Discalimer: I do NOT own Strawberry Panic. This fan fiction is just for fun.

Summary maybe?: The story takes place after episode 26's Etoile pair was decided (Hikari/Amane). Also, in this story, Shizuma and Miyuki have graduated, but are attending university near the Astraea schools (so they can keep in contact with the other girls!). I think that's all I need to say. Expect comedy, drama, horror?, and romance, in very strange ways. Intended pairings so far: NagiShizu, and others to come.

Part 1- Catch Me If You Can

After classes at their new university, Shizuma and Miyuki decided to stop by the cafe down the street for coffee and chocolate cornets.

"There isn't anything sweet at the house," Shizuma explained.

As the two sat down to enjoy their coffee and pastries, they heard the sound of the cafe doorbell tinkle, and hurried breathing. Shizuma, looking up, raised an eyebrow, and quickly saw that the cause of the commotion was none other than Yaya-chan, who was bent over in her white Spica uniform, clutching her bag, and trying to catch her breath.

"Haha...that damn...Chikaru..won't find me here...I bet you," she panted.

"Yaya-chan?" Shizuma asked.

Yaya startled, turning to find the owner of the voice.

"Sh-shizuma-sama? Miyuki-sama..." she walked toward them.

Miyuki cracked a smile, "You look like you've been running from something. What is it you're doing, Yaya-chan?"

"Well, I'm glad you asked that," Yaya said, holding up a finger, "I, and the others, are playing hide and seek, and I am about to emerge as the victor!"

Shizuma giggled a bit, but Miyuki sighed, her stern side coming to surface "Aren't you girls supposed to be in classes still? You shouldn't be cutting class."

"Relax, Miyuki," Shizuma said, biting into her cornet, "So sit down

and join us, Yaya-chan."

Yaya did so, and ordered a hot cup of tea. She sat with Miyuki and Shizuma, though she couldn't find much to say to them. After all, only a year ago, when they lived in the Strawberry Dorms, the two were upperclassmen, and Yaya hadn't associated with them much. When she had, it was never in such a casual manner as this.

"How is Nagisa-chan?" Shizuma asked Yaya.

Oh! That's right, this is Nagisa's...Yaya thought to herself.

"She's very well. I think she and Hikari are hiding with Chiyo-chan in the courtyards back at the dorms."

Shizuma smiled, "Is it that serious?"

Yaya wasn't exactly used to seeing Shizuma smiling so much, as she never used to do so until Nagisa transferred to Miator. "Yeah, well, Chikaru is 'It.' She almost caught me!"

Miyuki mumbled under her breath.

Shizuma gazed out the window of the cafe, yearning to be living in the Strawberry Dorms again, attending Miator. She missed the greenhouse, in addition to the antics of her beloved Nagisa and her friends. She even missed being etoile, no matter how troublesome that position was.

"It must be nice," Shizuma murmured softly.

Miyuki and Yaya looked at her.

Shizuma had not been able to see Nagisa in at least a month now. When Shizuma could finally make time to visit Nagisa at Miator, the auburn-haired girl was always either fast asleep or busy with something of her own; but no, it wasn't just that: in truth... Either way, as a result, the two had not spent much time together since Shizuma began college.

"Anything new around the dorms, Yaya-chan?" Miyuki attempted to lighten the mood.

"Actually," Yaya began, "There is something. Rumor has it that there is this kidnapper girl, trying to kidnap the underclassmen."

Yaya now had the full attention of both Miyuki and Shizuma, who were leaning in to listen closely. "Kidnapper?!" they both asked.

"Well some of the underclassmen have gone missing overnight and when they were found again the next day, they couldn't remember what, if anything, had happened," Yaya explained. She looked down, "I've been worried for my...I mean, Hikari-chan," she flushed, and quickly re-focused, "But anyway, I'm sure it's all just a rumor. Probably some underclassmen girls trying to startle their best friends right? Or even their love interests. It might be a new fad."

Finally, Yaya wound up saying that she had to take her leave. Thanking them, she left Miyuki sitting deep in thought, and Shizuma with a worried look on her face.

Author's note: This is part 1-- this is my first time to ever try writing a Strawberry Panic fic, even so, I'm looking for serious criticism on this, and the next parts. I want to know what works (if any of it does?! OO;;) and, of course, what does not work. And please offer up suggestions at any time. No flames please. Constructive criticism appreciated (don't hold back)! Thank you all for checking this out