Disclaimer: Weiss and Schwarz are not mine; I only utilize them for adventure. The story itself is a sequel of sorts to another story (Drei Blumen), but it can act as a stand-alone.

The sound of the ocean mingled with the euphony of the harbor wind. Exhalation caused frozen crystals in the air and people huddled together for warmth. A massive cruise ship was the center of attention in a bay by Vancouver, Canada. Its hull gleamed in the noonday sun and hoards of people clamored about its exterior.

Sarah was among the hoard and she glanced about nervously. Her dad had flown with her and helped her find the ship. It wasn't that a cruise ship was difficult to find, but it definitely helped to have a parent along to help her navigate the streets to the ocean. She was about to embark on a Semester Overseas program for the spring semester. She wished that her two friends could come along with her, along with a host of other people but her university would not allow it. Sighing, she fondly remembered the good times she had with everyone and lamented the times she would miss. As she walked up the gangplank she realized she was indeed a lucky gal indeed for being able to embark on such a grand scholastic adventure.

Two heads peeked up from behind a wooden crate, a brunette known as Kristi and a blonde known as Alex. They would see that they would personally follow Sarah and not let her have all the fun. They threatened to row after the cruise ship in a lifeboat and Sarah laughed it off. If only she had known that they had seriously considered it. Kristi however came up with another plan.

"Why did I let you talk me into this?" Alex shook her head. "We're going to get into so much trouble!"

"If you're so worried then why did you come?" Kristi looked to her with a grin.

"Because you can be rather persuasive," Alex said sourly.

"Come now, my plans have worked brilliantly so far. We got cheap plane tickets and we finally got to say to a cab driver 'follow that cab' when Sarah and her dad headed here. We didn't get lost!" Kristi pumped her fist into the air and Alex grabbed it and pulled her down.

"Stop that or they'll catch us!"

"Right," Kristi said with a determined glint in her eyes. "Follow me and act casual." They pulled along their luggage and walked with the determination of college students. There was a crowd to get on the ship, so they dropped off their luggage in a crate heading to the cargo hold and then blended in with the crowd.

Alex whispered to Kristi, "this is never going to work."

"We'll never know until we try," Kristi said, hiding the fact she was petrified.

They were next in line to be questioned for boarding of the ship, when the man to question them was pulled aside.

"Boss! We've got a problem with the indoor pool," a cruise ship worker said.

Kristi grabbed Alex and pulled her to the side while the guy was distracted.

The boss rolled his eyes, "call the handyman then." He turned back to the line and blinked, shaking his head. He could have sworn he saw two girls standing there a moment ago.

Alex and Kristi ran to the other side of the deck. Catching their breath they looked around for a good hiding place.

Kristi smiled at a lifeboat.

Alex's eyes widened. "Oh hells no, it's freezing out here!"

Kristi raised a thermos. "I brought hot chocolate and we're wearing jackets. We'll find Sarah in the morning once we depart."

"Hot chocolate. . ." Alex drifted off momentarily.

Kristi smiled, "and I have Pocky."

"Mmmm…Pocky…"

They crawled into the lifeboat, unbeknownst that they were being watched.

Sarah hauled her luggage to her room and looked around with a smile. It had a dorm room like atmosphere and she wondered who her roommate would be since the cabin was a double. A commotion outside the cabin caused her to run out and to join the masses at the railing, to wave goodbye to the port.

The men of Weiss gathered around a mini-television set in a private cabin. A darkened figure behind a desk spoke to them. "A high class drug lord, Nagaharu Kaito is believed to be aboard the ship in the first class cabins, using the semester at sea program as a cover. He plans on making drops at each of the countries he visits and he will receive his first shipment in Japan. His agents will be everywhere and it is important that you maintain your covers as well. We have information, which leads us to believe that the members of Schwarz may be involved in the protection of the drug lord. Be vigilant men of Weiss and deny this dark beast his tomorrow."

The screen went black and Yohji turned to the others. "We're on a cruise ship, where there's a pool. . .there's bound to be ladies in bikinis in needs of sweet sweet lovin.'"

Ken groaned. "Stop saying that. Honestly, is that all you think about?"

Yohji nodded with a grin.

Aya glared a death look. "We are here to do a job and not pick up women."

"That's what you said the last time Aya-kun," Omi said looking slyly to him.

Aya raised an eyebrow. Omi's look reminded him slightly of Yohji's. "What is your point?"

