Goku, Gojyo, and Hakkai had run up in time to see Natasha hit the demon. Sanzo was already there, watching with amusement.
"That looks like Homura's sword..." Goku said amazed. He knew he had killed Homura, he knew it.

'She keeps getting more interesting,' thought Gojyo watching her as Natasha swung the sword again, slicing the demon's arms off.

"Ah-so evil you are!" cried the demon, "A god's weapon you have-but you aren't a god! No! A wench like you-no no!" cried the demon again as it knocked Natasha back, sending her straight into a merchant chart.

Sanzo brought out his gun, ready to shot the demon, ending this.

"Don't bother, "said Rayne, "It's a god. Trust me I tried, "she said showing him hers.

"I don't care," he replied firing the gun.

The god laughed as the bullet did nothing but hit his shield.
"Foolish! Those won't kill me, no, no! But sword..." The demon laughed manically as he went after Natasha wanting to kill her first because she had the deadly weapon. Suddenly the god dodged an attack from a swinging blade. He turned to see Gojyo.
"Sorry, buddy. But I can't let you kill someone that I'm hitting on. It would ruin my reputation."

"Oh oh-half breed-yes! Half of nothing! hahaha," it laughed jumping.

"This is annoying," mumbled Sanzo.

Natasha glared at the creature, "You need to die."

"Yes-but sword no more harm-no," it hissed as it swung its clawed hands at Gojyo, knocking the half breed down, "Weak."

"Hey Rayne-could you-I'm tired of it," Natasha said yawning as she started to walk towards her friend.

"What! You no insult me! I shall kill you!" it shrieked as it jumped in the air. The demon's claws were growing as it came down to strike.

Rayne raised her right hand in the air, "Destruction!" she shouted. Energy surrounded the palm of her hand, swirling dangerously as it shot up at the demon, engulfing it completely.

"Wow, it worked!" Rayne said glancing at her palm.

"Whoa! That was cool!" said Goku.

Hakkai couldn't help but be slightly amazed at the young girls, especially Rayne. Gojyo picked himself up off the ground, dusting his clothes off. Sanzo smirked slightly at Rayne, the sister he never knew. He had questions he wanted to ask her but there was a bigger problem concerning Natasha.
"Are you here for revenge for your Brother?" Sanzo asked as everyone stopped in silence. Goku, having figured out that Natasha was Homura's younger sister took a battle stance in front of her. What came out of Natasha's mouth surprised everyone but Rayne.
"Brother? I don't know that I have a brother for I don't even know who I am..."

Sanzo side-glanced at the woman. She was telling the truth, but, he couldn't shake off the fact of who she was.

"Don't try anything," said Rayne as she stood by Natasha.

"Geez, Homura had a sister?" said Gojyo, "Wonder if she's like him."

"Well if she is, I'll," started Goku but Hakkai stop him.

"I don't sense anything from her-she's telling the truth," Hakkai said.

Natasha was still thinking this new information. Could she be this man's sister? Homura?

"Well," Natasha finally managed to say, "Where is this Homura? And why would I seek revenge?"

Before any words were spoken a soft hissing broke out. Natasha turned to see her kitty, Cat. It was growling menacing at the Sanzo party.

"A cat?" Sanzo said.

Natasha picked up Cat as he continued to hiss at the others. She had never seen him act this way before.
"Cat...calm down..." Natasha tried to pet cat but he jumped out of her arms as he went to stand in front of Sanzo, hissing at him angrily. Sanzo couldn't help but sneeze at the sight of the cat.
"Uh oh..."Goku said at Sanzo's sneezing.

"Ahhh, Sanzo has a friend," said Gojyo sweetly with an added grin.

"Do you want to-achoo-die?" Sanzo asked sneezing again. He had brought out his gun pointing it at the half breed.

"Now, now," said Hakkai.

"Uhm," started Rayne but she couldn't find the right words to say, so she just kept to herself as Natasha again tried to pick up Cat.

"You don't like him either?" Natasha said as she smiled.

"Kyuu!"

Rayne stayed silent, many thoughts were going through her head. Obviously her brother and the others knew something about Natasha's past...and not to mention Rayne wanted to learn more about Sanzo. She and Natasha needed to think of a way to convince them to let them travel to the west with them.

Then it hit her, or somewhat of a plan. She would just have to discuss it with Natasha.

"Sanzo-I'm hungry!" said Goku rubbing his stomach.

