a burning sensation in his body. A heat that should not be there with the small amount of alcohol he had drank. Running his finger around the rim of the glass, Byakuya frowned as he took stock of his condition. Eyes widening, he looked up at Sesshomaru. The damned demon had a smirk on his face as his amber eyes danced with mischief, "What was in this glass?"

"Alcohol," Sesshomaru said with a wicked smile.

"What else?" Byakuya asked, a dangerous tone in his voice.

Sesshomaru shrugged his shoulder and raised his glass to his lips, "Nothing you haven't used before."

Byakuya wanted to throttle his best friend. How dare he take such liberties with him. "Besides, it was my fathers idea. He could smell your fear and told me to give it to you."

Eyes wide, Byakuya watched as Inutaicho stood from his chair and walked to the door, his broad back to them. The Yokai lord stopped at the door and turned his head towards Byakuya. With a slight nod, Inutaicho left the room just as one of the Yokai entered to tell them the limo was ready to take them to the Clarion. Looking back down to the empty glass, Byakuya was grateful for one thing. At least the Yokai lord wouldn't kill him over this.

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Kadaj took a deep breath as he stood in the hallway with his brothers. He could still hear the managers warnings vibrating in his head, 'Don't run because the place will be surrounded.' Closing his eyes he knocked on the door.

The door opened to reveal a taller, dark haired man with green eyes, and strangely enough, a monocle, "Good evening, please follow me."

Kadaj and his brothers followed the man into a room that held five others. He almost ran for it, thinking they were all there for his brothers and himself. Than, man whom opened the door walked across the room to another door. "My lord is waiting within." He said as he pushed the door open to a darkened room.

Feeling a sense of relief, Kadaj led his brothers to the doorway, grateful these men were only the bodyguards of their client.

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Byakuya sat on the bed waiting for the boys. He wished Sesshomaru hadn't followed his father's advice to give him that aphrodisiac. With his body screaming its lustful demands at him, he was having a difficult time remembering.... What was he supposed to be remembering?

He heard a muffled knock followed by voices. Looking to his bedroom door, Byakuya's body heated further, if that was even possible. The door opened and he watched Hakkai usher in three of the most gorgeous men he had ever seen. They walked to the center of the room as one. The shortest in the middle watched him closely. To his left was a larger man with short hair spiked up around his face in a way that drew attention to his sharp but lovely features. To the right was a long haired boy, with his hands wrapped around his brothers arm like a lifeline. Byakuya stood from the bed and slowly approached the trio, his eyes roaming over their slender bodies hotly, "Good evening. What are your names?"

The boy in the center watched him with weary eyes. "I am Janri, this is my brother Kai," he said placing his hand on the larger man's shoulder. "And this is my younger brother Ari." He finished, placing his hand over Ari's as the boy practically shivered at Janri's side.

Byakuya looked the boys over before letting his gaze rest on the one whom called himself Janri. "Your real names."

Kadaj fought his bodies natural, fearful reaction to the simple order, "Mr. Kuchiki, we are not allowed..."

"Please call me Byakuya, or Bya if you wish." He said as he placed his pale hand on big man's chest. Then stepped closer to shorter one, trailing his free hand around the boy's waist. Leaning in, Byakuya whispered into his ear, "You have nothing to fear with me. Please tell me your real names."

Kadaj shivered from the breathy words tickling his ear. Closing his eyes he decided to believe in this man, "Kadaj.... I am Kadaj." He breathed out, his words barely audible

"And the others?" Byakuya whispered while he pulled the earlobe into his mouth. "The big one, what is his name?"

"Loz." Kadaj answered quietly. Byakuya nipped his ear and pulled back to look at his younger brother, "Yazoo." Kadaj answered without prompting.

Byakuya watched the way the younger brother hid further behind Kadaj, the fear in his eyes pulling hard at his heart. He felt a surge of anger course through his veins. Anger directed at the ones who obviously put that need to fear any person into Yazoo. Keeping his eyes and features soft he turned his attention back to the other brothers. Placing his hand on Kadaj's cheek, Byakuya gently rubbed his thumb along his bottom lip. "I will not harm you this night. I give you my word you three will know only pleasure in my arms." Looking over to the larger of the three, Byakuya asked, "Which of you has the most experience with men?"

Kadaj felt his blood pool low in his body as this man gently touched him, but it was the way he avoided touching Yazoo that gave his words any value. Kadaj knew that Byakuya had seen his brothers fearful looks and instead of cursing Yazoo for it, this man was working it into his equation of the evening. "I do, Mr. Kuchiki." Kadaj answered.

Byakuya looked at him and gently shook his head, "Byakuya."

"Byakuya," Kadaj whispered as his cheeks heated slightly from the approving smile the raven haired man gave him.

"Now, shall we go somewhere a bit more comfortable?" Byakuya asked as he stepped backwards towards the bed. Byakuya was mesmerized by the three sets of hands that ever so slowly peeled off layers of robs to reveal the delicious pale flesh of the boys. Byakuya's body tightened further as a very naked, and very beautiful Kadaj crawled onto the bed, his younger brother Yazoo slid in behind him to stay hidden from Byakuya's gaze. Loz, however, stood tall and proud at the end of the bed, his arms crossed over his thick chest.

Loz's pale green eyes stayed on his gray ones as Byakuya untied the belt around his robe. Letting the fluffy material fall off his shoulders, Byakuya threw a small bottle at the young man. Catching it, Loz looked down then back up with confused eyes. "I hope you know how to use that because I'm not one for pain."

Byakuya smirked as Loz's jaw dropped at his bold statement. Turning his attention back to Kadaj, Byakuya crawled onto the bed as the young man rolled onto his back. Placing a kiss on the inside of Kadaj's calf, "Have you ever entertained a client together?"

Kadaj breathed out a no as Byakuya's hands slowly slid up his legs, "Then I will direct you beautiful young men in the finer art of a orgy."

Byakuya felt a shaky hand slide up his spine as Kadaj trembled below him, his eyes clouding with lust as the watched him. Looking up to Yazoo, Byakuya offered a gentle smile, "I still see fear in your eyes, young one, so I will leave you in your brothers hands for now."

