A/N: Hello there everybody! It took me a long time to come up with a plot for this anime. So, please go ahead and read it. Please don't hesitate to let me know if I am making some characters seem OOC. Next chapter will be uploaded right away.

Feedbacks and critiques will be loved.

Edited by my wonderful Beta-reader

Summary: Can the Saiyuki party afford to let someone tag along just because they have the same destination? Problem is, can this new addition be of any use to them? And what is the twisted scientist up to?

Disclaimer: I do not own Saiyuki…

Prologue

Everything has an origin; all organisms, no matter how different they may seem. It is impossible for them to be created from nothing and to have no purpose. There are cases, however, where some have believed that they no purpose, but exist nonetheless…

Deep in the west, in a place called Togenkyo, lays a great fortress where the revival of a powerful demon is taking place. The name of this demon is Gyumao; he had been sealed over 500 years ago. Someone has decided to bring him back once and for all…

With the use of a forbidden combination of science and magic, these scientists had created the Minus Wave that was sweeping the lands, affecting all demons and rupturing their harmony with the humans. Not only were they resurrecting this evil demon, but a creation was taking place as well elsewhere…

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In Hontou Castle

Inside the laboratory, located somewhere under the building, a female doctor stood before one of the incubation chambers, writing the observations for the day on her clipboard while adjusting the settings; it was almost time for them to test the subject.

Adjusting the glasses on the bridge of her nose, her attention was then focused on the control panel and she proceeded to increase the pressure inside. Inside laid their latest experiment, one that involved the forbidden combination of magic and science – which they are already using despite the Minus Wave –it was a request from their mistress.

To create a new toy for her to play, to break, to abuse until she grows tired of it.

Many months has passed since they started this and it was too late to turn back, not that they would want to.

"So, how is our lovely patient doing? Dr. Hwan…" A cool, smooth voice penetrated the concentration of the female, forcing her to turn away from the meters to find the sleazy doctor with a smirk on his face.

Leaning against the wall, he had been watching her for quite a while before letting his presence be known. "Always the hard-worker," he chuckled inwardly.

In his arms was the pink stuffed animal that he always carries with him. He was amused at the frown the woman gave him and simply walked up to her.

Anyway, it is not like he is not used to how she treats him. After all, they had been working together for some time now. Might as well just let her do what she wanted; it won't disturb their work, so why not?

"For the past few weeks she has been stable, and we have been receiving normal readings," Dr. Hwan replied, going over the papers on her clipboard, then handing them to man. "Here, see for yourself. I'm going to get some coffee…"

Without another word, she stepped out of the room. Ni Jianyi, the head scientist, and a twisted but surprisingly intelligent one; often disgusted her. Back in the lab, the dark-haired man chuckled softly at his colleague's behavior and decided to check on her report.

"I see…it won't be long now…" Dr. Ni said softly to himself, cradling his precious toy with one arm and holding the papers with the other. Indeed, the girl was doing very well.

Just as he had expected, they did not encounter many difficulties with this experiment; except for the past berserks they received. Compared to the situation now, where demons were going out of control, those were only minor and besides, she is still alive.

Resting in front of him was a special incubation chamber, containing a bubbling liquid, keeping the young lady inside and letting her live. It had been so long since she was let out of her prison. The last time they had released her, it had resulted in their toy going on a rampage, but they were able to force her to go back into hibernation.

Floating inside, her long flowing hair spread out in the water, and she was dressed only in a fitted, water-proof tunic and cycling shorts. Curled up in a fetus position – how typical, as they had 'created' her – her arms were loosely wrapped around her legs.

Her head gently bobbed from time to time, due to the movement of the bubbling water and her eyes remained ever closed. An oxygen mask was attached to her face, giving her a mixture of oxygen and sleeping gas. After some very complicated tests, they decided to give supplement the oxygen with the gas to keep her calm, in the event that she reacted violently.

Years had passed since she was brought here and soon her stay would end, starting her new life.

Placing the clipboard aside, he stepped closer to the chamber, admiring his latest work. "Don't worry, it won't be long now," he whispered softly to her, even though he knew that she was still in a deep slumber.

So he thought; the reality was that the girl was slowly stirring, ready to awaken. She was very confused, with no recollection of events before her hibernation. Questions raced through her mind, but she remained without answer.

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"Who am I?"

No image connected to this question appeared. Blank. Nothing came to her mind to help her.

"What am I?"

Is she human? Does she look one? What is this feeling, as if she could do anything…?

"Where am I?"

Even inside her mind, it was dark, completely empty. Before she knew it, she had slipped away once again.

