DISCLAIMER: The characters of My-HiME / My-Otome are all owned by Sunrise. The characters of Strawberry Panic! are all owned by MediaWorks.
A/N: Here is part two, but since Princess Anh Lu's story is turning out longer than expected, I had to break it up yet again.
The Crimson Countess
Princess Anh Lu
Part Two
Shizuru spent the following week trying to forget the human princess. She found herself drawn to her family's garden; because it brought her closer to the human she loved. The end of the week found her once again sitting in the family garden reading a book.
"Is it a good book?"
Lady Viola looked up from her book to see who was speaking to her. When she saw Anh's smiling face, she shot out of her seat and wrapped her arms around the girl she loved.
"Princess!" Shizuru exclaimed and buried her face in Anh's neck.
"Lady Viola," Anh tightened her arms around the young girl.
Shizuru came to her senses and pulled away from Anh.
"What are you doing here?"
"I missed you and could no longer stay away. I had to see you."
Anh smiled into Shizuru's eyes. The princess cupped the young girl's cheek in her hand and used her thumb to wipe away a tear.
"Tears? Are you not happy to see me?"
"I am…but…my father will be angry if he finds you here."
"I am not worried. I have dealt with angry fathers before," Anh chuckled.
"Princess Anh…it is unwise to make light of my father's anger," Shizuru said seriously.
Anh heard the concern and fear in her young love's voice.
"Alright, I will not make light of it, but I refuse to stay away from you."
Shizuru took Anh's hand and led her quickly away from the mansion.
"Come with me. I will take you somewhere my father will not catch us."
"Lady Viola, are you planning on doing something unseemly with me?" Anh teased.
"Only if you promise to be good," Shizuru teased back.
"Oh…I plan on being very good," Anh grinned wickedly.
Lady Viola quickly realized what she said and her blush reached all the way to her ears.
Once the two girls were far enough away from the Viola mansion, Shizuru snuggled against Anh and slowed their pace. The princess kissed the top of her young love's head and whispered sweet words as they walked slowly towards their destination.
After several minutes, they finally reached the one place Shizuru knew her father would never find them. She discovered this place when she was a child and it was her favorite place to escape from her parents.
"Lady Viola?" Anh said softly as she stared at the old structure before her.
"This is where I come when I need to get away," Shizuru said as she pulled Anh into the old structure.
"Lady Viola?" Anh pulled back and refused to enter the old structure.
"It is alright. There is nothing frightening in there," Shizuru reassured her love.
"B-b-but it is a crypt!"
"Yes, it is my beloved grandmother's crypt. Father refuses to come here," Shizuru said as she tried to pull Anh into the crypt.
"A CRYPT! This is a dead person's resting place!" Anh exclaimed.
"Please, there is nothing to fear," Shizuru pleaded.
"NO! I am NOT going in there!" Anh protested and shook her head vehemently.
"Princess, this is the ONLY place on my family's estate we can be together. We must hurry, so my father does not catch us," Shizuru begged.
Anh stared wide-eyed at the old crypt and then looked at her young love. The overflowing love and desire in those crimson eyes instantly banished all of Anh's fear. She scooped Shizuru up in her arms and carried her into the crypt. Anh was shocked to find the interior clean. Shizuru pointed to the blanket she kept in there. Anh knelt down on one knee and placed her young love upon the blanket. Before the princess released her hold on Shizuru, the young girl wrapped her arms around the older girl's neck and buried her face in Anh's neck. Shizuru lightly kissed the princess' neck, eliciting soft moans from the older girl.
"Princess…I missed you," Shizuru murmured between kisses.
"I missed you too," Anh moaned and threw her head back, exposing her throat to Shizuru.
Shizuru kissed and licked Anh's throat. The princess' jugular vein throbbed, tempting the young vampire to partake of the warm delicacy flowing inside. Shizuru broke away and looked into Anh's face. When the cool air hit Anh's neck, the princess opened her eyes and found herself staring into intense crimson pools. Anh could see Shizuru was in turmoil, but didn't know why.
"Are you alright?"
"Yes."
"Why did you stop?"
"I was getting ahead of myself again."
"Do you hear me complaining?" Anh teased and kissed the younger girl passionately.
Their kisses deepened and Anh's excitement became palatable to her young vampire lover. Shizuru once again found herself licking and tasting Anh's neck. She could feel the older girl's jugular vein pulsing against her tongue. The feel of Anh's surging blood and the thick scent of her sexual state were driving Shizuru into an erotic frenzy. Her hunger was growing stronger and becoming uncontrollable once again. She threw her head back, opened her mouth, extended her razor sharp fangs, and brought her open mouth down on Anh's neck.
