AN: Guess which lucky girl just got episode 75-92 and a movie of Inuyasha:)

I tell you what Inuyasha just keeps getting better and better. I feel kinda sorry for Kagome though. She sees Inuyasha in a whole new light twice!! Well…Ok I don't feel sorry, in fact I envy her. (wink)

Inu sure is a cutie.

The movie…although since I can't read Japanese I have no idea which one. Is really good. It starts off slow but once it gets going its gone! The only thing is that the characters look kind of funky. The eyes and shape of their heads are different. (shrug) Oh well its still good.

Well that's all I wanted to say.

Peace and Enjoy

  Miroku sat silently as he nibbled on the fish that Sango and Kagome had caught for their lunch. He eyed his companions around the fire. Sango was sitting beside him, just out of reach.

Damn

Kagome was sitting next to Shippou as she tried to teach the kit the meaning of manners. She wasn't making very good headway for the Kit ate to fast and too much to have time for something as silly as manners. Inuyasha was not at the fire with them, and instead was sitting up in a tree. Although Miroku couldn't see him very well, it was obvious that the hanyou was staring very intently at Kagome.

Kagome…

That name had an entirely different meaning now. No longer was she just Kagome, the carefree, beautiful, intelligent and amazing woman he had known. She was something different, something more.

But she's not different. Kagome always had this power even though she chose to hide it. The only difference is that I know. So that makes me different, not her.

Of course knowing that Kagome could at any moment chose to kill them all without any effort was a little…scary. However Miroku had traveled with her long enough to know she would never dream of such a thing.

Besides what could he do? He was not qualified to train her, neither was Kaede-sama.

She needed training, or the power within her might get out of control and hurt her or the ones around her.

Kaede and myself will have to do. I don't trust anyone else to know about this power. Kagome would be in danger if anyone else knew.

Miroku watched without seeming to Kagome closely. She acted as she always had. Laughing loudly and smiling warmly at Shippou. The kit adored the attention and clearly viewed Kagome as his mother.

I wonder where Kagome-sama got this power? It's certainly more than I've ever seen in human or even demons for that matter. Is it because she had the Shikon No Tama inside her body?

Miroku chewed thoughtfully, he was deep in thought that he didn't even taste the fish.

His mind flickered back and forth from thought to thought. Trying to find the clear and best path for them to travel. Choices, there were so many choices to make and each one had the potential to be deadly. Miroku nodded to himself…

We should start training as soon as we get back. Kagome cannot go back to her world! If there are demons and evil humans in her time then she needs our group's protection.

However…knowing Kagome she won't listen to me, or even Inuyasha. When she haa a test she has to go back. Hmmmm…She should at least learn how to cast a barrier or concealing spell before she goes does. Even if I have to personally hold her here she will be protected.

Miroku watched as Kagome stood up with an excuse about something and start off toward the woods.

Miroku being the only one that could see Inuyasha saw the Hanyou start to move as well. Miroku chuckled inside and just managed to grab Shippou before he bounded off toward his adoptive mother.

"I think you should stay here with us Shippou."

The kit pouted but instantly forgot Kagome as Miroku gave the ever-hungry bottomless pit his potion of lunch. Kagome and Inuyasha's privacy insured Miroku went back to thinking.

Kagome's already talented beyond what she believes. So it shouldn't take long to train her. To purify the Shikon shards by just touching them, and to put Purifying energy into her arrows are something that normally only a fully trained Miko could do.

That made Miroku again wonder what he could do for her. True he was a powerful Hoshi but what Kagome could already do without training was more than he could do.

Miroku sighed deeply catching the attention of Sango.

"Hoshi-sama? What's wrong?"

Miroku startled slightly and opened his mouth to speak. He then closed it again without uttering a word. He thought carefully about what he should tell Sango.

It wasn't right that she be left in the dark. Yet he couldn't say too much or they might be overheard. Naraku's bees and other creatures might be listening. One never knew in these dark times.

"It is something that Kagome-sama told me."

Miroku weighted his choice of words carefully.

"Once we get to Kaede-sama's I plan to start training her."

"Training?"

Sango was just a little shocked at this. Kagome never showed any sign of wanting to be trained in anything, and Hoshi-sama never seemed to want to train her.

Is this because of that little secret talk they had? I know Kagome must have told him something. Miroku looked white and very out of it, like he had been shocked silly when he came back from that talk. Kagome seems nervous to.

"Sango…Kagome…"

Miroku looked around and stretched his senses to their fullest. He could sense a few youkai's nearby but none seemed to care much about the small band of travelers.

