A/N: Hello to all of my loyal readers! Thank you all for your support and reviews and because of such I am now going to present you with the next chapter of As Your World Falls Down. I hope you all enjoy and continue to review. Oh and Friday seems to be the new day for updates but I'm going to keep trying for Wednesday or Thursday so I don't keep pushing it.

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Ch. 11 A Little Game of Keep Away

Her name was Miyuki she was named after the snow that she resembled as her skin was as pale as the snow and her hair was knee length and white. Even her eyes were a translucent silvery blue that reminded one of frost. The only color she had was on her forehead in the shape of a green leaf.

Kazuki's mate was in the guest room that Lord Arisugawa's servants had so kindly shown her too watching and directing them as to where to place their belongings. After her things were brought in the majority of the servants left except for one, she looked at the servant for a moment trying to figure out why she had stayed when she realized it was the fox demon from before that she had fought.

"I don't need any help to unpack if that's what you are waiting for."

"No that is not why I am here."

"I thought not. I am sorry for before, it was nothing personal you must understand but he is my mate and I feel the need to protect him as much as I am capable of."

Kumiko stopped and took in what the Lady had told her before continuing, "I understand that and that is why I am going to warn you. Lady Kagome trusts you for now but if you or your mate attacks my lord again I will see to it that you pay."

Miyuki laughed, "I am sorry you know but I think its cute how you are protecting him but there is no need to worry. So what is your name? Lord Arisugawa would be pleased to hear that he has such a loyal servant."

Kumiko was wary of the dragoness, she didn't know if she was telling the truth but she gave her name reluctantly after figuring it couldn't hurt, "Kumiko."

"Ah, then I shall tell your lord that you are also fond of him when I give your praise."

"What!? You can't… I didn't…"

"Or you could tell me more about the Lady Kagome and what is going on around here."

Kumiko thought for a moment as she looked at the Miyuki. It was either she tell one more person about the amazing priestess and the little she did know or let her tell Arisugawa of her affection.

"Fine, what do you wish to know my lady?"

Miyuki smiled and said as she got more comfortable on the bed, "Let's start with how long she has been here?"

"Just these past few days."

"And she arrived with Lord Sesshomaru?"

"Yes."

"Was there anyone else?"

"His other servant and advisor Jaken."

"The little toad demon? Where is he then I have not seen him."

Kumiko thought for a moment and realized she had not seen him either in the last day.

"I do not know."

"Hmm interesting that Jaken would go missing. But back to the girl, how old would you say she is?"

"Umm I don't have much knowledge of humans but I would assume she is still very young."

"Does Sesshomaru show her any type of special attention? Or does she act any particular way with him?"

"No."

Miyuki nodded, "And the last few nights they have been here where has she slept?"

"Lord Arisugawa made me force them to share a room as a joke and as far as I know they did not quarrel much over it."

"Arisugawa was playing a joke on Lord Sesshomaru? Does he believe himself to have nine lives?" She laughed.

Kumiko was a little upset at her remark but quickly calmed herself and waited for the next question.

"Do you or has lord Arisugawa said anything of her purity?"

"He has continued to taunt the two of them with no evidence of anything but I believe the lady to be pure since she is a miko."

"Yes I guess that would be true. So are they still sharing the same room or can you show me to her quarters?"

"Lord Arisugawa has not told me to offer them separate quarters so they continue to share a room."

Miyuki laughed again, "Poor Sesshomaru having to deal with Arisugawa's fun making, I'm surprised he hasn't tried to kill him yet."

"Well actually they did fight."

"Oh? And who won?"

"Lord Sesshomaru by withdrawal."

"Really? What caused Arisugawa to withdraw?"

"His books."

The dragoness couldn't help herself from going to a fit of laughter at that and as she regained her composer she got up and walked to Kumiko.

"I am sorry again for attacking you lord Kumiko and I believe we have gotten off on the wrong foot but now I would like to start over. You see it is quite lonely not having other strong females around and would hate to ruin any chance of friendship."

Kumiko was taken aback. She knew that dragons weren't ones to make friends or to play nice but for some reason she believed the lady.

"That is ok with me Lady Miyuki. But I think you are wrong to think me strong."

"Nonsense otherwise you wouldn't have restrained me so easily before."

Kumiko nodded.

"Now as for Lady Kagome I think the rest of this discussion should be done with her so how about you take us to her chambers?"

Kumiko nodded again and lead the way.

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Sesshomaru was quite content and for once in a long time comfortable he realized as he started to come to. He remembered being infuriated at the miko's actions and wanting to rip apart a particular wolf demon when he had first arrived. Then the head ache set in and so as to relieve it he had gone to lay down on the bed and think but at some point he must have fallen asleep he realized. He then sent out his senses to check the area before he got up, after scanning the general area he started to take in the feel of the warm body in front of him.

'Wait…warm..body?'

He then opened his eyes to only see the very same miko who had made him so upset asleep in his arms curled up against his chest. Though, unlike the previous time though he took a moment to take in her delicate features. He realized how young she was, too young to be fighting as she did since he met her. He then admired how her hair seemed to frame her face perfectly, the black tresses bringing out the cream color of her skin and her rosy cheeks. He even noticed how she breathed lightly as she slept there. He then wondered how she ended up in his arms. It wasn't like he minded though, on the contrary her presence soothed him and was making him feel comforted.

