A/N: This is my first fanfic ever; I'm not really a NatNao fan, but I guess a small one-shot wouldn't hurt, would it? Anyway, constructive criticisms are welcomed.
This story takes place in Mai-Otome universe. Sorry for any OOC-ness that may happen.
Disclaimer: I don't own Mai-HiME or Mai-Otome. They belong to Sunrise.
Shadow Savior.
A pair of hand grabbed her wrists from behind. Nao panicked. In this dark alley, nobody could help her from these attackers. She struggled helplessly in the strong arm of the man; but he was too strong.
- Well, well, well. Our little strawberry is struggling. How cute. - Said another man, who just entered the scene- But, honey, you won't be able to escape from us.
- You sonuvabitch! What the fuck do you want from me? - The redhead yelled.
- Oh dear, may be a little fun is all we need. - A third man said in front of her. He was holding a long dagger, which made the situation worse. Nao got even more fearful when the man with the dagger slashed her robe, exposing her pale white skin. He raised the weapon again; but from his insane eyes Nao could tell, he was aiming to her skin now.
As the man was about to strike, a golden hawk with blood red eyes swooped down, its talons grasped the dagger and snatched the knife from the man.
- What the-? - He said in surprise.
The hawk ascended again to a high building behind them. It dropped the dagger. A hand shot up, caught the dagger airborne. The men's expressions changed from hideous to fearful. The hand belonged to a black figure as if it was a shadow. A pure black hooded cloak covered its feature; the only thing visible to them was a pair of glowing green orb. The hawk perched on the shadow's shoulder. "Good job, Shizuru" the shadow whispered to the hawk
Without a word, the figure flung its arm, sending the dagger flying. The weapon pierced the man holding Nao's wrists through his brain, cut the throat of original owner of the weapon, and ended up in the gut of the last man, who probably just a filler character the author made up.
- Sch…Schatten Kruger!- he uttered before collapsing on the ground.
The Shadow jumped to the ground. It took off its hood, revealing a cold beauty with midnight blue hair, emerald eyes and porcelain skin.
- Are you hurt?- the blue-haired girl asked Nao; the redhead threw her arm around the other girl.
- Natsuki you baka!-she screamed- do you have any ideas how scared I was?
Natsuki hugged the other girl back: "Sorry I'm late. But I have business to care for."
- Can you please set your business aside just one day to be with me?
- Baby, my business has to be done until dear mother can be revenged.- Natsuki said, looking away- But I guess I can make up for my being late.- she looked back at the other girl's eyes.
She brought their face close, then kissed Nao on the lips. Their embrace grew tighter. The moments seemed to last for ages, before Natsuki parted their lips.
- I have to go back to Aries for now. So long, goodbye.- Natsuki put her hood back on.
- Bye, Natsuki.
Natsuki walked out of the alley and called her horse: "Ducati". A blue horse appeared. The woman climbed on the horse: "Bye, Nao. Take care of yourself", then galloped away into the horizon.
Nao watched until the Rider and her horse had gone out of sight. "I love you, Natsuki" she whispered.
If people like this story and reviews it, I may make a sequel to it.
Again R&R