A/N: Definition of FanFic: FICTION (a non realistic story) made by a FAN (an ardent follower and admirer) of another person's work, using that person's ideas to make an original story. As such, the only thing the FAN owns is their respective original story and original characters; NOT the object(s) of their FANdom.

"Touko Matsudaira, step forward." Sighing slightly, Touko stepped up to the nurse that called her name. "Alright, we'll start with your measurements. Can you take off your shirt and skirt?"

Obliging, Touko did as she was instructed. She had gone through many physical examinations when she was younger, and by now she was completely used to it.

"Alright, that's everything," The nurse said when she was finished, "You've lost a little weight again. Your health is excellent, as always." Touko nodded as she put her clothes back on and moved to the side of the room, out of the way. After a moment, another girl leaned against the wall next to her.

"What are you waiting here for, Touko-san?" The girl asked, with a hint of mischief in her eyes, "Or rather, should I say who?"

Touko glared lightly at the girl. It had been two months since they first began attending Lillian's high school branch, and in the time the two had become best friends.

"Nonsense, Noriko-san," Touko replied, looking away from her, "I merely did not feel like going home just yet. And what about you? Shouldn't you be on your way to the Yamayurikai instead of wasting time talking to me?"

The grin on Noriko's face got wider, "Actually, I was told to wait here. Apparently Onee-sama and Yumi-sama are having their physical examinations today as well. She noticed the light blush that crept up on Touko's face, and began to giggle, until the door opened and in stepped the three girls of every first year student's dreams.

"Still, Shimako-san, do I really need to get a physical done? It's a waste of time!" The girl who walked in first complained, her braided, dark brown hair bouncing lightly as she spun to her companions, her cute face in a slight frown.

"Now, now, Yoshino-san," Shimako chided softly, as Yoshino brushed her light brown hair out of her eyes for her, "It will only take a few minutes, then we can meet with everyone else at the restaurant. Did Sachiko-sama call and tell you what was decided upon, Yumi-san?"

"She just sent me a message." Now Touko's heart began to race as she gazed at the angel that walked into the room last, this beautiful girl who was the object of Touko's love and desire, a girl who, according to an astonishing 97% of the entire school, was just as beautiful on the inside as she was pretty on the outside. Her shoulder-length brown hair in pigtails, her eyes lit with a happy playfulness, as well as a mature, calm aura that radiated from her, capable of bringing a sense of serenity to everyone around her.

"Apparently, Yumi-sama was much more energetic and shy last year," Noriko whispered into Touko's ear as she gazed at Yumi as well, "From what I've heard from our Sempai, she used to completely be an open book."

"I've heard that too," Touko whispered back, never taking her eyes off of the girl who was now talking to her friends, "It seems that Yumi-sama has inherited a lot of Sachiko-sama's speaking skills, as well as Shimako-sama's serenity and some of the previous Rosa Gigantea's coquettish and skittish behavior."

"Ah, Noriko-chan!" Yumi had noticed the two leaning against the wall, and the three friends made their way over to them. Once she got close enough, Yumi reached out and pulled Noriko into an hug, happiness radiating from her, "We told you to wait outside the room for us!"

It was this Sei Sato inherited trait about Rosa Chinensis en bouton that made her go from immensely popular to Maria-sama incarnate status. She was openly affectionate to people. When she was happy or delighted, she openly displayed it, and it seemed she was always hugging somebody. Add to that the fact that she was a naturally open person and you have a girl who wouldn't hesitate to hug a person she just met six seconds previously.

Not to say she was affectionate to anyone. Yumi was a sharp-minded girl like the rest of her companions in the Yamayurikai. And even then, you practically had to go through all of them just to get to her. Sachiko and Shimako were especially protective of Yumi. Even Noriko, who had only joined the Yamayurikai a month ago was protective of Yumi, which was a surprise to most people.

In fact, for the first week or two after Shimako had made her her petite soeur, Noriko had disliked Yumi. However, after something happened that Noriko would only refer to as 'That fateful day', she had fallen head over heels in love with the young Rosa Chinensis en bouton, almost as much as she loved her Onee-sama, Shimako. Shimako was first in her life, but Yumi was a damn close second. However, she would never tell anyone what had happened to bring about such a drastic change.