Yazoo felt a moment of shock as the raven haired man offered him those unbelievable words. Looking down into Kadaj's eyes he saw the same shocked expression on his older brothers face. Raising his eyes to where Byakuya knelt between his brothers legs, Yazoo felt some of his fear flow out of him. This beautiful man was giving him time to become accustomed to the situation without anger or punishment. He wasn't going to harm him in any way to get what he wanted.

Feeling hands on his legs, Yazoo looked down at his brother as Kadaj tried to sooth his fears away completely. With a gentle smile he clasped his brothers hand and let the rest of his fear leave him. If this Byakuya was a man of his word, Yazoo knew he would have a night free of painful, biting hands. A night free of someone calling him filthy, hurtful names. Looking back up at the raven haired man as he slowly nipped and nibbled his way up Kadaj's legs, Yazoo prayed this night would last forever because he did not want to go back to that brothel, back to hell.

Kadaj shivered as Byakuya's hands and mouth trailed a path up his legs. The raven haired man raised his head slightly as he looked up at his brother. "Yazoo." He whispered, Byakuya's breath ghosting over his awakening member, "Please touch your brother. I would love to see your hands pleasuring him."

Kadaj gasped as Yazoo placed his hands on his shoulders, then gently slide them across his chest to rub circles around his pebbled nipples. A gentle smile crossed Byakuya's face as he lowered himself to where Kadaj ached to be touched.

Byakuya heard Kadaj gasp as he took the young man into his mouth. Sucking the hardening flesh in very slowly, drawing out the sensation until Kadaj was fully erect. Loz's hands played with his body, searching out every hot spot they could find and sending shocks of pleasure racing to his painful erection. The popping sound of the bottle reached his ears and Byakuya smiled. It seemed the big one was getting a little impatient.

Loz's breath burned in his lungs as he watched Byakuya sucking on Kadaj's cock. He never in his life would have thought the sight would be such a turn on. It was his brother after-all, wouldn't this be considered incest? But the gasped moans coming from his brother as their client worked him over were overriding Loz's rational abilities. Opening the bottle Byakuya had thrown at him, Loz squeezed some of the fluid onto the crack of Byakuya's upturned ass. Loz slid his finger through the lubricant, and rubbed it down to the raven's puckered entrance. Eyes on his brothers as Yazoo leaned down to kiss Kadaj, Loz circled Byakuya's ass.

Byakuya gasped around Kadaj's cock as Loz thrust a finger into him. Sliding his hand around the bed, Byakuya searched for the discarded bottle. Fingers coming into contact with the hard plastic, Byakuya opened it to coat his own fingers in the sticky substance. A deep moan escaped his mouth as Loz's long finger pumped into his body stroking his inner walls to perfection. A second finger joined the first as Byakuya pushed his own finger into Kadaj drawing a ragged breath from the smaller man.

Kadaj gasped for breath as Byakuya pleasured him from two directions, a throaty moan escaped him only to be swallowed my his younger brother as Yazoo's mouth took his. Reaching up he wrapped one of his hands into Yazoo's long hair and pulled him down hard as he thrust his tongue into Yazoo's mouth. He never knew how talented his brother was at kissing, he had heard some people mention it, but this was something he had never experienced. Kadaj couldn't contain his breathy moans as his brother devoured his mouth and Byakuya worked over his lustful body.

Byakuya's body felt on fire as he pulled off of Kadaj's cock and Loz's fingers jabbed his prostate drawing a deep growl from him. Looking over his shoulder, Byakuya grabbed a handful of Loz's hair and pulled him down meeting his mouth in an hard kiss. Their tongues fought for control as Loz pulled his fingers from Byakuya. Wrapping both hands around his waist, Loz rubbed his cock along the crack of Byakuya's ass, asking for permission to proceed. Byakuya slid his fingers from Kadaj's hole and grabbed the younger mans hips. Breaking free of Loz's mouth, Byakuya looked down at Kadaj as he lined himself up with the young mans entrance. Pale green lust filled eyes meet his as he slowly slid into Kadaj's heated core. Byakuya dropped his head back with a throaty moan as Loz began to stretch him with his thick cock. Dropping to his hands, Byakuya pulled ever so slowly from Kadaj all the while sliding onto Loz.

Looking up, Byakuya meet Yazoo's dazed eyes as the young man watched him fuck his brother. Shifting his weight onto one of his arms, Byakuya reached out to the young man and wrapped his hand around Yazoo's cock.

"Let me help you with that." He gasped as he rocked into Kadaj. Yazoo rose to his knees and shuffled closer to Byakuya. His hands gently pushed back the mans black hair as Byakuya's tongue swirled around the tip of his leaking member.

Kadaj closed his eyes tight as pleasure spiked through his body. Reaching up he grabbed Yazoo's legs as Byakuya began to pound into him faster and harder. At first there had been a little pain but when he watched the raven deep throat his brother his baser senses kicked in. Looking up he saw Yazoo, eyes closed as he helplessly thrust into Byakuya's mouth. Then he looked to Loz as his brother leaned over the raven. Loz's eyes connected with his as his brother's hand reached around Byakuya and wrapped around his forgotten member. Kadaj felt a little surprised over his brothers actions but when Loz's hand slid over the sensitive skin, Kadaj lost all sense of right or wrong. Gripping Yazoo's thighs tighter he leaned up and licked the underside of Yazoo's balls.

Byakuya was panting as he looked down at Kadaj sucking on his brothers sac. Smiling he ordered Yazoo to turn around. The panting man did as commanded, pulling the long-haired man closer, Byakuya whispered, "Would you like your brother to take over?"

Kadaj looked up at Yazoo as the Long-haired man moaned. Wrapping his hand around Yazoo he took him into his mouth. Byakuya took Yazoo's ass in his hands and spread his cheeks. He heard Loz groan from behind him as the big man thrust a little deeper. Looking over his shoulder, Byakuya asked, "Does your brothers ass look good to you?"

