DISCLAIMER: RATING: SUMMERY: see Part One
NOTE: When I update it might be wise to read the previous Part/s again due to changes (oversight correction, extra paragraphs, different story plots and other misc Extras). I have a bad habit of re-twisting the story as it strikes me. You don't have to but, hey you might miss something if you don't.
Part Four: Unexpected Guests Are a Bitch
Natsuki was enjoying the smooth ride of the limo as it lulled her into a calm state. Erstin chattered on the other side of the seat on her cell phone with Nina. Natsuki smirked when she recalled Erstin telling her that Nina had to talk to her before she could get settled in for the night. It was kind of cute. Not that she'd admit it, but she did the same with Shizuru at times.
Natsuki was pulled into the end of the conversation when Erstin said, "Yes. Her name is Kuga Natsuki. I think you two would get along well. Yes, ok well see you tomorrow then. Sleep well, Nina-chan." Erstin flipped her cell closed with a sigh and a sad smile. "I miss her so much when she's gone, even for a day. Pathetic isn't it?"
Yes, it really is, Rational Natsuki rolled her eyes.
No it isn't. We just saw Shizuru an hour ago and we already miss her, Compassionate Natsuki pouted.
Only thirteen and a half hours till I get to see Shizuru again! Yeah! Jealous Natsuki cheered. OMG what am I going to wear!?
I'm going to puke, grumbled Rational Natsuki.
Natsuki smiled gently, and patted the girl on the shoulder. "No, it's not pathetic to care for some one. I use to think it was, but I know better now." She grinned, self deprecatingly. "Not that I'm a walking Hallmark card or something."
Somehow she didn't find the girl quite so annoying any more. When did that happen? Natsuki mused. Erstin smiled gratefully at the show of support.
As the car slowly came to a stop, Erstin smile dimed somewhat, "Well, this is the end of our adventure it seems. I can't thank you enough for your rescue tonight, both of them. I am in your debt." Erstin upbringing was shining through in her formal address. She reached into her satchel and withdrew a card and pen. "Here is my contact information if you ever need anything please don't hesitate to call."
She then gave a little grin and wrote on the back of the card as well, "This is my personal contact number for my cell. I'd rather you use it, especially if you want to arrange an informal get together. Please call anytime you feel like it, even if it is for romance advice, to catch a movie or what not. Don't limit yourself. " Erstin giggled.
Natsuki took out her cell phone and dialed the number on the back of the card. As Erstin's phone chirped to life, Natsuki smirked, "Now you have my contact number. No calling at three in the morning for girl talk or drunk dialing though, please. I don't get up before ten for anything short of an apocalypse; even then it's possible I'll sleep through it."
"Goodnight Natsuki-sempai. I'll call tomorrow to arrange something for you to meet Nina, if you feel up to it. I think you two will get along well," she smiled softly, "Thank you again."
Erstin exited the car after Natsuki's grumbled "Later."
The car pulled slowly away as Natsuki watched Erstin walk up to the apartment building.
Something seemed off, but Natsuki couldn't place it, God your paranoid. Nothing is wrong. Natsuki thought as the limo pulled out of the parking lot. Fuck! Natsuki's mind raced as she caught sight of the blue hotrod sports car, No that can't be the same one, thought until she saw the license plate #1STUD. It's that asshole from earlier, damn it!
"Stop the car!" Natsuki shouted, as she yanked the door open and leaped out, "Call the police and pull back around to the front!"
She wasted no time seeing if her orders were followed as she sprinted back to the front of the apartment complex. Shit I don't know what her apartment number is! She thought as she lunged into the lobby.
She glanced down at the card in her hand and flipped it over. 23. Oh thank god! Not waiting on the elevator she slammed upon the door with the staircase sign and charged up two flights of stairs and through the door of the second floor.
Natsuki saw the same asshole from earlier with his hand around Erstin's throat to silence her and immobilize her up against the wall as he used her key to get into her apartment.
"Thought you could humiliate and embarrass me without paying the price!" He roared his voice nasally due to the broken nose.
He's one of those 'slow' learners isn't he? Compassionate Natsuki frowned, emphasizing the word slow making the quote marks in the air.
Surprise attack yields better results Rational Natsuki stated.
Get that bastard! He has our mini-Shizuru! Jealous Natsuki snarled.
He was too enraged to see Natsuki stalk closer. As the door swung open and he shoved Erstin into the apartment stalking in behind her. He flung the door closed only to be knocked over by it swinging back to hit him as Natsuki kicked the door inward.
"Didn't get enough the first time, ne?" Natsuki taunted, crouched in a defective stance as the man scrambled to his feet.
The man laughed confidently, too confidently. Natsuki tightened her stance, watching warily. Sure enough the man brought up a pistol, right as he leveled it Natsuki tucked her body into the man's and locked his wrist so he could not fully draw her into the site. He fired reflexively and the muzzle flash burned across Natsuki's right cheek.