And now, Noriko's face flushed slightly as she enjoyed the momentary embrace while it lasted as Shimako smiled warmly at the two of them, glad that the two people she cared about the most were so close with each other, "Did we interrupt you, Noriko-chan?" She asked as her eyes strayed towards the younger girl who was still standing against the wall.

"Ah, I'm sorry everyone. I was talking to my friend, and I forgot about the time!" Noriko bowed as she stepped out of Yumi's embrace, then a smile came to her face, and she took Touko's hand. "Everyone, I would like you to meet my friend, Touko Matsudaira. We are in the same class, and she's pretty much the only one I talk to."

"Nice to meet you, Touko-chan," Shimako responded after a moment, "I am Shimako Todo, and these are my companions, Yoshino Shimazu," She turned her hand to the girl who was now undressing for the nurse, to the delight of the students in the room, "And Yumi Houribe." Touko blushed as she made an incomprehensible reply, bowing deeply to the three girls, her face turning a deeper red as she looked up to see Yumi giggling at her behavior. Shimako looked Touko again, "Matsudaira, was it? You wouldn't be of the same family that runs the Matsudaira hospital near the country side, would you?"

Touko was taken aback, "Why, yes, Shimako-sama, although I am surprised that you know about our hospital, it is a bit far away..." She trailed of as Shimako smiled at her again, but this time it was a much warmer smile. A smile that said that she was truly glad to meet her.

"We have been helped many times by the staff at your hospital in the past." She replied happily, then her face turned to a frown, "Is it true that the hospital may shut down in the near future..?"

Youko shifted uncomfortably. She didn't like speaking to people about her family's business, and the old her would have made a curt remark. However, after meeting and getting to know Noriko, she had changed, and was much more open and kind then she had been in the past. Besides, she could see it in both of the Roses' eyes that both Shimako and Yumi were genuinely concerned about the hospital, especially with how warmly Shimako had spoken of it a moment ago.

"Yes," She replied after a moment, "Our hospital has never charged our patients much for our services, and has always used our own money to cover most of the expenses for upkeep. However, since the rise in the cost of medicine and equipment, we've been in decline. And since our hospital is in the country side...But even so, I'm still going to enter the medical field when I-"

"Done!" A loud voice interrupted her as she trailed off. The group turned to Yoshino, who had just finished her inspection. "Alright, can we go now? I'm dying of hunger!"

"Yes, let's go!" Yumi turned back to Touko, "Would you like to come, too? We're going to a cafe, and I'm sure Noriko-chan would love to have you come along."

Taken aback, Touko glanced at Noriko, who grinned and mouthed 'It's your chance!' before nodding back, "I would be glad to join you all."

Together, they left out the building, talking excitedly as Noriko told them about Touko's hidden passion for acting, until an unusual voice caught their attention.

"Yumi!"

Standing near the gates was a young man about their age, dressed down in a black suit and shades, although he took the shades off as the group drew near. What was even more impressive than his looks was the car he was leaning against. Sleek silver, it was an Infiniti Essence, Infiniti's pride and joy brand icon that was said to never hit production. 'I guess it did somewhere.' Yoshino thought.

"Yuuki!"

Touko nearly had a heart attack as she threw herself into the man's arms, squealing excitedly, most unlike her. Usually, from what Touko knew, Yumi had an aversion to men, though not nearly on the scale of her Onee-sama's. However, here she was now, clinging to a man that Touko had never seen before, almost like they were... "Lovers!"

Touko involuntarily screamed the word that the crowd that had surrounded them were all thinking. Yumi looked at Yuuki's shocked expression, her own turning sly as she agreed, "Yup! I love Yuuki lots and lots! He's my perfect type of guy!"

The crowd went wild. Some cried, some fainted, while the majority looked like the world had just ended. Including Touko and Noriko. Shimako and Yoshino on the other hand, were trying very hard not to fall over, the two laughing so hard.