Loz bit down on Byakuya's shoulder in response. Moaning Byakuya asked, "Can you imaging what it would feel like fucking him."

Loz hit his prostate hard, making Byakuya see stars. Then Byakuya covered Yazoo's ass with his mouth, sucking hard on the sensitive skin around his entrance. Yazoo screamed, thrusting deeper into Kadaj's mouth as Byakuya's tongue pushed into him.

"Fuck Yazoo, you look so damn good with Bya's mouth on your ass." Loz said from behind them.

Kadaj groaned around Yazoo's cock when Loz said those dirty words. Looking up at Yazoo, Kadaj was thrilled by the look on his brothers face. One of Yazoo's hands squeezed the sheets tightly as the other twisted into his hair almost painfully. Byakuya took that moment to slam hard into him, drawing a muffled cry from him.

Yazoo couldn't take it any more, "Kadaj. I'm...Ahhh.... I'm...."

Byakuya smiled at Yazoo's whimpered words. Squeezing his muscles tight around Loz's cock, Byakuya began pushing back on the man to force him to climax. Feeling Loz's thrusts falter, he grabbed Yazoo's hips and pulled him from Kadaj's mouth. Loz let out a roar as he filled Byakuya with his warm fluids.

As Loz collapsed behind him, Byakuya spun Yazoo so that he was laying on his back over Kadaj. Leaning forward he said, "Would you like your brother to fuck you?"

Both Yazoo and Kadaj groaned, sitting up Byakuya grabbed Yazoo by the hips and pulled him closer. Watching as Kadaj's twitching member came in contact with Yazoo's entrance. Then Byakuya gave Yazoo a quick pull, seating Kadaj to the balls. Yazoo cried out in pleasure as Kadaj wrapped his arms around his brother. Byakuya continued his assault on Kadaj's tight ass as he worked Yazoo over Kadaj's cock. Byakuya watched Kadaj's hand as it descended to Yazoo's weeping cock, wrapping those delicate fingers around his brother then began pumping Yazoo at Byakuya's fast pace.

"No. Too much." Yazoo whimpered. Byakuya could feel Kadaj gripping him Yazoo plummeted into his climax. Yazoo arched his back, spraying his stomach with his pearly white essence, then Kadaj followed with a cry that equaled his brothers.

Byakuya groaned as he pulled from Kadaj and helped Yazoo to his side. The boneless boys stared in wonder as Byakuya, still hard, turned to their brother.

Loz had long ago recovered from the heights of bliss and marveled at the sight his brothers made. He had been shocked when the raven-haired man had allowed him to fuck him but now as he watched the man crawl to him he knew there was going to be payback. Byakuya grabbed him by the ankles and pulled him close. Loz marveled at the raven beauty perched between his legs, reaching up he caressed the mans chest. Byakuya grabbed his wrist and began pulling him up until his chest met Byakuya's with his ass cradled in the raven's lap. Byakuya brushed his lips in a gentle kiss as the tip of his cock probed Loz's entrance. Loz hissed as the tip pushed past the tight barrier of his unprepared ass.

"Shhh. It's okay young one." Byakuya whispered as he nibbled on his neck. Loz could feel tears burning his eyes from the lightly stinging pain but Byakuya kept whispering endearments into his ear to keep him from panicking. "See. I'm all in now." Byakuya said as he licked Loz's nipple. Then Byakuya began to slowly pull out taking his time with the man. Loz felt Byakuya nearly exit him before he began to push back into his channel, this time Byakuya's cock rubbed against his prostate, sending electrical charges through his body. Groaning, Loz wrapped his arms around Byakuya's neck.

Byakuya heard Loz's quick intake of breath as he found the mans pleasure spot. Drawing out, he thrust back in quickly, aiming for that spot. Loz dropped his head back and growled, "Fuck your cock feels good."

"Such a dirty mouth," Byakuya said, "Shall we keep it busy with something else." Then he forced Loz on to his back and slammed into his prostate again.

"Fuck me!" Loz screamed, "I don't care, just fuck me harder."

Byakuya looked to the other brothers and nodded for them to join in. Yazoo was the first to recover. Crawling to Loz's head he tilted the mans head back as Loz wrapped his hand around Yazoo. Yazoo groaned as he entered Loz's mouth. Kadaj, not wanting to be left out, crawled over and wrapped his hand around Loz's cock.

Loz's mind was lost in sensation as Yazoo fucked his mouth, Byakuya pounded into his ass and Kadaj did amazing things to his cock. He knew there was no way in hell he would last, so he began to tighten his muscles around Byakuya, determined to take the raven with him into bliss. Then Yazoo leaned forward to join Kadaj in tormenting his cock as Byakuya slammed into his prostate. Releasing Yazoo from his mouth, Loz lost the battle and roared his release, spraying his brothers with his seed.

Byakuya growled as the man coated the two brothers then the mans body went slack as he lost consciousness. Pulling from Loz, Byakuya quickly grabbed Yazoo and pulled him around so his pretty ass was high in the air. Yazoo trembled as he looked over his shoulder at him, his pale eyes only holding a little uncertainty. Looking over to the other, Byakuya said, "Well Kadaj. It's your turn to repay your brother. Should he fuck your ass or mouth?"

Yazoo groaned as he turned to his brother. Kadaj looked at Yazoo his eyes hooded with desire, rolling onto his back he spread himself wide as his answer. Byakuya smiled at him as he pushed Yazoo forward and pulled Kadaj closer by his ankles.

Yazoo shivered as Byakuya breathed into his ear, "Fuck him hard and fast."

Looking down into his brothers eyes he pushed his cock in fast. Kadaj's eyes closed as he threw his head back allowing a throaty moan to escape. Yazoo pulled out slowly then slammed into his brother drawing another pleasure filled cry from Kadaj. As he pulled out again he felt Byakuya probing him, then the raven hammered into him, driving Yazoo's cock deep into Kadaj. Yazoo couldn't tell if it was his brother or him that screamed that time. Then Byakuya pulled out only to begin a brutal fast pace that had him loosing all train of thought. The tight muscles around his cock and the huge member slamming into his prostate caused explosions of light to dance behind his eyes. Without warning his body convulsed causing him to spill his release into his brother as darkness invaded his mind.

