That sound, so majestic and soothing. My soul is being move by this song...or at least it would if I had a soul. The priestess Kikyo was being pulled closer and closer to the one whom was singing like angels.

She stopped at the edge of a clearing and gazed upon a heavenly being, before her stood a teenage boy. He had chocolate brown hair which flowed in curls down passed his ears. The boy stood about the height of 5'8", and held himself erect unlike most children would. He had a creamy tint to his skin tone, it almost seemed to glow.

His clothes were simple, but suited him quiet well. He wore a pure white kimono, and his hakama was as black as night with stars scattered near his bare feet. Kikyo might have mistaken him as a demon, but his aura was too pure to be anything but a human. And one with spiritual powers no less.

Butterflies hovered around him. One even came up and landed on his outstretched hand. He continued his song for some time. Kikyo could not help but stare at this creature who was blessed with Buda's grace.

"Why do you stand there staring at me? It's rude you know." The boy said in a playful voice. So he knew I was here the whole time? Kikyo hide her shock but it did not go unnoticed. The butterfly sitting on his hand flew away, and he followed it until he could no longer see it. He then turned his attention to the priestess.

"Is there something the matter milady?"

Kikyo did not reply at first, only look into his deep brown eyes. They were so full of emotion, and yet she could not make out which one it was. "No, nothing is wrong." Kikyo told him in her usual monotone speck.

"My name is Akemi. What is it that I may call you?" The boy seemed to be very polite, and however easily distracted by the colourful creatures that flew by him. Where they to drown here by his song? And his name, could there be any other right for him; beauty of dawn. No the meaning of his name was right. He was beautiful and could make anyone remember the warmth of dawn.

"If you must, you may call me Kikyo." That seemed to get his attention.

"The bell flower...Yes I can see why you where given that name."

This Akemi is a strange child, I wonder if he even knows of his gifts...Kikyo wanted to know his powers. Where they great and powerful? "What gifts do you have?"

"My spiritual powers?" He questioned. Was he really that dense or was he playing her along? Kikyo only nodded. "Well it's not much but I can produce shields and do healing spells."

That was interesting, yet not very affective in a battle. Yes he could heal and protect himself but that would only last so long. His enemy would eventually get to him. "Also," he continued "I practice Kyudo so if need be I may fight in battle. But I do not like to kill."

Was he able to read her mind? Or was she being this plan to read? Kikyo could not tell, nor did she want to know. "Lady Kikyo, where are you headed?"

"I am not sure myself. I am looking for someone and I do not know where they are at the moment." Good at least he hadn't been able to make her reveal any details to him. "I see...may I join you?"

What was this? He had barely just met her and now he wished to join her on a quest he know nothing about!! What is wrong with this child?

"I'm sorry for imposing like this but...I don't have a home. I have been living in this meadow for a few months now and I think it is time I should go..." So he had no home. What happened to his parents? His family? Kikyo could not refuse him unless she wanted him to think her heartless, so she agreed with a sigh.

Once Akemi has collected some food, water and his bow and quiver they were off. He remained quiet for most of the journey only asking questions about her every now and again. Occasionally she would ask something about him, but hardly ever.

Something was nagging at the back of her mind, but she did not believe that this boy could be evil.

What is this boy after?