A/N: Not only is this rushed but IT IS -CENSORED- and that is that!

Disclaimer: Owning Mai Hime would be a pleasure but I don't...Sunrise does.

Living Forever In You

From September to October

By Kara Papas

The roar was heard round and taken in whether it was needed or not. The sighs were done at about the same time as the young PHD made her speech heard about the benefits of night out spent with friends and a good drink or two.

"You can never underestimate the power of a good drink girls! Not too mention the unity of friendship, justice, and the ultimate and most important sanctity of that which all women truly desire!!!" Midori eyes began to sparkle as she did not watch the expression around her grow green from the ever evolving speech of true bullshit which only Midori could believe herself.

"That one thing that we all envy that is in our midst at thing moment. LOVE! Now we can only celebrate that with our need for a good drink to help with that to shoulder and some have good company…"

"Shut up you loser teacher!" Nao finally said as her senses returned to her from the oddness of her encounter with Shizuru's unstable personality which always seemed to see right through her.

"Yay! Yay! Going out is good! Mmm!" Mikoto happily cheered with Midori and Mai found her hand plaster against her face knowing she couldn't get out of this because Mikoto wanted it.

"Oh come on Nao! You know you want to get into that conflict of life called love! You are really a little green eyed monster. That's why you go after those pedophile men. Ne?" Midori teased the red head who became much more agitated.

"What is the shit you are talking about OLD LADY!" Nao shot back. Midori's high rise enthusiasm bottomed out as the words from Nao's mouth manifested themselves into the form of an arrow piercing her delicate heart. Midori shoulders and back went slack and her spirit seemed to rise from her back as Nao happily feed off the defeated energy. Suddenly Mai bounced up when Mikoto continued her oblivious trek about going out.

"Going out is good! Mai loves to go out to buy food and clothes and to get jobs and to sing at karaoke bars…"

"YES! MIDORI!!! LET'S GO OUT!!!" Mai cheered shocking Midori spirit back into her body revitalizing her making Nao hiss and look away. Baka! I almost had myself feeling good about making people upset again. Damn goodie good Tokiha. Wait, where is that blasted lesbian couple??? As Nao thought that Natsuki and Shizuru found themselves in the corridor right in front of the lobby. The last doctor finally went away after Shizuru persuaded him to leave with her careful words and her deadly stares.

"Ne, Shizuru you'll have to teach me how to do that?" Natsuki said trying to break into conversation with Shizuru since the last time Natsuki talked to her was right when she went lost her mind returning to that mad red eyed killer. Shizuru eyes followed the curve of Natsuki's body as she finally let her eyes rest on Natsuki's vibrant pinkish red lips. Shizuru's heart spun as she knew why Natsuki's lips seemed more red than normal. She had lost so much blood and her delicate face was much paler than its normal cream white complexion. She walked forward ever so slowly making Natsuki heart flutter with anxiety. Natsuki needed Shizuru to come back. She could feel herself becoming absorbed into that demon that Shizuru became once more. Shizuru extended her hand to touch Natsuki's cheek. Shizuru recoiled ever so slight at the contact her skin made with Natsuki's skin; it did not have that same warmth. Shizuru hand did not come back to Natsuki face soon enough Natsuki grabbed Shizuru hand and pressed her lips against Shizuru's palm and kissed it as gently as she could making Shizuru's heart beat harder.

"Natsuki…" Shizuru's voice wavered showing her open heart. She was weak from seeing she could not defend the pne she loved. She felt worthless and helpless, but these lips that gently kissed her hand made her even more weak. The weakness she felt this time was better though. Shizuru inhaled deeply and walked forward making sure that she pulled Natsuki close but tried not to agitate her wound. So Shizuru let her free hand go to the small of Natsuki back and as it touched there Natsuki released Shizuru other hand to place her lips where they were most needed. As Natsuki's lips drew closer she shut her jade orbs.

"Come back to me…" the words were quiet and so soft as Natsuki's lips brushed against Shizuru's as she said that before finally kissing her most precious one. Shizuru wrapped her arms around Natsuki's waist to hold her close once more. Shizuru needed to never let go. She could not find it in her power to ever let go of that which she had fought so hard to have. The world around the two no longer mattered as they plunged further into there kiss finally breaking the kiss for air Shizuru opened her eyes as saw color returning to Natsuki's face. As Natsuki opened her eyes she recognize the woman before her once more. The spell had been broken and with that kiss she had returned her lover to her senses. Natsuki interlaced her fingers with Shizuru as they headed out to the lobby hand in hand. They walked in to see a Very angry Nao and three other's joyfully cheering about going out to party. Natsuki grumbled and instantly joined in with Nao on not wanting to go.

"Ara, I think it would be marvelous to go out." Shizuru said and she paused as she surveyed the crowd noticing the missing people. "Mai-san.."

"Mai is okay…" Mai interjected.

Shizuru smiled politely and continued. "Where is Haruka and Kikukawa-san?"

