A/N: Welcome back :) This is the second sequel, i hope you enjoy it. Yes there will be a third and FINAL one after this the reason being, writing it has been a bit hard so i split it up. Oh by n by, please tell me if i need to change this to a crossover, i have asked and due to the fact they are more in the background, it doesnt really qualify (for me) :). Happy reading :)

Disclaimer: I dont own Strawberry Panic! nor MSGM. I wont repeat it for every chapter.

Chapter 1

"I will be coming back and Miyuki I will take good care of her I promise" Were the last words Nagisa uttered, before the trio was swept up in a violent wind. Holding on tightly to each other, both girls were feeling both disorientated and nauseous. This wasn't the way to travel. The loud roaring of the winds, the continuous swirling and rocking and flashes of bright lights made them wish for a different travel agent. Darian on the other hand was disinterested, with a bored expression and stance; he travelled this way for a living. It seemed to take forever, seemingly to the girls, but eventually the roaring wind died down and the movement slowly slowed down. Their wind journey had finished. Finally after the annoying wind died out completely, leaving two windswept and muck covered girls holding on for dear life to each other with an amused dwarf looking on.

The three travelers set down in a darkened tunnel. The tunnel walls were smooth and flat, the only light, glittered naturally above. Veins of luminescent light spread across the ceiling giving off enough light to see by. The tunnel was bare of life yet dutifully looked after. This was the path that would lead them to the Isle, the first gate to pass.

Nagisa looking a little green clutched her stomach in mild reproach. Shizuma on the other hand was getting her long silver mane back into organized style, yet not giving it much effort. Darian looked over the two tired girls, noticing the worn faces and their ripped bloody clothes made a decision.

"I reckon you should be used to that by now" Darian pulled his pipe out his tunic

"No I don't think I will" Nagisa murmured

"I agree with Nagisa, not my favorite way to travel" Shizuma sniffed

"Don't see your problem to be honest with you. Clears your 'ead and chest." Puffing his chest out

"The logic of dwarves, it's so thick like their heads" Nagisa whispered to Shizuma making her smile

"Now you finished settlin your selves, I think it best you take a breather and a wash before you go on. Don't wan' you lookin a right old mess before them geezers. Follow me" Darian motioned and set off along the tunnel

Shizuma and Nagisa glanced at themselves then at each other, when the Dwarf mentioned their looks, finally seeing the state they were in. Blood, mud and yuck covered them and had numerous tears in their clothes, showing just what they went through not so long ago. Giggling a little Nagisa shook her head, held her hand out to Shizuma, who it took it gladly and began to follow Darian in the enclosed tunnel. The bearded dwarf took them along the dimmed tunnel; all of which looking the same, however to the dwarf who, thrived in the underground he knew where to go and where the rooms were.

"'ere we are this is your room. I'll pick you gals up late evenin. Plenty of time I reckon." Darian informed them waving his hand at a blank wall.

"It's a nice wall" Shizuma said looking a bit confused "You sure it's the right place?"

"Course I'm sure. Aint losing rooms around this place am I?"

"You must be since this is just a plain wall" Shizuma was getting angry

"Shizuma" Nagisa spoke falling on deaf ears

"I told you I'm bringin you to a room and that's wat I've done!"

"How is this a room?"

The two continued bickering a little, whilst Nagisa watched on, knowing dwarves loved to fight in any means and Shizuma being overtired. 'Stupid dwarf. Why did he have to do that routine with Shizuma? Will this day or is that night ever end. I want a bath!' Her patience didn't last long either as she planted herself between the two and glared. Her deep red eyes burned the two into silence, with the rustling of her feathers twitching menacingly. Wisely the two fighters quickly shut up and stood still.

"Darian you knew Shizuma wouldn't know about your sense of humor, so would you please open the door already?" Nagisa pleaded "Shizuma I know you're tired but please be a bit more patient"

Darian stomped over putting his pipe into his mysterious pocket and lugged his axe off his back. Baring the blade he struck the wall twice the loud metal rings, echoing down the long hall. When the final chime stopped, a deep rumble from the wall shook making the smooth wall crumble. A large opening was collapsing into the wall, slowly forming into a recognizable door. Nagisa waited until it fully formed, along with a handle, and went over to push the stone door open. Turning back to Darian with tired eyes Nagisa spoke.

"Thank you Darian for today. I'll see you later in the evening" cocking her head to Shizuma for her to follow, which she did gratefully.

