Last time:

He knew he would find the demon that tried to kill Rin soon. The demon would pay with his own life.

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"I am Miyoko, the Eldest Daughter of the Famiri Waseieigo." "I seek revenge and must kill the demon."

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"Why don't I kill the demon for you?"

"Fine. But I will be there to witness this."

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"Then we shall venture after it tonight."

(I know, not a very good summary, but you do want to get to the story don't you?)

Miyoko, Eldest Daughter of the Famiri Waseieigo (continued)

Itwas night. Miyoko found Sesshomaru standing by a tree. He glimpsed at her and started to travel eastward. Miyoko followed him. They walked silently until Miyoko suddenly spoke.

"I have two other human companions. I just wanted you to know. I have been traveling with them for a year now. We have become friends."

Sesshomaru paused. "How can you befriend a human? They are worthless, weak creatures that have no use."

"That is somewhat true, but despite that, their character can be competent." They passed a mess of mangled samurai bodies. Miyoko studied them then looked at Sesshomaru. She thought for a second. "Is this your doing?" she asked him.

"Yes. I kill anyone who stands in my way."

"You didn't kill me," she said slightly amused. There was a pause. "I am afraid to ask…how did you loose your arm?"

"My loathsome hanyou half-brother Inuyasha did it with a sword that is rightfully mine. I will obtain it someday by killing him."

"I see."

"There are more samurai ahead."

Miyoko nodded. "And are these alive?" she asked mockingly.

"Yes." Sesshomaru snapped, glaring at her, slightly annoyed.

The samurai were at a camp just up ahead. Sesshomaru and Miyoko stopped in front of them.

"Have you seen a demon nearby?" Sesshomaru questioned the samauri.

"What's it to you?" one responded.

"I simply want to know if you have seen a demon."

"Our encounters with demons are none of your business!"

"If you do not tell me, I'm afraid I'll have to kill you."

"Go away. We're not telling you anything!"

"Very well then." He removed his sword and slashed thesamurai in one swift movement. The man's body went flying into a tree. A few samurai backed up as the rest charged toward Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru put away his sword. Suddenly, the samurai were hit with a blast of flames, then slashed in the chest, all at once.

"Hmm…I didn't think you had the courage to kill." Sesshomaru said to Miyoko. "I am surprised." He started to walk again sniffing the air for any signs that the demon was nearby. Miyoko looked at him intently. He seemed not to notice, but he did. She turned away. I understand now. He is an assassin. And if I am to accompany him, I must be one too. They reached a clearing and Sesshomaru stopped.

"He is here," said Sesshomaru.

Miyoko didn't want to be noticed and mess up Sesshomaru's battle so she turned into cat form and climbed a tree. Sesshomaru glimpsed but it didn't seem to phase him. Sesshomaru sniffed the air again. There were two red lights ahead that came closer and closer. A male demon with glowing red eyes appeared. When he saw Sesshomaru he grinned revealing pointy teeth. He was twice Sesshomaru's size and had skin tinted green and long claws. He wore a peculiar animal skin robe. The demon did not hesitate; he charged toward Sesshomaru. At the last moment, Sesshomaru lunged forward and slashed the beast with his claws sending blood flying into the air. He landed and slashed the demon in the leg. The demon snarled in pain. And began to attack Sesshomaru. As Sesshomaru easily dodged the demon's attacks, he spoke to the demon calmly.

"Ah, you recognize me badgering demon. You were foolish to think you could get away with what you tried to do. And what you did." The demon growled in alarm and confusion. Sesshomaru struck him. "Yes. You demented a woman's husband and tried to kill her." The demon looked confused as he still attempted to harm Sesshomaru. The demon was struck yet again. "I am aware that you caused her pain. And for that you must die." Sesshomaru lunged at the demon with his sword and sliced his head. The demon screeched in pain and tumbled to the ground disintegrating. Sesshomaru put away his sword. Miyoko appeared of the shadows in human form. She looked uncomfortable.

"Did I do something to discomfort you?" asked Sesshomaru. Miyoko was surprised at how well he read into her emotions.

"Yes. You helped me." she said softly.

Sesshomaru was a bit puzzled. "Go reunite with your human friends." He started to walk off.

"Sesshomaru?" she called softly.

"What?"

Miyoko hung her head, then looked up abruptly. She regained the strength in her voice. "Where will you go next?"

"I will reunite with my companions and continue my quests," he answered.

"Oh. I see. I…I want to accompany you and your companions."

Sesshomaru paused. "No," he stated simply.

"Why not!"

"You will cause conflicts. And I do not have time for conflicts."

"Me! Cause conflicts! Ha! I'm a pacifist. And furthermore—"

"You are not coming."

Miyoko has a stern look on her face. She came closer to Sesshomaru and put her hands on her hips. "Fine. But you will miss me the moment you leave. Your slight interest in me will give you a sudden disposition to pursue me."

Sesshomaru paused then laughed his chilling laugh. "Farewell Miyoko." He walked away.

Miyoko stood and watched him leave with a calm, relaxed look on her face. She walked back to the place where her and her friends had set camp. They were asleep. Yakkosai was snoring terribly loudly. Miyoko laid down to rest. Moments to sunrise, she got up and pulled a piece of parchment out of her maroon bag embroidered with black flowers. She then took out a bottle of ink and a calligraphy brush out of her friend's bag. She wrote:

Dear Friends,

This may be hard to understand. I have left to go travel on my own to find happiness. I was happy with you, but I think it is time to drop my responsibilities as your caretaker, and go find what I really seek. I am ready now, to solve the mystery I have so long prepared to solve, and also figure out what I want to do with life. I cannot be with you forever. Please understand. I will miss you and you have my blessings.

Love,

Miyoko

Miyoko gathered her things into her bag. She placed three fingers to her lips then touched them to the letter and walked away, not looking back. She once again had a calm, relaxed expression on her face.