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Sesshomaru was in his castle it was close to his time to patrol his lands. He had heard of a demon attack of a demon slayer village that was near his lands. He had a weird feeling of déjà vu hit him as he called to his servant Jaken. He wondered why he felt like he had been through this day before. Things felt the same, and yet different at the same time he couldn't figure out what it was that was eating at him. Jaken finally came into his office, and Sesshomaru said, "Jaken get Ah-Un and Rin ready we leave to patrol my lands. I wish to see if those demons that attacked the village near the border did any damage to my lands."

Jaken bowed lowly saying, "Right away my lord" before scurrying off to do as he asked. You didn't disappoint Lord Sesshomaru unless you wished to be punished. He rushed to get Rin, and Ah Unready so that when his Lord was ready to leave so would they. Once they were ready, he took them to the court-yard where Lord Sesshomaru liked to meet before leaving on patrol. Lord Sesshomaru showed up within moments of Jaken's arrival. He was pleasantly surprised that the Kappa had managed to get them ready in such a short period. He put Rin, and Jaken on Ah-Un then led them out of the castle gates.

They then traveled quickly to the Western border near where the demon slayer village had been. He found only minor damage done to his lands by the demons attempting to retreat. He discovered that they had all been purified he wondered what Miko had that kind of power. He sniffed around the area carefully he wanted to know which way the Miko had traveled, and if she was hostile or not. He found her holy aura and soon discovered that she was traveling in the Western lands. He growled lowly he didn't want a Miko on his lands, but if she had a just reason, then he would have to consider allowing her to travel on his lands. He turned his direction following the smell of the humans and the aura of the Miko. He quickly guessed they were traveling together as a group. If they continued their rate of the journey he'd catch up to the group tonight, and he could speak to the Miko first thing in the morning.

First thing the next morning Naomi headed out of camp to the stream to wash off before continuing to travel. She had sensed the presence of a very powerful demon in the area. She knew that he was most likely there to check her out or ask her questions. While she was washing a girl came up beside her saying, "Rin likes to get clean too."

Naomi replied, "It is a good habit to stay clean it also promotes health and well-being. It also helps you to smell less, and leave less of a scent trail for demons to follow."

Rin smiled washing both her hands, and face like the woman next to her had. She watched the woman switch outer robes and start to clean the one she had worn. Rin saw the big red stain, and asked, "Were you hurt?"

Naomi smiled at the girl saying, "I was not Rin I was healing an injured human it is their blood, not mine. My name is Naomi, and I am a Miko although I prefer healing over fighting."

Rin replied, "Rin doesn't think Rin could Rin finds blood scary as Rin was almost eaten by wolves. If Sesshomaru Sama hadn't of saved Rin, Rin wouldn't be here today."

Naomi smiled softly at her saying, "Your Sesshomaru Sama must have been brave to fight off wolves to save you." She wrung out the outer robe and folded it so that it was easy to carry. She looked at Rin asking, "Where is your Sesshomaru Sama I wouldn't feel right letting you wonder alone very far."

Rin replied, "Camp is a ways back Sesshomaru Sama went off to hunt. Jaken sent Rin to wash up stating that Rin stunk, and would attract wild animals if Rin didn't."

Naomi took her hand saying, "Allow me to escort you back to Jaken then."

Rin happily took her hand heading in the direction of their campsite. Upon arrival, Naomi saw no one but Ah-Un. She looked to Rin asking, "Surely that two-headed dragon didn't send you to get clean. Where is the Jaken?"

Rin frowned saying, "No that is Ah-Un Rin doesn't see Jaken anywhere perhaps he went looking for Rin."

Naomi approached Ah-Un she bowed to him saying, "You are an interesting beast. I have never seen a two-headed dragon such as you before Ah-Un."

She heard a silky smooth male voice float over to her saying, "That is because he has been a part of my family for hundreds of years and there are no more of his kind."

She turned around to see an incredibly handsome demon standing behind her. She bowed to him saying, "Are you Rin's Sesshomaru Sama?"

Rin came rushing out from behind Ah-Un at the question and rushed over saying, "Sesshomaru Sama, Naomi helped Rin wash. Then made sure Rin made it to camp safely, but when Jaken wasn't here, she insisted on staying until someone returned."

Sesshomaru looked at the beautiful woman before him he heard his beast say [claim her she is untainted and has a significant amount of holy power]. Sesshomaru shook his head before saying, "I am grateful that you were kind enough to make sure of my wards safety and to aid her with learning to wash proper. But I still wish to know Miko what is your business on my land?"

Naomi replied, "Well Lord Sesshomaru I am in pursuit of an evil Hanyu by the name of Naraku. Once I have located him, and rid the lands of his taint I shall return to my shrine."

Sesshomaru asked, "You will not harm any demons on my lands?" Naomi replied, "I am a peaceful Miko I only seek out Naraku. I will, however, defend myself if I am attacked, and I will not hesitate to kill a demon that has attacked me with the intent to kill."

Sesshomaru thought a moment before saying, "Alright Miko you may continue your journey on my lands to rid them of Naraku." Naomi nodded and bowed saying, "Thank you Lord Sesshomaru" and then she left the campsite heading back to the villagers.