"Lady Viola?" Anh asked puzzled, after Shizuru suddenly pulled away.
"P-p-please, we need to slow down," Lady Viola sputtered after composing herself.
"Why did you pull away?"
"Princess, I need to stop before this goes too far," Shizuru said almost pleadingly.
"Alright, we will stop. I do not wish to cause you any distress," Anh said soothingly to the visibly distraught Shizuru.
"Thank you princess."
"Please, call me Anh."
"Thank you…Anh. Please call me Shizuru," Shizuru said and kissed Anh's cheek.
As much as it pained Anh to stop, she didn't want to put Shizuru through an obvious emotional upheaval. The princess decided she needed to take things slowly with her new young lover, because she knew she wanted a relationship with Shizuru, not just something for the moment.
Anh held Shizuru as they cuddled together on the blanket in the old crypt. The young vampire was internally berating herself for her inability to keep her hunger at bay with Anh. She scoured her brain for a solution to her dilemma. Shizuru wanted to be sexual with her human princess, but her true nature bested her good intentions each and every time. Shizuru decided to consult her mother again.
That evening, after Shizuru and Anh parted company, the young vampire returned home and searched for her mother. Once again, she found her mother seated at the piano playing a very familiar piece.
"Mother?" Shizuru asked softly from the doorway of the music room.
"Yes Shizuru. Come sit next to me," Countess Viola said as she played.
Shizuru entered the music room and sat next to her mother on the piano bench. The young vampire patiently waited for her mother to finish the piece she was playing.
"Shizuru dear, do you recognize this piece?"
"No mother, I do not," Shizuru answered quickly.
"Listen closely dear."
Shizuru closed her eyes and listened to the piece. Her eyes flew open when she recognized the piece.
"Grandmother's favorite piece!"
"Yes dear. Your Grandmother Fujino loved this piece."
"This means father is not home?"
"Yes. He left a little while ago. We looked all over for you, because he wanted to say goodbye. He will be gone for a few days."
"Mother…"
"How is my mother?" Countess Viola asked knowingly.
"I-I-I…," Shizuru stumbled over her words in utter shock.
"Yes little one. I know where you were, but I did not tell your father. A young lady needs a place to herself."
"Thank you mother."
Countess Viola finished playing with a flourish and hugged her daughter.
"You are welcome my dearest daughter."
"Mother…"
"Shizuru dear, I spoke to one of my relatives and asked her how two females consummate their relationship."
"WHAT?" Shizuru exclaimed in shock.
"Yes, I spoke to Duchess Hanazono. She has had the same human female mistress, Lady Aoi, for decades."
"Mother," Shizuru whispered shyly.
"Dear one, please do not be embarrassed. Vampires do not take issue with same gender sex. If we did, it would seriously limit our food supply."
"MOTHER! How many times do I have to tell you Anh is NOT food!"
"Oh? So it is Anh now?" Countess Viola teased.
"Mother…," Shizuru looked down at the piano keys.
"My dear daughter, this is not what your father and I wanted for you, but I can see it is futile to fight it. Your father, on the other hand, is not going to take this news well. You know how he feels about humans and vampires together."
"I understand."
Countess Viola took a deep breath and explained the Sapphic facts of life to her daughter. Shizuru's eyes grew wider as her mother spoke.
"So, that is everything Duchess Hanazono told me. I am sure you and Anh will work out the finer details together," Countess Viola teased.
"Oh mother," Shizuru giggled.
Shizuru retired to her bedchamber with a lot to think about. She really wanted to be a good daughter and abide by her father's wishes, but her love for Anh was just too powerful.
The next day, while Shizuru was strolling through the family garden, two arms wrapped around her waist and she felt soft feminine lips kiss the side of her neck. Shizuru spun around and passionately kissed her older love's lips.
"Anh," Shizuru said softly.
"Shizuru, I missed you. Shall we go see your grandmother?"
"Not today. Father is out of town for a few days and mother knows all about us."
"Is your mother alright with us?"
"She is, but not father."
Shizuru took Anh's hand and brought her inside the mansion to meet her mother. Countess Viola was in the living room, reading a book.
"Mother?"
"Yes dear?" Countess Viola looked up from her book.
"I want you to meet Princess Anh Lu," Shizuru said as she pulled Anh into the room.
Countess Viola stood and smiled brightly, careful to keep her fangs covered.