The room was simple yet elegant in its simplicity. A large bed occupied most of the room with a closet standing against one wall and another door opposite it. Striding over to the door Nagisa carefully pushed it open, to reveal a large wash room with warm water already waiting. Looking down at herself, Nagisa thought it best to be in her more humanoid form, wet feathers did not sit well with her. Noticing Nagisa was bringing flames to surround her; Shizuma wondered over to the wardrobe and opened it for nothing better to do. Inside, to her great surprise, was filled with modern clothing and with a quick check were the right sizes for herself and Nagisa. Quietly coming up behind her Nagisa looked at the clothes then at Shizuma.

"I don't know either" Nagisa whispered in her ears making the human jump

"Must you do that?" turning to face her phoenix looking her up and down "comfortable now? I see you've kept your eyes the same love"

"Yup. I can see better like this and my wings were getting in my way. Not to mention that wet feathers are not a good thing"

"Being comfortable is the only thing good about being here" pulling Nagisa to sit down on the bed with her "Where are we?"

"We are on the Isle, mainly for the use of my Council, plus the true Mythical Souls, who only really come together when something like this comes up. Darian serves as the Guardian of this place, watching over everyone who comes here also at the beck and call of the main members" Nagisa tried to explain

"Who is on your council?" Shizuma asked noticing the small flinch

"You should know if you're still coming into the main room with me" not wanting to push but happy when Shizuma nodded her head "There's no leader on this council all have an equal say, but must reach a decision that all agree on."

"Like when they did with you? Darian mentioned coming to fetch you 'again' by the lake"

"Yes. But I was in a lot worse state back then so I wasn't exactly a welcome guest or a polite one. Back to the members" avoiding the topic "Sora, who is a dragon, has been on the council for the longest time. He's very wise and tries to look from all angles. Alana, unicorn, quite quiet and more the glue of the group. You'll be shocked by Echion, who's a hydra and try not to stare too long at his many heads. He doesn't like it. There's a representative from the Councils of the Few. To put in their views also human ones too to let them know what's going on. I think it's changed but I'm positive it's Sara Morlowe, Sorceress class. And lastly Yasu he's the Phoenix there." finishing her oratory with a quick finish and shrug.

'She's hiding something from me. I guess it will come out later on' Shizuma thought.

"Where will I be when you're on trial? What should I expect?"

"I want you by my side Shizuma. No, that's not true, I need you by side. I don't know what will happen or what they will say about you. The worse they can do to you is sending you back just erasing your memory of this place." Looking a little guilty saying it

"What about you? How bad can it be?" Shizuma timidly asked

"Hard to say Shizuma we'll have to see how it goes" Nagisa shrugged it off

"Don't you lie to me!" Looking stern startling Nagisa a bit

"Shizuma" quietly said barely reaching Shizuma ears

"I want you to be honest with me Nagisa. Don't hide things from me, just to ease my feelings. I love you my little Phoenix. I'm here for you." Shizuma tried to get across looking into her deep red eyes

Nagisa feeling a little ashamed hung her head murmuring "I just don't want you to worry; anything can happen when I'm there." Looking back to Shizuma "Whatever happens to me, whatever they decide you mustn't blame yourself for anything. This is my choice."

"Aren't you scared?" Shizuma whispered

"Only of losing you Shizuma." Touching her forehead to hers.

It was quiet for a while letting the words sink in and the enormity of what they would face.

Shrugging off the depressive air they decided to start getting ready, Nagisa went to clean up first whilst Shizuma chose the clothes for both of them. Suitable yet stylish she went for, as there wasn't any cute clothes she wanted to see Nagisa in. When warm air hit the cool room as Nagisa came in. Turning to ask her opinion, Shizuma stopped dead in her tracks, staring at the beautiful site before her. Her little fireball was dressed only in a towel, which was wrapped around the chest and fell to just above the knee, skin still a bit damp from the bath. Nagisa was unaware of what she was doing to Shizuma as she busy drying her hair.

Shizuma on the hand was in a high state of tension, she just stared standing quite still not daring to move. 'She's …she's just wearing a towel. Wonder what she looks like without one? Bad Shizuma! Nice figure she has too, well-toned, lovely skin. Wait are those scars? The one on her upper right side looks serious' Shizuma noticed. What she didn't notice was her face now had a rose like hue to her cheeks, as she stepped up to Nagisa, lightly touching the mentioned scar. Startled Nagisa jumped a bit, looking at Shizuma with a slight tiny glare. She also noticed the blush. The older girl continued to lightly touch the scar, tracing gently with the tip of her finger.

"That tickles you know" Nagisa smiled at the increase of red on her cheeks "you look really cute when you blush."