Rayne smiled, this was phase one of her plan.

"Shut up you stupid little monkey!" shouted Gojyo.

"Uhm-if I may say, "started Rayne, "Why don't I make some food, you know for Goku and you guys-oh, just by the way, where are you guys going?"

Goku's eyes sparkled happily at the mention of food.
"We're going west!" Goku said simply as he started to think about Rayne's wonderful cooking. Gojyo and Natasha rolled their eyes at the same time while Sanzo grumbled a 'Whatever'. Hakkai couldn't help but glance at Rayne every now and then. Natasha looked down at Cat who had stopped hissing but was still glaring at the Sanzo party.
"What has gotten into you, Cat?"

Cat meowed in simple reply, he still couldn't speak yet. His one golden cat eye trailed viciously towards Gojyo.

Natasha sighed, wondering what Rayne was doing.

"Well, then," Rayne said smiling, "you wouldn't mind taking me and Natasha with you-since we're both going the same way. All the food you could ever want and the protection." she said with a wink at the end. She had her banishing gun out in the open. Her index finger hung loosely on the trigger, "Well?" she asked innocently. Natasha shook her head slightly, she could never understand Rayne.

Goku nodded, "Sure! As long as you cook wonderful meals for us!" This caused him to be smacked in the head by Sanzo's fan.
"They are not going anywhere with us..."Sanzo growled, annoyed. Usually Natasha wouldn't mind but they obviously knew something about her past.
"What's the matter, Genjo Sanzo? Why such the fuss of allowing two girls' to travel with you? We will not hinder you but will be at your aid..."Natasha said convincingly. Cat hissed slightly at this, almost warning the girl.
"Come on Sanzo...they won't bother us..."Gojyo said, giving a wink at Natasha.
"It seems that they will indeed help us, Sanzo." Hakkai said smiling, trying not to glance at Rayne this time.

"You're all idiots," Sanzo said.

"I'll take that as a yes," Rayne said.

"Whatever," he replied walking off, "just keep your hormones to yourself next time," he said giving short glances at Gojyo and Hakkai. Goku didn't seem to catch Sanzo's words as he jumped for joy.

"Food! Meatbuns-riceballs-octupos-shrimp-food!" he cried happily as he shouted out more food.

"Stupid monkey," Gojyo grumbled as he walked up to Natasha. Cat hissed loudly, "Well, since we'll be going together, how about we get to know one another better? Whata say?"

Before Natasha could respond a crowd had been gathering around them.

"You defeated the demon!" shouted one.

An old man stumbled towards them, a smirk on his face, "Ye must be the Lady Monk," he said pointing at Rayne, "and ye must be the legendary warrior princess, or some other name they call you? Yes?" he asked.

Natasha looked confused at the old man.
"Warrior princess?" As she said this, Cat made a slight hissing sound. She looked down at him as his cat eyes looked up at her. The one thing Natasha had found strange about the cat were that his eyes were exactly like hers. She had one green eye and one gold eye while the cat had the same color.

It was a connection she could never place, not now, but the hope of memory to return is always in the air.

'A warrior princess?' she thought as she looked up, the old man was gone. Something about that made her feel uneasy. She glanced at Rayne who was busy trying to calm Goku down with the promises of food.

War had always been so simple, but now, war was no where to be found...Peace was here, but never for long...Stay true...

Natasha glanced around for the voice, but found none.

Sanzo the whole time had been watching Natasha curiously. There was something else strange about her that didn't have to do with her relations to Homura. He didn't say anything though, keeping his thoughts to himself like usual.
Rayne smiled at Goku's childlike eagerness.
"It seems Goku has made a new friend." Hakkai said from beside her.
Rayne smiled at the man, "Yes, well it seems whoever has the ability to cook can be his friend."

"Let's go-I'm bored and hungry," said Natasha winking at Goku. She was starting to get in a better mood with Cat perched on her shoulder.

"Well," said Gojyo wrapping his arm around her waist, "I can think of things to keep you from boredom."

Natasha half smiled," I bet you could," she said removing his arm and grabbing Rayne's hand, "let's go."

"Right right-anything special?" Rayne asked.

"Fried water sprite," she replied.

I forgot in the last chapter to say thanks! I say thanks from me (Eowyn) and Natasha! WE really appreciate your reviews!

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Random question: Which character do you like so far?

1) Rayne

2) Natasha

3) Natasha's cat, Cat