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Utena walks up the porch of her house and turns the doorknob. She walks in and exhales deeply for she was soaked from standing in the pouring rain. Aunt Yurika hears the door shut and pokes her through the kitchen archway.
"Oh Utena darling you're home. Dinner will be ready in a..." the pink haired older woman trails off as she notices her niece's drenched appearance.
"Did you walk home in the pouring rain? I thought I heard a vehicle enter the driveway?
"No auntie, Aya drove me home," Utena said walking up the stairs to her bedroom.
The older woman contracts her eyebrows, "So why are you all wet?" Utena shrugs as she reaches the top of the stairs then says, "Because I was standing out in the rain." Utena walks into her bedroom and closes the door.
Seeing that causes her aunt to sport a dumbfounded look upon her face. The older woman shakes her head. "I worry about that girl sometimes." she whispers then goes back to cooking dinner.
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Utena tosses her satchel and gym bag on the bedroom floor. She takes off her wet sweat shirt and pants, and then tosses them in the laundry hamper.
"Fuck, I am such an idiot standing out in that horrible weather." She curses softly then walks toward her full length bedroom mirror. She examines her half naked self in front of the mirror; her long pink hair is wet and disheveled so she combs her long fingers through the dampen strands pushing them back away from her face. Subconsciously her right hand glides over the tiny scar just below her rib cage.
"What's happening to me? I don't understand."
She moves her left hand into view and looks at the silver piece of jewelry that decorated her forth finger.
"First this mysterious ring, now this already healed scar." Utena sighs in disbelief.
"Is this some kind of dream?" She says closing her eyes.
"No it is not a dream..anymore." A deep yet soft male voice renders from behind her.
Utena did not move away from the mirror as she notices the tall male figure standing behind her. He moves his arm around her waist slowly and enticingly. Utena shudders and closes her eyes momentarily. His right hand ghosts upward from her slim waist caressing her skin as his left hand slithers down her left arm tantalizing her with the sense of his soft touch; then stopping at her left hand.
His hand glides across the tiny scar on her upper belly; causing the pink- haired girl to gasp at the sensual touch. The man leans inward and whispers in her ear from behind.
"You remember me don't you?" Utena nods lightly, and then quivers as breathy words fall from her lips. "D- Dios."
The dark prince smiles and inhales the sweet scent of her rose colored hair. "Yes, I am glad you have not forgotten me."
Utena leans back against the dark prince pressing her back against his broad chest. Dios hand continues to play with the scar.
"Do you know who did this to you?" his voice almost inaudible in her ear. Utena furrows her eyebrows, not really wanting to answer his question.
"My princess did this to me I remember," her voice sorrowful and soft spoken.
"Are you angry?" Dios holds her tightly as Utena blue eyes stare into the mirror at them.
"No, I love her."
Dios moves his right hand around her back and touches the scar there. He rests his chin on her shoulder and closes his eyes. Dios whispers in her ear once more, "This is a good sign." Utena continues to look into the mirror at the prince standing behind her not wanting to move.
"How so?" she asks.
"It means you are slowly coming to terms with both worlds. You are starting to remember now and then..here and there..eternity and reality, but you have still yet to fit all the pieces of the puzzle together." Dios moves away from her.
Utena starts to turn around to face him, but he stops her by grasping her shoulders.
"Your friend Aya was right. Denial is not going to get you what you want."
Utena azure eyes expand, "You saw us talking?"
Dios laughs softly at her surprise tone. "Did you forget that I am apart of you? I see all that you see," then he disappears.
Utena turns around quickly, but he has already vanished.
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"Utena dinner's ready," the older woman opens the door to the Utena's bedroom.
"Utena I have been calling you for the pass 15 minutes," Aunt Yurika raises her voice a tune and stares at her half naked niece sprawled out on the bed asleep.
Utena grumbles annoyingly at the loud voice and then mumbles, "D-Dios," opening her hazy blue eyes.
The older women sighs then flashes a bewilder smirk upon her pale face. "Utena-chan what are you mumbling about?"
The pink-haired prince shakes her head of scattered thoughts and takes a deep breath as she doesn't remember falling asleep. "Nothing auntie, sorry I must have fallen asleep."