It seemed clear.

Dropping his voice just in case Miroku muttered.

"Kagome revealed her true power to me."

"Huh?"

Sango looked doubtful at Miroku. She tried to decide if he was being serious or if this was some sort of perverted thing that Miroku was known to do sometimes.

"Kagome…is beyond anything I've ever seen Sango. She's a danger to herself and us if she doesn't get training."

"But Miroku, what's the big secret? We all know Kagome is powerful. Her arrows are amazing."

Miroku shook his head sadly.

"Kagome has been hiding the extent of her power…or maybe she's just discovered it, I'm not sure which. However her arrows are how they say 'just the tip of the iceberg'. Sango I did a search, I know what I felt."

At this Sango gasped finally realizing how very serious Miroku was.

A search…

A search, which was what most called it, was basically only done by the most powerful Hoshi's or Miko's. It was very dangerous and very serious.

It was used to actually see the soul of another person and thus 'see' their power within. She had never actually met anyone that had done a search.

Sango knew Miroku was unusually powerful but this just put him in another league all together. She never imagined a Hoshi so perverted could have so much power.

But I'm overlooking the point. Hoshi-sama searched Kagome and is now saying she had power unlike anything he's seen. My god he's serious.

"Sango, it almost killed me. I felt myself slipping getting lost inside…"

"Miroku!"

:slap:

Sango startled him by actually yelling out his name. Before she had always called him Hoshi-sama…or pervert, or playboy, or pig…err…you get the idea.

But this was the first time she had said his name. Miroku had been beginning to wonder if she even knew it.

But other than her yelling out his name in anger, was the hard and clean slap.

Miroku touched the wounded spot somewhat shocked. Why did she do that, for once he was being very serious and had kept his hands to himself.

"Sango?"

He asked confused and a little wounded. He then gulped as Sango sent a glare at him that would melt ice. It was down right scary.

Kirara and Shippou who had been paying no attention to them, and had only looked over when they heard the slap, looked at each other and started to walk away. When Sango looked like this it was better not to ask…if one valued their skin.

"How could you do something so stupid!"

"Huh?"

"Doing a search by yourself! I'm may not be a religious figure but even I know how dangerous it is to do a search without others to help you if you get lost! You could have died! YOU BAKA!"

She is worried for me?

Miroku stared in surprise and lightly caressed his sore skin. He had always suspected that Sango liked him a little. After all being the 'playboy' that he was he never failed to overlook the signs of attraction. However Sango had always reacted rather violently to his advances so he assumed he must have been mistaken.

Now however…he could clearly see the more than just friendly worry for ones companion.

Tears swelled in her angry eyes stunning Miroku into another bout of silence.

Sango was crying because of him? Miroku swallowed past a suddenly dry throat. Sango never cried…well he wouldn't say never. The first time they had seen Kohaku alive after the battle she had fallen into tears. But that was the only time tears had fallen. She had not shredded even a single tear for her village or her father. Only for her lost…no…her stolen brother, and now for him.

Miroku didn't know what to say.

Sango still angry turned away from his as if to hide the fact she was about to cry.

"Gomen Sango, I didn't think it would be like that."

Sango stiffened as Miroku stood up and moved toward her. He sat down beside her so close their bodies were almost touching…yet not.

"I've done a number of searches before…I've never had trouble before. Although I must admit it was stupid to go in alone."

Sango made a very unlady like snort that basically summed up her opinion of this.

Miroku shook his head and smiled lightly.

"But Sango, I made it out alright. You don't have to worry."

"Who says I'm worried! You're just a Baka Hoshi-sama!"

"That I am."

For a moment both were silent. Sango needless to say was shocked beyond belief that Miroku had yet to try and grope her. She never thought the pervert could be this close to her for this long and not at least try.

"Hoshi-sama…"

"Miroku."

"Nani?"

Miroku turned slightly toward Sango his eyes shinning. Sango's breath caught in her throat at the stunning look.

"You said my name once, and I've decided I like the sound on your lips. Call me Miroku…Please."

Sango's face became a bright red as she turned from that bewitching look. There was something different about the priest today. Something true and pure in his look and voice. It was like suddenly she had become more than a lustful object.

No…she rethought that last thought.

I was never just a lustful object. Miroku respected my ability in battle and respected me as a fighter, but now its like he's suddenly seeing me differently. A woman to be respected…not just a fighter.

"Sango?"

