Okay so technically it's Haruka's 23rd birthday since I haven't updated this since 05 but whatever. It's still 21st in my mind.

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"That really, really hurt," Haruka whined looking at her arm. The sleeve of her shirt had been rolled up so the cloth hadn't rubbed against the new tattoo.

"You are aware that Michiru will murder you, right?" Sharon asked a glint of Mischief shone through.

"I'm trying not to think of that fact." Haruka pouted. "She'll probably hit me on it."

"That'll hurt worse than getting the tattoo." Sharon said driving back to the house. "good thing she isn't home."

"Yeah good thing," Haruka mumbled as they pulled into the driveway.

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"That's it?" Dove asked skeptically. "I'm surprised you didn't force her to get something bigger."

"I tried," Sharon said honestly. "but I had a hard enough time getting her into the chair."

"Awe, come on Big dog where's your sense of adventure?" One of the other girls asked. This woman was plain but there was something that made Haruka not want to trust her.

"I'm slowly losing it." Haruka replied honestly. "You all are a bit to adventurous for me."

"Then I'll take it easy on you," The girl winked.

"Have fun Chris," Sharon said. "Try to have her back by 9."

" So what did you expect your 21st birthday to be like?" Chris asked as she took the drivers seat.

"Not like this that's for sure." Haruka said looking at her arm. "I don't know really maybe go to a club have a drink legally for the first time."

Chris nodded, "Well, while you were out I took a look through your wardrobe. But oddly enough I couldn't find any clubbing clothing."

"Well no, I typically have to dress conservative for the places I go."

"Every one needs clubbing clothes," Chris said. "even Setsuna has them."

"Well yeah, she's been out for two years." Haruka countered.

"You're just full of excuses aren't you?"

"Maybe,"

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"How do you like those?" Chris asked.

"A little to snug for my liking but I like the way they look on me." Haruka called out from the fitting room.

"I take it all your clothing is tailored." Chris mumbled. "I'll go grab a bigger pair. How about the shirts?"

"Love the shirts." Haruka said. They'd been through six different stores trying to find some outfits Haruka really liked.

"Good because our time is running out." Chris said looking at her watch.

When Haruka was finally dropped off at home, she was left with instructions to "be ready by 8:30".

She sat down and relaxed for a few minutes, taking time to reflect on her day. Eventually she forced herself off the couch and went upstairs to jump in the shower. After fifteen minutes or so she jumped out and slipped into her new clothing.

"This ought to be fun." Haruka grumbled playing with her tongue ring. She was standing in the drive way.

"Just get in the car," Dove commanded when she noticed Haruka getting ready to ask questions.

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"Are there normally this many people in a club?" Haruka asked as they pulled into a parking lot.

"just be happy this one is members only." Dove said. "If it wasn't you'd be in trouble."

"how so?" Haruka asked.

"This location is paparazzi free," Dove said. "we treat this place like Vegas."

Haruka nodded and got out of the car.

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"There's the woman of honor!" the DJ said as Haruka walked into the club. "Someone get the lady a drink. Something strong."

"I see a hang over in your future." Setsuna said from behind her.

"At least you'll know what not to do on your 22nd birthday." Michiru grinned and handed her a drink.

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Yay this one is over leave me alone.

--Wrath.