Ken shifted slightly. "Don't tell me you forgot about the night club incident."

Aya paused. "No. . .I did not forget."

Yohji whispered conspiratorially to the others. "I knew it!"

Aya mumbled, "shi ne."

Omi straightened. "I'm excited to be a student on a cruise ship. I can't wait to meet the other students. The computer systems of the cruise ship are simply amazing as well."

Ken sighed. "How did I end up as a pool boy and handyman?"

"Because we are NOT letting Yohji near women in bathing suits," Aya said simply.

Yohji stared. "He gets to be a pool boy!" Sighing, "well, I suppose an entertainer and dance instructor wouldn't fit either of you three. Perhaps I can serenade the ladies in the lounge."

Aya looked to his watch. "I have classes to oversee as a Teacher's Assistant. See that everything goes well and be wary of suspicious passengers."

Ken, Omi, and Yohji nodded, parting their respective ways.

In another part of the ship, Crawford stood behind Nagi as he typed on the computer. "Have you tapped into the ship's surveillance systems?"

"Of course Crawford," Nagi said. "Everything is at my disposal."

"Good, now head to your classes and make some friends," Crawford said ushering him along.

Schuldig watched Nagi leave and shook his head. "You're like a mother bear Braddy Bear, ushering their cub along."

"I told you never to call me that," Crawford said, his eyeglasses flashing.

Schuldig grinned and snapped a photograph. "This one is going in the scrapbook. . .and I shall call it. . .'Angry Mother Bear'"

Crawford blinked as white lights filled his eyes. That was the fourth photograph Schuldig had taken of him this morning. "Schuldig. . ."

"Ja ja I know, 'get to work,'" Schuldig said. He put some extra film in his knapsack and straightened the camera about his neck. "I shall enjoy being a photographer. Ich genieße mein Opfer aufzupassen."

Crawford watched him leave and shook his head. Hefting some books under his arm he walked to his profession, a small smirk on his face.

Meanwhile, Alex and Kristi were shivering inside the lifeboat. They had since devoured the pocky and the hot chocolate was now luke warm chocolate.

Kristi shivered. "Okay, this was a stupid plan."

Alex huddled beside her for warmth. "Well, it did get us aboard and we haven't been caught yet. But yes, it was a stupid plan."

Kristi peeked out of boat. "The coast is clear, let's go find Sarah."

Alex climbed out of the lifeboat, tested her sea legs and tried to will her foot to wake up. Kristi stretched and motioned Alex to follow. Kristi examined a map of the ship; while Alex tried to smile pleasantly to the people they walked past.

Whispering to Kristi, "how exactly are we going to find Sarah?"

Kristi grinned. "I have a plan."

Alex raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"

Kristi walked over to a cruise ship worker. "Excuse me, my friend and I are looking for a fellow student on the ship. Where may we inquire about her room number? We want to establish a study group as soon as possible."

The worker raised an eyebrow, but looked through the ship roster when Kristi gave him Sarah's name. "Ah yes, she's in a double occupancy, room 29 on the fourth floor, inner cabins."

"Thank you sir," Kristi said with a dazzling grin.

Alex smiled politely and they walked on their way. Once they were out of earshot Alex looked to Kristi, "you don't have any idea where that is do you?"

"Not a clue," Kristi said. "But with my top notch navigational skills we'll find it in no time."

"In other words, we're going to be lost for a few hours," Alex said with a groan.

"Yep," Kristi said, "but we'll find it eventually. I hope you wore your walking shoes."

Sarah explored the ship for a few hours with other overseas program students and found it quite to her liking. There were many nooks and crannies to explore. The ocean air made her feel alive as she headed back to her room.

Yohji felt similarly as he headed to his assigned room. It would be suspicious if all the members of Weiss stayed in the same room. He walked into his room and flopped down on the bed. Turning his head he noticed a suitcase on the other bed. So, I'm going to have a roommate after all. I wonder. . .

He walked over to the suitcase and casually inspected it. If it fell open, because of a sea swell, then technically it wouldn't be his fault that he was 'investigating' its contents. The name on the tag of the suitcase caused him to raise an eyebrow. "It can't be. . ."

Translation:

Ich genieße mein Opfer aufzupassen.- I will enjoy watching my prey

Author's Note: I wrote this story for some friends before a friend did actually embark on her overseas program on a cruise ship. I gave it to her before her journey earlier in the year, I'm finally posting it now, lol.