A/N: Zomg yes, I'm alive! And back with another songfic.. I know I still need to do a lot of updating on my other fics and I apologize! I will try to get on them as soon as possible.
As for this fic... well, I was listening to Within Temptation and watching Mai Otome. I thought that Viola and Kruger needed some more lovings, so here you go.

Song is "All I Need" by Within Temptation

Disclaimer: I do NOT own the song or Mai Otome.

For the first time in all of the years I've been an Otome…

I'm afraid.

Me, one of the five Pillars, is truly terrified.

And about what? I don't even know at this moment as I'm hovering over the demolished pavement caused by one of the most epic fights in the age of the Otomes. I was panting raggedly and my vision just blurred for a split second as my body trembled from the post-fight pain.

All I could think of was the thoughts, which appeared in my head against my will mind you, of her with her best friend in her dorm… they certainly were getting close and it set me off.

'But then again…'

A loud battle cry was heard from my enemy as she charged towards me with speed so incredible that it should be illegal. But I let out a low laugh and smirked, despite the fact this fear was very slowly but surely making me waver. She might be just as fast, but she forgot what my title is, apparently.

'…She doesn't know I'm in love with her.'

Easily dodging to the side, she missed me just barely and I grit my teeth as I felt her blade cut open the side of my armor but luckily missing my skin. It was too close, way too close. I'm losing my touch… why? Why did I have to fall for her?

I'm dying to catch my breath
Oh why don't I ever learn?

And why did this bitch have to pick now out of all the times to fight me? I glared daggers at her as she turned around to take another run at me. She was about to see the reason of why you should never mess with this Pillar on a bad day!

I've lost all my trust
Though I've surely tried to turn it around

Quickly bringing my dual-bladed weapon up in front of myself, her weapon barely missed my chest and was deflect by my weapon instead as I used most of my strength to hold her back. I was certain enough that if looks could burn, my eyes would've had her burnt down to a crisp right now.

Can you still see the heart of me?
All of my agony fades away

I could feel my own aura darkening as I glared into her eyes icily and sent my knee flying to her stomach to push her back at the same time I flipped backwards to get away. They wouldn't go away… those damn images… why was she getting close to her like that? Could… could it be actually that they are…

When you hold me in your embrace

No! Enough! Only if these infuriating thoughts will go away so I can whack this forsaken gnat back to the Black Valley where she belongs!

Don't tear me down for all I need
Make my heart a better place

That girl… is the only one that makes me alive. The only one that stole my attention. The only one that could make me weak in the knees.

My thoughts were rudely interrupted as I was sent flying right into a large boulder by the enemy's weapon and I let out a cry of pain. Due to my powers and the strength I hold, my body literally broke the boulder to pieces… but it didn't mean it wouldn't hurt bad. Not to mention, she has been knocking me around for quite a bit too. I blame the annoying thoughts for that.

Give me something I can believe
Don't tear me down

Fortunately… what my enemy doesn't know is I still have my savior. Which were memories of her spending time with me. Her blushing from my teasing and laughing along with me. Her training with me. All the little things…

With the newfound courage in my heart, I let out a groan as I pushed the broken rocks off of my battered body and struggled to stand up. A drop of blood ran down the side of my head but I didn't care as a crooked grin worked its way across my lips and I stared down my enemy.

You've opened the door, don't let it close

Strong rush of air whistled through the small jet pack within my armor as I slowly levitated up into the air towards the cloudy sky and readied my weapon, my eyes never leaving the enemy down below as they silently taunted her to follow.

I'm here on the edge again
I wish I could let it go

As expected, she darted right up into the air after me and aimed her long blade at me.

I know that I'm only one step away
From turning it around

For the next several moments, all could be heard was metal clanking against each other and to eyes down below, they'd see two bright lights bouncing away then clashing with each other in the same incredible speed from earlier, like a deadly dance. We were relentless… refusing to stand down till we claimed our victory.

Can you still see the heart of me?
All of my agony fades away

Much to my dismay, if there was anything else in the world that could make me stagger… it was her presence. So cold yet strong.

And I felt it just then. I knew I was in trouble.

Big trouble.

When you hold me in your embrace

Correct about my assumption, I didn't even see my enemy vanish into thin air and reappear behind me within a blur. My eyes widened as I felt cold steel slashing through my side, cutting me open.

Don't tear me down for all I need
Make my heart a better place

'This… is it.' That was my final thought as my focus became hazy and I slowly lost my altitude, falling down from the sky. All I could hear was the loud pounding of my heartbeats going wild in my ears and I stared blankly at the dark gray clouds, silently pleading to see the sun one last time.

Give me something I can believe
Don't tear it down, what's left of me

There it was again. The cold and strong presence… yet so comforting. If it wasn't for the sound of blood roaring in my ears, I would've made out the voice that shouted so clearly before a bright flash of red beam shot through the air above me.

Make my heart a better place

Expecting the sharp pain from colliding into the ground to shoot through me, it didn't come just yet… it seemed like it was a long way down from the sky… did I fly that up high?

No matter… this was the end for me anyway. I closed my eyes and patiently awaited the cold grip of death to wrap around me.

I tried many times but nothing was real
Make it fade away, don't break me down

Warm memories of our time together played over again and again like a broken record, as if it was trying to soothe my fears but never succeeding. Her name escaped my lips in a soft whisper.

I want to believe that this is for real
Save me from my fear

"SHIZURU!" I gasped and opened my eyes when I heard the loud shout again and there she was. My savior. She was flying after me with a determined look on her face and reached out, grabbing onto my hand and held onto it tight. Before I knew it, I was hanging right above the pavement from her hold and I couldn't help but smile weakly.

Don't tear me down

"Natsuki…" I muttered softly, tears welling up at the corner of my eyes and I was gently set down on the ground. She didn't waste a moment and landed in front of me with open arms. I didn't hesitate to fall forward into them and gripped onto her tightly as sobs wracked my body. I slowly dropped down to my knees with my arms wrapped around her waist tightly and my face buried in her stomach.

"Idiot… you ran off before I could stop you. I don't like her that way, Shizuru. She was only helping me get something off of my face."

I blinked the tears out of my eyes and looked up at her in confusion before my brain fully processed what she meant by that and stared up at her in shock.

"I've known for a while. I'm not that blind, you know."

That comment alone was more than enough of an answer to how she felt about me… and I finally felt happiness again. I could finally say goodbye to my fears.

"Come on… let's get you home. That bitch won't be a problem to you anymore," I smiled at her words as she muttered them softly and picked me up, carrying me away from the debris and back to the safety of Garderobe…

And her arms.

-Fin-