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Too engrossed by the progress of this, he had failed to notice the other presence that had entered the room. But still, his senses were sharp and soon detected it. "Good evening, Lady Gyokumen Kyoushou." He turned around to bow to the demoness.

"Ah…is she ready yet," she asked, obviously bored and impatient. Not bothering to wait for his reply, she went closer to the chamber, observing the being inside. She was dressed in her usual robes, the neckline hanging off her shoulders and her hair gathered into a bun.

It had been so long since anything interesting happened and she was getting rather bored. Consequences did not matter, as she did not care as long as she is entertained and her beloved is resurrected. But they still required certain items in order to do so; this little girl was going to help them whether she liked it or not.

Bringing a hand up, lightly touching his chest with two fingers, Ni bent slightly and replied, with a small smile on his lips, "I'm sorry, but we may have to wait a few more days, just to be sure."

A sigh escaped from the lips of the demon as she placed one of her clawed hands on the side of her face.

"Is that so? I was hoping that she would be released by tomorrow," she pouted, her elbow resting in the palm of her other hand. Oh dear, this was taking a bit too long, but awakening her early may negatively affect their precious toy.

"What is her name?" Came out of the blue, for no reason other than curiosity and the hope that the name suited her. "I still do not know," she added, turning her gaze to the doctor who still had the usual smirk plastered on his face.

"Ming Yun is the name she was given," he replied, inserting both of his hands into pockets, letting the pink bunny hang precariously between his arm and torso.

"Ming…Yun," Koushou said softly, testing feeling of the name on her lips. She decided that she liked it. Her lips were tugged into a smirk as she rested a palm on the clear and warm surface of the vessel before them. "It means destiny, does it not?"

'Smart, this woman is,' the doctor thought, for he knew that the name is deeply connected to the owner. A name bestowed to her. Her destiny was already laid out, waiting for her to begin. Will she accept it?

"That's right…"

Soft laughter could be heard from the demon, her shoulders lightly shaking before she straightened herself, the room echoing with her cackles. Excitement filled her eyes, gleaming in amusement; ideas on how to 'use' this puppet of hers were already flooding her mind.

"Of course it does! It means that her destiny has been decided! By us!" She chortled, enjoying it all, and turned to exit the room. Calming herself little by little, the back of her hand was over her mouth.

Once again, Ni was left alone with his little friend and his creation; the faint sound of the positive turmoil of his mistress echoed in the corridor. Chuckling lightly, he looked up at the girl, suspended in the body of water holding her, keeping her captive…for now…

"No one can ever escape fate, especially if it has been already decided…"

In the corridor outside stood Dr. Hwan holding a cup of coffee in her hands, calculating the requirements before they finish. Then the familiar cackling of their master came from somewhere down the hall. She knew what it meant: Lady Gyokumen Koushou was pleased with the current results of their experiment and her wish of starting the next phase had been granted. They could never decline her desires.

Fortunately for her, it seemed that the demoness was walking away from her, so she continued on back to the laboratory to find the head scientist still observing the chamber.

"Well? What do you think of her?" She asked, stepping inside and taking a sip of the hot drink.

"Hmm?" He lolled his head towards her, pretending not to have heard her question. Yes, he enjoys teasing people like her: it livens up the place. Ni watched as she drank some of her coffee, igniting a craving for caffeine within him. "You mean Ming?"

"Of course I do; who else?" Hwang irately replied, placing down the mug. This man could never act serious, even when the situation called for it. Although the process was going smoothly, they could not take any risks. If anything were to go wrong, all their work would be for naught, a total waste.

"Tomorrow," he stated, switching his attention back to the female specimen. Judging from the results of today and the previous weeks, she was stable enough to walk down the path that has been placed before her. "So you will have to prepare 'that'."

This did not surprise the brunette at all; it was expected that they were to carry out the next set of procedures earlier than expected. Nothing was wrong with the girl, and all that was left was to put in the final piece. Giving him a curt nod, she went off to prepare the other lab for the operation and inform the others about the new plan. There was a possibility that it will not be a quiet one.

Satisfied with his co-worker's acquiescence, he decided to follow her even though it would mean leaving his new toy alone; he would come back soon. Only, when he does, it would be to do one last adjustment. At the moment, however, he was getting all giddy inside at the prospect of a new chapter. With a sly smirk on his face, he held the bunny up before him.

"Aren't you excited?" he questioned, making the stuffed animal nod its head before chuckling and saying, "I feel the same way. And that's because…well…it's best to keep quiet for now…"

Unlike the others, he usually acts inexperienced and immature; well, only when he feels like it. He is not to be underestimated, however, for he had all kinds of little tricks hidden up his sleeve.

With that, he tucked the bunny in his pocket and went on following the woman in front of him.

"Because, it's fun to play with someone's life…"