"I assume that much sweetie just put on some clothes and come eat dinner before it gets cold." The older woman ordered and then exits the bedroom. Utena gets out bed and walks to her dresser. She opens it and pulls out a t- shirt and athletic pants. She tosses on the clothing then heads out of her bedroom.
'Dios, who are you and why are you a part of me?' She thinks as she walks down the stairs toward the dining room.
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Friday afternoon
Anshi is sitting on her bed clad in a white terry cloth bathrobe. She has been sitting there for nearly 20 minutes staring at her busy body friend Wakaba roam through her closet looking for the right outfit for her to wear on her date. Anshi sighs and falls back against the bed.
"Wakaba are you going to hurry up and pick something for me, Miki will be here in an hour."
Wakaba pouts and starts pushing various clothing to one side of the closet on the hanger.
"It's so hard to choose Anshi. You have some many nice clothing." Wakaba announces and then pulls an outfit from the hanger.
"You know I may have to borrow some of your clothes sometime. You have way better outfits than Tenjou. All she has are jeans, t-shirts and athletic wear. Hmm I don't even think she owns a dress come to think of it." Wakaba starts holding the outfit she picked against her body and turns and glances in the mirror.
"Why didn't Utena come over anyway?" Anshi tosses her arm over her eyes and exhale. She really wanted Utena to come over. Wakaba shakes her head and puts the outfit back in the closet.
"Utena said she had to study or something crazy like that. It really doesn't matter because she's not really into these sorts of things." The brunette shrugs and browses through more clothes.
Anshi sighs and glances at the clock. It was 6:22 pm.
"Don't worry about Utena. You can scold her tomorrow at our study session." The energetic girl said then she smiles and removes a lavender and blue floral skirt from the hanger.
"Ah-ha this is perfect and this shirt will go great with it." Wakaba grabs a light blue sleeveless shirt from the hanger.
Anshi sits up in the bed. "It's about time you decided on what I should wear."
Wakaba hands Anshi the clothing. "Put these on while I look for the perfect pair of shoes to go with the outfit. Wakaba went back to the closet in search for a matching pair of shoes. Anshi just shakes her head at the energetic girl and disrobes to put on the clothing.
Time passes quickly and it was now 6:53 pm. Anshi is standing in front the mirror watching Wakaba brush her luxurious lavender hair.
"You look fabulous Anshi-chan. Miki is definitely going to get a nosebleed when he sees you!" Wakaba exclaims. The violet hair princess just blushes. Soon after Anshi's eyes dims a bit.
"Hey Wakaba?"
The brunette stops brushing Anshi's long locks and places the brush on the dresser.
"Yeah?"
Anshi turns around and smiles at her friend.
"Thanks for coming over. I don't even know if I could have gotten ready if you hadn't come over." Anshi wasn't exactly being totally honest. If Wakaba hadn't come over she probably wouldn't have gone, but she didn't dare speak her mind.
The brunette just smiles and then hugs her friend. She knows that there was something else Anshi wanted to say, she could see it in her bright emerald eyes. She knows Anshi is hiding something, but Wakaba knows now isn't the time for probing her secretive friend.
"Tomorrow at our study session I will interrogate her." Wakaba thinks.
"I am glad you wanted me over Anshi; anything to help my best friend." Wakaba hugs her again and Anshi could only sweat drop.
There was knock on the bedroom door. "I will get it," Wakaba walks to the door and opens it.
"Oh Aki-sama, what's up!?!" The older man just smirks and scratches his purple mane at the overly excited girl.
"Nothing much Wakaba-chan; I just wanted to let Anshi know that Miki has just arrived for the date."
"Okay thanks otou-sama. Can you tell Miki I'll be right down in a few minutes?" Anshi replies.
"Sure and by the way you look lovely." Aki said then leaves the room.
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Miki sits anxiously on the black leather sofa awaiting his date. He keep looking at his watch and taking deep breath. The blue haired teenager smoothes out his white shirt and grey jacket for the 50th time, making sure he looks presentable for his first date.
