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For the first time in centuries Sayuri was at peace, the pain and regret carried for all of this time was gone. Sitting in the garden, she reflected on her long life. Having these guests around reminded her of life as a young demoness traveling with her comrades.

Flashback

"Midoriko, where are we going?" a teenage Sayuri asked the future creator of the Shikon no Tama, sitting by the camp fire.

"The last battle in my birth village. I sense the youkai heading there full force." The young priestess brown eyes were clouded in thought, she knew her death was imminent, her fate was to die and save the Earth. The dark tresses flowing down her back were dancing with the wind, while she tightly gripped her sword, ready to strike anything that moved.

"We'll defeat those demons and live normal lives... Right, Inutaishou?" turning to the powerful dog demon who was staring at the stars above.

"..." There was no real answer to that question. Demons were growing in large numbers and were attacking humans and other demons without thought. "Let's not dwell on this, we need to rest for the battle." polishing the demon sword Sounga, which he acquired fifty years prior. Sayuri watched him in amazement, his silver hair held in a pony tail, his gleaming golden eyes. So strong, but yet so gentle. Since they met two years ago both Midoriko and Inutaishou were like the parents Sayuri never had. Since her mother died during childbirth and her father cared only about himself, she had no real family until they came along. Sayuri, a seventeen year old demon clan princess runaway, a miko and a demon lord, traveled across the land saving people and destroying troublesome demons and monsters.

"When this ends, will you return to your clan?" the priestess asked the worried teen, twitching her ears and playing with her naginata. (a long staff with a blade tip.)

"No, I'm gonna keep traveling with you guys." turning toward Kirara, the demon cat who was eating a bird. "Right?" she meowed in agreement.

"I'm going to die and Inutaishou is going back to the west..." she accepted death, so she spoke nonchalantly about it. "We leave in the morning..." throwing more firewood into the fire.

"If you want, you could go back with me, Sayuri." the inuyoukai told the teen, expecting to raise her sprits, but it didn't. All along they all knew their journey would end like this, but Sayuri was the only one who did not want to accept it.

"No, I'll just keep traveling. You two taught me so much. I think I can take care of myself." giving the group a forced smile. 'So this is how it ends? What happens now?' thinking about her future... alone.

End Flashback

A single tear slid down her face. She traveled for fifty years after her time with Inutaishou and Midoriko, then she met Xu. The team fought together until the final battle against the combined demons. Midoriko fought alone, traping them, which created the Shikon Jewel.

"Sango, how are you?"

"Lady Sayuri, I'm sorry to disturb you." bowing to the demoness.

"No problem, please sit." tapping the grass on her right.

"Thank you." sitting down adjusting the purple kimono she gave her to wear when her clothes were dirty.

Taking a sniff around, something very familiar hit her nose. "So Kirara travels with you now, how is she?" turning to face the demon slayer.

"H-How did you know?"

"I can smell her. We go way back." smirking at her confusion.

"If I may ask... just how old are you?" knowing Kirara is well over three centuries old.

"Umm... I should be about 367, time sure does fly." looking at the waterfall, watching the surprised look on Sango's face. "Remember, I'm a youkai." the ningen nodded in agreement.

"Wow, it's so peaceful here... I wish I could stay longer, but I have my children..." enjoying the peaceful scene around her.

"I know... Oh, the lecher's here." twitching her left ear in his direction.

"Hello Lady Sayuri, my dear Sango." placing a kiss on her hand making her blush.

"Take a seat." still looking at the waterfall a few yards away.

"Thank you." sitting next to his wife, wrapping an arm around her waist.

"You're so romantic! I pray that you two stay this way forever." turning to the couple and smiling at them.

"We hope so. With the jewel complete and Naraku dead, but no one has made a wish on it yet, so a few rebellious youkai come to our village to acquire it, but onlyended upfailing." he said turning his sights to the waterfall.

"Have you not figured out a wish yet?"

"No ma'am. First, Inuyasha was going to make himself a full demon, but he changed his mind after we defeated Naraku, so we have no wishes to make on it. And I'm happy with everything in my life." gazing at his blushing wife.

"Oh, Midoriko does the fight continue on?" whispering to herself, the couple to her looked at her, not hearing what she said.

'If we give her the jewel she could wish to have her husband back, it would be a good way to thank her for the hospitality. I'll talk to Kagome about it.' Sango thought to herself.

'I have no use for the jewel child, purify it.' Sayuri shot back telepathically, scaring Sango.

"H-How did you do that?" stunned by her abilities.

"It's a gift."she said rather flatly as if it were normal. "Well, I will leave you two alone to enjoy the garden, goodbye." standing up to leave, giving a bow to her guests.

"Goodbye, Lady Sayuri." in unison.

"Just call me Sayuri please." entering the palace.

I know this chap sucks but everyone needs some alone time with Sayuri before the next turn of events in the story, so review, put some constructive criticism, anything but FLAMES. Thank you and BIG THANKS to my reviewers: Chillkat, Diamondprinces, Deth Haunts and Lilaznbookluva and to anyone who reads this story please check out my other story: Expect the Unexpected. Tell me what you think!