Kadaj felt a moment of panic when his brother collapsed onto him, but Yazoo's steady breathing reassured him. With Byakuya's help, he rolled Yazoo close to Loz. Both lay there sound asleep. Turning he looked at the raven-haired man responsible and was surprised to see he was still hard. Dear lord what was this man. Byakuya crawled towards him, a feral look in his gray eyes, "You are the last one. Will you be able to make me cum?"

Kadaj felt his heart skip a beat as the raven covered him. "Well can you?" Byakuya whispered as he took his mouth in a brutal kiss. Kadaj wrapped his arms around Byakuya and spread himself wider. Groaning into Byakuya's mouth as the raven slid into his body. Kadaj didn't know if he could but he would do everything in his power to bring Byakuya to his climax. Pushing on the bed, Kadaj rolled Byakuya on his back and sat up, allowing Byakuya's cock to push deeper. Placing his hands on Byakuya's thighs, Kadaj rose off the mans cock then dropped, impaling himself and drawing a hiss from the raven. Raising again Kadaj squeezed his muscles tight as he slid down again, riding the man hard.

Byakuya's hands squeezed Kadaj's thighs as the pale man rode him. His lean body flexing with every movement. Byakuya had been half joking with Kadaj, but now he knew the man was making it his mission to bring him to a pleasurable release. Byakuya hadn't been sure it would be possible after the drug that bastard Sesshomaru slipped him. Now he wasn't so sure, he could feel the familiar tightening low in his belly as Kadaj leaned forward and kissed him. Growling, Byakuya rolled until Kadaj was on his back again. Grabbing the man behind the knees he pushed them up, forcing Kadaj into a ball. Byakuya thrust his tongue into Kadaj's mouth as he pistoned into the mans core. Kadaj's nails bit into his back while he mewled into his mouth. Byakuya's balls drew up as Kadaj's channel gripped him in his release.

Kadaj's brain fragmented as he sprayed his belly with his cum. Then Byakuya broke free of their passion filled kiss and threw his head back in an earth shattering roar. Kadaj felt warmth spreading inside him and knew he had brought this insatiable man to a climax. Byakuya collapsed on to him panting. Kadaj placed a chaste kiss on the mans forehead as he felt exhaustion take hold. Byakuya raised his head and kissed him, "Sleep now little one."

As Kadaj slowly drifted off he felt a warm cloth running along his body. Opening his eyes he watched Byakuya clean him up, then, the raven haired man moved to his brothers and gave them the same treatment. When Byakuya had finished he gently moved him closer to his brothers. Their combined warmth began to lull him into the darkness of sleep.

Byakuya brushed the hair back from Kadaj's forehead and watched the young man lose the battle to his exhaustion. It was then he noticed the dark circles under Kadaj's eyes. Eyes drifting over the other two boys, Byakuya noticed the same appearance on them. Free of the drug Sesshomaru had given him, Byakuya began to see the toll the life of a whore had on these three boys. Gritting his teeth, Byakuya felt an uncontrollable need to hunt down Itachi and kill the bastard with his bare hands, shred his body with his fingers. He took deep breaths to calm himself as he went to the bathroom to clean up. Tonight was the last night those boys would be made to suffer. He didn't care if he drained all his assets to make that happen. They had suffered long enough.

Taking a quick shower, Byakuya dressed in a white robe and went back into the bedroom. A gentle knock on the door sounded a moment before Hakkai opened it. "Sir, Mr. Seto is here for the boys."

Nodding, Byakuya stepped from the room and entered the sitting room. The pudgy brothel manager sat on the settee near the gas fireplace, his hands folded him his lap. "I trust they were to your liking sir?"

"Yes they were." Byakuya said as he sat in the chair opposite of the man, "Now that you are here I would like to make a proposition."

Byakuya took the glass of bourbon Hakkai offered him as Mr. Seto gave him a questioning look, "Tonight was the first night in a very long time that I was able to reach a climax. So, I have decided I must have these boys. How much will you sell them for?"

"What do you mean by first time?" The man asked, a disbelieving look on his face.

Byakuya gave the man a bored look, "You have heard of some prostitutes turning up dead with no apparent reason?" When Mr. Seto paled Byakuya continued, "Those failed to do what these boys have accomplished. How much?"

The man twisted his fingers together in his lap, "Well, they owe a large debt."

"How much?" Byakuya asked again, letting irritation enter his voice ever so slightly.

"I am not at liberty to give out that information."

Byakuya sighed deeply, as he waved over Hakkai with the briefcase. "Very well, than let's go about it this way. How much is a well trained whore running these days, Mr. Seto."

"Depending on their level of skill, any where from five hundred thousand to two million dollars." Mr. Seto said. Byakuya could almost see the dollar signs in the man's eyes.

"I see." Byakuya said as he took the black case from Hakkai, "According to my research only one of the three is worth the two million mark, that one would be Janri. The bigger of the brothers is barely worth over the five hundred mark, and if I am not mistaken the younger one, Ari, was about to be disposed of."

Byakuya smirked as the Mr. Seto's mouth dropped open. "Here is my offer." He said as he turned the briefcase around and opened it. "Four million dollars for all three. I want their flesh deeds in my hands in twenty minutes or I'll start reducing my offer by a hundred thousand dollars every minute after your deadline."

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Drago answered his cell phone with an annoyed, "What?"

"Do not take that tone with me boy!" Drago's eyes snapped open at the sound of his boss's voice.

"Sir. I apologize for my behavior. Please forgive me."

"Whatever. I need the deed for the boys. Bring it to the penthouse at the Clarion in ten minutes or I'll have you shot." Mr. Seto barked.

"But sir..."

"Just do it!" Then the line went dead. Drago lowered his phone as a cold sweat broke out over his body. Rushing to the office he did as he was told. Grabbing his coat, Drago rushed from the brothel. The Clarion wasn't to far away, but he needed to make a quick stop at his apartment and pack some shit up because if his suspicions were right he would need to be out of this city. Tonight.

