-Uses old Disclaimer-

Disclaimer: I don't own Strawberry Panic. The only characters I own are the following (To make it easier, I'll even add a simplified version of their looks and school - that I do not own because all three schools belong to the people who came up with Strawberry Panic, not me):

Kaori Fujikage - Black hair, Persian Green Eyes; St. Spica Girls' Institute

Utako Ekiguchi - Black Hair, Sky Blue Eyes; St. Miator's Girls' Academy

Bachiko Nakamura - Chocolate Brown Hair, Lime Green Eyes; St. Lulim's Girls' School

Leiko Watanabe - Vermilion Red Hair, Vibrant Green Eyes; St. Spica's Girls' Institute'

Eternity the Horse- An Arabian Horse; Leiko's Horse

Masa Obinata - Amber Orange Hair, Bondi Blue Eyes; St. Lulim Girls' School

Mikazuki Hanabusa - Blond Hair (Fire engine red cloth wrapped around her head), Robin Blue Eyes; President of St. Spica's Girls' Institute

Sachiko Kobayashi - Slate Grey Hair (Almost Silver), Violet Eyes; Etolie and St. Miator's Girls' Academy

Tukiyo Oshiro - Tangerine Orange Hair, Terra Cotta Red Eyes; President of St. Lulim's Girls' School

Youka Abe - Black and Ice Blue Hair, Sangria Red Eyes; St. Lulim's Girls' School

Fumiya Arakaki - Buff Brown Hair, Steel Blue Eyes; President of St. Miator's Girls' Academy

Akirako Yamazaki - Blond Hair, Sapphire Blue eyes; St. Miator's Girls' Academy

Chiyuri Sasaki - Falu Red Hair, Han Purple Eyes; St. Miator's Girls' Academy

Kaiyo Fuka - Ultramarine Blue Hair, Yale Blue Eyes; St. Spica's Girls' Institute

Ayano Itami - School Bus Yellow Hair, Indigo Eyes; St. Spica Girls' Institute

Chika Tikoto - Golden Hair, Orchid Violet Eyes; St. Lulim's Girls' School

Hiromi Mori - Golden Puppy Mane, Rose Pink Eyes; St. Miator's Girls' Academy

Gina the Bunny - Cream stuffed rabbit with white spots over it's mouth and stomach, Wears a small cerise pink bow on it's head; It's always with Hiromi

...The rest you'll find out in the story.

... And the extras, such as the sisters, the random students that aren't important enough to get mentioned and what not.

Now for the story!

Chapter 7

Touched

Sachiko poured the watering can of another bundle of planets.

"Very good, Sachiko-san."

Sachiko nodded and moved her eyes from the planets and to the glass windows all around her. The Astraea Hills' greenhouse was truly beautiful. It was filled with flowers of all types and they were all meant for the Etoile. At least, the caring for was meant for Sachiko.

The private greenhouse was for the Etoile to grow flowers to use in school events. Sachiko never did mind coming to care for the planets; the atmosphere was always quiet and peaceful, a perfect place for thinking.

But today, a favorite Etoile of the past stood behind the violet eyed star watching her every move closely.

"Tell me Sachiko-san," Shizuma Hanazono said. "Where is the other Etoile?"

Sachiko stiffened. She stood straight staring at the watering can. Nobody ever asked about the second Etoile, it was like she never even existed. Oh, how Sachiko wished she had never existed.

She set the can down and turned to the silver haired past Etoile. They both kept their arms at their sides and held a steady glance.

"You didn't know?" Sachiko said casually.

Shizuma shook her head, "No, I didn't. Care to inform me?"

Sachiko sighed, "I think I must."


"School was great today," Kaori grinned.

"For once, I do believe it was," Leiko smiled. "What was your favorite class?"

"Definitely English," Kaori said. "Suzumi-senpai made it really fun."

Leiko and Kaori had just finished with their classes and now were walking over to the church. Kaori had said she'd wanted to see the church earlier but it seemed there wasn't any time for it. Leiko insisted on taking her after classes.

"So the church has a choir?" Kaori asked.

"The Saintly Chorus," Leiko answered. "Before it was just for the students of Spica but then they expanded it so all the students of all three schools to try-out. Yet, not many students apart from the ones in Spica join."

"Is anybody we know in the choir?"

"Utako is and she's one of the best singers. Really, who would have thought such a quiet girl have the voice she does."

Kaori grabbed Leiko's hand. "Come on, now I'm more excited!" She let go and ran many paces ahead.

"K-Kaori!" Leiko stuttered. She looked down at her hand and blushed. "Kaori! You don't even know where the church is!" Leiko yelled, running after her.