"It has been a while, Fukuzawa-sama," Shimako said after she calmed down a bit, Yoshino clutching on to her to stop from falling over, "It's unusual for you to come over to Lillian. Is there something wrong?"

"Are you here to make up for the date you canceled on?" Yumi asked flirtatiously.

"It seems that Onee-sama was a worse influence on Yumi-san than we thought," Shimako sighed, as Yuuki sighed likewise.

"Actually, I'm here to pick you up, Yumi. Father is hosting a dinner meeting tonight, and he wanted you to come as well, since he hasn't seen you in a while. The rest of the Yamayurikai are invited as well. He says he wants to talk with you all about something. Sachiko-san and Rei-san are already on their way."

"I see; we would be glad to attend," Shimako replied, her warm smile on her face.

"Good. Then are we all coming?" Yuuki asked.

"Just a moment." Yumi finally let go of the man and walked over to Touko, and embraced her instead. "I'm sorry, Touko-chan. It's looks like we will have to get together some other time."

"I-I-It's fine, Y-Yumi-sama!" The girl replied, blushing horribly as the girl of her dreams hugged her, "I know that Yumi-sama and the others are always busy! It is nothing to be concerned about!"

"Thank you." Touko felt a slight touch on her cheek, and the next moment Yumi had moved back away from her, now looking into the crowd. "Are you coming as well, Tsutako-san?"

"Aw, Yumi-san, you've gotten good at finding me nowadays." From behind a tree, a girl with glasses and a camera stepped over to the group. "If I am allowed to go, I would be glad to, but first I think I'll take care of the situation here, first. Kay?"

Yumi looked to Yuuki, who nodded, and then answered, "Alright, then I'll pick you up from your house later. Everyone ready?"

"Ah." Noriko, who had began to get into the car following Yoshino, suddenly stopped. "I forgot; I have some business that I must attend to as well. Would it be too much trouble for you to pick me up later as well, Yumi-sama, Onee-sama?"

Nodding, Shimako reached into the car, "Don't forget to take your bag with you. We shall see you later then."

The crowd watched as their three idols got into the car and drove off, and immediately the rumors went wild.

"I can't believe Yumi-sama has a boyfriend!"

"Did you see? He was practically all over her!"

"And he was practically hitting on Shimako-sama as well! Who does he think he is!"

"How dare he! He even had the audacity to cancel a date with Yumi-sama!"

"But the way she was hugging him! And Yumi-sama HATES being touched by guys!"

"Our precious Yumi-sama is being deceived by his cute looks! We have to do something!"

"But we don't even know who he is!"

That's what the school newspaper is here to find out!" Through the crowd, a girl with a notepad in her hands moved over to where Touko, Noriko, and Tsutako stood, "So... What's the truth, you guys? Who is that guy, and how long has he been dating Rosa Chinensis en bouton?"

Noriko and Touko shook their heads, while Tsutako answered. "I can tell you, but you'll have to pay for the information like always, Mami-san."

The girl, Mami, nodded, a small sigh escaping her lips. She already knew Tsutako almost always had a price for her goods. And unfortunately, she was almost always the person who had what the newspaper needed. "Alright, how's 20 bucks sound?"

"Make it 50."

"That's Highway robbery!"

"I'll include this." Tsutako held up a picture. It showed Yumi hugging Yuuki happily, with Shimako and Yoshino smiling in the background. It was a very good shot, and Tsutako knew it. "And one condition."

Mami grimaced, "...Fine, what's the condition?" She knew she had lost as soon as the picture came up.

Whatever they wrote, it would be nothing next to what the photography could claim.

"Don't add any fabrications to the story when it's published. Straight facts and nothing else, okay?"

Mami sighed with relief at the request. Tsutako could be cold and cunning when she wanted, and she could use her influence (and what the newspaper club already owed her) to pretty much do what she wanted. But even so, she always looked after Yumi, ever since they were in their first year. And besides, Mami may be a hard-hitting journalist, but she was unlike her Onee-sama, and would never publish a story full of lies and false rumors.

"Deal. So, what's the story with those two?"