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Itachi walked into his home irritated over the shit day he had. His men had just reported to him that Sephiroth was missing and they were unable to locate the dog demon assholes. Snarling he went to the stairs that lead to the basement of his home. Instantly he noticed the lack of guards. Frowning he headed towards the room he had Kadaj kept in. Opening the door, Itachi felt rage burn through his body at the empty room. Gritting his teeth, Itachi turned around and went looking for one of his guards. There had better be a damned good reason why that boy was not here.

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Byakuya was starting to get a little nervous, but he kept the strain off his face as he sat patiently. The man Seto had called only had about another minute before his time was up. I loud, frantic knock echoed through the room causing a wonderful feeling of relief to wash over him. Hakkai let in a panting young man holding a manilla envelope. "Here you are Mr. Seto."

"Bout damned time Drago. Now get the fuck out of here." He barked as he snatched the envelope from the man. As Drago left the room, Seto turned to Byakuya. "Ready for the transfer?"

Byakuya smiled lightly as he waived to the table. "This is a bill of sale for the boys stating I have purchased all three boys for three million dollars. All you need to do...."

"Wait a damned moment. You said four million!" Mr. Seto shouted.

"I did indeed. The final million is for you as a bonus." Byakuya said with a smirk as Mr. Seto looked at him in shock. When a wide smile crossed his greedy face Byakuya knew he had the man rate where he wanted him. "Please sign the bill of sale and sign off on the deed."

Seto did as he was told, the smile never leaving his face as he handed over the documents, "It was a pleasure doing business with you."

"And with you. Hakkai, please show Mr. Seto out."

"Yes sir." Hakkai said with a bow, then proceeded to push the giggling man from the room.

Once the manager was out of the room, Byakuya turned to the men, "Get everything ready to go. We leave in five minutes."

Byakuya stood and turned to the bedroom then frowned, the door was slightly ajar. Byakuya walked to the room and pushed the open door to see Yazoo sitting on the floor with his back against the wall. He was pale and his eyes were full of fear. Byakuya knelt next to the young man knowing he couldn't offer him any comfort at this moment.

"Please wake your brothers," He said softly, "We need to get going."

Yazoo nodded and stood. His head down, he walked to the bed. Byakuya had hoped the boys would remain asleep while he conducted his business, but sometimes you couldn't account for every detail. Quickly dressing, Byakuya grabbed the spare cloths Hakkai had brought with them. The boys woke up at Yazoo's gentle prodding, confused they looked from their obviously upset brother to Byakuya. "I am sorry to rush you, but please dress quickly. I do not want to be in this hotel any longer."

Kadaj opened his mouth to speak but Yazoo placed his hand on his brother, "Please do as our new owner says brother."

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Itachi roared in fury as he upturned the desk at the brothel. "Get Seto here now!!" He yelled, his voice reverberating off the walls and sending the men in the room scurrying away in fear. "I want that fucking deed back!"

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Byakuya stood near the gas fireplace as the boys dressed quietly. He could feel their eyes on him, weighing the situation. He really hated that this room was filled with video and audio surveillance equipment, he really wanted to tell them this was all just an act to free them, but he couldn't take the chance that the brothel manager was watching. They needed to get out of enemy territory before he could comfort the boys. A light knock on the door brought Byakuya's attention to the portal. Hakkai walked into the room and clasped his hands behind his back, "Mr. Kuchiki, the car is ready."

"Thank you. Shall we go?" Byakuya motioned for the boys to proceed him through the door. Kadaj sent him a barely suppressed hostile look as he walked to where Hakkai stood. Yazoo's eyes were downcast, staring at the floor with such a emptiness, that Byakuya felt a sharp piercing pain in his chest. Loz didn't even look at him as he wrapped his arm around his brother and followed Kadaj from the suite.

Entering the elevator, Byakuya watched the boys huddle in the corner. Gritting his teeth, he waited for the long downward ride to be done. Reaching the parking level, the doors opened. Rude was standing beside the car waiting for them. As they stepped from the elevator, Rude opened the back door of the limousine allowing Byakuya and the boys to enter.

As the door shut, Byakuya let out a deep sigh while he waited for the dark man to circle the car and slide into the drivers seat. With the car in motion Byakuya felt such a strong sense of pressure leaving him. Relaxing he turned to the silver haired triplets, "Now that we are alone, I would like to apologize for the misunderstanding concerning your purchase. It seems the hotel had a multitude of surveillance equipment which prevented me from explaining the situation properly."

Three sets of confused blue/green eyes watched him. "The simple truth is, this was a rescue operation."

"You're playing with us." Kadaj said nastily.

"No." A smile crossed Byakuya's lips, "My dearest friend came to me for help. Lord Sesshomaru has grown very fond of your elder brother. Because of those feelings Sesshomaru was left with no other choice but to investigate why your brother was so loyal to Zaraki and Itachi. He discovered you boys were the leverage Itachi had to keep your brother in line, to keep Sephiroth loyal. That is why Lord Sesshomaru asked for my assistance in the purchase of your deeds."

"What does he have planned for us?" Yazoo asked quietly, his eyes barely holding back the emotions churning within him.

Byakuya wanted to pull the boy into his arms, to chase away the darkness threatening to smother Yazoo, but he knew the others would not allow it. Even now they flanked their weaker brother, guarding him from an imagined pain. So, he offered the only solace he had at his disposal. His words. "Freedom."

The single word echoed through the cabin of the limousine, a quiet but deafening word. Yazoo let out a choked sob as he wrapped his arms around his bigger brother. Loz looked confused as he gently rubbed his brothers back, his eyes darting between Kadaj and Byakuya, but Byakuya's gaze never left Kadaj's. He wanted the young man to see the honesty in his statement. The truth of his single spoken word and the weight it carried. A mixture of disbelief and hope swirled within Kadaj's eyes.

"Mr. Kuchiki," The spell broken, Byakuya turned to the man whom interrupted them.

Kadaj didn't know what to think. This man said they were free, but he was having a hard time believing it could be possible. Looking over to the red haired man that called out to Byakuya, Kadaj frowned. Who was that? A slight intake of breath drew his eyes to his brother. Loz sat with a surprised look on his face as he stared at the red head. "Reno?"

