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I looked outside the window as I felt the heat from the rising sun warm my face. I had spent a lot of time sitting around and painting. I stretched out my arms and jumped to my feet. Some may think that stretching is a human concept but when you have been sitting in the same spot all night you tent to get a little stiff.

I left my supplies where they lay in the house and made my way out of the abandoned house. The day had just beginning and I felt the need to run. I took off through the woods leaving my little house far behind me in the distance. I felt the wind running its fingers through my hair as it danced in the breeze. I felt the ground under my feet as I ran with a steady rhythm. Each leaf and flower and animal, I could see in perfect clarity as I made my way through the trees. Not running anywhere in particular, just running for the joy of running. The green of the forest filled my senses as I took in my surroundings. I saw the morning dew as it gathered in the green leaves of the plants and trees and as it clung to the stalks of the grass underfoot. The buds of the flowers open as they welcome the morning rays of the sun.

Today I had decided would be a great day and I was looking forward to it. I decided that I would have a look in the libraries to see if I could find some new material. I decided that I would create a new painting to commemorate Shippo and his father being reunited and I would give it to them before I left. It would be my last gift from me to them.

I weave my way through the trees and leap over the roots that stuck out of the ground. I couldn't sense anyone else around for miles as just about everyone was still asleep. It was times like these that I could enjoy the peaceful solitude that came with the rising of the sun.

The forest goes on and on for miles and I let myself run faster and faster. To any eye I would be seen as a blur. Streaking through the greenery, just the way I liked it. I sensed another demon as I come across a clearing and I slow down to approach. I could tell who it was from miles away. As I entered the clearing I saw Sesshomaru going through his morning training. He was just like his father in that aspect. When I first came to the castle Toga wand I would train together in the early hours of the morning when I could teach him and share my knowledge. I taught him quite a lot of what he now knows.

"How long have you been up?" I called out a cross the clearing. Sesshomaru halted his practices and sheathed his sword. "A few hours." He replied. With a slight bow of his head. I shook it off and told him not to hold me to my status, at least when we were alone. He agreed begrudgingly. "We should spar some time. I believe that it would be fun and I could teach you a thing or two." Sesshomaru scowled at the suggestion. "I agree to spar with you as I wish to test your skill however it would not be for fun end even though you have a higher rank in social standing you are still a woman and you would do well not to suggest such foolishness." He was still a proud demon and I insulted his pride.

He did not recognise me and so I had to amend my behaviour less I insult him severely. I apologised for my misconduct and turned to leave the clearing. "Wait." He ordered. "My father and Akio wishes to speak with you this morning and I will, be joining you." I sigh. The conversation that had to be had with both Toga and Akio was unpleasant and not something that I wished for Sesshomaru to overhear however I had been in far worse situations and this was only the start of the confrontation.

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