"What are you talking He completely defeated you even without his demon slaying powers?"said a Yokai

"He is very powerful but he let me go even after he defeated me nano"said Shizuku.

"The crimson blade of noihara is still with him with his strange powers he can destroy us all"said another Yokai

"He had this powers since he was 10 years old nano and he didn't even need any help from the blade of noihara nano"said Shizuku

"Shizuku go and observe him we want peace as much as amakawa wants also try to seduce him,if we have such powerful warrior at our side we can probably live in peace just like we lived before"said the Yokai

"Nano"said Shizuku and she left

"Even if you are my bodyguard I am a hero so I will protect you"

"Never ever give up your life for me"

"I fight for helping people, I am a hero and I don't kill people"

these sentences were echoing through Himari's head

"Even if you defeated that creature with your strange power you let her go also you told me not to give up my life for you,thou art too kind master,That spirits don't show mercy they will attack you once you turn your back on them,even if you don't really need to awake your power you must be prepared"said Himari to herself.

"Hey Ben I am home"said Julie cheerfully entering the home

"Ah its just Julie"Himari mumbled

"Well lady pom pus still tired from yesterday but I remember you did nothing it was Ben who did all the work"Julie retorted

"You are right it was the noble master who saved me but I am worried that someone will misuse his kindness to attack him"said Himari

"Talking about Ben where is he?"said Julie

"He doth be sleeping"said Himari

"What but its noon already"said Julie

"Canst thou not pester him so?He saved me yesterday using his powers tire him"said Himari

"Talking about me"said a voice

Himari and Julie saw Ben standing there

"Young master.."said Himari

"Ben how many times I have to tell you to wake up on time"said Julie

"Well sorry I was very much tired so guys you stay here I am coming in a flash after a bath"said Ben

"In the meantime I will prepare some fresh things for you"said Julie

In the bath

Well it was another day for our hero and he was still thinking about the little girl he met(fought)yesterday

"What was all that about and why that girl attacked me without any proper reasons and..."his thought were stopped when his hands suddenly grabbed something soft.

Ben saw Shizuku standing there and he yelled in shock

"What's wrong, Ben?! I'm coming in, okay? I promise I won't look!" She exclaimed as she stepped in, only to pause as she took in the sight laid before her.

"T-there's a drowned girl in the furo...?!" Julie managed to get out through her shock, while Himari immediately sprung into action. "Young Master, get down!" The catgirl exclaimed as she dashed forward, sword in hand, before slicing the mizuchi clean in two... Only for her to dissolve into water. "Such a clean swing in such a confined space is something only the Crimson Blade could do." Her voice sounded throughout the room, before her body reformed behind Ben, with her arms wrapped around his torso. "But you can't attack me like this..." Himari glared at the mizuchi, but didn't move to attack again.

"You're after me again...?! Why?!" Ben asked, annoyance clear in his tone. The mizuchi leaned forward so her mouth was right next to his ear. "... Over 100 years ago, the Jibashiri family, one of the twelve families of demon slayers... Destroyed my entire... clan. All we were doing is living in our lake... Humans worshiped us as Water Gods of their own accord. They offered us gifts, and then they came to... destroy us." She explained, her voice containing a faint solemn tone. "All we ever wanted to do was just live... our lives."

Himari blinked, before something occurred to her. "What doth that have to do with the Young Master?!" She demanded, glare returning full force. "It has a lot to do." The mizuchi replied, as she gripped Ben's shoulders firmly. "Demon slayers are... evil."

"What proof of any form do you have that you are a demon slayer not out to kill spirits?! What can you do to quell the voices of resentment from all the spirits that have been slain?! What?!" She yelled, glaring at the trio before her. "Answer me, Ben Tennyson! Answer me!" Silence reigned over the room for a brief time after this outburst, before Himari took a battle-ready stance, her ears and tail popping out.

"Hmph. Stand back, Young Master. If thou is to speak in that tone, I shall slice thy body to shreds." The catgirl moved to draw her sword, only for Ben to hold her back from doing so. "Wait, Wait! Calm down, Himari!" Looking back, Himari growled. "Release me! Take a good look at reality, young master! I am thinking of thee!" Ben just sighed in response. "Then put your sword away!" He said, while suppressing a mild shudder.

"Well sorry for your family but like I said before I use my powers only for protecting others mot harming others "said Ben and he continued with a smile"It's a Tennyson promise that I will change your views"

"Why are you shaking?"asked Shizuku

"Well he is not fond of cats"said Julie

"Even if it causes him pain he still allows her to stay with him,serve him,While he don't need her to protect himself with his strange power,I don't understand him"Shizuku thought before standing up and approaching Ben

"Well, I still don't have any proof to show you... But wouldn't it be better if demon slayers and spirits could come to some sort of understanding like aliens and humans?!" He exclaimed, fierce determination clear in his eyes.

Himari looked at the one she considered her master in surprise.

"Young master..." She began, before smiling softly. 'Thou art far too kind... But... It doth make me happy.' Pulling him close, she wrapped her arms around him.

"Fine then."Ben relaxed. "I want to live with peace ..." He sighed, returning the embrace.

"I understand. Everything will be fine, Young Master." Himari replied, hiding her cat ears and tail once again.

"In... In that case, I will stay here... too." This caused everyone else to look at her in shock. "Huh?" Ben managed to get out.

Julie snapped at this. "H-hey! What are you doing deciding things like that by yourself?!" She exclaimed, causing the mizuchi to shoot her a deadpan look.

"If you say that I cannot stay when a cat spirit can... I will consider all of what he just said... a lie." Julie remained indignant about this. "Ben! You're too big of a pushover!" Ben scratched the back of his head sheepishly. "It's not like I can really help it in this case..."

Himari just smiled slightly as she watched the other three's antics. "I'm going to be watching you every second so... be ready." The mizuchi gave the hero a sharp glare.

"... Okay?" Said Ben just gulped nervously.

"Uh... Ah... Okay. But..." He returned her glare with a stern expression.

"If you're going to be living here, you'll need to do something about that drowned body look!" He explained, as if he were talking to a child.

"And you can't walk around while you're dripping wet! Not to mention that you'll have to do your fair share of chores around here as well!"

Well Ben wasn't the one to complain about little details