Pausing as she felt the strong grip on her shoulder, Mizuki only halted to let Yuki speak, despite having quite a deal of strength. Her ears twitched softly as Yuki spoke, her golden gaze glancing to the forest thoughtfully before looking at the one armed warrior. 

[b]"Well, as you put it, they can't seem to protect me when I am in sight and you already doubt we will make the journey. Practice makes a better swordsman... And I won't learn either if I'm simply stand aside and do whatever everyone else tells me to. I've been doing that since birth. Even if you or anyone is there, if I just sit down and do nothing... Maybe even watch you get killed.... Then I'm not worthy of protecting and no better then the people after me. Apologies, Yuki-San.... I hope you will teach me another time."[/b] The Princess said softly, a soft smile upon her lips before she bolted once more, jumping up and into the trees as she swiftly jumped from tree to tree, swiftly disappearing in the woods.

It didn't take long this time to get to the hot springs, no strange sudden nightmares. However, only Kaede was there. Stopping, she looked around for the others and sniffed the air. It seemed Hanami's and Asuka's scents had gone off. Odd... Her golden gaze then looked to Kaede questionably, her tail flicking from side to side.

[b]"Kaede-San, where are the others?"[/b] the princess asked the red haired half demon! her golden eyes wide with worry.