 At first considered an enemy by the young survivor Rin, they later ally to discover who was behind the attack.At the end of 2008's "", Princess Kiku is killed by Rikimaru after she was used as a human shield by the series' recurring villain Onikage.In the game's extended ending, Ayame is shown speaking in Onikage's voice, suggesting that this traumatic experience caused her to be possessed by him when he was killed.