Urgh… I just realized I wrote the wrong title for the song. The song sang by Shizuru is actually Endless Story by Yuna Ito not Eternal Story. I apologize for my mistake... anyway hope you all enjoy this chapter. I also would like to say thank those who had given me reviews. Arigatou Gozaimasu

"Shizuru!?" I shouted as I stare straight to the empty parking lot. Only silence replied me. Instantly, I stood up and glance through the parking lot but there was no figure of anyone. "… Shizuru… God… where are you…" I said as tears flow out of my eyes again. Falling down to my knees, I started to cry. Covering my mouth with my hands, I started to cry even harder.

Suddenly, I felt a pair of hands wrapping me tight and pulling me to the firm embrace. I felt anger grew inside of me. "Who the hell you stranger think they can hug me just because I'm missing Shizuru!' I screamed in my heart. "Get your dirty hands off me!!!!!" I shouted as I took action attacking the stranger with my elbow. Just as my body turns enough to look at the person, I saw something I missed, reddish eyes staring at me. Something I was wishing to see hours ago. My elbow manages to stop inches away from the person's face. 'Shi…Shizuru!' my mouth dropped as I stare at her.

"Ara… I'm hurt… and I thought that Natsuki will be happy… but instead… she scolded me…" Shizuru released me and started her "crying". 'Oh no… no no no… What have I done…?' "Shizuru…. I"

"Natsuki hates me… Natsuki doesn't love me anymore! And I was looking for her for hours and my feet hurt just to know that she hated me!" My mouth dropping as she turns her back to me. "Argh!!! Shizuru! That's not it! I thought you were a stranger who's taking advantage while I'm missing you and crying hard for you…" 'Oh… shit' my face started to change into chilly red. Shizuru stopped her sobbing and turn towards me. "Oh… Prove it!" Shizuru said seriously. Immediately, my face turned pale. I didn't say anything as I stared at the floor and when I got back to Shizuru, I saw Shizuru filled with tears about to flow out.

"That… that means Natsuki hates me!!" Shizuru said as she covers her face and weep. 'Curse you Kuga!' I scolded myself. "Argh!" I pulled Shizuru's hand down and pressed my lips to hers. I let the feelings rush through me. Breaking the kiss, I cub my hands on Shizuru's cheek. "Look…I love you… I don't hate you. If I hate you why would I go through all the troubles just to take you with me...and… and…" I felt my face redden as I tried to explain to Shizuru… "Letsjustgetthisstraight,iloveyouandthatstheend." I said to myself to avoid further embarrassment as I stared at my bike.

"Kawaii…" Shizuru said. Turning to her to find Shizuru smiling her usual smile, I had a horrible feeling for falling into Shizuru's trap. "Sssss…. SHIZURU!!!!!" Shizuru started to laugh as I felt my face redden even more. At that moment, I'm feeling relief, knowing that Shizuru's safe and by my side. I pulled Shizuru into a tight embrace and buried my face on her shoulder. Hugging her close to me, I knew it wasn't a lie. I felt so relief my tears started to flow out automatically.

"God… I thought I lost you... I won't know what and how am I going to live without you… Don't ever say I hate you… I can never hate you…" I whispered into her ears… "Gomen ne Natsuki-chan… I saw you crying on your knees and it was an unbearable scene. That's why I hugged you… Knowing what your reaction will be…So… I…" Placing my finger on her lips, I shook my head. "I had enough of Tokyo… Let's go to Aoi and Chie's house to stay for a night or two."

Shizuru nodded her head and I noticed something on her left cheek that wasn't suppose to be there. "Shi… Shizuru… your face…" I said slowly. Instantly, Shizuru look at me and covers her left cheek. I reacted pulling Shizuru's hand down fast and kept hold of her as I got a full view on her cheek for a few seconds before she turns her head to avoid me from seeing "it". I stared blankly at Shizuru. Her cheek was bruising… I didn't notice until she nodded just now. Her hair must have covered it. "What…WHO DID IT!" I shouted as I look at Shizuru. I could feel my anger and rage taken over me. 'How dare someone hit my girlfriend!' I thought in my heart. Shizuru's eyes filled up with tears as she looked at me.

"They… They pulled us apart and… took me to an unknown valley in a small house." 'WHAT!?' "They… They… They tried to… They tried to… rape me Natsuki!" Shizuru cried as she crashes herself on me. I was speechless, as I pat on Shizuru's head. 'I'm going to kill them… I'll make them pay for what they have done to Shizuru!' "How… did someone helped you out?" I asked. Shizuru shook her head. "There was an old pipe lying just beside me and…" Shizuru choked. "Shh… take your breath…" I said as I tried to calm Shizuru down.