Mai looked around the room appearing from one side to the other looking around for the missing pair as if she had just realized they had gone missing. Nao rolled her eyes aas Mai continued her aimless walk in vain. Nao looked at Shizuru who had an amused smile adorned on her face and smugly answer the Kyoto woman's question.

"They left!" Nao simply put it. Natsuki was sitting down not too far away sulking about partying when all she wanted to do was to go home and rest.

I honestly don't see why I have to go out. I mean for God's sake I just got shot today…first district is hunting me and Shizuru down like dogs for some strange reason. I just want to sleep. I want to sleep in my bed at home with Shizuru by my side….mmmm. Yeah, that would be nice too. WAIT no OMG I can't think like that so soon. BAKA! You can't do those things yet. You've got a bad arm. But Shizuru can heal me fast. And then yes then we could do some get better….NO NO NO…..ah but if felt so nice to kiss her again. I wonder if I could call on Kiyohime. Wait…why am I thinking this. Wait everyone is quiet and they are staring at me.

Mai loomed near Natsuki with a pouting face that could make a mountain turn to dust, but Natsuki just cringed and flung her best "take me home" expression to Shizuru as possible. Shizuru was still in the process of coming out of "carnival possessed" Shizuru so she was easily swayed by the expression on Natsuki's face. Mai saw the glint in Shizuru's eyes and made no argument against her as she and Natsuki headed away.

The month of September was moved along quite vividly for the group now that they had become a functioning group again. Mai, Mikoto, and Nao managed to live together as peacefully as they could despite the oddities of Mai's ever odd relationship life. They had explored the idea of a relationship; they being Mai and Mikoto, but Mai couldn't do it and Mikoto was becoming more and more aware of schooling and other things too. Mai had fallen back into her routine of being happy just doing school which was odd for her, but she also did more and more job hunts. Mai really had developed the odd hobby of job collecting to the point were she became a part time student. However Mai never had to worry about paying for school thanks to the "HiME Saving the World Fund" or at least that's how Midori called it.

Natsuki had fallen into the same loop as Mai and dropped a good load of courses to become a working girl instead of a diligent college student. However Natsuki was the master of her own work environment so by permission of Shizuru's teachers, Natsuki managed to sit in Shizuru's class and Natsuki was in the dark as to the fact she was actually getting credit for those courses. Shizuru did some presiding of her own to make sure Natsuki got credit for the course despite the required prerequisites. The couple had spent September mainly free from most First District activity which was somewhat disturbing but they never did care too much since it was their goal to enjoy their lives together instead of worrying about such things.

The current interest on Shizuru's mind was toying with Natsuki as they studied together for their courses. Natsuki found herself sitting cross legged on one end of the bed and Shizuru was laid outstretched on her stomach. Natsuki was holding onto Shizuru's notebook quizzing her while she wore some reading glasses to help her focus. Shizuru kept looking back at Natsuki just to catch the rare sight of this girl wearing thick rimmed black reading glasses that just rested on the tip of her petite nose.

"Mou, Shizuru you need to listen to me when I quiz you. You asked me to help you, now come on!" Natsuki said when she caught Shizuru glances at her.

"Why is Natsuki always so serious when it comes to studying?" Shizuru said in response as she looked forward away from Natsuki as she pouted to herself. Shizuru lowered head rest and rest it against the bed completely letting out a frustrated humming. Natsuki cheeks flushed red as took off the glasses and as her eyes trailed over Shizuru form. Natsuki bit her bottom lip as she started from Shizuru delicate feet up to her nicely shaped legs, across her lower back to her shoulders. Shizuru turned her head to side just in time to catch Natsuki looking while biting lip.

"Ara, does Natsuki see something she likes?" Shizuru said making Natsuki go to that unhealthy red color. Shizuru moved on the bed so she was lying on her back in a more provocative position; a more inviting position. Natsuki gulped a bit as she gripped down on the notebook.

"Natsuki…" Shizuru said in a hushed whisper. Natsuki thoughts started to boil as she clumsily looked for response. Shizuru grinned as she started working over on Natsuki's nerves. "Nat-su-ki…"

"Yes….." Natsuki managed to say that much as her mind was spinning. She's messing with me. She has to be. But she looks so…AHHHH! What is she doing to me? Just my name and she's making me so. OMG NO! Shizuru! Shizuru let out a breathy sigh. Natsuki swore she was on the verge of a full blown nose bleed after that sigh. Shizuru licked her lips which prompted Natsuki to lick her own and the raven haire girl set the notebook to the side.

"Next question." Shizuru said with a flat tone crushing Natsuki instantly as the girl started to inwardly cry waterfalls as she violent looked at the notebook. Shizuru felt movement on the bed assuming Natsuki had left because that is what she normally did when she led her on but Shizuru had her eyes shut.

"Baka…" Natsuki said right by Shizuru ear before planting a kiss on her. "Mmm, Shizuru. Do you want to…" Natsuki was looking for something else to say as she lay next to Shizuru on the bed and Shizuru spirits rose.

"Yes, Natsuki…." Shizuru eagerly awaited the next set of words.

"What do you to be for Halloween?" Natsuki quickly said with an odd blush on her face, but still the question had blown Shizuru mood to pieces. Shizuru pouted and turned away from Natsuki.

