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Katana

"And aren't you so very self assured; given you have no idea who it is you just challenged." She snipped, and the Demons eyes followed her in the dark as she came to recline against a nearby tree. "You've come on a fool's errand that will get you killed if you persist."

The man eyed her, snorting in his disbelief. "You are no more than a common priestess, if not a paltry bit stronger. I'm only considering you worthy because you have the stench of a Taiyouki on you."

For some reason, his words made her angry. She knew there was no way he could be aware of who and what she once was, –there was no way he was as old as that- but the idea none the less that she was a common shine maiden made her want to prove herself to him. Have her name strike fear in the hearts of his people again. "The company I keep should be a warning to you then; as even he is not powerful enough to defeat me. I am the Shikon no Miko, and you are trespassing."

As her words settled, the man took a hesitant step back; wary and unsure. "The Shikon no Miko is gone from this world; vanished. 400 years ago. Nothing more than a story to frighten children into retaining their glamour."

Kagome was not surprised when she felt his Youki touchdown not far from them, his katana glinting dangerously in the moonlight. "You would do well not to test her, weakling. Should you manage to land a blow I will cut you down myself; her life belongs to me."

The demon hissed at her, taking another step back. "I should have known you'd call your guard dog." And with that he vanished into the night, fleeing to god knows where.

Kagome centered herself, channeling her power, before letting out a wave of Reiki that washed over the land for mile, stating her claim. She felt the resonation of hundreds of beings in return, but none matched her power. All caved to her will; and a rippling followed the line back to her. Full of confusion, fear and wary suspicion.

Note: We're pretty close to the end here guys; and I really hope you guys don't try and smite me for it.