"It is wonderful to finally meet the young woman who has stolen my only daughter's heart," Countess Viola extended her hand to Anh.
"Mother…," Shizuru said embarrassed.
"It is nice to meet you Countess Viola," Anh said and kissed Countess Viola's hand.
Anh was in awe at Countess Viola's beauty. The older woman was statuesque with alabaster skin. Anh thought she resembled one of the statues in her beloved gardens at home. Her long brown hair hung freely past her shoulders. What struck Anh the most were Countess Viola's bright golden eyes, which seemed to sparkle with mischief.
"Ah, such a gentlewoman as well," Countess Viola teased.
"Beauty definitely runs in the family," Anh said smoothly.
"Thank you Princess Anh," Countess Viola smirked.
Shizuru sighed deeply and pulled Anh away from her mother, before the elder Viola had any further chances to embarrass her only daughter.
Immediately after the door to Shizuru's bedchamber was closed, the two young girls were in each other's arms kissing passionately.
"Anh, my father still disapproves of our relationship," Shizuru said as she broke their kiss.
"Why? Your mother obviously approves," Anh said and pulled Shizuru back into another deep kiss.
The two young girls stood wrapped in each other, kissing deeply for several minutes, before Anh maneuvered them over to Shizuru's bed. The princess broke their kiss and looked at Shizuru. Before the young girl could say anything, Anh pushed her backwards onto the bed.
"Anh, you know I want to wait until I am eighteen," Shizuru protested.
"Yes Shizuru. I know, but that does not mean I want to wait," Anh chuckled and pounced on Shizuru.
Even though Shizuru now knew what to do sexually with her human princess, it didn't mean she was ready to give it a try. She was so preoccupied with her thoughts; she didn't notice Anh's hands were busy unbuttoning her dress.
"Anh! Stop that!" Shizuru yelped and swatted Anh's hands away.
"Why? I promise not to make love to you. I just want to feel your cool skin on mine," Anh defended herself.
Before Shizuru could protest, Anh quickly stripped and straddled Shizuru's waist.
"I-I-I have never done this before," Shizuru admitted sheepishly.
"No worries…I have," Anh grinned wickedly and captured Shizuru's neck with her lips.
Shizuru moaned and threw her head back as Anh made love to the young girl's neck.
"Anh…yes," Shizuru moaned.
"Shizuru, I wish to feel you against me," Anh asked softly.
All Shizuru could manage was to nod her head. Anh quickly disrobed Shizuru and they slipped under the covers together. The older girl quickly pulled her naked young love against her.
"You feel wonderful," Anh moaned as her hands wandered over Shizuru's bare body.
When Shizuru felt Anh's hands on the front of her thighs, she pulled the older girl's hand away.
"Anh, I told you I am not ready for that," Shizuru reprimanded.
"Sorry," Anh mumbled and caressed Shizuru's hip.
Anh's hands and lips explored Shizuru's body, caressing every allowable surface. Shizuru's body ignited with desire and passion. She suddenly took control from Anh and flipped the older girl onto her back.
"Shi…," Anh moaned before Shizuru sucked on the older girl's neck.
The throbbing under Shizuru's tongue was causing her hunger to grow rapidly, so she thought it best to leave Anh's neck alone. She trailed her tongue down her love's upper chest and wrapped her mouth around Anh's erect nipple. Anh's body arched off the bed and she let out a loud moan.
In the living room, Countess Viola looked up from her book and smiled at the noise echoing throughout the mansion hallways. She attempted to resume her reading, but was experiencing great difficulty concentrating on her book. Countess Viola licked her fangs, closed her book, and went in search of a snack. She flew up into the evening sky and headed directly for town.
Shizuru was happily licking and sucking on Anh's erect nipples. She was in no hurry to move further south, but Anh's need was growing impatient.
"Shizuru honey, please…," Anh pleaded through her moans.
"Hmmm? Oh, alright," Shizuru released the swollen nipple in her mouth and continued her journey south.
Shizuru licked the inside of Anh's thighs, eliciting more loud moans. Anh buried her hands in Shizuru's hair and gently urged her to begin the main event. The young girl got the hint and made herself comfortable between Anh's legs. She looked at the mound of sparse soft curls before her. The scent wafting up from it made Shizuru heady. Her mouth began to water and she licked her fangs.
She tentatively licked the soft curls and smiled when Anh's body began trembling. Shizuru pushed her tongue past the soft curls and touched the swollen flesh jutting out, begging for attention.
"SHIZURU!" Anh yelled.