Miki turns around as he hears footsteps coming down the stairs. Miki arches his eyebrows at the purple-haired man. The older man walks over to the sofa and grabs the remote control off the coffee table in front of him then sits down.
Aki glances at the nervous ninth grader and smiles. "Anshi will be down in a moment."
The older man clicks on the television then says, "So where are you taking my A-chan tonight?" Aki laughs internally as he can tell how nervous the young man before him looks.
"Uhm....to...to...a - a nice French restaurant downtown if..if it is ok with you sir?" Miki stutters looking at his sweaty palms.
Aki starts laughing softly and puts his hand on Miki's shoulder. "Call me Aki-san."
Miki's eyes widen and then he looks up at the purple haired man and nods.
"You don't have to be so nervous. Its okay with me if take Anshi out. I just want you two to have fun." Miki's takes a deep breath and smiles. "Thank you sir...I mean Aki-san."
Soon after Anshi and Wakaba walk down the stairs and Miki stands up from the sofa.
"Wow you look great." He moves to grab her hand.
Anshi blushes. "Thank Wakaba." Miki turns to the brunette and bows.
"Thanks Shinohara-san." Wakaba shakes her head modestly. "Oh Kaoru-san you are too kind."
Miki grabs Anshi's jacket off the coat hanger and puts it over her shoulders. "Shall we go now?" He asks. Anshi nods.
"Well it was nice meeting you Himemiya-san." Miki and Anshi wave as the exited the house.
"I suppose I should be taking you home now Wakaba?" Aki said grabbing his car keys off the coffee table.
"Yup!" Wakaba said in a perky voice and grabs her coat. Aki just shakes his head.
To be continued..
Next Chapter 24: Night on town
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I just would like to thank everyone who has read and reviewed this fanfic. You all have really kept me writing and not give up on this story. I will really try my best to continue updating.
^_^Special thanks to Utenafangirl for emailing me and telling me to hurry up and update (HAHA). You know how slow going I can be so I don't mind you pushing me along. I can be a little lazy when it comes to typing. Laters and thanks guys/gals for reviewing.
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Utena walks up the porch of her house and turns the doorknob. She walks in and exhales deeply for she was soaked from standing in the pouring rain. Aunt Yurika hears the door shut and pokes her through the kitchen archway.
"Oh Utena darling you're home. Dinner will be ready in a..." the pink haired older woman trails off as she notices her niece's drenched appearance.
"Did you walk home in the pouring rain? I thought I heard a vehicle enter the driveway?
"No auntie, Aya drove me home," Utena said walking up the stairs to her bedroom.
The older woman contracts her eyebrows, "So why are you all wet?" Utena shrugs as she reaches the top of the stairs then says, "Because I was standing out in the rain." Utena walks into her bedroom and closes the door.
Seeing that causes her aunt to sport a dumbfounded look upon her face. The older woman shakes her head. "I worry about that girl sometimes." she whispers then goes back to cooking dinner.
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Utena tosses her satchel and gym bag on the bedroom floor. She takes off her wet sweat shirt and pants, and then tosses them in the laundry hamper.
"Fuck, I am such an idiot standing out in that horrible weather." She curses softly then walks toward her full length bedroom mirror. She examines her half naked self in front of the mirror; her long pink hair is wet and disheveled so she combs her long fingers through the dampen strands pushing them back away from her face. Subconsciously her right hand glides over the tiny scar just below her rib cage.
"What's happening to me? I don't understand."
She moves her left hand into view and looks at the silver piece of jewelry that decorated her forth finger.
"First this mysterious ring, now this already healed scar." Utena sighs in disbelief.
"Is this some kind of dream?" She says closing her eyes.
"No it is not a dream..anymore." A deep yet soft male voice renders from behind her.
Utena did not move away from the mirror as she notices the tall male figure standing behind her. He moves his arm around her waist slowly and enticingly. Utena shudders and closes her eyes momentarily. His right hand ghosts upward from her slim waist caressing her skin as his left hand slithers down her left arm tantalizing her with the sense of his soft touch; then stopping at her left hand.
