Disclaimer: I do not own Mai-Hime/Mai Otome. Nor do I own anything except some made up characters. So if you read a plot or something familiar that reminds you of another anime/mange, I no own.

This story is rated M but not for Yuri make out scenes. I can't do it no matter how much you might want it. Although if I did for the fans sake; I'd lose a lot of blood and never finish this story. Please review and rate; this is my first fan fiction

FYI: This is more on the MaiHime Otome anime with some MaiHime, Natsuki and Shizuru are not a pair (not yet you'll understand when you read), Mashiro is a girl, anything italicized is a thought and Erstin lives forever in my heart.

Chapter 1

Location: Desert

The landscape had hills and the winds were torturous as the sands it carried would sting the face of any adventure traveling. A lone traveler was walking against the winds. It was carrying an important message. It needed to get to Garden Robe quickly.

Location: Garden Robe

It was a nice day at Garden Robe, not to hot and the breeze was cool. As the students were enjoying their day outside, the blue haired principal was depressed. She sat at her desk with piles of paper work that needed to be read and signed before the end of the day. She sighed as looked outside for a brief moment at the beautiful view.

"Damn, what I wouldn't give to go outside." She sighed.

"Ara, but then you wouldn't get the paper work done." A voice said.

The principal looked at her chestnut haired secretary who was pouring her some coffee. The principal hid a small blush as she turned her attention to her secretary.

"Why do they suddenly decide to give me paper work on great days like this?" The principal picked up her coffee cup.

"If it was raining you would still find a way out of this." The secretary smiled.

"No I wouldn't" The principal stated.

"You'd say 'It looks too cold and depressing to work. I'll do this paper work later and eat a mayo sandwich'. That's why the paper work is piled up like this."

"I'm only doing it today to get it over with, but a mayo sandwich does sound nice." The principal's mouth watered.

"If you finish the paper work, I'll think about it." The secretary smiled.

"But this'll take forever." The principal groaned.

"Ara, how about this? If you finish the paper work before 6'oclock, I'll make you two

mayo sandwiches."

"Seriously? No joke?" The principal smiled.

"You have my word, Natsuki." The secretary smiled.

The principal quickly grabbed some papers and began her work. She smiled as she began to sign a paper.

"That's great motivation Shizuru, I'll have this done in no time."

"Great because I've brought you more paper work." Shizuru brought out a box that she had hidden from Natsuki.

The box had tons of more paper work to be filled out. When the box landed with a huge thud on the principal's desk, Shizuru smiled.

"You look a little pale, are you sure you can handle this?"

"I-I think I'll be okay…" Natsuki eye began to twitch.

Nina and Arika were outside enjoying the cool breeze on their day off.

"Why do we suddenly have a day off from school?" Arika suddenly asked.

"We always get this day off." Nina responded.

"Oh, a holiday? What kind of celebration is going on?" Arika's eyes sparkled.

"It's not really a holiday of celebrating, it's a mourning day."

"Eh? If it's a mourning holiday how, why do we get the day off?"

"It's not a holiday at all." Nina sighed.

"It's so anyone who wishes to honor the dead can do so." A voice spoke up.

The girls turned around and saw Miss Maria standing. They quickly got up from the ground and slightly bowed.

"Good day Miss Maria."

"Good morning," Arika smiled, "But what kind of day is this?"

"On this day about 24 years ago there was a massacre in Windbloom."

"What? I never heard of this." Arika responded.

"I take it you haven't been reading your history book." Miss Maria sighed.

Arika smiled and Nina sighed and continued to explain why they had a day off.

"There was this group of people who were after the crown. They somehow managed to

get into the city but instead of attacking the castle they attacked the city. When all the fighting stopped many citizens were killed. They call this day Innocence's Blood."

"So…the survivors today mourn the dead?" Arika asked.

"Yes, many people were killed and many students over the year skipped this day in order to honor the dead. So the school decided to let students have this day off. I hope you're not wasting your time off?" Miss Maria asked.

"Well now that I know, I guess I'll say a prayer or two." Arika smiled.

"As I will too." Nina responded.

"Good, now run along girls."

The two girls left and Miss Maria sighed.

