NOTE: Well, I had a HUGE writer's block (even though I'm not much of a writer lol), so the Wolf vs. Snake story is going to be held back for a while…..still. Sorry if you guys were looking forward to an update of it. But I come bearing a fresh fic with fresh inspiration! Please enjoy

Another note: This is un-betaed. So there may be some mistakes.

Disclaimer: I do not own Mai HiME, or Romeo and Juliet in any way.


It was going to be a chilly Saturday night, and Natsuki could not believe she was going to waste it at a costume party. Mai had encouraged Natsuki to go, and by encouraged, she means blackmail her with karaoke every weekend for a year. Therefore, Natsuki had no choice but to agree with her orange-haired friend.

Besides, Natsuki thought, I might be able to see Shizuru again…..Blushing at the thought, she shook her head furiously to forget what she was thinking, but to no avail.

It had already been about 5 months since Shizuru had graduated from Fuuka Academy, and the emerald-eyed girl had been too busy with summer school to visit the chestnut-haired woman. School had already begun for both of the women, so they were too occupied with other things to concentrate on the other. Each of them had been trying to get a bit of free time on their hands, but alas, Natsuki had a part time job at a nearby club as a bouncer, and Shizuru was, of course, the President of the Student Council at Fuuka University.

"What should I dress up as…..?" Natsuki thought aloud as she rummaged through some of Mai's outfits. Spotting an interesting costume, Natsuki pulled it out of the closet and inspected it. The costume she had in her hands was that of a knight from the Medieval Age. Upon inspecting it, she noticed that it was close to a perfect fit for her, and ultimately decided that she would wear it for the party. The costume reminded her of a movie she once saw somewhere….then it hit her. Romeo and Juliet; she had seen it with her friends in theater after they violently persuaded her to watch it along with them. It was the version with Leonardo DiCaprio, and he was the one who wore a knight costume for a party.

What is love, Baby don't hurt me, Don't hurt me, No more

Natsuki's cell phone rang in her pocket, and judging by the ringtone, she knew it was Shizuru calling her.

"Hello Natsuki", the cheery voice on the other end said.

"Hey", the raven-haired girl replied automatically.

"Are you getting ready for Mai-san's costume party?" the chestnut-haired women asked.

"I just found a good costume right now. I'm planning on dressing up as a knight, you know, the one from Romeo and Juliet?" Natsuki questioned the older woman.

"Ara…..I remember," Shizuru giggled into the phone. "How could I forget? That was the only time I went to see a movie with Natsuki and the others. Although, it was quite the site to see Natsuki being forced to watch a romantic movie." The chestnut-haired women had to suppress her laughter a bit while Natsuki shouted, "Mou! They knew how I felt about chick flicks, and they only forced me because yo-". The younger woman caught herself before she let it slip to Shizuru that Mai and Chie had forced her to watch the movie only because Shizuru was there and they wanted Natsuki to put some "moves" on the crimson-eyed woman.

"Because of what, Natsuki?" Shizuru questioned the emerald-eyed woman, curious about what Natsuki had not said.

"Ano…it's nothing, Shizuru." Desperate to change the subject, Natsuki questioned the older woman, "What are you wearing for the party, Shizuru?"

"Ara…..I haven't been able to find a good costume yet, but Natsuki just gave me an idea. Unfortunately, this means that I must talk to Natsuki later, since I must shop for the costume before the stores close."

Natsuki frowned, but understood that Shizuru was a busy person, and didn't have time beforehand to get her costume.

"Hai…..I'll be at your apartment around…..8:00, ok?"

Shizuru could hear the disappointment from the other end. Oh, Natsuki. Your effect on me hasn't changed one bit…..you shall be surprised at what I am wearing when you pick me up. Ara….I have a feeling tonight is going to be a night I will never forget.

"Well then Natsuki, I shall be waiting for you at 8:00 then. I just hope Natsuki can ride her motorcycle with her costume on."

Hearing the Kyoto woman's laughter on the other end of the phone, Natsuki mentally sighed and hung up.

This is going to be along night…….the emerald-eyed woman sighed.


Well, that's it for the first chapter! I always hated short chapters…but I can't help it. I'll try to make the next ones longer.

Please review!

Samy