Pandora Queen: Aftermath

Rana & Kaho

"Shhh...shhh...people might be sleeping." Rana Linchen slurred close to her companion's ear. "Or maybe they aren't sleeping." Her mouth formed an 'O' in feigned shock before she was overcome with giggles.

Plodding down the hallway, Kaho Hiiragi cursed being a first year. She'd been in no position to refuse when the upperclassmen had 'volunteered' her to help a very drunk Rana get back to the girls dorm. So now, the person in question was riding piggyback, thoroughly entertained by every little thing. Carrying her this way, Kaho had to endure each alcohol laced breath blowing across her cheek.

Pointing vaguely to their left, Rana whispered ever so loudly. "Look Kaho, that is the door of my nemesis, Satellizer El Bridget. Do be extra quiet for Kazuya may be in there with her. We wouldn't want to distract from whatever wanton acts they are engaged in." It was only seconds before Rana burst into giggles once again. "More likely, after being rescued by my wonderful Kazuya, she gave him a pat on the head and sent him home like a loyal puppy. That woman is undeserving of his attentions."

"Would you rather Satellizer was in there doing something with Kazuya? Who knows, maybe she tossed him on her bed and they're making out right now." Kaho shot back. She could feel Rana shaking with laughter.

"Miss Hiiragi, you amuse me. For such a thing to happen, first, the large stick up her backside would have to be removed. Oh no, I am certain that no woman has yet to experience Kazuya's first kiss. I intend to claim that honor for myself. And, I have the perfect plan to steal him away." She smushed Kaho's lips with a finger while making shushing noises. "That's a secret, no telling."

Salvation appeared in the shape of Rana's door. Kaho couldn't wait to drop off this particular burden. "Okay Rana, here we are all safe and sound." None to gently, Kaho released her hold. Once Rana's feet hit the floor, the young lady was wobbly, but remained standing. After the door was opened, Rana grabbed her wrist in an iron grip and dragged Kaho into the room. "Wait...what's going on?"

After shutting and locking the door, Rana turned around, looking very pleased with herself. " As thanks for your assistance tonight, I wish to return the favor. I am going to help you find a mate!"

Kaho blanched and backed farther into the room. "Wow...I...uh...don't know what to say?" She sent fevered glances past Rana at the locked door, unsure of where things were going. Unbidden, the image of a shark circling her prey sprang into Kaho's mind.

Unaware, Rana talked on. "Among the many things I was taught before coming here, there is a secret technique. Once mastered, any man will find it difficult to refuse you. It is called 'Opening Heaven's Gate'. Likely, many months will be required for you to gain even a novice's level of skill. But, worry not, I will dedicate myself to this task."

Now, Kaho was getting really nervous. "That seems like a lot in return for bringing you home. How about buying me lunch sometime?" Slowly, she began edging to the right, trying to open a path to the door.

"Put such worries from your mind, Kaho. I am more than happy to assist you in finding the same happiness that I will have once Kazuya and I are one. And so, to prepare for 'Opening Heaven's Gate', we must remove all clothing." Rana slid the straps off her shoulders, wriggling free from her dress.

"Eep!" Kaho looked away as Rana swiftly disrobed. Things were getting weirder by the second. She folded her arms across her chest and held tight. "Umm, Rana, I'm not very comfortable with this. Just what exactly is 'Opening Heaven's Gate?"

"In it's simplest terms, you could call it a massage. But it is much, much more than that. Emphasizing manipulation of the seven chakra points, this technique seeks to remove any resistance to the flow of energy through our bodies. Skin on skin is required, clothing gets in the way." While explaining, Rana had slid closer to Kaho and gently pulled her arms down. Her voice wrapped soothingly around the young Pandora. "When performed many times, the spirits of the two will become in tune with each other and their energies will flow as one."

Kaho blinked as she realized her dress was now a puddle of silk on the floor. "A massage? That doesn't sound so bad." A thought pushed its way to the front and made her ask, "This is your secret plan, isn't it? Have you done this with Kazuya?"

"No." Rana grumbled. "The boy has been annoyingly resistant so far. I think he does not like the idea of being nude with me." She glared in the direction of Satellizer's room. "I guarantee she could never make Kazuya as happy as I can. One day the boy will come to see this truth."

"Well, maybe. That's not exactly something you do on a first date, though. You ever think you might be coming on a bit strong?" Kaho fluffed the pillow and tried to get comfortable. "How did I get over here..."

Rana lit a stick of incense. Soon, the room was scented like a mountain meadow. Finally, she removed an earthen jar from her nightstand and pulled off the lid. "I will give you one of these once you are ready. It is a special mixture known only to masters of this skill. The oil serves to lessen the barriers between our bodies, allowing my energy to more effectively interact with yours."

The bed shifted and Kaho felt Rana's presence at her side. Kneeling by Kaho's waist, Rana rubbed her oiled hands until warm and then slid them over her new pupil. "Now, pay very close attention. I will indicate the seven chakra points first. Then, I will demonstrate the particular means of interacting with each one. To finish your first lesson, you will learn the proper order of manipulating these locations."

"I will do my best, Rana." Kaho had to admit the Tibetan girl was pretty weird, but right now, whatever she was doing felt really good. She didn't believe in all that attuning of energy stuff. However, one more arrow for the quiver couldn't hurt.

"Oh my, Kaho, your energies are all bottled up. I guarantee you will feel like a new person when I am done. Okay, the lesson begins with..."

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Kaho tried to roll over but something was in her way. And, as she became more aware, it seemed an odd weight was laying across her stomach. One by one, memories of last night marched their way through her head. Rana had been teaching her something, a special massage? Kaho's eyes popped open as warm breath blew into the back of her head and a light snoring filled the room.

"Oh crap! I fell asleep."

Peering around confirmed her worst fears. She was still in Rana's dorm room. Carefully, she lifted the arm draped across her and scooted to the side. With as little movement as possible, she wormed her way off the bed and threw on her clothes from the night before.

"Now, if I can just get out of here with no one seeing."

Kaho silently closed Rana's door and was turning around when...

"Uh, hey Arthur. Some party, huh?"

"Yeah, apparently it was good for both of us." Arthur walked over to Kazuya and slid his arm over the other boy's shoulder. "You never cease to surprise me."

"Why did it have to be those two. Think small, like a bug, no one sees a bug. Must hide." Kaho squeezed her eyes shut and wished for a miracle.

"Hiiragi? Your room isn't on this floor. And isn't that the dress you wore to prom?" Arthur had a salacious lilt in his voice.

"Well, that didn't work."

Standing up straight, Kaho faced the young men. "If you must know, Rana got blitzed at prom and the third years made me in charge of getting her home. I didn't think it was right to just leave her alone. She complained about the room spinning and ended up in the bathroom a couple of times."

"That was very nice of you, Kaho. Allow us to escort you to your room." Kazuya wrapped her up with his free arm and the three headed down the hallway. Wrinkling his nose, he leaned over and sniffed. "I know that smell from somewhere." The answer hit him like a brick. "Did she try and give you a massage?"

"What! No, nothing like that happened." Kaho protested. "But, you know, I haven't felt this good in a really long time."