Edited 3/22/2018

Chapter 1: Bundle of Joy

She sighed as she set down her needle work, turning her head to look out the third story window. She was glad that it was a sunny day; it lifted her mood like nothing else around here could. When she could see the sun, it just had this effect on her and made her feel warm and not as helpless as she is, and the sun rarely appeared in this gloomy place.

There was very little in the large manor that could keep her entertained and that her captor let her do. Knitting and sewing had become something she became very skilled in, but there was only so much she could do before she was bored. Thankfully, something had come up for her, a new project that she had to see to.

She sighed once again as she turned back to work on the project before her, for she had sensed that he had turned towards her when she had first looked out the window. Somehow, he knew when something changed with her. If she made a small movement, he knew, and he would watch her, even after all these years. She turned now to look at him, her sea-green eyes staring over at his black shaded ones, trying to read his expression even knowing that she never would, if she hadn't by now she probably wouldn't ever be able to.

"Who's the brood? She's a looker…"

The young demoness turned away from the man she had been staring out, both breaking eye contact with each other, to look at the disgusting over weight human.

"Azure? Why she's just the boss's little pet," Muiki of the triad trio said with a slight chuckle and flip of her blue hair.

Azure turned away from the group of demons and humans, opting to look down at her lap. She could feel her eyes watering, even as she became annoyed at her sensitive emotions, from the cruel reminder of Muiki's words, but she blinked them away; ignoring the feeling and words as she once again continued her work. She had cried enough times in years before, she needed to try to start pulling herself together.

To cry in front of the others made her appear weak, weaker than these demons already assumed her to be. No, she would wait until she was alone to cry out her sorrows, as she usually did. She hated being here in this place and she hated Toguro for bringing her here, she was his unwilling prisoner, but that didn't stop him from taking whatever he wanted from her. Azure closed her eyes, trying to keep back the tears as she had a flashback of the night before. His gaze, his words, and his touch… Azure's eyes snapped open as Togoru spoke.

"Muiki, what have I told you about your careless talk of Azure?" He questioned, his voice low and threatening even as his elder brother gave one of his eerie laughs.

It was common knowledge that Muiki was jealous of Azure, not only for having Toguro's protection, but of Toguro's affection. The demon would much prefer Toguro's attention on her, though Muiki was far from Toguro's type. Th at did not stop Muiki from trying or her jealous rages.

"But sir, she is just a captive-."

"Enough, I will hear no more from you or anyone else. She is mine and I will hear no ill will of her."

"Ye-yes, sir."

"Ha!" Takani laughed. "Quite possessive of the young woman, huh? Can't blame you though, she is a rare piece, even with the cat ears and tail."

Azure could feel the human's eyes on her, racking her form and causing her back to shiver in disgust. She couldn't help, but have her long silver haired tail twitch as the group continued to talk about her, not really trying to hide the conversation.

"You will keep your gaze elsewhere human," Togoru whispered, his voice filled with fury. "I see you looking at her again and my brother here will remove those eyes of yours."

Ani laughed again as the human nodded in fear.

"Why, why of course. Heh, heh," he laughed nervously.

Of all the years Toguro has kept her here, the only time she has ever seen him lose control of his anger was if it had something to do with her or her disobeying him. How long has she been here now? Oh yes, about fifty years now… And only now has she recently found out that she carries his child. What would Toguro do when he finds out?

Oh, she's been pregnant before, several years ago, but she had miscarried that time. She felt her eyes water once again as she remembered her unborn child. Toguro had been entertaining some guests and she had ended up being cornered by one. Apparently, he thought she was the entertainment for him and his friends as he chased her. As she ran, she had fallen down a flight of stairs. Her screams had alerted Toguro and Ani.

At the sight of her bleeding form at the bottom of the stairs and the man who had chased her standing over her form, Toguro went into a rage. He killed the demon and then picked her up gently as he told Ani to fetch the demon healer. It was then that Toguro learned of the child, a child she had neglected to tell him about for more then two months. She could not tell how he felt; he hid his emotions behind a face of indifference.

It was that moment that led to his severe possessive behavior of her. He had been controlling and watched her before, but after that moment, he hardly had her out of his or Ani's sight and if they were unavailable they made sure she was locked away somewhere. Now, she had to wonder on what to do. Could he get any worse when she told him? Should she tell him? She probably should, he would fine out soon. But how to tell him? It isn't like her to just strike up a conversation with him. So now, what should she do?

"Azure, you are crying."