Chika's foot steps tapped quickly around the school. She was in a rush to find Ayano and Hiromi after finishing cleaning Bachiko's and Masa's room. Now it was time for her to have her find with two best friends; if only she could find them.

"Where's the fire?"

Chika spun around and blushed once she saw Youka leaning against a wall, arms crossed over her chest.

Chika had only heard of Youka vaguely. This was her first time seeing the fifth year. Everything about Youka was new to the little first year. The girl was so different and fresh. She knew everything about what was going on in the world and always made sure she looked nothing like anybody. Nobody had the courage to pull off Youka's look so nobody tried.

"I-I'm just looking for m-my friends," Chika choked.

"Oh," Youka muttered. "Well I hope you find them." Then, Youka pushed herself off the wall and walked down the hall; leaving Chika in shock.


Hiromi watched in awe as Utako stood in the choir singing her heart out. Utako's voice sent Hiromi into wonderment. It was calming yet sent chills through her body. She moved her eyes from Utako to her cousin Ayano. She had never known that her blond cousin could sing, not that she could hear her but it was still a shock that Ayano was in the choir.

"Utako's really good."

"Yeah. Can Kaori-chan sing?"

Hiromi peeked from the corner of her eye to two girls in Spica uniforms, one with black hair, and the other with red. The black haired girl blushed at the redhead and then shook her head.

Hiromi turned back to Utako to see her stepping off the platform in her choir gown. Hiromi arose and was confused why the two Spica students also stood. She quickly walked to Utako only to be followed by the two girls.

"Utako that was amazing," the black haired girl congratulated.

Utako smiled and bent down to Hiromi's height. Looking her in the eye, she said, "Will Hiromi sing with me soon?"

Hiromi thought about it for a moment. She wasn't much of a singer but Gina was enthusiastic to sing with Utako. And if Gina wanted to sing, then Hiromi would sing.

"Only if Gina can sing too."

"She can if she wants too," Utako said. "We'll have to see if we can get somebody to make her own gown."

Hiromi nodded and held out her hand to Utako.

Utako took Hiromi's hand, stood up and turned to Kaori and Leiko. "Kaori, Leiko, this is my friend Hiromi Mori."

"Hi Hiromi-chan," the girl with black hair smiled. "I'm Kaori Fujikage and this is Leiko Watanabe."

Leiko nodded while Kaori continued to talk, "Who's your friend?"

"Gina," Hiromi said quietly.


Ayano gawked at Hiromi and the small crowd around her.

It wasn't unusual for a crowd to be around Hiromi; she always got attention. But why was the best singer in the choir holding hands with her emotionless cousin?

"Hiromi-chan?" Ayano asked while she walked to the crowd.

"Ayano-chan," Hiromi said calmly. "Gina wants to join choir."

"Great, another thing Hiromi and Gina are going to take from me," Ayano thought. "That's great Hiromi. Now we can sing together."

"As long Gina gets to sing with Utako-sama," Hiromi said hugging Gina closer to herself.

Ayano rolled her eyes, "Cut out the act Hiromi. We all know you just use that stupid toy for attention," she thought.


Masa played with her fingers and kept her eyes on the clock while Bachiko talked. She knew she would have to leave soon because of her meeting with Akirako. Her stomach twisted when she thought about the blond schoolgirl. Bachiko was her friend, how could she do this to the girl Bachiko loved the most? It was too late to turn back now; she had to go through with the conference.

"I have to go Bachiko-chan," Masa said as she arose from her seat. Bachiko also stood.

"Can I come?" The brunette smiled.

Masa's turned once again, "Um... No. I don't want to bore you."

"You won't bore me."

"Why must she so happy?"Masa thought. "Oh yes I will. Why don't you go find Youka-san Bachiko-chan? I'm sure Youka's doing lots of fun stuff."

Bachiko pouted, "Well if it will make you happy--"

"It will!" Masa grinned.

"Well... Then I guess I'll go find Youka..."

"Have fun doing that," Masa said picking up her book bag. She felt enthusiasm rising in her. "Well I'll see you around." With that, she darted out the door.


Akirako stood outside the library braiding parts of her hair. It was a surprise to her that Masa was late; the girl didn't seem the type. In fact, Masa didn't seem to be Akirako's type at all, yet there was something about her that attracted Akirako.

If it weren't for Chiyuri and Bachiko, wouldn't mind giving Masa a chance. When she really thought about it, if it weren't for Bachiko then Masa and Akirako could date for a while. She knew Chiyuri wouldn't take it seriously at all, but Bachiko was in love with Akirako. Hard core real love. It disgusted the Miator student. Love wasn't in her blood or her heart for that matter. Even if Akirako ever did fall in love with someone, it would definitely not be Bachiko.