The red head gave Loz a salute and a wink causing his brother's cheeks to pinken a bit. "Boss we have a tail. Looks to be two cars. Think he's onto us?"

"Yes." Byakuya growled. Grabbing his phone he dialed Hakkai. The man was already aware of the situation and had given orders to break away from them to circle behind the enemy. "Hakkai, I want you to get to the Kuchiki compound. I'm sure Itachi knows who took the boys and will have men sent there to harm my people."

"On it sir." Hakkai's sharp voice answered just before the phone disconnected. Byakuya scrolled through his list, finding Sesshomaru's number he pressed send.

As soon as the line picked up, Byakuya said, "We're being followed."

"Do you need help?"

"No. Are you at my place yet?"

"No. We are at the den, we were just about to leave. What would you like us to do?"

"Stay there. I'll bring the boys to you." Byakuya looked up at the boys as fear shown from their eyes. "I'll see you soon."

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Itachi stood over the body of the brothel manager. His breathing ragged as he wished he could bring the man back to life to torture and kill him again. The bastard had no idea what he had done in his greedy stupidity.

"Sir, the men are tailing the Kuchiki limo and the rest are en-route to the compound. We will have the boys back soon."

Itachi turned his eyes on the man, knowing they were burning a hellish red in his anger. "Destroy the Kuchiki clan, leave no soul alive."

"Yes sir." The man gave a sharp salute then left the room.

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"So, Plan B, Sir?" Reno asked as he all but glowed at the prospect of destroying everyone.

"No Reno. There is no reason for that level of carnage."

"Awwww, come on." Reno whined as the car entered a parking garage and circled around to the lower levels. Byakuya watched the tailing car slowly pass the entrance to the towering structure.

"As they circle the block it will give us time to see you off sir." Rude said as he drove deeper into the building.

"What's going on?" Kadaj asked as the car came to a stop.

"We have to take an alternate route to get you to safety." Byakuya said as Rude and Reno exited the car.

"Itachi is coming for us isn't he." Everyone's eyes turned to Yazoo. "He will not let us go."

Byakuya slid from his seat to kneel at Yazoo's feet. Reaching up he gently pushed a lock of silver hair behind Yazoo's ear. "Itachi will not get you back, this I swear. I will get you to safety and you will be with your brother again. Please believe in my friends and me. We will protect you."

"But Itachi has the Akatsuki." Kadaj whispered as Rude opened the door.

"And I have the Yokai." Byakuya said with a smile. Yazoo let out a sob as he slid from the seat and into Byakuya's arms, surprising the dark haired man. Closing his eyes, Byakuya wrapped his arms around Yazoo, "We need to go."

Exiting the limousine, the group headed to a door nestled in a corner away from prying eyes. Rude opened it and waited for them to enter. Then he walked to the back of the small utility room. With the help of Reno, they moved some heavy crates and lifted a floor panel revealing a small hole with a ladder.

"Meet me at the Yokai headquarters." Byakuya said as he looked down into the dark hole and moved to the side by the ladder.

"Yes sir." The men said then Reno added, "Can I at least take a few of them out on my way?"

Byakuya chuckled, "Very well, but be there soon."

Byakuya waved the boys closer, "We need to get going. I will go first, Yazoo you follow. Then Kadaj and Loz."

Yazoo looked at the deep hole then the ladder, he wasn't sure he would be able to do this. He knew he was weak at the moment, but the look in Byakuya's eyes gave him the strength to move. Once down the ladder far enough they heard the trap door close and the crate moved back over the door drenching the hole in inky darkness. Yazoo's muscles began to quiver as he pushed them beyond their capability’s in this weak state. His foot slipped and he slid down three rungs before he was wrapped in Byakuya's arms. "It's okay. I've got you."

Yazoo was gasping for air as he grabbed the ladder again. "I can't" He whispered, laying his forehead against the rung.

"It may be awkward but I will stay with you on the way down. Okay?" Byakuya said placing a kiss on Yazoo's neck.

"Okay." Yazoo whispered, beginning their decent again. This time with Byakuya helping to take his weight from pulling him down.

"Almost there." Byakuya whispered into his ear. Yazoo nodded as he looked down. Sighing when he saw the floor was so close.

Byakuya stepped onto the floor and pulled Yazoo into his arms as the boys legs gave out. Yazoo was sweating and gasping for breath while his muscles twitched. Gritting his teeth, Byakuya turned to the small golf cart parked in the underground chamber. It looked like it hadn't been used in years.

"Where are we?" Kadaj asked as Loz stepped off the ladder.

"This used to be my father's secret tunnel network." Byakuya answered as he placed Yazoo in the back of the golf cart. Walking around to the front he pulled a wire from the vehicle and threw it towards the wall. When he had been planing the boys purchase, Byakuya had sent Reno to the various places along their path to check the tunnels and vehicles. He had had a sinking suspicion things would not go smoothly and wanted an escape route in place. His fathers old tunnels were the perfect place to get lost. In the years since his fathers death, the secret network had seen little use, but they were build strong, they were built to last.

The cart started with little effort as the boys seated themselves in the back. Byakuya made a silent vow to give Reno some added time off for his amazing ability with vehicles. In no time they were speeding through the tunnels. The closest Byakuya could get to the Yokai den was an abandoned building about three blocks away. Looking over his shoulder, Byakuya knew their pursuers wouldn't know the den was their destination, but he was a bit concerned over reaching it without incident. In Yazoo's weakened condition Byakuya knew he could walk the distance without much help, but he would never be able to make a run for it.

Reaching the exit to the abandoned store, Byakuya stopped the cart and looked around. Finding the old doorway, he pulled it open and looked up the empty staircase. Turning back to the triplets, he motioned for them to proceed up the stairs ahead of him. Once up the stairs, Byakuya listened carefully for any sounds before he opened the secret door in the basement of the building. Not hearing a sound they left the store and began walking down the street towards the den.

