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A/N: Ahh, it feels good to be back in story mode! Hey, I've no Idea what to make Keine's next lesson, so the first do-able request will probably be my next choice! Ask now, and ye shall receive! ...Probably! Anywho, on with the show!

Early afternoon, Forests beside the path to the SDM, Meiling's PoV:

I could hardly contain my joy, what with the return of my sister. Where had she been? Has she gotten any stronger? Has she found a mate? Is he any good? ...Wait, that thought process is going off track.

"S-so..." We slowly made our way back to the mansion, as Orange is in no shape for fast movement, and Sakuya can't easily move living bodies during her time stop, so why not just... have a leisurly stroll?

"Hmm?" I Directed my attention to Orange, who was still being carried by Sakuya. Just because she's probably human doesn't mean that she's not strong. I say probably because she hasn't aged a day since I came to the SDM soon after Orange vanished around 15 years ago. I... it's odd, but Sakuya has no scent at all... It took me awhile to stop feeling antsy around her, as smell is a major sense to Youkai. Plus, she has color changing eyes, which is something I've never seen in anything, really. The closest I've seen would actually be Orange's hair, which goes from red to blue depending on if she keeps her Youki and Ki bottled up inside of her due to that ribbon of hers.

"Umm... Well, how have you been for the past... what, 14 years? It's hard to keep track of time while sealed, but I think that's about right..." Wait, what was that?

"Orange... You mean, you've been sealed for all these years?" Who would do such a thing? I just might have to cave their skull in! But, wait... Wouldn't the only one with holy powers back then be-

"Yeah, That Red-white girl beat me up for seemingly no reason, before sealing me away... That nice dead lady un-sealed me though, a few days ago, and gave me this nice baton." Orange pulled a baton made of what looks like gold from a hidden compartment in her outfit.

"...'Dead lady'?" I don't think I can think of any undead that would be nice enough to do that, and have the holy powers needed for it.

"I think her name was... Mima?" Whoa, whoa, whoa, what?

"D-did you just say Mima?" Could it be? Mima's ghost was- Wait... now that she mentions it, wasn't there a shrine maiden here just the other day that looked... well, exactly like Hakurei Mima, save for that rediculous new style of outfit. ...It can't be, right? Orange just said she's dead!

"Yeah! She was nice, but had an odd look in her eyes... I think she was being controlled by another, but as she helped me even while under that control, I figured that the one giving her orders couldn't be so bad!" Okay, this is getting to be quite the headache, but I'll have to ask Patchouli, too. That shrine maiden came her to see her, right?

"Ugh... Hey, Sakuya?" I sighed, as I hoped that Orange was wrong, and Mima was ...Well, as fine as the dead can get. I'd hate to hear a necromance brought her back to life, even if he seems okay.

"Yes, Meiling?" She had the cold look on her face, which I hated when she put up.

"We've arrived at the mansion; I don't suppose I could ask of you to look after Orange, and help her recover, untill I'm able to ask the mistress for permission to allow my sister to stay here with us?" While Sakuya acts a bit cold, she will still do as I ask if it's important.

As I had pointed out, we arived at the road to the mansion a moment after my question. My Ki abilities allow me to have a sort of sonar, much like what a bat uses. A short walk longer, and we were back at my post.

"If I must; however, only untill Milady confirms or denies your request." Good! Orange is in good hand now, so I can get back to guarding the gate.

"See ya later, Orange! ...It's good to see you again, little sis'." I couldn't help but grin while wishing her well.

"See ya!" Orange waved back a bit weakly.

Orange's PoV:

Once we were inside the very red mansion, Sakuka stopped walking, and looked to me.

"...What would it be that you are most in need of? Food and drink, or rest?" Jeez, she said that without so much as a smile...

"W-well I'm a bi-" As I went to answer 'food' my stomach roared loudly, indicating that I was in need of food, and badly.

"I will take that as 'I wish to be fed.'" ...Must she be so cold?

"Ehehe..." I couldn't help but laugh awkwardly. I was not only feeling nervous, but was embarassed about having had made such a noise.

Sakuya's face reddened so slightly that it couldn't be seen even if you were looking her right in the face. She had found my laugh a bit cute, and couldn't help but have the faintest of blushes touch her cheeks.

We slowly made our way to the Kitchen, or maybe I should say Sakuya did, as she's still carrying me.

Sakuya's PoV:

Jeez, I nearly lost to how cute that girl's giggle was! My emotions almost slipped out, and I nearly gave her a great big hug... I have to keep myself under control.

Hmm... I wonder what sort of food she eats...?

"Miss Orange, what sort of food does a... actually, I'm not sure as to what sort of Youkai you are..." For that matter, Meiling is a closed book on the matter... It's like she's ashamed of it, and doesn't want anyone to know...

"Ahh, I'm a dragon!" Orange gave a happy little smile, oblivious to how large of a claim such a thing is.

"A... A dragon...?" I couldn't help but question the truth in her words. Dragons are a very rare species. Wait, wouldn't that make Meiling...?

"And... what about your sister, Meiling...? Wouldn't that make her a dragon, too?" My emotions began to break free, as that bit of shock really made me far more curious than I was caring about my own appearances.

"She's a good sister, for an- Ohh, wait... I'm not supposed to tell anyone what she is... A-anyways, I'm actually her addopted sister in a sense. She's been taking care of me, and helping me recover my strength; assisting in the creation of the that barrier that surrounds this land really took it out of me, so I've been unable to take my true form ever since... In this form, I'm actually reather weak, so Meiling was constantly burdened by my helplessness... This led to me running off, so as to stop burdening her, and train. ...That didn't go so well..." She's that dragon? !

My mouth hung open, and I was at a loss for words. If she can be trusted, she's a God- No, the god that created Gensokyo! There is no higher god than the Dragon God, as far as I've heard.

"Ohh, and I like fruit the best!" She grinned up at me happily.

...And she's way too cute...