The sound of Toguro's voice startled her out of her thoughts as she looked up to see Toguro towering over her and the room empty but for the two of them. His great hand, so large that it covered half her face easily, cupped one side of her cheek, wiping her tears away. He was surprised to see her openly crying in front of him and others, she had been careful to hide her tears from others around him. The only time he usually sees her tears is when he enjoys her body during the night.

"I will deal with Muiki, I know her words hurt you," he said gently, his thumb gently wiping a tear from her cheek as it fell.

He had never dreamed to feel this way for her or for any other. He had expected to get her, have her, and tire of her in a few years. Several decades later, and his desire for her hasn't even been close to sated.

"Why should you deal with her? She was only stating the truth to your new friends," she whispered, turning her face away from his hand. "I am your so-called pet," she said bitterly.

Toguro lowered his hand, staring down at her for several moments. They had similar talks quite often. He knew of her resentment towards him and to be honest, it was expected. He had hoped that she would return some of his feelings, they had been together for a long time. And overall, he treated her well. He did not hit her, shout at her.

He made sure she had everything she could need that would not be a danger to herself or others, and that would not aid her in escaping. He took her body, but gave her his care, even trying to get her to enjoy his touch. He doesn't try to do that much, as it seems to increase her anger and resentment towards him, but he loved to see her come undone with his touch. He glanced down at her lap, seeing that she had started on something different from the last he saw her work.

"What is it that you are working on?" He decided to question, it was better than starting an argument about her captivity.

They fought constantly, and he tried to avoid it if he could. Azure tensed something Toguro noticed as she shook her head.

"It's nothing," she answered, gathering her knitting up into her hands.

She gasped as he snatched one of her wrists into his giant hand. She knew better than to try to yank her hand away. If he didn't want to let her go, then she wasn't getting free. All she would have when he finally released her would be bruises covering most of her lower arm.

"What are you hiding from me?" Toguro growled out, some anger leaking out of his voice.

He disliked it when she hid things from him, he didn't see the point as to why she would. He always found out. All she was doing was wasting his time which angered him more. Azure shook her head, letting her long silver hair cover her face as he reached out and grabbed her knitting, releasing her wrist as he unraveled it. She bowed her head, trying to hide away as he stared at the small baby outfit in his hands. She gasped as Toguro suddenly kneeled beside her and placed his hand over her stomach, his hand starting to glow red.

"What are you doing?" She yelled, pulling away from him.

Azure stood from her chair, backing away from him with a hand to her belly. Her eyes were wide with fear as she tried to get as far as she could from him. Her baby, he wanted to hurt her baby.

"Do not look at me that way, Azure." Toguro said, standing and walking over to her trapped form in the corner of the room. "What I was doing would not have hurt the babe, I was merely confirming. From how faint the aura is, you couldn't have known for very long."

"A few days," she whispered, staring at him.

She tried to read his expression, but she could not. It remained indifferent, as always. What would he do?

"So, what now? You, you've never spoken of children. Even when…" She let her voice trail off, not wanting to mention their other child.

It hurt to think of the child they had lost. Though she had little fondness for Toguro, she still wished that their child would live. She had always wanted a child and she hoped that she would still love this child.

"True, things will be different now," he said, leaning down and kissing her lightly on the lips. "My main concern will be on how to explain to the child that you do not want to be here, with me."

"What if I wasn't here anymore?" She whispered to herself, ways to possibly escape running through her mind.

She'd tried to escape in the past, but there had been little opportunity in the last few years, but she had a child to think of now. Toguro growled, grasping Azure's chin forcefully, making her look up at him.

"Do not even think of trying to escape me again. Now that you are with child, you shall never leave my sight," he smirked. "It will be like the good old days, the first couple years you were with me."

"You, you bastard!" Azure shouted, jerking herself away from him, falling on her butt, as her eyes glared her hatred of him. "Why won't you let me go?! Just let me go…"

"You know I cannot do that," Toguro whispered as he kneeled beside her.

He gently took her into his arms, holding her against his chest.

"Cannot or will not?" She questioned against him, clenching the fabric of his shirt in her hands.

"Cannot, will not, it is all the same to me."

"You could have anyone you wanted. Why did you have to take me?" She asked, her voice low and tight with her emotions.

She had asked this several times before and his answers never satisfied her.

"I don't want anyone else, I want you."

It was the same line he always gave her, it never changed.

"Toguro, the human is waiting and getting impatient. Whatever you must discuss with Azure can be done on our way."

Toguro raised his eyes to see his elder brother standing not too far from them.

"Brother, congratulate me," Toguro stated, standing with Azure in his arms. "I'm to be a father."

"You are sure?" Ani questioned, staring at the two.

"Yes, I have just checked and confirmed so."