As soon as Natsuki saw the gun adrenaline started thundering through her system. She snapped the man's wrist. He dropped the gun with a scream.
Natsuki's already powerful, now adrenaline fed, right cross smashed right into the man's already broken nose. He went down without a sound, cutting short the screaming he was already doing.
Pity, Rational Natsuki thought.
At least that's over, Compassionate Natsuki sighed.
Yah! I got some more where that came from! Jealous Natsuki yelled as she climbed the top rope of the ring getting ready for a power drive on the already knocked out bastard.
Suddenly, hearing someone behind her, instinct flipped Natsuki into a backward handstand as she kicked the gun from the intruders hand and swept their feet out from under them with a rapid twist of her body, sending the new intruder sprawling into the hall. Natsuki sprang back up into an offensive stance toward the new threat.
Natsuki's face was frozen in comical horror as she realized the threat was indeed the officer from earlier tonight.
Omg, we just assaulted an officer of the law! Compassionate Natsuki said in horror.
We rock! Jealous Natsuki crowed, doing a little victory dance.
Well, she doesn't seem too pissed about it, Rational Natsuki assessed.
Natsuki smiled feebly as she reached down to help the woman up. The officer grinned wearily, accepting Natsuki's offer of help without hesitation. Natsuki opened her mouth to apologize.
The officer grinned and help up her hand, "Hold that thought. I need to pick up my gun and my pride; I believe I see one of them over there." She pointed to where her gun had landed by the wall. "Give me a second."
The officer chuckled at Natsuki's bashful smile, "Well, let me get this guy cuffed and ready for the squad car that's on its way." She smirked, snapping to cuffs quickly into place on the still unconscious man. "Get ready to do another statement when you get her calmed down a bit. Also you need to let an EMT to look at that flash burn."
Natsuki shrugged it off, "No thanks, it's nothing. I heal fast."
"Natsuki-sempai," Erstin's timid voice pulled Natsuki out of her embarrassment.
Erstin was practically shaking. The same scenario once a night was bad enough, twice in one night was a little too much for anyone. Natsuki didn't hesitate this time as she held her arms open for her new friend, an offer Erstin dove to accept the offered comfort. Natsuki patted her back reassuringly.
After a few moments, as she stopped shaking, Erstin pulled back from the shelter of Natsuki's embracer and whispered. "Thanks Natsuki-sempai."
Natsuki scratched her cheek and shrugged sheepishly, "Ano, no problem," causing Erstin to give a small chuckle at the sight.
"Looks like you're getting better at that," the officer commented on the comforting scene, coming up beside Natsuki again and holstering her weapon.
Glancing at the service pistol, "Eh, sorry about that, Officer," Natsuki shrugged, "combat reflex."
"Well, good reflexes. I definably wasn't expecting that kind of welcome." The officer grinned roguishly, "But then again I don't really know anyone who minds being floored by an attractive woman now and again."
Natsuki blinked.
"Not that I mind," Natsuki queried sheepishly, oblivious to the woman's flirting, "but how did you get here so fast?"
"I followed him after he got out of the station," the officer smirked, pointing to the unconscious man on the floor, "Figured he'd be up to no good and looking for a bit of payback, turns out I was right. I thought this was his apartment building so I didn't bother coming in. I was out in the parking lot when I saw you sprint by. You move pretty damn quickly," the officer grinned, "and you defused the situation like a professional. Are you in law enforcement? If not want a job?" she only partially joked.
"No, thanks. I like playing by my rules; they make more sense. That and I don't have to get up before noon." Natsuki smirked, sharing a laugh with the infatuated officer.
Natsuki looked over at the officer, "Aren't you suppose to render, oh I don't know, like first aid or something?" gesturing to the still unconscious man.
The officer shrugged "Not unless it is life threatening and that is defiantly not life threatening, just messy."
"Eh, Erstin. He's bleeding on your floor," Natsuki said almost absently.
Erstin grimaced in distaste, "I hope it doesn't stain."
The three glanced between each other and burst into laughter of the absurdity of the comment in comparison to the situation.
"Well I guess you could always send him the bill for the cleaning at least," Natsuki said as her chuckles died down.
Erstin's face fell at the comment, "Natsuki, I don't feel safe here. Can we stay at your place?" Erstin pleaded somberly, "I promise not to be a bother; you won't even know I'm there."
As much as Natsuki wanted to be un-hassled, even she couldn't be that cold hearted. "Sure Erstin-chan. I have an extra futon in one of the closets that you're welcome to. I don't blame you for not wanting to be here alone after what could have happened."
The officer grinned a bit and teased, "Hey now do you have two extra futons? I could stay over and make sure you both are safe?"
Natsuki chuckled, teasing back. "And which of us was just now disarmed?" At the officer's pout Natsuki grinned wider, "Besides I don't invite people over whose name I don't even know."