"Thinking about me?"

Akirako looked behind her shoulder and grinned. Masa stood smirking at her in her short pink uniform. Akirako fully turned to Masa and walked up to her.

"Maybe," she smirked. "Why? Were you thinking about me?"

Masa blushed, "Should we go into the library?"

Akirako shook her head, "Screw the library, it's too public. Let's go to the attic. I've got a key to one of the rooms so we can talk there."

Masa cocked an eyebrow, "How did you get a key?"

"When you join student council," Akirako said grabbing Masa's arm. "You get a key to a lot of things."


Youka bobbed her head up and down to the tune ringing in her ears. She was tapping her feet to the rhythm when she noticed Bachiko sitting beside on the bench pouting.

Youka took of the headphones on her head and smiled at her friend, "What's up Bachiko-chan?"

Bachiko sighed, "Nothing much, Youka-san."

Youka frowned. Bachiko was never upset, she was always optimistic and hyper. This emotion change was too odd and random Whatever was upsetting Bachiko had to be serious. It probably had to do with Akirako.

"What did Akirako do now?" Youka growled.

Bachiko blinked in confusion and shook her head, "No, it wasn't Akirako-sama. It could never be Akirako-sama."

Youka rolled her eyes, "Don't stick up for her Bachiko-chan. I'm going to kill her and I don't want you to get in the way."

Bachiko grabbed Youka's arm. She knew Youka was serious when she said she would kill someone. Bachiko had once seen her take on three large and menacing boys for touching Masa inappropriately.

"It's not Akirako-sama. It's Masa-san."

Youka stopped muttering under her breath, "Masa-san?"

Bachiko nodded.

"What did Masa-san do? What canMasa-san do?"

Bachiko laughed once but then frowned, "I think Masa-san doesn't like me anymore."

Youka blinked. Masa-san not liking Bachiko-chan? It was almost funny. Masa watched Bachiko like how an adult watches an adult, maybe even more. Masa would never do anything Bachiko, never.

Cocking a smile, Youka said, "Masa-san could never stop liking cute little Bachiko-chan." She pinched the fourth year's cheek. "So don't ever doubt Masa-san's love for Bachiko-chan, okay?"

Still frowning, Bachiko nodded.

Youka wasn't satisfied. She pinched Bachiko's cheek harder, "Okay?"

Bachiko winced, "Okay!"

Youka grinned and threw her hands behind her head. "Mission accomplished."

Bachiko pouted and rubbed her cheek.


Mikazuki rushed into one of her classrooms. She'd forgotten her English textbook in her English class. She hated going back but Suzuki-senpai had packed her class with a lot of homework and she couldn't even take a chance of not getting any of it done.

As she turned a corner, she heard crying. Confused by the noise, she slowed in her steps and continued down the hall. With each step she took the crying got louder and possible worse. She completely stopped when she saw her English teacher bent down in her chair, her face in her hands.

Cautious and perplexed, Mikazuki closed the door behind her and took several quiet steps closer to her teacher. When she was close enough she sucked in a deep breath of the velvety perfume glowing from her teacher. She peered in closely to see that the muffled cries from in the hall were coming from her very own teacher for Mikazuki could see the wet tears spilling from her hands.

"Suzumi-senpai?"


Tamao's head shot up and her face went hot once she saw the girl in one of her class that had the red cloth around her head. She recognized her as Mikazuki Hanabusa, the President of St. Spica's Girls' Institute. Tamao gulped, it wasn't right for her students to see her in such distraught. She should have stood tall and acted like the respectable teacher she was. Instead she sat at her desk crying pathetic tears and gasping at her student.

"Mi-Mikazuki-san," Tamao stuttered. "What are you d-doing here?"

"I came here for my textbook," Mikazuki said. She looked at her teacher with concern, "What's wrong Suzumi-senpai?"

"N-Nothing," Tamao answered too quickly. She tried to wipe the already dried tears on her cheeks. "I'm fine."

Mikazuki shook her head, "Suzumi-senpai..."

Suddenly, Mikazuki pulled Tamao's head into her chest. Tamao blinked in confusion at the action. She tilted her head upwards and looked up at the fifth year.

Mikazuki looked down at her and smiled, "Cry Suzuki-senpai."

Tamao cocked an eyebrow and was about to shake her head when she felt the tears fill in her eyes. She turned her head down and let them fall.


Masa laughed loud at Akirako's despair. The two were in one of the rooms in the attic talking. They'd discussed everything they could think of in the dusty attic. Not only were they getting along, but they were also having a good time.

"It was an accident, I swear!" Akirako pouted.

