The honeymoon could not be any more perfect' thought Setsuna to herself. It was true, what she was thinking. After all, she was finally married to the one she had always wanted to be with. Marrying Konoka was the dream Setsuna had finally made reality. Suffering through Evangeline's training from hell, the lonely first night in the desert, being trapped by the sandstorm at the end of it, made it worth it though. Everything now seemed so much easier when she looked back at it. The Mahora Martial Arts Budokai even seemed easy by comparison. Evangeline was demonic in her training. It made both Setsuna and Konoka even more concerned for Negi who must go through that on a daily basis.

Konoka and Setsuna were walking down by the beach taking in the sunny day, although they could both see in each other's eyes they would rather be back at the hotel with nothing on and in each other's arms. That morning they had made the decision to enjoy the day until around noon and then go back to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day completely naked with each other. Konoka wanted it just a little more than Setsuna did but she knew they would get more enjoyment out of it than they were walking outside. Still though, the day was perfect. Neither of them could really complain about it. They could wait a while. An hour was nothing to them after Evangeline's training. Konoka turned and smiled saying, "Hey Se-chan, let's go for a quick swim. That'll cool us off a bit. It feels like the day is getting hotter by the minute." Setsuna smiled and agreed. The swim felt great, Konoka had been right. It did serve to cool them down.

Up on the boardwalk a boy, looking no older than twelve sat watching all around him. He watched as the girls played in the surf. His full attention was being diverted however by his companion. He was being pestered to go down there and swim himself. He had told her outright that he had no interest in that. That sparked a small and quickly ended argument, "Aniki, I want to go swimming with you!" his companion said, "You promised me we would." The boy had to remember that this was all just an act for the public, just in case someone recognized them. "Onee-chan," he said in the most boyish tone he could use. "I just don't feel like going swimming today. Maybe tomorrow." The girl he was with pouted. It was a perfect acting job. The girls he had been watching walked by, talking about something he didn't hear. He now knew where they were headed though. He found who he had been looking for but he had to wait before he acted. He had to be patient and strike at the right moment. "Come on Onee-chan. Let's go get some ice cream." Fate had smiled a sinister smile that day. Soon it would all come to an end.

The girls made their way back to the hotel, weaving through the crowd. They finally reached their room after a few minutes. Setsuna locked the door behind them and they both undressed the other. The swimsuits they had been wearing did not take long to remove. Setsuna kissed Konoka as soon as they were done undressing. Setsuna spoke after the kiss. "I think we should a take a shower and wash off the salt water first before we do anything else. We can also have some fun in there while we're at it." Setsuna smiled her sly, 'I want you' smile. It was the one she always had on when she wanted Konoka. After all, Konoka was the only one who could satisfy her needs. Konoka got the shower running and let the water warm up just a bit before they got in.

The feel of the water washing the salt away felt great. The two of them stood there taking turns getting the remainder of the salt from the ocean off of the spots the shower's water didn't automatically wash away. It relaxed them both and after they stepped out and dried off they went over to the bed. Setsuna gave Konoka a kiss as they both lay there. She ran a loving hand down Konoka's body, enjoying the feel of Konoka's soft skin beneath her fingers. There was no need to hurry things along. Both of them knew they wanted to take their time with this. When they had done this before, they really didn't have the opportunity to take as much time as they wished. Now though they had all the time they could ask for. Alone, together and completely naked in a room where they would not be disturbed unless they wished to be, they could not have asked for any better.

Being in such a quiet and relaxing place made it almost feel like home. Konoka was snuggled up against Setsuna as they laid there. Setsuna was continuing to run a hand along Konoka's body and thinking. Their lives had changed so much in the past few days. Emotions were still being figured out by the both of them. The only ones they were sure of at that point were love and joy. Being with each other was all they could really ask for or want. Setsuna let her wandering hands slowly pass over Konoka's breasts. This got a reaction from Konoka. Konoka smiled and said, "Keep going, I think we're both in the mood for this right now. Take your time with it and enjoy everything. I know I will when it's my turn to pleasure you." Setsuna couldn't have agreed more.

Setsuna did take her time. She started by massaging every inch of Konoka's body save for a couple of spots she was saving for later. Konoka enjoyed the feeling of Setsuna's gentle touch over the entirety of herself. Setsuna started to massage each of Konoka's breasts, starting on the beginning of the rise of them and working in toward the nipples. Konoka was enjoying the fact that they could take their time and therefore get more pleasure out of everything they did. Setsuna slowly brought her hands lower down Konoka's body, playfully messing with her belly button as she did so. This caused Konoka to giggle slightly as it apparently tickled. Setsuna's hands continued lower, gracefully sliding down the inside of Konoka's thighs before coming back up. Konoka moaned as Setsuna slowly slid a couple of fingers inside of her and began to gently play with her. Setsuna kissed Konoka as she played with her. Konoka's moans were going into the kiss as Setsuna slowly began to pick up the pace of her playing. The kiss moved down to Konoka's breasts, the nipples being licked one at a time. Setsuna kept playing as she stayed for a bit longer licking at each of Konoka's nipples. It was only after a short time there that she finally began to move the kiss further down.