Miroku's hand moved and Sango suddenly stiffened again, afraid that yet again Miroku would break her heart. How many times had they come to an important pass like this only for it to suddenly be destroyed by his wondering hand?

Sango blinked in shocked as the warmth of his hand rested not on her bottom or her breast…but on her hand.

She looked down at his cursed hand, which was now resting gently on top of hers.

"Miroku?"

Miroku smiled again and fell silent as he stared into the fire. Sango's mind went blank; there was so much she wanted to say to him. So much that had been plaguing her mind, yet now…now that an opportunity to say those things had come up she suddenly found herself without words.

Sango sighed, might as well relax and enjoy this. Miroku was too much of a pervert to say nice like this for long.

However…that prospect didn't seem as bad as before. At least now she knew something she didn't before. She was more…more than just some fling to him. She didn't think he loved her yet. She didn't even know if he wanted something more permanent.

However right now she didn't care.

That was enough for now.

Kagome felt butterflies in her stomach as she felt, more than saw or heard Inuyasha follow her into the woods.

She had made up the excuse of going for a short stroll, to walk off dinner. However it was only an excuse. The real reason was to get away.

All day she could feel Inuyasha stare at her. She couldn't stand it any longer.

I hope he still wants to kiss me.

Kagome played nervously with the little bow on her shirt. She stopped and sat down on a large flat rock. It was sunny out and the warmth of the sun felt good, especially since the rock was nice and warm as well.

I don't know why Inuyasha suddenly has changed his mind. I don't care either. If he's making the 'moves'…

Kagome giggled at that thought. Inuyasha just didn't seem the type to make moves on anyone. It was a funny thought.

Anyway he wouldn't do that unless he's chosen me. I feel a little sorry for Kikyou…but damn it she's dead. Maybe someday she can find peace…I really hope so. She seems like she had been a nice person before.

Kagome was so caught up in her thoughts she totally forgot that she was waiting for a certain hanyou.

So when Inuyasha finally decided it was time to 'walk in' on her Kagome didn't notice him.

I wonder what Kagome's thinking about?

"Kagome?"

Kagome startled as she heard Inuyasha say her name. She blushed bright red as he shyly sat beside her.

"What were you thinking about?"

Kagome blanched a little but was quick to think up a lie. She knew better than to say nothing. Inuyasha would know that was a lie. So she came up with a good one…if she did say so herself.

"School…I'm worried I won't pass."

Of course that wasn't really a lie. She was worried about that. It just wasn't what she had been thinking about at the time. Inuyasha's attitude was too new…and Kagome still to insecure about it to actually bring up Kikyou in a conversation.

"Oh that…"

Inuyasha sighed thankful it wasn't something more serious. True Kagome seemed to care about this school thing. But it was something that easily could be forgotten…at least to him. He had been almost afraid it had been about Naraku or something.

He was in no mood for a serious conversation. 

"Kagome…I'm…uh well."

"Inuyasha?"

Kagome tilted her head slightly unsure what Inuyasha wanted to say.

"I'm sorry that you can't do what you want. I'm sorry I'm making you fail this school thingy."

Kagome was absolutely flabbergasted. Inuyasha was saying he was sorry for something like that.

"Inuyasha, its not your fault. If I hadn't broken the jewel then…"

The old guilt colored her voice and Inuyasha cringed at it. She really felt bad about that. Suddenly angry Inuyasha cut her off.

"Then that damn bird would still have it!"

Inuyasha's tone surprised her. It was that 'if you argue with me then taste my claws' tone. It surprised her he was using it for this argument.

Is he really trying to make me feel better about that? I must admit hearing him say this does make me feel better. I've always hated how much he always seemed to blame me for this whole thing.

"Thank you Inuyasha."

Kagome blushed and turned slightly toward him. Kagome remembered how before at the creek, Inuyasha had started to kiss her when she licked her lips. Hoping for the same results she did it again hoping he would get the idea.

He did…

As his head slowly inched toward hers Kagome's heart started to pound painfully loud. She bet that even Inuyasha could hear it. Kagome closed her eyes waiting for the feel of his lips on hers.

"INUYASHA…KAGOME?"

Inuyasha jerked in surprise and fell of the rock with a grunt.

"Sango?"

Kagome blinked toward where the voice was coming from. Sounded like it was time to leave.

"Kagome…are you ready to leave?"

"Hai!"

She called out before jumping off the rock and helping Inuyasha up. He was grumbling something very impolite that made Kagome blush at the thought.

She didn't even know Inuyasha knew those words…hell she didn't even understand half of them.