His hand glides across the tiny scar on her upper belly; causing the pink- haired girl to gasp at the sensual touch. The man leans inward and whispers in her ear from behind.
"You remember me don't you?" Utena nods lightly, and then quivers as breathy words fall from her lips. "D- Dios."
The dark prince smiles and inhales the sweet scent of her rose colored hair. "Yes, I am glad you have not forgotten me."
Utena leans back against the dark prince pressing her back against his broad chest. Dios hand continues to play with the scar.
"Do you know who did this to you?" his voice almost inaudible in her ear. Utena furrows her eyebrows, not really wanting to answer his question.
"My princess did this to me I remember," her voice sorrowful and soft spoken.
"Are you angry?" Dios holds her tightly as Utena blue eyes stare into the mirror at them.
"No, I love her."
Dios moves his right hand around her back and touches the scar there. He rests his chin on her shoulder and closes his eyes. Dios whispers in her ear once more, "This is a good sign." Utena continues to look into the mirror at the prince standing behind her not wanting to move.
"How so?" she asks.
"It means you are slowly coming to terms with both worlds. You are starting to remember now and then..here and there..eternity and reality, but you have still yet to fit all the pieces of the puzzle together." Dios moves away from her.
Utena starts to turn around to face him, but he stops her by grasping her shoulders.
"Your friend Aya was right. Denial is not going to get you what you want."
Utena azure eyes expand, "You saw us talking?"
Dios laughs softly at her surprise tone. "Did you forget that I am apart of you? I see all that you see," then he disappears.
Utena turns around quickly, but he has already vanished.
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"Utena dinner's ready," the older woman opens the door to the Utena's bedroom.
"Utena I have been calling you for the pass 15 minutes," Aunt Yurika raises her voice a tune and stares at her half naked niece sprawled out on the bed asleep.
Utena grumbles annoyingly at the loud voice and then mumbles, "D-Dios," opening her hazy blue eyes.
The older women sighs then flashes a bewilder smirk upon her pale face. "Utena-chan what are you mumbling about?"
The pink-haired prince shakes her head of scattered thoughts and takes a deep breath as she doesn't remember falling asleep. "Nothing auntie, sorry I must have fallen asleep."
"I assume that much sweetie just put on some clothes and come eat dinner before it gets cold." The older woman ordered and then exits the bedroom. Utena gets out bed and walks to her dresser. She opens it and pulls out a t- shirt and athletic pants. She tosses on the clothing then heads out of her bedroom.
'Dios, who are you and why are you a part of me?' She thinks as she walks down the stairs toward the dining room.
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Friday afternoon
Anshi is sitting on her bed clad in a white terry cloth bathrobe. She has been sitting there for nearly 20 minutes staring at her busy body friend Wakaba roam through her closet looking for the right outfit for her to wear on her date. Anshi sighs and falls back against the bed.
"Wakaba are you going to hurry up and pick something for me, Miki will be here in an hour."
Wakaba pouts and starts pushing various clothing to one side of the closet on the hanger.
"It's so hard to choose Anshi. You have some many nice clothing." Wakaba announces and then pulls an outfit from the hanger.
"You know I may have to borrow some of your clothes sometime. You have way better outfits than Tenjou. All she has are jeans, t-shirts and athletic wear. Hmm I don't even think she owns a dress come to think of it." Wakaba starts holding the outfit she picked against her body and turns and glances in the mirror.
"Why didn't Utena come over anyway?" Anshi tosses her arm over her eyes and exhale. She really wanted Utena to come over. Wakaba shakes her head and puts the outfit back in the closet.
"Utena said she had to study or something crazy like that. It really doesn't matter because she's not really into these sorts of things." The brunette shrugs and browses through more clothes.
Anshi sighs and glances at the clock. It was 6:22 pm.
"Don't worry about Utena. You can scold her tomorrow at our study session." The energetic girl said then she smiles and removes a lavender and blue floral skirt from the hanger.
"Ah-ha this is perfect and this shirt will go great with it." Wakaba grabs a light blue sleeveless shirt from the hanger.
Anshi sits up in the bed. "It's about time you decided on what I should wear."