"I thought Natsuki was going to ask something else, ikezu." Shizuru said turned away from Natsuki which made Natsuki very bewildered as to why Shizuru was acting this way, but decided to explain it to her.

"Ne, Shizuru I was talking to Mai about because you know I already ordered our costume through a mutual friend of Mai's." I had to go to all of those karaoke parties with her last week, but it was worth it!

-Flashback-

Natsuki managed to pry Midori off her as she got up from the couch and walked over to Mai.

"Ne, Mai what are you doing for Halloween?" Natsuki innocently asked.

"I'm going to be a panda." Mai said happily and then grinned wickedly. "A sexy panda." She followed with a raspy voice. Natsuki grinned and Mai patted the spot next to her for Natsuki to sit down on. Natsuki carefully sat down next Mai because she was just as drunk as Midori and Natsuki already had enough secrets and slip up she needed to keep from Shizuru. Mai leaned forward and stared intently at Natsuki with a wiry smile.

"Mai, you know good costume designers, right?" Natsuki asked with big questioning eyes. Mai's drunkenness started to waver under the assault of Natsuki's oblivious cuteness.

"Ah, yeah…what do you need?" Mai asked as she grabbed a glass of water and downed it whole catching a glance at a passed out Midori snoring on the other couch. Mai grinned and looked back seeing Natsuki all red face which made her choke partially on her water. "gah….who is it for!"

"Me and Shizuru." Natsuki quickly mumbled. Mai got a cocky expression on her face and leaned back again the couch.

"Why don't you dress up as a Racer and have Shizuru be your boss. And be like a gruff Racer who has a sorted past. OH! And you should totally have a scar on your face. You'd look SOOOOOO sexy and HOT with one…." Mai said looking back at Natsuki who was shaking her head from side to side. "What's wrong with that!"

"I don't like that I already h…" Natsuki was instantly cut off by Mai as she spat out another costume idea for the couple.

"I know! Be a crazed girl out of high school hunting down a secret corporation that is murdering off your friends one by one!"

"No."

"Okay then be the Gakuenchou of some futurist school and have Shizuru be some kickass warrior who is mysteriously charming and have her wear something purple. She like that color."

"That actually sound kind of appealing….but NO! I have…"

"Okay how about a themed thing. All us could jump in to this one. I mean ALL of us. We could be a….A BAND! And we are singing music a lot like that band with the singer….Amy Lee in it."

"NO!!!!!!" Natsuki stood up and violently glared at Mai. A sweat drop appeared by Mai's head as she poured herself some more water and drank the whole cup down.

"Okay, what did you have in mind?" Mai sighed at Natsuki refusing all her ideas wondering what possibly could be. Natsuki sighed and sat back down.

"There is this book I really like…" Natsuki said at first and Mai suddenly grabbed her by her shoulders shaking Natsuki a bit.

"YOU READ!" Mai said as if she had been shocked and she was terrified of this idea. Natsuki glared at Mai.

"I read!" Natsuki said knocking Mai off her as she completed her thought. "Well the book really caught my eye the sequel isn't done yet though. I think its called The Azure Monarchy or something. Anyhow it's this book written by this odd girl from the United States named Kara Papas. The book is title Deadly Lovers. It's really good. Lots and Lots of action and…other things. But the two main characters remind me of myself and Shizuru, but its like we are in a different reality. But I had a goal…."

"Say no more." Mai said in an official sounding voice.

-Flashback end-

Natsuki traced her finger on Shizuru back waiting for Shizuru's response. Shizuru grinned to herself wondering what exactly Natsuki had ordered for them. Natsuki finally gave up and laid flat on her back which looked as if the two had planned to move a the same time. Shizuru was on her side now staring lovingly at Natsuki.

"So, what did you get us?" Shizuru said as she grabbed a strand of Natsuki's hair.

"I got us costumes from that book I like; the one with the assassins in it. I wanted to be Ice Princess and you to be Red Princess…." Natsuki said looking at the ceiling. Shizuru grinned looking at Natsuki as her thoughts started running.

"So what part of the book are we playing from Natsuki…" Shizuru said as she ran her hand under Natsuki's shirt making Natsuki tighten her muscle ever so slightly.

"Ah…w-w-where…did you want to pick up from?" Natsuki said trying to control her stuttering excitement. " I mean we've got time before we can put on the costumes…because I have them…" Natsuki was silenced as Shizuru lips meant hers in a very heated kiss.

"I'd actually like to get the costumes on then take them off." Shizuru said. Natsuki smiled.

"Happy Halloween, Shizuru."

Mini Feed

Natsuki: -getting costume on again-

Shizuru: -glaring at Natsuki- And where are you going?

Natsuki:-innocently smiles- Trick or treating

Kara: -gets on pirate costume-

Natsuki: -stares- And what are you doing?

Kara: I'm going to get me some booty!

Shizuru: -sigh- my booty is leaving.

Kara: aargh...

Natsuki: -sigh-

ENJOY???? no... YOU MUST THOUGH