On the outskirts of Tokyo a small group of the most skilled hunters readied themselves for the Hunt. Home base was a small out of the way house, it was run down and cheap. Neighbors were few and far between and no body seemed to care that a group of people had moved in. That was just the way that Usagi, field leader and  second in command of the Hunt for the power like it.

"On-line…now."

Usagi plugged in the last plug in that would start all the equipment up. Around him several screens with live captions of the surrounding area came on. He studied each screen carefully, adjusting buttons as needed to get a clearer picture.

The camera's had been set up in almost invisible places; no one would even know they were there. Not only that but the cameras were heat sensitive and had night vision. No one would get near the place without them knowing.

The sound of a computer going onto the Internet went up with its chirps and whistles. Hisoka nodded happy with the set up. They had satellite hook up as well as normal Internet. The phones and lines were all secured with the best spells and Internet hacking codes out there. The place was secure as it could get.

Usagi brushed back his brownish black hair and stood up to his full 6 ft 4 inch height.

He titled his neck and rolled his shoulder causing the bones in both to crack loudly.

We are ready. Now we have to do is hunt.

Usagi smiled his light blue eyes flashing in excitment that he had been chosen to be the field leader in this particular hunt. This would make or break him in the long run, with his carreer and hopefully someday give him a spot on the high coincel.

Usagi looked at his pack of Hunters…each personally handpicked and chosen by Hisoka for various of skills and reasons. This was a good group. All were powerful and skilled…some were younger than one would think that the great Hisoka would like. But Usagi knew that age did not necessarily mean skill, it seemed that Hisoka thought so as well.

Take Hisano for example. She was only 19 years old yet was one of the best he had ever seen. It was almost like she could guess what a demons next move might be. Like she could see into their minds. She was a little rough around the edges. She had never before worked in a group before, preferring to work alone. She might be hard to house break, but once she was trained she would be great.

Next in his group was an older Hunter by the name of Jason. A tall handsome blonde, with a chiseled face and wide shoulders.

He was a foreigner…American he thought. It was hard to tell because the guy spoke such great Japanese. He didn't even have an accent.

The man was 35 and the best in the network at tracking. He could track anything anywhere…even in a city full of humans and other demons.

Jason was also a loner; rumor had it his family had been murdered by a Neko demon long ago. After that he had sworn revenge on all demons.

Next was Jo another younger member. He was from a long line of Hunters; in fact Jo could trace his line back to the very beginning. His great great grandfather had been on the first High council. The hunter was rather cocky because of that. He sometimes would get out of line, or try to push others to obey his orders even if it went agaisnt the fields leaders.

Usagi eyes narrowed slightly as he studied Jo a little more. Jo was slender and small, the kind able to slip in and out unnoticed. He also had a history of trying to cause trouble, making the field leader look bad and himself good. The little weasel had a way with words and of being able to twist the truth around to his best intrest.

Usagi wasn't exsactly happy that he was on the time, he had worked with Jo before. It had not been a pleasant experience. However not even he could deny that the young man was amazing with a bow and arrow, not to mention marksmen with guns as well. And he had an extremly well developed and powerful hoshi powers.

Something that could be life saving in a tight spot.

Fuyu wasn't a fighter per say although she would no doubt be able to handle herself in a fight. She was their Internet and other technology expert. She was a bright extremly beautiful young lady that smiled and cracked jokes a lot. Something that could be almost soul saving in their line of work.

And then finally there was Chieko. There was nothing special or amazing about the

young man…except for one thing. Two days ago he had fought the Co-Lord of the Western lands and survived to tell about it.

Chieko had been interrogated and questioned several times. They had all come to the conclusion that the boy wasn't lying.

It was amazing…a demon, killing another demon then letting the human prey go, and on top of that sparing a hunters life!!

Usagi had heard rumors that the Western Land Lords didn't hold up to killing and would actual go as far as protect humans in their lands. But Usagi had just assumed they were rumors. Demons were killers; they didn't do anything but kill and breed. It was what they did.

Why would the Lord let a hunter live when he had him in his claws? He had to know that would cause him trouble later on? Hunters would become curious and come into his land? If he had just killed him no one would have suspected anything unusual.

 It didn't make sense.

The boy had been badly wounded so he probably wouldn't join them in their hunt. But he might be able to point out the lord.

That was something Usagi considered second only to finding the Power.

The Lords of these lands…we know nothing about them. We don't even know what kind of demons they are. They are a pair of brothers over five hundred years old.

