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It was a dimly lit establishment there was enough light to see where you needed to go. There were booths and tables all around, and on the side was a bar. In front of the bar was a stage people were going on and off getting things sat up for what was going to be and upcoming performance. At the bar sat a blonde, her hair reached her shoulders; She wore a black tank top with blue jeans. Her eyes were blue and one could tell she was intoxicated, she slipped off the bar stool and started to leave.

The bartender looked at her and shook his head "Tab it?" he called out. The woman kept walking and only threw her hand up which singled him yes and then left. A pair of eyes had been watching the woman the whole time even when she left. A woman then went to the bar she wore a black turtle neck with jeans, she had long silver hair though it was up it was still long. But what drew the Bartenders attention and gaze was her amber colored eyes and her flawless complexion.

"Can I help you Miss?'

"Yes I'm actually looking for someone who comes in here a lot"

"Oh who would it be I might know them?"

"It was that woman who left…"

"Yeah, what about her?"

"Is she Esu Hanasaki?"

"No one has called her that in a long time… but yeah that's her"

"I thought so... I know this is weird but could you give me her address"

"What for?"

"I need her for something…"

"And what do I get in return?"

"An autograph"

The Bartender was amazed who he had just finished talking to as he looked at the autograph it was worth money and a lot of it. As the blonde woman made it home she didn't' even turn the lights on as she moved through the dark house to her room. This routine happened every week, she let her body fall on the bed, and the alcohol taking its affect and then sleep over took her.

Knocking could be heard, the blond woke up holding her head and looked at her clock it was only seven. She growled a bit "Who could that be... I've paid all my bills… I haven't bought anything form the internet" She said and she groaned getting out of bed. She slowly made her way to the door. When she opened it she seen a woman standing in front of her, she wore a red T-shirt with some blue jeans, but what really caught the blondes attention was her eyes.

"Esu Hanasaki?" The woman said, this snapped Esu out of her thoughts "Who are you?" She asked "No one has dared to call me Esu" She replied hissing a bit. This only made the woman smile, as she entered the house "You don't know who I am?" she asked, She shook her head "No… and since were still on introductions "My name is Ace... Not Esu its Japanese form" She said sitting down. "I'm Shizuma, Shizuma Hanazono" she replied and then handed Ace a cup of coffee "Since you were drunk last night and most likely have a hang over I brought you some coffee works wonders" she said. Ace gladly took it.

Ace looked at the coffee and then to Shizuma she noticed her flawless complexion her hair and her beautiful eyes "So what do I owe the famous Shizuma Hanazono a visit for?" She asked curious, she knew Shizuma was not only a very famous pianist but also a model and actress. "I heard you were the best… the best of what I'm going to ask you for… I'm going to return home to Japan for some much needed Vacation and some shoots and conferences… I was wondering if I could get you to be my personal body guard" she said.

Ace laughed a little and took a sip of the hot coffee "Why me… there are tons of people out there who would love to be your body guard… I'm nothing more then a bookkeeper in a local bank" she said. Shizuma smiled "That's a lie and we both know it… I know the stories I know the facts… You have mastered more marital arts style then most people will in their entire life time… you were one of the Top Marines" She said. Ace only seemed to drink the coffee "I'm a retired Marine now… for many reason… and those styles well it's' what you get for living with foster parents who were in the marital arts" she said. Shizuma looked at her "Please" she begged.

Ace looked at her "Why me though?" She asked looking her in the eye. "Because I need someone with me twenty-four seven… someone who will be right there with me meaning if I'm sleeping you'll be in the bed if I'm taking a shower you'll be in the bathroom as well… and you're the only person out of the thousands of female body guards who is qualified…" She replied. Shizuma then looked down "At least think about it" she said handing her a card "I can get you what ever you want if you agree… Just call before Friday that's when the plane leaves" She said getting up and leaving.

Ace looked at the card and though about it she got up and made a pot of coffee. Shizuma sighed as she got into a taxi and it drove to a hotel, there she went to her room to think, she had come all this way and she had no idea if she would be able to get Ace as a guard or not. She sat there looking at her cell phone "Please call" she said to herself and laid on the bed, she was exhausted. She had spent most of the night thinking of what to stay to Ace, and her original speech had been trashed when she started talking.

Thursday evening the sky was filled with black clouds, Shizuma looked down at her cell phone the frown on her face was evident. She was hoping that Ace would call in fact she begged she would take the job. She sighed and turned the light off in the hotel and shut the curtains, she slowly made her way to bed and closed her eyes. At the bar sat Ace she had only ordered a glass of water and all she did was stair at it. "Well, well has the drunk finally stopped drinking?" The bartender said smiling.

He was the only one in the place that truly knew Ace. Ace didn't say anything she only took a drink of water. "Haru...I got fired today at work. I was told I was to quiet…" she said closing her eyes. "You have become quiet…Since that day" He replied as he brushed a hand through his short brown hair "You changed a lot actually" He said and then sat a Glass in front of her.

"Maybe taking this job… you'll regain the old you back or at least a part of you and you'll be returning to Japan" he said smiling she looked at the glass "Now drink up and call her" he said she nodded and took the shot of liquor drinking it then reached for her cell phone. As she dialed she waited and listened, she thought Shizuma would never pick up

"Mmm Hello?"

"Still wanting a personal body guard?

"Esu I mean Ace?"

"Well?"

"Yes, here bring your stuff over to the hotel… I'll be waiting for you"

After getting the address Ace went to her home and found a bag and started to throw some pants and shirts in it, she also threw some weapons she might need like two pistols and a knife. Then she walked to the hotel by the time she got there it had started to rain. Shizuma watched the door waiting for a knock she when heard faint knocking she smiled, she opened the door and her smile grew seeing Ace. Once inside Ace sat her bags down and looked at her, she didn't' expect what happened next a hug from Shizuma

"Thank you now we should get to bed, we have a long flight tomorrow" she said and pulled Ace to bed. Shizuma was on one side and Ace the other she had her eyes closed and the way she was breathing she sounded asleep. The rain falling had become heavier and then lightening streaked the sky and a thunderous boom shook the room. Shizuma jumped form the bed looking around when it thundered again she jumped she looked to see Ace sleeping so she laid back down trying to ignore the thunder.

It only seemed the thunder get worse and she trembled from it, Ace opened one eye and looked over. Seeing the frightened Shizuma made her frown and in one quick motion she pulled Shizuma close. "There, there I have you now and as your personal body guard I wont' let anything hurt you" Ace said, Shizuma then turned around and burred her head in Aces chest, Ace gently rubbed her back as she watched as Shizuma clamed down and fell asleep.

A/N: Hi well I got inspiration writing this story when I was writing another chapter for one of my fan fic and well something else helped with the creation but lets not go there.. I really hope you enjoy this Next chapter is Memories long forgotten