"I suppose I must do the same for you...Juno"

When the girls were far enough to where Miss Maria couldn't hear them, Arika began to ask more questions.

"Miss Maria seemed depressed don't you think?" Arika asked Nina.

"Well it is Innocence's Blood day, any one would be depressed." Nina responded.

"I guess so but…" Arika let the sentence die.

"You alright?" Nina asked.

"Eh? I'm fine." Arika smiled.

"Hey guys', wait up."

The girls turned around and saw Erstin catching up to them.

"ERSTIN!" Arika yelled and ran towards her.

The two friends embraced into a tight hug and Nina sighed with a smile on her face.

"Some things just never change."

"Erstin where were you? You weren't in your bed when Nina and I woke up." Arika asked Erstin.

"I had to look up something in the library real quick."

"What was it?"

"Just something on what we've been discussing in class."

"Well now that we're together, let's go find something to do." Nina said.

"Everything in town is closed," Erstin said, "What about Mashiro? Should we go bother her?"

"Mashiro's probably busy with Innocence's Blood day. We can't do that." Arika said.

The girls thought about what they should do when Erstin suddenly had an idea pop up in her head.

"Let's go visit Irina she's suppose to be researching something with Dr. Yohko. It might be fun."

"Whatever will do, I'm bored." Nina sighed.

"Okay, onward to Irina!" Arika pumped a fist into the air.

Location: Outskirts of Windbloom

The lone traveler was approaching its destination. As it walked into the city it saw that hardly any people were in town. It looked around and asked a nearby bum where the town's people were.

"It's Innocence's Blood day, a lot of the people here are at the graveyard."

"Thanks' old man, just know that I wasn't here." The lone traveler took out a bag out of its cloak and gave it t the bum.

The bum was confused but made no objection when he saw money within the bag. The lone traveler continued on its mission, but not before buying a red rose.

Location: Garden Robe

Shizuru was taking a walk enjoying the nice weather outside. No one knew where she was at so she took advantage of the free time she had. She approached the garden and took a deep breath.

"If only Natsuki were here this would be a complete heaven on earth." She smiled to herself.

Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard a snap behind her. She quickly turned around and got into a fighting position.

"Show yourself."

The lone traveler stepped out into the open, Shizuru glared as she prepared herself.

"Who are you and what are you doing here in Garden Robe?" Shizuru asked.

"I'm a friend, and I need to speak to a woman named Shizuru." It said with a feminine toned voice.

"I'm not convinced that you're a friend."

The lone traveler took out a picture and held it out to where it could see it.

"Shizuru Viola: red eyes, chestnut brown hair, about 5 foot 5 inches, blood type O, 25 year of age, an Otome who works with the headmaster at Garden Robe Natsuki Kruger, known for great fighting skills and a nice rack," the lone traveler flipped the card over to reveal a picture of Shizuru, "This is you right?"

"What does my breast size have anything to do with this?" Shizuru thought to herself.

"Well you match the description so I'll tell you what needs to be told."

"And what would that be?" Shizuru asked.

"In about two or three days, something's going to happen. Warn the other nations and prepare yourself. Especial you, watch out. They're going to be after you."

"What are you talking about? Who's coming after me?"

"This is all I can reveal, if I say anymore they'll catch up to me." The lone traveler responded.

"Who?" Shizuru asked.

"I cannot say, all I came to do was warn you. That is all." The lone traveler began to run off.

"Wait!" Shizuru took off after the lone traveler.

The lone traveler was fast, much faster than the average human. Shizuru quickly materialized and caught up with the traveler. The traveler suddenly quickened the pace almost leaving Shizuru in the dust. Shizuru held back a curse and chased after the traveler.

They we're in the city where the people were missing. The traveler hopped from building to building with ease and grace as Shizuru pursued by flight. Shizuru was within grasping range when the traveler suddenly jumped into the air. The world went into slow motion as Shizuru watched the traveler sprout wings of a hawk.

"I'm sorry, but I can't die yet."

The traveler quickly flew away and escaped Shizuru. She floated in midair in a stunned state.

"She's not an otome …what is she? What's going on?"

Yeah sorry if anything sounds cheesy. Like I said this is my first fan fiction story so please review and rate

This chapter is a bit short, but please enjoy