Shizuma looked into the teasing red eyes and withdrew her finger from tracing the girl's skin "Ticklish Nagisa? Where else are you sensitive?" teasing her back

"Me to know and for you to wonder at." winking a little

"Trust me Nagisa, it won't take me long to find out" speaking a little huskily, the two now very close together.

"You, love are certainly dangerous." blushing quite a bit under her intense gaze "now before you do anything, like pounce, go and get cleaned up. If you're very very good and go now, I might just wash your back"

Not quite believing Nagisa she stood still in front of her, arms lightly crossed, eyebrow raised and a look of 'not buying it' written over face. Giving a little giggle Nagisa untied the arms and pulled her along, leading her to the bathroom giving a slight push and closed the door.

"Get into that warm tub and get cleaned up, you will make us both late if you keep that up." She said through the closed door

"Not my fault! You looked simply irresistible like that Nagisa."

"Save those thoughts for another day Shizuma." She uttered quietly, thinking the door was thick enough

"Oh so I get to do that in the future then?" a merry voice came back yet she was in silence as Nagisa left that unsaid. Why bother denying it? Probably happen anyway.

With them both clean and dressed in their new clothes; Nagisa in black jeans, red tank top with a red shirt on top complete with trainers. Shizuma was dressed similarly except she wore a white silk shirt and black cardigan with low heeled shoes. It was now a matter of time for when Darian came to fetch them and the waiting was proving to be an unbearable time. Both left to ponder on what was to come. Shizuma not liking the tense and quiet, especially the constant twitches from Nagisa, laid down fully on the bed pulling the younger girl after, with a slight protest, into her arms. Hugging her tight as they both rested on the bed.

'This is all I can do for her, to calm her down or anything in this place. I'm truly powerless in more ways than one. What is this Council like? Surely they can't judge her too harshly for helping us. What a stupid law it is anyways. I'm not leaving her side whilst we are there I don't care if I get eaten' Shizuma wondered.

'I can't stand the waiting and the silence in this place. At least I'm calm thanks to Shizuma, better than me blasting and destroying everything, like I did before. I wonder what the council will do to me. Making me an outcast from the rest was hard and lonely especially after the War. Now I have even more to lose, my friends and Shizuma. They can really hit me hard with them. They better not hurt them' Nagisa thought with a frown.

A quiet but firm knock on the door broke the girls out of their reverie, rising from her position, with a bit of reluctance, Nagisa walked over to the door opening and peering out. Darian stood in his usual attire, pipe smoking in his grasp. Looking a little bored at his duties. Shizuma came over and stood behind Nagisa looking out.

"You both set to go?" Darian asked puffing on his pipe

"Ready as we will ever be I guess" Nagisa answered with a slight tremor

Coming out of the room the three walked steadily down the corridor. Darian leading whilst the Miator two, hand in hand, walked slightly behind. There was no need for small talk from any there; they all knew the reasons why and where they were going. Up ahead it was becoming brighter with the floor becoming more gravely. In a short time they came out into the fresh air, the setting sun and dazzling view.

The tunnel led them onto a high platform and their sights were greeted by an amazing view. Thick green woodland stretched from the mountain base to nearly as far the eye can see. Small pockets of glades dotted, the woods with small tendrils of smoke, drifting to the sky. Hearth fires. The nearest open field with a large lake, caught the last rays of the dying sun, making way for a majestic site slightly beyond. It was a three tier waterfall, with its rushing water cascading down its route, with pools slowing down the drops of each. Unnaturally it finished with the water pouring over a large cavern, yet still remained an endless cycle. The depth of it remained unknown. Where they were standing, on a high stone ledge carved from the mountainside, twisted and turned going up and up to the top most reaches of the mountain itself. Presumably this was the path they were going to take.

To Shizuma it was a beautiful sight to see, after she finished gorging herself of the landscape, her attention drifted and was instantly caught by the inhabitants. Down in a glade, was what she thought of horses earlier, until she studied them more closely. She was half right. The lower body was that of a horse whilst the top of a man. Centaurs in the flesh. Looking around, deep in the trees, she glimpsed women attached to trees by vines and bark. It was natural as it was strange to her. High in the air there were creatures that flew, soaring the sky as if in an intricate dance. One in particular caused her to gasp and gape wide. It was huge, nothing that big could fly as gracefully and effortless as that did. It proved her wrong. The blue dragon soared overhead causing a huge gust of wind, to knock the three back a little. Shizuma was in all honesty speechless.

"Welcome to the Isle Shizuma"