'How can she have such an effect on this Sesshomaru?'

He looked down at her again as her hand moved to rest against his chest. He figured he could allow the priestess to sleep so he tried to get up without disturbing her but as soon as he moved she started to stir.

"Mmm…give me back my blanket…." She murmured half asleep.

Sesshomaru resisted chuckling at her and the face she had made in her sleep as he moved away from the bed failing miserably as he not so gracefully tripped over a very large yellow object.

"Hmm… good morning." Kagome said from the bed as she looked around after the clatter instantly spotting Sesshomaru.

"How did you get here?"

Kagome looked at Sesshomaru as she started to remember what happened, "Umm you kind of grabbed me and didn't let go so I fell asleep here."

"This Sesshomaru did not do such a thing."

She laughed, "Oh yes you did and you purred too."

"Dog demons do not purr. Perhaps you fell asleep near Lord Arisugawa and he placed you in here. That is more likely."

"Nope it was you that purred. You grabbed me when I was leaning over you and that's how I got here."

"And why may I ask miko were you doing that?"

She then pointed to the bag, "You had that and I needed it."

He lifted the bag and held it out to her but when she reached he pulled away, "Do you think that you could so easily take something that I have from me Kagome?"

"Well I am a miko so I will put up a good fight and despite what you may think I am quite strong and when I set my mind to something I usually get it."

"Ah and as a Lord I Sesshomaru also get what I want."

"And why does my lord want my bag so much?" Kagome said getting off the bed to wait for Sesshomaru to make a move.

He opened the flap to the bag reaching in for whatever he first grabbed. Once he had chosen the object he hoped that it would be of some importance to her so that their game could continue.

"This is what I wanted." He said pulling out what seemed to be just a purple silk cloth until he saw her reaction.

Kagome's mouth fell open and her fists balled up at her sides, "What! So do you read minds now? Why do you need that hair thing anyways? I have others that would look way better with your outfit."

Sesshomaru laughed lightly and dropped the bag, "No I rather like this one but I don't believe I will use it for my hair as you say."

"Then what are you going to do with it?"

"Ah little miko I cannot just simply tell you, where would be the fun in that?"

"Oh you want fun huh? Give me back my scarf or else."

"Or else what little miko, do you plan to fight me?"

"I'll teach you a lesson dog boy."

He smiled and his fangs glinted in the light, "Let us see what you can do."

Kagome then ran at him and tried to take the scarf but he moved at the last moment and was halfway across the room.

"That's not fair!"

"Do you want me to go a little slower?"

She narrowed her eyes and crossed her arms in front of her chest, "I'm not going to play your game."

"Why not? It was just getting amusing."

"Because there is no point when I know that I can't get it back without hurting you."

"You couldn't hit me so there is no reason to be afraid of inflicting pain upon this Sesshomaru."

"I'm not going to give in."

"You will miko."

"Why should I?"

"Because I Sesshomaru am the one who decides when we are done." He said as he appeared in front of her dangling the scarf.

Kagome puffed as he stood there awaiting her next strike tempting her with the small object that was less than a foot away.

Then there was a knock on the door and the demon lord's attitude took a turn for the worse as he visibly became rigged and his eyes became slits, "What do they want?"

Kagome was confused as whoever was at the door knocked again soon accompanied by a voice she did not recognize, "Lady Kagome! We just want a moment to speak with you. Are you there?"

She looked at Sesshomaru and noticed that his face had now turned to stare holes into the door. Kagome took this time to tackle him and grab the scarf. Sesshomaru was taken aback as her small body hit his. He didn't notice her taking the scarf as he looked down into her triumphant eyes as she smiled.

"I win." She held her prize up just for a moment before she stepped back.

Another knock on the door told them that the woman outside was not going to leave them be.

"For now little miko." Sesshomaru said as he walked towards the balcony and off the edge.

Kagome then went to answer the door.

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Jaken walked along the edge of the mountain as the lightning illuminated the sky behind him and as rain pelted him from in front of him. It was midday but the mountain he was traversing was known for its dark powerful storms. Just as the lands where known for their dragon lord but Jaken knew he had little to worry about here since Lord Kazuki should be in the east with his lord.

As the lightning lit up the side of the mountain again he noticed a small cave not too far ahead of him so he hurriedly went to seek its shelter. Once inside he sat down happy to be out of the rain if only for a moment and pulled out the map that Bokusenou had directed him in writing.

The first thing he had to find was the egg shells of a wild dragon demon and since Ah Un was no longer around to provide him with some help he had gone to the area that he had come from. Jaken knew that somewhere on that mountain he would find a nest with the necessary eggs whether or not it was absent of the dragoness would be another thing.

He clutched the staff of two heads close to his side hoping that that would be enough if he did encounter a dragon. He looked out the cave and watched the rain fall waiting for it to lighten up a little.

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A/N: I'm sorry about it being late again this time it wasn't my fault though I have been in and out of court for the last two days and I am going to be in and out next week too on top of me starting collage but I'm going to try and keep up with the story as much as possible.