I do not own Kill la Kill in any form. This is a work of fanfiction.

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Chapter 15: Rock candy

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Credit to WolveHulk for inspiration with this chapter.

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The day after the break-in at the lab, Satsuki was in her main office, going about getting information on the intruder. She found the number for the Japan Ground Self Defense Force main HQ and decided to give them a call. She eventually managed to get General Kiyofumi Iwata on the phone. "General, how are you today?" Satsuki started.

"I'm doing quite well, miss Kiryuin. How about yourself?" General Kiyofumi replied.

"Good, good. Let's get to the business at hand."

"Of course, what's on your mind?"

"General, one of the students at Honnoji Academy broke into our lab, and was apprehended by the campus Disciplinary committee, then handed over to the local Prefecture police. He was then taken into custody by the JGSDF, and it appears you were present for this. May I ask the reason for this?"

"Yes, you may. The student who broke in was a spy, his registered name at the academy was 'Senji Nakamura', but his real name is 'Wang Yong'. He is an operative of the People's Liberation Army, specifically and oddly enough of the 30th Army, 94th Division."

"Beg pardon, General, but why would the Chinese be after what's in the lab?"

"We don't rightly know. He's not talking, which is a trademark of the PLA. He'll die before he talks."

"I see. Can you please keep me posted? This is something that has piqued my interest."

"Of course, miss Kiryuin. It did happen on your academy grounds, so I'll give you information myself. But please note that if this agent doesn't talk soon, he will be executed in accordance with international law."

"I understand, General. Thank you for your time."

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Ryuko was out on the town, riding around on her Kawasaki Ninja, which had a 750 Turbo engine added with help from Gamagori. She flew past a few shops not really paying them any mind. She was inspired to get something nice for Satsuki after Mako had told her about her plan to get something nice for Jakuzure. She saw what looked like a nice jewelry store, her vision slightly distorted by the visor on her helmet. She came back and saw that it was indeed a good place to go after things that sparkle. She went in and walked around, the store clerks keeping an eye on her, which aroused her ire. "What? You think I'm going to steal something, don't you?" She spat out. "I know these are all just glass or plastic display pieces. Besides that, I have money. I can afford what I'm after."

She found a display case with gorgeous necklaces inside. She used an app on her phone to take a picture of a necklace and superimpose it on a picture of Satsuki to get an idea of what it would look like. She found one that appeared as though it would suit Satsuki's tastes, and look good on her at the same time. It was a golden chain with a golden pendant, featuring a Noori 18K Diamond in the middle. She picked it out and the clerk went to the back to retrieve the real thing, as Ryuko's assumption was dead on about the cases only containing display pieces. After the clerk went to the back, Ryuko turned around to be greeted in normal cheery fashion by Mako, who had just arrived at the store. "RYUUUUKOOOO! What are you doing here?" She asked, giving her a brief hug.

"You told me what you're doing for Jakuzure, and I got to thinking that it would be nice for me to do the same for Lady Satsuki." Ryuko replied.

"You're so sweet to her."

"I guess Jakuzure is being nice to you, too?"

"Sure is. I know we didn't start off for the best reasons, but I do love her."

The clerk returned with the necklace and Ryuko handed him her debit card. He looked as if he was wondering if her card had enough money on it to cover the cost of the necklace. "Go ahead and swipe it. It'll work, I promise."

To the clerk's surprise, the sale went through. Ryuko took her card and receipt and hung around with Mako while she looked for something for Jakuzure. She perused the cases, eventually finding a pair of earrings she thought Jakuzure would like. While Mako was busy looking at the earrings, Ryuko went over to the cashier and gave him her card again. "Whatever she picks out, put it on mine."

Mako found a quaint pair of earrings that had Morganite gems embedded in them. The cashier swiped the card again and it went through. Mako looked on in awe at the earrings she picked out for her girlfriend. "Hey, is there some reason you went with that color?" Ryuko asked.

"Well, pink is her color. I figured it would go with her outfit." Mako said with a smile.

"Those are Morganite."

"What's that mean?"

"Morganite is considered the 'stone of divine love', and it's said to promote love and prosperity." Ryuko said, reading from a pamphlet she picked up.

Mako started blushing. "Oh, well, I do love her. And I do want her to do well."

Mako went to the cashier to pay, but he refused payment. She asked why and he pointed to Ryuko. "I got yours." Ryuko said.

"Oh Ryuko, you didn't have to do that!" Mako squealed, wrapping Ryuko up in a tight hug.

"Didn't have to, but I wanted to."

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Ryuko soon returned home, arriving shortly after Satsuki. She walked in the house to find Satsuki in the living room, sitting down and watching the evening news. Ryuko walked over and took a seat beside her, giving her a kiss. "How was your day?" Ryuko asked.

"Well, it appears that the student who broke in was a Chinese spy." Satsuki said with a sigh.

"A Chinese spy? What the hell do they want with the lab?"

"I'm not sure, and even the General doesn't know yet. He probably won't talk, and the General says that if he doesn't, he'll be executed."