Ani nodded. Even though the elder brother was quite the twisted man, he had never been overly mean to her, except for the fact that he was loyal to Toguro and wouldn't let her go. He treated her a lot like a sister; he was protective of her like a brother, again except when Toguro was involved. If it wasn't against Toguro's wishes, Ani would get her anything she needed.

"About time you got a brat on her again," Ani stated even as Toguro stiffened.

Azure looked up at Toguro, wondering if he took what his brother said as an insult or if he was upset about him bring up their last child.

"So, how far along are you this time? Did she wait forever to tell you?"

Azure's eyes turned fearful, cursing Ani as he brought up the fact that she hadn't told him last time.

"She didn't tell me," Toguro stated, his voice filled with bitterness. "I found out on my own this time."

"Oh," Ani said lamely, realizing now that he probably just got Azure in trouble. "So, ah, is she coming with us?"

"Yes," Toguro answered as he looked down at Azure, his eyes still a little angry but annoyed now more then angry. "Unfortunately, she has the mind to think of escaping with the knowledge of this pregnancy and leave me. This of course can not be allowed."

Ani laughed, shaking his head.

"Don't you ever give up girl? It's been fifty years and you still talk like the day Toguro took you. Why don't you just give up?" He questioned, raising a dark eyebrow in question. "It's not like you don't get along, your content with him."

Azure rose from Toguro's hold, pushing away from him so that she stood on her own.

"You both just think my life is some kind of game," she whispered angrily, her hands in small fists as tears welled in her eyes. "I'm content because I have to be! How can I show defiance? You don't like it," Azure stated to Toguro. "I don't like being here. You know why I get along with him?" She questioned Ani as both stared at her in surprise at her small outburst. "Because I'm afraid of him. I'm in no way content here, I do what I have to, to survive. You could have asked me Toguro, before you resorted to kidnapping me. I could have been with you."

Toguro stared at her for several moments, surprised at some of what she had revealed, burying a hand in her silky silver hair before he pulled her up against his chest.

"I regret that I have made you afraid of me that was never my intention. Well, maybe in the beginning. But as to me asking you, it doesn't matter, I have what I want."

Azure stiffened in his arms, clenching her fists as she pulled away from him. She raised her hand up to sock him in the face. Toguro easily saw what she was going to do and caught her hand about the wrist, jerking her strike to a stop.

"If you weren't in your present condition, I would severely punish you for what you just attempted to do."

"You know that if you hadn't found a way to suppress my powers, I would not be here," she said while glaring at him, jerking on her hand to try and get his hold to release her.

Toguro released her, not wanting her to hurt herself, and she took a few steps back from him.

"Which is why I did so, and I suggest you don't try anything to wear out my patience. I can punish you without physically harming you," he whispered, his gaze travelling the length of her slender form causing her to shiver. "You remember my ways, do you not?"

"How could I not?" She whispered bitterly. "You just had your way last night."

Toguro smirked, recalling the night before. Her soft skin… the warmth of her slender form underneath him, her pitiful attempts to fight him off…

"Ah, but you weren't being punished last night. I can really turn it into a punishment," he whispered, sliding his hands down her sides to her hips, pushing her body up against him, letting her feel his hardness. "I could have you more often… Take you, make you want my touch."

Azure gasped, struggling out of his grasp.

"I never want your touch," she shouted, shaking her head.

She hated it when he would make her want him, hated it when he would punish her so. It was his favorite way to punish her, because even though she hated it when he used her body, he knew that she hated him even more when he turned her body against her.

"And more often?! That couldn't be possible with how often you take me already."

"Hardly, my dear. I haven't taken you as often as I would like."

"Aren't you ever satisfied?" She whispered as Toguro stepped closer to her.

"Of you? Never," Toguro whispered, his voice husky with desire as he pulled her to him and slammed her mouth with a rough and starved kiss.

His mouth assaulted hers as she tried to push him away. She struggled against him, managing to turn her face away as he broke the kiss.

"Toguro! The baby!" She gasped in panic, a hand slipping to her stomach.

"The baby will be fine, Azure. I know when to be careful, this will not hurt him."

"Toguro, we really must be going. Takani has the plane waiting-."

"Plane?!" Azure shouted, fear evident in her voice as she realized that they were going to be up in the air, high above the ground.

"We are coming, just let him know that I need to use a private compartment."

"What? No!" Azure shouted, pulling away from him. "I know what you're thinking and I will not let you- Toguro!"

He bent down, his knees close to touching the floor, and picked Azure up, gently tossing her over his shoulder so as to not hurt the babe growing in her womb.

"Tougro! Put me down!"

Ani followed behind his brother with a smirk as Azure yelled at Toguro, beating upon his back.