Tsutako looked around, and spoke with a louder voice than usual, so that everyone around her could hear, "They boy whom just left with Yumi-san and the others was Yuuki Fukuzawa, the heir to the Fukuzawa Group, the same family that rival the Ogasawara Group in fortune and prominence. And since you all are dying to know..." She paused for a minute as everyone gave her their absolute attention, Mami's pencil moving like lightning, "He is currently engaged to our Rosa Chinensis, Sachiko Ogasawara, and is a relative of Yumi-san."

This time, the crowd went wild again, this time with excitement instead of jealousy and anger.

"Ah, it makes so much sense now!"

"Of course Yumi-sama would be close to him, they're related!"

"Not to mention being engaged to her Onee-sama, who also dislikes men!"

"If Yumi-sama is fine with him, he must be a good fiance' to Rosa Chinensis!"

"It also explains why she said she loved him! She's so wonderful, to care about her family so much!"

"I'm just glad to know that Yumi-sama is still single! It means I still have a chance!"

'I never said THAT' Tsutako thought as she collected her money from Mami, then made her way to Noriko and Touko. "Mind if I leave with you, Noriko-chan? I want to go by the store on the way."

"That's fine," Noriko replied, then turned to Touko. "Touko, we're leaving... Touko?"

Oblivious to her friends calls, Touko was already walking on her way home, a spring in her step as she thought about the day's events. 'Not only did I get the chance to talk to Yumi-sama, but she actually HUGGED me! She even...' Touko stopped as she recalled her parting moments with Yumi, and the slight touch she had felt on her cheek, realization dawning in her eyes. 'Yumi-sama... Yumi-sama... she, she k-k-kissed me!'

She felt her face redden, and began to run towards her home as she felt her heart start beating rapidly. Today was an amazing day.

Noriko, on the other hand, was nervous. The moment they left the school, the two girls had went into a nearby store and came back out, dressed in black shirts and woman's slacks, both donning the same type of black coat and shades. The only difference in their dress wear was a gold collar necklace that Tsutako wore, that had a diamond-shaped symbol on it, which was split into two parts down the center.

"Alright, this is the final step," Tsutako said as the two stopped in front of a large office building, "You've gotten this far, so I don't think I need to say this but; this is your last chance to back out." Tsutako looked at her companion steadily, and Noriko could feel the piercing stare through her shades, even without actually seeing her eyes. "Once we go in, the moment you say you're ready; there's no turning back. No more past, no more future. No more loving home where your mother and father greet you in the morning and make breakfast for you. No more freedom to decide what you're gonna do throughout the day. No more deciding who you will associate with, and who you won't. No more deciding whether you live or die. No more happiness, and no more sadness.

"Only You, the present, and The Family. Only doing what you're told, and getting rid of anyone who stops you from doing so. Only the one who you've sworn loyalty to, and The Family that will encompass you. You will be an enforcer. One who acts out the desires of those we have sworn loyalty to, and one who brings judgment upon those who are against us. If you walk away right now, you can continue your normal life, and no one will try to stop you. We will respect your decision. But if you're ready..."

From inside the coat she wore, Tsutako pulled a sleek, jet-black object and held it out to her, "Then take this."

Noriko stared at the girl for a moment, trying to let the weight of everything that was said wash over, but she couldn't. Ever since she had first stepped onto this path, she was prepared for whatever would happen. From the moment she had walked out of her house weeks ago with nothing but her school uniforms and harsh words from her parents, her will had never wavered. She didn't step on this path unknowingly, she had made the choice on her own and regretted nothing.

And now, with the same resolution in her eyes, she sealed that decision.

"You're right," she said, taking the gun from her older companion and placing it in her coat, "You didn't need to say that."

A/N: Alright, for a while, I had been wanting to write a story like this, but never got around to it. Then as, I was browsing, I started reading Our Lives for Our Sisters by Buddhacide in the Marimite fanfic section. Not only did I think 'I need to start following this; this is good!' but it also gave my morale a HUGE boost! So, what do you think of it so far? Does it start off too slow? Is there just something missing? Let me know what you think!