The boy even though he hadn't been able to see through the demons shields might still be able to recognize the feel of the demon if he met up with him again.

So he had been given the honor of joining this important hunt.

"Usagi-sama, seems we have someone interested in the power."

That was Fuyu; she smiled her white teeth flashing. When he turned toward her she brushed back her black hair and pushed some buttons on her laptop.

"Human?"

"Nope…don't think so."

Fuyu leaned back in her chair so far that Usagi was amazed she didn't fall over. She held the small laptop over her face studying whatever she was reading.

"Someone by the code name Foxfire…he's been everywhere, human and demon websites. He's good to."

Fuyu smiled and laughed out loud. Usagi rubbed his forehead tiredly.

Like Jo, he had worked with Fuyu before. It took a lot of will power and patience just to listen to the girl for long.

Fuyu was one of a kind.

She for one was beautiful…so much so it bordered on stunning. She had curly black as night hair and light colored skin. Her eyes were a dark brown that sometimes looked black. Her face was small and perfect, with a small delicate nose and large lips.

Her body was musclar from her training but not bulky, her (cough) breasts were pleasing to look at.

Usagi shook his head smiling to himself. He was field leader…Fuyu's boss. He shouldn't be thinking about her breasts! It was shameful…still…it couldn't be helped.

They were hard to miss.

Also the cloths she wore didn't make it any better. Right now she was wearing a small spegettii string top that had the word Twins written across it, and she was also wearing a pair of extremly short cut off jeans. She showed off a lot of skin.

Usagi could see two tattoo's although he would bet money that she had more. One was on her belly, it was a ivy vine pattern that wraped around her bellybutton. And the other was a butterfly on her inner thigh.

"Foxfire suggests the guy's a fox. None better at being tricky. Anyway he's searching for info on the Power."

Usagi glanced over Fuyu's shoulder to see the computer screen. He considered himself better than most at computers and codes. But he couldn't make anything out of the mess Fuyu was looking through.

Fuyu wasn't a full blown Hunter. In fact if it wasn't for the fact that her twin sister Etsu had Miko powers she would never had even known about demons.

Fuyu wanting to help in her sister had trained her body and mind to help the Hunter cause.

She thus became uncannily good at computers and made her way into the higher ranks. She also studied demon lore and had quiet a lot of interesting and useful knowlegde at her disposal. So it usually paid off to have patience and listen to her. Even if it did give him a headache sometimes.

All in all quite an aclomplishment for someone with no powers and mediocre fighting ablitiy.

"Has he found anything?"

Fuyu shrugged and typed some more.

"No more than what we've found…which is diddly squat."

"What about Foxfire himself?"

Fuyu's face drew inward with an expression of concentration. She held up one of her fingers.

"Wait for it…wait for it…"

Fuyu whispered to herself and those who were now staring at her funny. Usagi frowned as he noticed that Jo was looking at her with more than Hunter intrest. It was a slightly hungry and disturbing look. Usagi blinked and the look was gone. He wondered for a moment if he had even really seen it.

Either I'm seeing things or Jo got control over himself. Hmm better keep an eye on Jo. Damn it why did he get picked for this mission. This is going to be nothing but trouble.

"Nope notta thing boss. This boy's good. Covers his tracks to well."

Usagi nodded and turned back toward his more normal crew.

"I know we just got settled but does anyone have anything to say?"

Chieko tentatively raised his hand. Usagi smiled and nodded to him. It took a good deal of guts to speak around those who you didn't know and were more experienced. The boy was still a rookie.

"Yes Chieko?"

"Uh ya um…I was just wondering what the plan was in case we, or rather I run into the Lord again."

Usagi raised an eyebrow at him not sure what he meant by that.

"Well sir…uh the Demon Lord I had a run in with said that he ever caught my scent in his territory again he would kill me. I was just wondering if maybe we should have a plan in case that happened?"

Usagi nodded his eyes becoming unfocused.

The boy has a good point. We should have a plan. Its unlikely the two will meet Tokyo is a large city. But it would be best to plan.

"For now since you are wounded its best you stay here with Fuyu. I'll think about it and come up with a plan."

Usagi's face became serious as he met the eyes of each of his hunters.

"You all have your assigned areas. I expect you to report back regularly with any info you have."

With that the Hunters all packed up their gear, turned on shields and went out.

Hisano was one of the last out. She had watched in silence everything that had happened the last few minutes.

They had been getting this dump ready for almost three days now, but just now had been the first time they had been together as a group.

Hisano's mind sharp and ready for the challenges ahead had studied each one on her co-hunters.