'She wants to know my name!' the officer thought giddily, she cleared her throat, "Officer Zhu but you can call me Demi," She said almost shyly.
Awe, Demi is a cute name. Compassionate Natsuki cooed, Hi Demi.
Yeah she seems pretty cool, Jealous Natsuki said casually flipping through the latest issue of Shiznat Magazine.
Ok, does anyone here see a problem but me? Rational Natsuki frowned.
Natsuki reached out to shake Demi's hand. "It is nice to finally be introduced."
'Yes,' Demi thought as she felt a rush when Natsuki's palm made contact with hers, 'very nice,' she mentally purred.
Natsuki filled out the police report for a second time tonight as the paramedics checked Erstin for injuries.
"Well, I guess if that is all you need from us, Demi-san, we should be going. It's already late." Natsuki said, smiling. "Thanks again for your quick response, both times tonight."
Demi grinned sheepishly "Tch it's what I'm here for. I'll escort you two home."
Natsuki started to protest but Demi held up a hand, "I insist, it will make me feel better."
Natsuki shrugged, "Alright, if you insist."
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"Can we at least order pizza or something?" Nao complained. They had been up on the roof for over thirty minutes now with no sign of Natsuki.
"Ara, does Yuuki-han want to have a picnic with me? She does know that I am Natsuki's, yes?" Shizuru smiled at Nao with her eyes closed.
Nao made a gagging sound, "Hell no! I'm just hungry and want some damn food!"
"If Natsuki doesn't show up in the next twenty minutes don't you have to go to mass anyhow? Just pick up something on your way there." Shizuru shrugged unconcerned with Nao's plight, considering it a lack of vigilance.
"I don't see why I." Nao voice cut off in mid whine as a limo pulled up in front of Kuga's complex followed by a police car.
Natsuki stepped out. About damn time, Kuga! I swear, Nao choked off her thoughts abruptly as a ditzy looking blond also stepped out. An attractive police woman stepped out of her vehicle and approached Natsuki as well.
"Oh fuck," Nao hissed in disbelief. I'm hallucinating. Please, please tell me I'm not really seeing this!
"Tch I knew I couldn't trust her with my Natsuki," Shizuru's face took on a menacing quality as she watched the Ho snuggle up to Natsuki when she opened the door to her apartment building.
Her eyes darkened as she saw the police woman put a hand on Natsuki's shoulder and lean in to tease her.
"It's probably not what it looks like! I mean this is Kuga for Christ sake!" Nao babble frantically trying to dissuade Shizuru only to get a raised palm to signal silence.
Astonishingly enough it worked and Nao's mouth snapped smartly shut. Shizuru's smile was beyond creepy as Nao watched her pull out her phone.
"Quite now, Yuuki-han," Nao cringed at the silken quality of Shizuru's voice.
Nao eyed Shizuru carefully, part of her mind was screaming at her to run the hell away from the psycho, while the other side doggedly wanted to stay and see the carnage unfold. 'God I'm as stupid as Kuga.' She thought in disgust.
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Natsuki led Erstin and Demi up to her apartment with a mild sense of apprehension. She couldn't figure out where it was coming from. It was not like Erstin was going to do something funny or anything like that and Demi was an upstanding police woman. So, where could that nagging feeling be coming from?
Her phone chirped to life in her pocket, "Oi, Kuga here." Natsuki answered; slightly irritated that someone was calling her this late at night.
"Ara, is my Natsuki too busy to talk with me?" the smooth Kyoto-ben queried.
"Shizuru," Natsuki smiled then blushed as she remembered earlier that night, then smiled again, "I'm never too busy to talk with you, baka."
"Natsuki is such the charmer," Shizuru teased, and then her tone changed slightly, so slightly that the unsuspecting Natsuki did not catch it. "So how was your date with your fiancé?"
Natsuki snorted, "She's not that and you know it, but if you must know we ran into some trouble when I dropped her off at her home, so she's sleeping over tonight."
"Muy, my Natsuki is such a meanie! Having a sleep over with another woman and not inviting me? Natsuki must like her better than me." Shizuru sniffed, flawlessly trapping Natsuki in her game.
"Oi! No! It's not like that! Besides, it's not like I'm here alone with Erstin,one of the officers was nice enough to come with us just to make sure there was no other trouble tonight." Natsuki blurted trying to calm her crying friend. "Besides you know you can sleep over any time!"
Demi's eyebrow raised and Erstin giggled.
Preferably on top of me, purred Jealous Natsuki, or under me, I'm not particular.
Compassionate Natsuki looked confused, But we don't have bunk beds.
"Ara, be there in ten minutes then my Na-tsu-ki." Shizuru purred leaving a stunned Natsuki listening to a dial tone.
Rational Natsuki just paled. It's is going to be a long night.