Wakaba hands Anshi the clothing. "Put these on while I look for the perfect pair of shoes to go with the outfit. Wakaba went back to the closet in search for a matching pair of shoes. Anshi just shakes her head at the energetic girl and disrobes to put on the clothing.
Time passes quickly and it was now 6:53 pm. Anshi is standing in front the mirror watching Wakaba brush her luxurious lavender hair.
"You look fabulous Anshi-chan. Miki is definitely going to get a nosebleed when he sees you!" Wakaba exclaims. The violet hair princess just blushes. Soon after Anshi's eyes dims a bit.
"Hey Wakaba?"
The brunette stops brushing Anshi's long locks and places the brush on the dresser.
"Yeah?"
Anshi turns around and smiles at her friend.
"Thanks for coming over. I don't even know if I could have gotten ready if you hadn't come over." Anshi wasn't exactly being totally honest. If Wakaba hadn't come over she probably wouldn't have gone, but she didn't dare speak her mind.
The brunette just smiles and then hugs her friend. She knows that there was something else Anshi wanted to say, she could see it in her bright emerald eyes. She knows Anshi is hiding something, but Wakaba knows now isn't the time for probing her secretive friend.
"Tomorrow at our study session I will interrogate her." Wakaba thinks.
"I am glad you wanted me over Anshi; anything to help my best friend." Wakaba hugs her again and Anshi could only sweat drop.
There was knock on the bedroom door. "I will get it," Wakaba walks to the door and opens it.
"Oh Aki-sama, what's up!?!" The older man just smirks and scratches his purple mane at the overly excited girl.
"Nothing much Wakaba-chan; I just wanted to let Anshi know that Miki has just arrived for the date."
"Okay thanks otou-sama. Can you tell Miki I'll be right down in a few minutes?" Anshi replies.
"Sure and by the way you look lovely." Aki said then leaves the room.
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Miki sits anxiously on the black leather sofa awaiting his date. He keep looking at his watch and taking deep breath. The blue haired teenager smoothes out his white shirt and grey jacket for the 50th time, making sure he looks presentable for his first date.
Miki turns around as he hears footsteps coming down the stairs. Miki arches his eyebrows at the purple-haired man. The older man walks over to the sofa and grabs the remote control off the coffee table in front of him then sits down.
Aki glances at the nervous ninth grader and smiles. "Anshi will be down in a moment."
The older man clicks on the television then says, "So where are you taking my A-chan tonight?" Aki laughs internally as he can tell how nervous the young man before him looks.
"Uhm....to...to...a - a nice French restaurant downtown if..if it is ok with you sir?" Miki stutters looking at his sweaty palms.
Aki starts laughing softly and puts his hand on Miki's shoulder. "Call me Aki-san."
Miki's eyes widen and then he looks up at the purple haired man and nods.
"You don't have to be so nervous. Its okay with me if take Anshi out. I just want you two to have fun." Miki's takes a deep breath and smiles. "Thank you sir...I mean Aki-san."
Soon after Anshi and Wakaba walk down the stairs and Miki stands up from the sofa.
"Wow you look great." He moves to grab her hand.
Anshi blushes. "Thank Wakaba." Miki turns to the brunette and bows.
"Thanks Shinohara-san." Wakaba shakes her head modestly. "Oh Kaoru-san you are too kind."
Miki grabs Anshi's jacket off the coat hanger and puts it over her shoulders. "Shall we go now?" He asks. Anshi nods.
"Well it was nice meeting you Himemiya-san." Miki and Anshi wave as the exited the house.
"I suppose I should be taking you home now Wakaba?" Aki said grabbing his car keys off the coffee table.
"Yup!" Wakaba said in a perky voice and grabs her coat. Aki just shakes his head.
To be continued..
Next Chapter 24: Night on town
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I just would like to thank everyone who has read and reviewed this fanfic. You all have really kept me writing and not give up on this story. I will really try my best to continue updating.
^_^Special thanks to Utenafangirl for emailing me and telling me to hurry up and update (HAHA). You know how slow going I can be so I don't mind you pushing me along. I can be a little lazy when it comes to typing. Laters and thanks guys/gals for reviewing.