Shizuru leaned back stunned by Anh's outburst and looked up into her love's face. It was contorted and she looked in pain.
"Did I hurt you?" Shizuru asked, genuinely concerned.
"N-n-no, no, you did not. Please do not stop," Anh sputtered as she tried to form words.
"Are you certain?"
"Yes, yes. Please…," Anh pleaded.
Shizuru smiled and settled back down between Anh's legs. She noticed the swollen flesh was now glistening. Curious as to what was causing this, she ran her finger across the swollen flesh. Anh screamed and arched her back. Shizuru smiled with realization. She ran her tongue firmly across the swollen flesh, causing Anh's body to react again. Shizuru smacked her lips and tasted the substance on her tongue. Warmth spread throughout her chest and her pupils dilated.
"Shi-zu-ru…please…"
Shizuru buried her face in the mound of soft curls and licked the swollen flesh, causing it to swell more. The more she licked the warmer her chest grew. All Shizuru knew was she wanted more of the substance Anh's body produced when the swollen flesh was licked, so she happily licked and relished her love's essence.
"Honey, please put your tongue inside me," Anh begged with ragged breath and opened her legs wide.
Obediently, Shizuru stuck out her tongue and pushed it inside Anh as far as it would go. She instinctively wiggled it around, causing Anh to moan loudly.
"Deeper…"
Shizuru knew she couldn't comply with this request, so she did the next best thing and replaced her tongue with her finger. Anh's back arched off the bed, letting Shizuru know she was doing all the correct things to her love.
"Move it in and out."
Anh's hips began bucking against Shizuru's hand.
"More."
Shizuru added more fingers inside Anh and synced her thrusting with the older girl's bucking hips.
"Perfect! Do not stop."
By now, the warmth in Shizuru's chest was beginning to fade, so she bent down and licked the swollen flesh again. Anh's body jolted violently and she screamed out in ecstasy. Shizuru found Anh's new more animated reactions made it difficult for her to hit her mark, so she latched her mouth onto the swollen flesh and sucked.
"OH…DEAR…GOD!" Anh screamed and climaxed.
Copious amounts of liquid hit Shizuru's tongue. She greedily lapped it up and swallowed. A surge of warmth flooded her chest. She threw back her head and drew in a deep open-mouthed breath. Her fangs glistened with Anh's essence, as her body violently convulsed and shook. She moaned and exhaled, as she brought her head forward. Shizuru could feel Anh's essence warming her cold body as it flowed through her.
Anh opened her eyes as her body returned to normal. She looked at Shizuru, who was curled up between Anh's legs.
"Honey," Anh said and extended her hand down to Shizuru.
Shizuru sidled up Anh's body and snuggled up with her older lover.
"Are you alright?" Anh asked and kissed the top of Shizuru's head.
Anh could only hear Shizuru's reaction, so she assumed, from the sounds the young girl made, she must have climaxed as well.
"Yes," Shizuru smiled up at Anh.
Shizuru was lost deep in thought. She knew the only time she ever experienced that feeling was after she fed. It must be the "erotic experience" her mother mentioned, but she was not consuming human blood. She had tasted and fed on something entirely different, but it satiated her hunger better than human blood.
'So this is what erotic is? I definitely want more of it,' Shizuru thought and grinned wickedly.
Anh noticed her young lover was distracted by something, so she leaned down and kissed Shizuru. She took this to mean Anh wanted to start up again, so she kissed the older girl back and slipped in her tongue.
"Shizuru, I need to rest a bit before we start up again," Anh said as she broke their kiss.
"Oh, alright," Shizuru said confused and disappointed.
The throbbing in Anh's head was stronger than the throbbing between her legs. She never experienced a headache after sex, but she also never experienced a climax of that intensity before either. Her head hurt too much to think about it for long. She wrapped her arms around Shizuru and promptly fell asleep.
Several miles away from the estate grounds, Countess Viola was finishing up her snack. Arrogant human males were her favorite food and she found an exquisite one tonight. She found him abusing a barmaid outside the local tavern. After she was finished, Countess Viola snapped his neck and dropped his body in a bog several miles away.
Later that night, Anh woke in a heightened state of arousal, which she thought was odd, until she saw the top of Shizuru's head perched over her pelvis.
"Shi-zu-ru, what…" Anh moaned and threw her head back as Shizuru's tongue found its target.
Once again, with her newfound skills, Shizuru brought her older lover to another climax that seared her soul. By the time Shizuru sidled up to snuggle with Anh, the older girl had fallen asleep. The young girl smiled at her older lover and snuggled against her.