Sesshomaru was waiting in the entrance of the Yokai den as they rounded the corner. Sighing deeply, Byakuya smiled, "We're here."

Yazoo heard Byakuya's whispered words as he looked up to see a pale haired demon standing in the doorway of the building up ahead. With every step he took his head began to swim, he blamed it on relief that they may actually make it out of this alive, but when the hazy darkness began encroaching on his vision he knew it was just his weakened body. Just as his legs gave out strong arms wrapped around him, lifting him up and holding onto him tightly. His hazy eyes met Byakuya's stormy gray ones as the darkness tried to snuff out his vision but Yazoo fought hard to stay conscious. The darkness began to recede as Yazoo leaned his head against Byakuya's strong shoulder. "I'm sorry. I'm just a little dizzy."

"Bring him inside. Lady Tsunade is here and can look him over to make sure he is alright."

Byakuya was concerned over Yazoo's sudden collapse and couldn't get the boy into the building fast enough to suit him. Entering Lord Inutaicho's office, he set Yazoo on the sofa where Tsunade could begin to examine him. Stepping back, Byakuya watched a moment to make sure the boy wouldn't pass out again, but seeing his clear eyes, Byakuya knew he would be just fine.

Turning from the triplets, leaving them in Tsunade's capable hands, Byakuya walked up to his dearest friend and punched him hard in the gut.

The breath left Sesshomaru's lungs as Byakuya's fist unexpectedly slammed into his stomach. Grabbing the mans arm he turned dragging his friend off his feet and slamming him into the floor. Dropping to his knees, Sesshomaru gasped for air, "Mind telling me why you felt the need to punch me?"

"They were too weak for you to drug me." Byakuya whispered. Sesshomaru looked down at his friend, then to the boys. Studying them Sesshomaru realized why Byakuya was pissed. In the bright lights of the room, Sesshomaru saw what he hadn't in their desperation to get into the building.

Tsunade finished with the long haired boy and ordered the woman with her to start an IV while she began examining the other two. Turning to Byakuya she said, "They are malnourished and dehydrated. I believe they will be okay once they have had some fluids. I'm still running a broad spectrum blood test to make sure that is all."

"Thank you Tsunade." Byakuya said with a smile. She gave a quick nod and continued examining the boys.

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Hakkai stood at the gates of the Kuchiki compound. He could feel the presence of the enemy as they approached the vast holdings of his lord. The few Yokai who were there to help looked unafraid of the meager force sent to attack, but Hakkai could feel their nervousness. Was this really what the Yokai were made of?

Snorting to himself, Hakkai turned to the one in charge, "Let me take care of this group. You all hang back and take out the stragglers."

"We were sent to protect your people."

"Be that as it may, the Kuchiki take care of their own. Besides," He said as he turned to look towards the gate. Reaching up he began taking off his earcuffs, "I wouldn't want to hurt any of the Yokai by mistake. So please stay back while I handle this."

The young Yokai members had volunteered for this job, wanting to prove themselves to the great dog demon, but when faced with the numbers of their enemy they hesitated. This was their first real fight on this level and it was a bit intimidating. However, as the dark haired man began pulling off the little metal rings on his ear, they realized they had severely underestimated their ally. With every ring removed, the demonic energy caged within began to flow out of him. As the final ring hit the ground, the mans appearance changed. Eyes wide, the Yokai members watched the mans demon form emerged while Hakkai launched an attack at the enemy now entering the compound.

A sarcastic snort sounded from behind them. Turning they saw Kurama, a high ranking member of the Yokai, standing with his arms crossed, "There are more coming from the south. Go help the others take care of the invaders."

"Yes sir." They shouted in unison and ran to their assigned task. With a gentle smile, Kurama began walking to were the dark haired demon was horribly outnumbered but still had the upper hand. Not wanting to be left out of the fight he allowed his own demon access to his body. This would be entertaining.

Hakkai snarled as his whip tore through another opponent while another wave of enemy came at him. They were definitely prepared for a fight, just not with a demon. Poor stupid bastards. The enemy came at him all at once, hoping to overpower him and gain the upper hand in this fight. Just as Hakkai was about to lay waist to the entire lot, a thorn covered vine came out of no where and grabbed half the men. Hakkai wasted no time destroying the last of them as he turned to see who had joined the fight. Standing in the midst of the bodies was a fox demon, his fluffy ears peaking up through his long white hair. "I'd apologize for interfering in your fight, but I felt the need to destroy these upstarts."

Hakkai smiled at the cocky demon before him. "Next time I'll be sure to end the fight before you join. I wouldn't want someone else to partake in my fun time."

Kurama chuckled as he walked up to the demon and opened his hand to reveal Hakkai's earcuffs. "I believe these are yours."

Hakkai took the small metal cuffs with a smile. What an interesting demon.

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Reno sat on the hood of a car smoking a cigarette, his eyes closed and enjoying the afterglow of his victory. Rude's ringing phone couldn't distract him from his euphoric high.

"Yes sir." Rude's baritone voice echoed through the parking garage. "The enemy has been driven back or wiped out."

Reno blew out another puff of smoke as his partner answered questions their boss asked and assured the man they would be on their way soon. When Rude hung up the phone Reno turned to him, "So what's our orders?"

"We are to go to the Yokai den, pick up the boys and take them to the safe-house where we will watch over them until the morning."

Reno smiled, "So there's a chance we could have another fight on our hands?"

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Inutaicho sat behind his desk watching as Tsunade looked the boys over carefully. He could feel his inner demon fighting his rigid control as the beast howled for the blood of the people who allowed these boys to deteriorate into their current condition. Though death did not emanate from them, the scent was close to them. It wouldn't have been much longer and the youngest one would have fallen prey to the invisible specter. He felt Kimimaro's presence beside him and was grateful the young man had chosen to defy his order to stay close to Sephiroth. His presence was soothing to his demon, giving Inutaicho a much needed respite from the barrage of the demonic power.

"Lord Inutaicho." Tsunade said as she came up to his desk. "Have you acquired a place for the boys to live?"