Konoka was trying to be quiet, but Setsuna was turning her on so much that her moans came out louder than she intended them to. They grew a bit louder when Setsuna slowly slid her tongue inside of Konoka. Setsuna was taking her time but was now playing a bit faster. Konoka moaned almost every time Setsuna licked at her clit. It was far and away the best she had ever been given. Konoka moaned even louder as her orgasm finally hit her. Setsuna continued to lick Konoka clean. She smiled as she looked at Konoka. "Your turn to pleasure me. I'm already really turned on, so it might not take too long. I know you'll make it last as long as you can."

Setsuna laid on her back as Konoka rolled over so that she was on top now. Konoka stared down at Setsuna's nipples which were already hard and smiled. She kissed Setsuna and returned the favor of the message. She started with the front of Setsuna, feeling every last firm muscle on her body. Setsuna silently moaned at the touch. Konoka was taking her time and began to massage Setsuna's breasts. She made it a point to take her time with the nipples, slowly making circles around them with her fingers. Setsuna moaned slightly as she felt the touch and moaned even more when it started to go lower. Konoka finally let a couple of her fingers slide inside of Setsuna. She slowly began to play with Setsuna, who was in complete bliss at that moment. Moans were escaping Setsuna as Konoka picked up the pace a bit more as she trailed a slow line of kisses down Setsuna's body. Konoka gently slid her tongue into Setsuna and it was not long before Setsuna came.

Setsuna let out a satisfied moan as she felt the orgasm roll through her body. Konoka returned the favor of being licked clean. She gave Setsuna a kiss as the two cuddled with one another in the afterglow of sex. Sleep was quickly catching them despite the time of day. They slept, a blanket barely covered their naked bodies as they snuggled together. The sound of Konoka's quiet breathing and Setsuna's gentle noises were all that filled the air. There was just the simple quiet of sleep.

Out on the boardwalk, the boy and his companion were walking. She had an ice cream cone and was happily eating it. The boy had an expression on his face that could have turned someone to stone. He was simply pissed. He had wanted to jump on his chance now, while he knew his target would be busy but his companion had decided to take forever ordering her ice cream. He would have to reprimand her for that later. His piercing gaze searched the crowd for the place he was headed for. A few minutes of searching and he finally found it. "Onee-san, we're here. Time to go find our friends, right?" He asked in a cold voice that he was trying to make sound childish. "Yeah, it sure is Fate-kun." He immediately turned on a dime and slapped her hard. "You use my name again and I will not hesitate to kill you where you stand. Are we clear, Onee-san?' The last bit had a poisonous sound to it. She stammered as she regained her composure, "Y-yes, of course it is clear Onii-chan. My apologies."

He walked up to the counter and asked for the location of the girls he knew saying that they were friends of his. The man at the desk told them the room number and the boy thanked him. He smiled evilly as they walked up to the room. He would take great pleasure in doing what he had been planning to do for over a day now.

Unaware of the approaching boy, Konoka got up and dressed. Setsuna followed suit simply because she was self conscious about her being naked when someone else around her was not. Still half asleep they returned to their nap. Pajamas made the return to sleep a bit more comfortable. They snuggled together and tried to drift back to sleep. Their sleep would not last long.

Meanwhile out in the hall the boy was quickly approaching the room. "I think it's time we pay our friends a visit don't you, Tsukuyomi?" The girl with him smiled and nodded, "Oh yes I do think it is time. I miss that Shinmei girl I met in Kyoto. I can't wait to see the look on her face." He stopped in front of the door and stood in the hall. "Vish Tal Li Shutal Vangate. Bto Ticos Dielksato Dru Petrose" He spoke as he incanted the spell and directed it toward the door. The door shattered when the stone spear hit it in the center. Both girls immediately woke up and were staring at the white haired boy. "Hello girls, remember me?" He said with a smile as evil as he was. Fate had come knocking.

(Author's note: Translation of spell, which was taken right out of the series and is in Fate's arsenal. First sentence is his activation key. The second part is "Magic Wall Breaker: "Spear of Stone" one would assume Setsuna put a magic barrier on the door which is why Fate would use this particular spell. This one is going be a long haul before it is done. I figure the cliffhanger should make you want to come back and read more. Read and enjoy.)

Shinobi of the Onyx Sands