"Couldn't that start a war?"

Satsuki put her arm around Ryuko. "The General says that it'll be done under international law, so I doubt there's anything the Chinese CAN do."

"Good. I don't like the idea of little ol' Japan getting into a fight with the largest and best trained Army in the world."

Ryuko slipped the jewelry box out of the bag it was in and slowly brought it around to show Satsuki. "What's this?" Satsuki asked.

"I got you this necklace today. I think it'll go good with your usual attire."

Satsuki opened the box and looked on in amazement at the gorgeous chain and pendant. "Oh my God Ryuko, you didn't need to get me anything."

"I felt like it. Now, turn so I can put it on you."

Satsuki turned to her side and moved her hair out of the way. Ryuko put the necklace around Satsuki's neck and hooked the latch. She told Satsuki to stay put while she went to get a mirror. She soon came back with a small handheld mirror for Satsuki to look at herself. She looked, and she liked what she saw. She put the mirror down and pulled Ryuko in for a warm hug and loving kiss. "Are you trying to tell me something here?" Satsuki asked.

"Umm, I guess I'm trying to say I love you."

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Mako was headed back home, and was planning on calling Jakuzure to tell her she had a present. She didn't need to, as she saw Jakuzure headed toward her house anyway. They ran up to each other and gave each other a hug and a kiss. "Hey, I got ya a little something." Mako told her.

"Why? You don't need to get me anything." Jakuzure said.

Mako took out the jewelry box and showed Jakuzure. "I went with pink, because it's like your theme."

"Oh my goodness, Morganite? Mako, I-" Mako interrupted her.

"Don't worry about it. Just put them on, 'kay?"

Jakuzure didn't refuse. She took out her old silver earrings and replaces them with the ones Mako bought her. Mako looked at Jakuzure with eyes a mile wide and her typical loving smile. "They look PERFECT on you!" Mako squealed with joy.

"They look perfect because you got them for me."

Mako hugged her again, and they took each others' hand again as they walked the rest of the way to the house. Once there, Mako offloaded her things from the day and took Jakuzure to the living room, where they again sat on the loveseat. Jakuzure had something she wanted to tell Mako, but she didn't want to announce it in front of everyone. "Hey, hon. How do you feel about another sleepover? You know, if your dad's okay with it."

"Sounds great! I'll go ask him."

Mako ran off into the other room to ask her dad. He didn't object, allowing her to go. She ran to her room and gathered some clothes for the night and rejoined Jakuzure in the living room. "He said yes, so let's go!" Mako said cheerily, and they again left for Jakuzure's place.

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Satsuki and Ryuko laid together in bed, cuddling closely. They held each other while they laid together, simply talking. "Ryuko, let me pay you for this necklace." Satsuki said.

"No, I bought that for you. If you paid for it, it's like I YOU got it for you." Ryuko responded.

"I see your point, but wasn't this a bit expensive?"

"Probably. I just used this card that my dad left me. It seems to have a bottomless amount of money on it. I buy something for a lot of money, and I guess the interest alone replaces what I spent."

"Hmm, okay. If you don't mind my asking, where did he get such wealth.?"

"I know he did a few little things here and there, but I don't know how there's so much money on this thing. The bank even sends me a new card every year."

"If you'd like, I can have Inumuta do a little digging around to find out more about your dad, starting tomorrow."

"You'd do that for me?"

Satsuki kissed Ryuko. "I'd do anything for you."

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Mako and Jakuzure made it to Jakuzure's house and went in for the night. They decided to clean up early, so they could enjoy the rest of their night. Before going to clean up, Jakuzure took Mako over to the couch and they sat down together. Jakuzure had another slightly worried look on her face, of which Mako immediately addressed. "Is something the matter?" Mako asked her.

"You... you didn't have to lie for me." Jakuzure started, her voice starting to break.

"What do you mean? When did I lie for you?"

"When your brother asked about why I got with you." Jakuzure said, tears starting to flow.

"But I didn't lie. You took me as your date, and now we're in love!"

"You might not have lied directly, but you didn't tell them the entire truth."

Mako could see what Jakuzure was trying to say, and again drew her in for a loving hug. "I think I know what you mean. But it's okay now. Besides, we do love each other, right? I know I love you." Mako said, giving Jakuzure another kiss on the cheek.

"Yeah, I do love you. Just please, don't lie for me anymore. You're a wonderful girl, and you deserve so much better than me."

"There isn't better than you for me. Just calm down, and let's go hit the shower so we can enjoy the rest of our night."

Mako and Jakuzure had become comfortable enough with each other to shower together, and they went in together to clean up. They stepped in and started the water. Jakuzure was still crying a little bit, although the water was diluting her tears as they fell. Mako couldn't see the tears, but she could sense them anyway. She closed her eyes and kissed Jakuzure on the lips again, not separating for a good long while. When she did step back, Jakuzure had stopped crying and put her arms around Mako, then took a step forward to get Mako between herself and the wall of the shower. She now closed her eyes and kissed Mako. "I love you. I love you so much." Jakuzure said, then continued kissing.