So far…Usagi seemed almost perfect as field leader. He was strong and skilled, had people skills and knew each of his underling's talents. She knew the last part because he had actually talked to her in private about her weaknesses and strengths. He had been very straight foreword and honest to her.

Something she had never seen before in a field leader.

It seemed to her that before her bosses had become bosses because of tricks and just plain luck. She had no respect for them because they showed nothing to be respected by.

Usagi was different.

Chieko, she felt a strange warmth toward. The boy had obviously been through a lot. He was young like her and usually ignored because of that.

Plus he seemed like a dependable person. Someone that wouldn't abandon you to a youkai if things got sticky.

Hisano wasn't sure what to make of Jason or Fuyu. Jason had been quiet, so quiet in fact she couldn't really judge anything about him. She had noticed however how his eyes, like hers had been evaluating everyone around him. She would have to wait to come to a decision about him.

The same went with Fuyu, that girl was…uh…strange to say the least.

Not a hunter but needed just the same. She was lively and bold. Using her talents to the best of her abilities despite the fact she had no Miko powers.

Hisano shook her head to clear it. She would decide on her comrades later. Right now she had a mission to fulfill.

"Northwest quarter. Demon activity considered high and dangerous. Do not Hunt unless Human prey is involved. Only look and search. Listen for anything about a human with unusual powers. Look for Miko's or other folk with undiscovered powers."

This would be hard for her. She never let a demon go that she found out. Even if a human weren't involved she would hunt the disgusting creature and end its threat. It might not be hurting a human at the time, but no doubt it had sported before and would again unless she stopped it.

Hisano's eyes narrowed. She would have to obey her orders. This wasn't some simple-minded field leader she was working for now. This was Usagi chosen to be the leader by Hisoka himself, the number one highest ranked Hunter in the world. Not only that but this wasn't just some no account mission. This was important. If Demons got a hold of this human power, then you could just kiss humanity goodbye.

Hisano gripped her sword, which was disguised as a briefcase tighter. Promising herself that she wouldn't mess this up.

This was her chance to prove to the others that she could be the best.

I will be the best. I show all of them!

She allowed her shield to shift into her business styled suit…this time fashioned after what was in style in Japan. It looked about the same except the colors were different and it had some designs sewn into the fabric.

Mamma, Papa…and my brothers Naoko, Yukio. All dead, forgotten by humans and demons alike. The dead have no feelings, they care not about the ones they leave behind. But I care. I'm still alive for them. Giving them breath through me and my soul. I shall never forget, I shall never forgive. I shall make demons pay for their deaths with blood!

Hisano felt the familiar pain and anger.

Her family…dead. Blood splattered walls, and hoarse cries of pain. Hiding in the dark to scared to come out yet to ashamed to stay.

Her family…killed by a demon. Her life saved by a Hunter who came to try and save the family. To late…to late except for the crying girl hiding in the closet.

The Hunter that saved her was a nameless face. He never told her his name. He only grabbed her…taken her from her house and the death there.

I wonder why he took me instead of letting the cops have me. Let me to foster homes and grow up normal thinking only that some manic had killed my family. Grown up to never know the real truth.

That hunter had brought her into his world. Left her at the headquarters to be trained and made into what he was.

Perhaps the same thing happened to him. Or maybe he saw something in me that no one else did. No one believed I would be any good at hunting. They thought I was too weak. I don't have any Miko powers or anything. But I proved them wrong…you don't have to be powerful to be strong. A human can kill a demon with physical strength as well.

Hisano's eyes narrowed in anger.

She was just as good using her strenght as any Miko! She could actually put powerful spells into her sword and into her shields just like a Miko. She was stronger and more able bodied than an average hunter. Had a better record at finding and killing youkai's…yet…no one seemed to notice.

Usagi noticed. He was very forward in saying he didn't give a shit whether I had Miko powers or not. He said that he studied my record…knew I was powerful enough. But he had also said he would kill me if I tried another stunt like the one in Balda.


Hisano shook her head violently. She didn't like that think about that. Balda had been a place and a time long ago. It had nothing to do with her now.

She was on her own and would prove her worth!

"Shadows on the wall, coming in the dark at my call. Demons in the night, come to me for this fight. Blood will flow...here in Tokyo. Come my Nemesis, let us both fall into death, the long and forever abyss."

Hisano whispered an old poem she had written long ago. It was a reminder of sorts of what she had been through. What she would live through yet, or what she would die for.

It was her battle song.

Blood will flow…here in this city of Tokyo.