"I have, Lady Tsunade." Sesshomaru said as he helped his friend from the floor. "I will give you the address for you to make home visits. I don't think it wise for them to leave their home for awhile."

Inutaicho nodded, not trusting his voice as his triplet sons looked at him with a mixture of fear and curiosity.

"Very well. You may take them to their brother than."

"Thank you Lady Tsunade."

"Anything for my allies." She said as she left.

"Father." Sesshomaru said as he turned back to him. Inutaicho nodded to his son's unspoken question then he and Byakuya ushered the boys from the office.

Kimimaro felt concern over the rigid posture of his lord. Inutaicho was leaning on his elbows on his desk, hands clasped before his face with his jaw clamped so tight Kimimaro feared the Yokai Lord would crush his teeth. "My lord?"

He squeaked as his lord, in a blur of motion, turned and wrapped his arms around Kimimaro's waist. He held his arms high, afraid of touching the temperamental lord, but the slight shaking from Inutaicho overrode his fear. Dropping his hands to Lord Inutaicho's back, Kimimaro held the demon lord as Inutaicho squeezed his waist tighter.

Inutaicho held Kimimaro as the mans smaller hands gently stroked his back. "They are safe now my lord."

"I know." Inutaicho whispered, taking a deep breath of Kimimaro's intoxicating scent. Inutaicho leaned back, keeping the pale man encased in his arms, "But Itachi is a dead man."

A dark light flashed in Kimimaro's eyes, "All it takes is your command my lord and your wish will be done."

"Not yet." Inutaicho said lethally. "Not yet."

"As you wish my lord."

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Itachi roared in fury as his men reported back that the Kuchiki clan had fended off the attack on their compound and the group tailing the limo with Sephiroth's brothers had been slaughtered. Then the stupid messenger had been foolish enough to had him a formal letter from Inutaicho himself. Holding the crumpled paper in his hand, Itachi stomped the dead man again with a scream of profanities. Leaving the room, Itachi ordered his men to clean up the filth as he headed towards the elevator to go to Zaraki's office.

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Zaraki sat behind his desk looking at the woman before him with a frown. She bowed lightly as Kagura introduced her to him.

"I know you have many men to protect you sir, but I really believe Sara will be a great addition to your personal guard." Kagura said in a rush.

"I trust your word Kagura, but she is blind," Zaraki said eying Sara carefully. The woman stood with blank eyes and a light smile on her lips, "And is that a shamisen strapped to her back?"

Kagura let out a huff as she looked at her friend. Sara chuckled lightly, "I apologize for my deceptive appearance. I grew up in a Gozee home and have found the way they dress to be most helpful in my chosen profession. I assure you I...." She stopped dead in her speech as she caught a kunai flung at her face,"... am more than capable of being your guard."

Zaraki smiled, "So it would seem. Are you really blind?"

"As a bat, My Lord." She answered sweetly.

"Very well, the job is yours." He said as a commotion started in the waiting room. Sara stepped to the side of his desk with a light frown on her face.

"Guess you will have your initiation now." Zaraki said a moment before Itachi burst through the doors.

"Everyone out." The raven haired man growled.

Zaraki gave his men a nod and they began filtering out of the room, "Sara would you mind staying?"

"No, My Lord." She said with a light bow.

Itachi took in the woman standing by Zaraki's desk, snorting he decided it would take little effort to destroy the Gozee after she left the office. Turning back to Zaraki, he threw the offending letter from Inutaicho at him. Zaraki raised an eyebrow as he picked up the crumpled paper and began reading it,

Dear Mr. Kenpachi,
I am writing to inform you that the three boys, Kadaj, Yazoo, and Loz, formally working in your brothel have been purchased by the Yokai and as such are under my protection as are all members of the Kuchiki clan. Any attempt to take the boys back or harm anyone under my care will be viewed as an act of war against my people. I also have enclosed a letter from Sephiroth announcing his resignation from his position.
Thank you for your time,
Inutaicho.
P.S. Quit fucking with my family or you will lose your life.

Zaraki felt a small twinge in his heart when he briefly read the letter from Inutaicho and the letter from Sephiroth. He was gone for good now. Zaraki looked up at the man before him, Itachi was shaking from the force of his rage, but for some reason Zaraki didn't feel the fear he once had. Gently sitting the letters on the desk, he leaned back in his chair to watch the time bomb that was Itachi.

"I have a plan to destroy them for their..."

"No Itachi. You will leave them be. I am done with my plan." Zaraki interrupted, enjoying the twitch under the raven haired man's eye.

"What did you say?"

"I said, you are to leave them alone."

"How dare you tell me what to do." Itachi snarled, his eyes beginning to bleed red in his anger. The next second he was forced to block a sword attack from the woman he had discounted a moment ago. Her sightless eyes fixed on nothing but her strike hand been precise.

"Sara is my new guard and is unaffected by your eyes Itachi." Zaraki said with a smile, "I have given you an order, Itachi, and I expect you to follow it. Go back to your office and stay there. When I have need of you or the Akatsuki's services I will send for you."

Pressing the com button, Zaraki ordered his men back into the office. As Koga and Bankotsu entered the office Sara sheathed her sword and backed away to her position next to Zaraki. "Please see Itachi out."

Itachi's hate filled obsidian eyes glared at Zaraki. By asking his men to remove Itachi from his office, Zaraki had effectively demoted the raven haired man. Itachi nodded, but his eyes promised retribution for his humiliation.

Zaraki let out a breathy laugh as Itachi stormed out of the room followed by his men. Turning to Sara, he felt a debt of gratitude towards the woman. "Thank you for your quick actions." Zaraki said, "But how did you know what he was about to do?"

"I could feel his inner chi change. He has a powerful eyes ability doesn't he?"

"That he does."

She smiled, "Now I know why Kagura was so insistent I work for you."

He chuckled, "What did you do before this?"

She gave a devilish smile, "Freelance assassin."

"Well, I will do my very best to match your previous wages."

She snorted, "Somehow I doubt it. Money was never a problem, I only do what will bring me the most enjoyment and I believe life will not be boring around you."

"At least for now." He said looking out the window.

"He will retaliate."

"I know."