Masa laughed, "You know else who did something similar to that? Bachi-"

They both froze. That name had never come up the entire time they talked. It was as if Bachiko had left their memories but now, she had miraculously come back. She was a memory neither of them wanted to remember. Akirako rubbed her arm awkwardly and Masa shifted in the chair she sat on; the awkward silence between them.

Akirako couldn't take the silence. She was enjoying having Masa around and she didn't want her to leave. Why did Bachiko have to ruin everything for her? No way was she going to lose her company. Akirako would do anything to get Masa to stay, anything.

Akirako rose to her knees from the carpet she had sat on. She scooted over to Masa, a mischievous grinned crossed her lips. She reached for Masa's top half of her uniform and pulled the string of the attire.

"A-Akirako..." Masa blushed. She hesitated to pull Akirako hands away as the blond pull the first part of top off.

"Quiet Masa," Akirako said in a silky tone. She pulled the sweater of the uniform up until she could see Masa's breasts suffocating out of the white bra she was wearing. Akirako brushed her hand against the soft skin of Masa's chest. She leaned in close and kissed each making Masa blush.

"Why must you always touch me Akirako?" Masa asked, her eyes shut.

Akirako moved her hands up and cradled Masa's face, leaving Masa to open her eyes and stare at into Akirako's blue eyes. "Because I want to feel Masa's beauty, not only see it."

Masa winced and slammed her knees together. "Is Akirako-sama going to rape me?"

Akirako smirked at how Masa had addressed her. She knew now that she had Masa under her control. The fourth year would never leave her now. She could do whatever she pleased with Masa's body.

"Maybe," Akirako mumbled. She slowly dragged her hands down to Masa's chest and yanked off the sleeveless bra; Masa squeaked.

"Quiet Masa," Akirako said once more. She moved her hands down to Masa's legs and pulled her knees apart. "Just remain quiet."

Masa looked down at Akirako's head and swallowed. Fear washed over her but then was quickly replaced by desire when Akirako began kissing her breasts again. She knew this wrong and promised herself to keep Akirako from touching her but now that she was in the moment, she wasn't sure if she had the strength to stop Akirako from touching her. She let out a breath and threw her head back.

Maybe if she tried to forget, Bachiko's feeling would have never existed. Maybe she could keep this pleasure with Akirako going on till Bachiko found somebody else to love.


Kaori wandered the forest alone in boredom. It seemed all her friends were busy, even Leiko who had a horse riding practice with that awful horse Eternity. So now Kaori was alone, of course.

The brushed past her, making the trees and plants sway. Kaori shut her eyes from the breeze and was amazed when she opened them and saw parts of a glass half circle. Inside she could see plenty of green so she took the obvious assumption of it being a green house. Smiling, she ran ahead to the planet house, excited to find a new place to explore.


Sachiko sighed and watered the last of her planets for the day. Some of the students who helped her had brought her tea and then left after she ordered them too. Sachiko was glad to be alone at last. It was just her and her green house.She set the watering can down and waltzed to the small circular table where her tea had been set. She frowned when she saw that two exquisite teacups had been set.

"The students who brought the tea must have thought that the ex Etolie would be here too,"Sachiko thought, sitting down in one of the chairs. "I bet they were hoping to meet her. Thank goodness she's gone though... Doesn't look like the type who would adore fan-girls."

Out of the blue, a click shrilled though out the entire conservatory. Sachiko raised and eyebrow and averted her eyes to below here, the entrance of the green house. Much to her surprise but pleasure was Kaori Fujikage.

"Kaori," Sachiko said loud but calmly.

She smiled as the Spica student's head shot up. "E-Etolie! I'm so sorry for disturbing you!" Kaori's voice sounded nervous and unsure. "I'll leave immediately!"

"Come have tea with my Kaori-chan."

Sachiko listened to the quiet, quick foot steps of Kaori run up the staircase and to the second level. Her face was bright red when Sachiko saw her.

"Come and sit."

Kaori followed Sachiko's instructions and sat on the chair across from the Etolie.

Sachiko smiled and picked-up her tea cup, "Have some, Kaori-chan."

Kaori picked up her cup and brought it to her lips. After taking a sip, she put it down. "It's very delicious Sachiko-sama."

Sachiko grinned, "I'm glad you like because I wouldn't want to have tea with my beautiful Kaori and know she doesn't like what she's drinking."

Kaori blushed, "I like it a lot. I hope I'm not bothering you."

"Oh, of course your not. I'm glad you came here Kaori-chan. Now we can enjoy the green room together."

Kaori smiled a shy smile which made Sachiko chuckle. Tea with Kaori was definitely going to be the highlight of her day.


Author's Note: Yay! Chapter seven!

I'm going to bring back more of the old characters so.. YAY! xD

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Later!