"I took the pipe and direct it towards the first person… It was a good first hit but when… when…" Shizuru stopped to take her breath. I look at Shizuru straight into her eyes. "The second person punched me… and he was trying to tear off my shirts… I didn't know what to do… until I remembered what you taught me about self-defense…" I look at my lover blankly. "You gave him a good care of his "little brother"?" Shizuru nodded as her face redden as she wipes off her tears. "Urgh… that's gonna hurt… well serve him right… so that's how you got away…" I said as my clenches my fist. "Where are they? I'm gonna…" Shizuru stopped me by pressing her lips on mine then she shook her head. "Mo… Enough… I had enough. Like you said… lets get out from this horrible place." Shizuru said as she stares at the floor. Sighing… I agreed and got on to my bike and started the engine before passing the helmet to her. Before I ride off, I turn to Shizuru and said, "You can sleep, I'll head straight toAshikaga and wake you up when we got there." Shizuru didn't say anything and hugged me tight by my waist. "Let me stay like this first… I don't wish to close my eyes just yet." She said in a worried tone. Not refusing her words, I rode the bike out and headed straight towards the exit of Tokyo.

Somewhere at the highway…

"Ne… Natsuki… Can I ask you something?" Shizuru asked while rubbing her face against my back.

"Hmm? What is it? Are you tired?" I answered back. "No… I just… felt… that things are going too well… and… you know… what if something happen and.."

"Shh… Don't say something like that… Even if what you say is true… The best way is… not to give up… no matter what happen. I've hope that we can start a new and better life as long as we don't give up hope!" Shizuru as the sound of sobbing takes over our small conversation.

'I'd rather die if I were to lost you Shizuru…' I thought in my heart… We said nothing except enjoying the breeze and the greenish as we past them in a certain speed. "Ne… Natsuki?" Shizuru broke the silence between us as she speaks between her sobbing.

"Hmm?"

"Remember the first song I sang to you?" She suddenly asked. I smiled when I heard her ask those question. 'Baka… how can I forget.' "Yea… I do. How can I forget that song. I appreaciate it very much." I answered her. Shizuru giggled upon my answer and it warmed my heart so much I felt like even if I were to send to hell for my actions, it'll be a hundred time worth it.

"Ara… someone seems happy." Shizuru said teasingly as she played with my stomach. "Shizuru… stop it or I won't be able to assure our safetly." "hehe, Fine… I'll mess up with you later when we arrive at Chie-san's house" Feeling my blood all concerntraded at my head, I shouted "SHIZURU!!!!" Obviously I knew Shizuru was laughing on my reaction and it was practically normal for her. "Shizuru… can I request something from you?" I asked slowly knowing Shizuru will tease me on my question but to my shock, she didn't tease instead… she answered "Oh? What is it Natsu-chan"

"Um… since you reminded me of the song you first sang… you mind singing it for me again? I'd like to sing it along with you once more." I stated out my request. "Ara… Natsuki's so cute… I didn't know she'll actually request for this." She said between giggles. "Ssss… hmm… yea… I wanted to hear it anyway… please?" I said as I could feel myself blushing hard. "Sure… I'll be please to have you sing along with me." Shizuru said happily. "Arigato Shizuru."

Shizuru:

Hmm hmm,

Whenever each day ends,

I secretly feel in my heart: 'I loved you very much today, too.'

"May these days would continue forever."

I tried wishing to the night sky of falling stars,

If I recall, look –

Though there were days when I grew tired of crying,

I eventually reached that place after spending many nights like that,

Hearing Shizuru sing, I couldn't help but to smile and enjoyed her soft, and nice voice which I admired for so long. I love her more then I can't ever though. To me, Shizuru was so important to me I don't mind losing everything I have just to be with her. I can still remember the first time when we met. I was about to crush a blooming flower until Shizuru stopped me. It was the first time we met… and I'll never regret it because… because she had deeply owned me from my heart to my whole self.

Natsuki:

And then the story began,

Somewhat like a dream,

Even if we just laughed a little together shyly,

Our linked hands,

Will definitely be overflowing,

With premonitions of love too many to count,

We are now lovers,

Almost as if it cannot be helped,

Things like the pain or regrets of the past,

They all became trifling matters when we met,

Together:

From our childish conversation,

I learn about another side of you,

And discovered a side of me that,

I had previously been unaware of,

Even if I have grown accustomed to the scenery,

Just by being at your side,

The colours and shapes I see change,

And become dazzling to the eye,

Even though the future we expect,

Is not an easy path,

We are lovers who desire to stay together despite of that,

Shizuru:

The story we have begun,

Is not alone, and we can feel it,

Even if we just laughed a little together shyly,

Our linked hands,

Hmm

"I love you Natsuki … with all my heart… I love you." Shizuru whispered.

Natsuki:

Will definitely overflow,

With premonitions of love too many to count,

After all, it beyond any doubt that,

We are indeed lovers ,

"I love you too Shizuru … you mean more then my life for me… you mean everything to me." I whispered to her back.

Ashikaga…

"Their house should be this one…" I said as I insert the key into the hole. "Clack!" The sound of the door unlocked. I opened the door and place our bags on the floor as Shizuru shuts the door behind us. Just after I place our bags down, I crashes myself on the bed. Eshausted and tired, I'm totally worn out. "Mo… Natsuki, take a bath first before you sleep." Sighing, I turn to Shizuru, grabbed her wrist and pulled her towards me. "Natsu… woah!" Crashing on top of me, she position herself just on top of me. "What was that for?" She asked. I smiled at her and kissed her lips. "I thought you said you'll mess me up with we reached here." "Ara… You are that eager?" She said. Laughing, I look deeply into her eyes. "hmm… Shizuru… I'm tired…"

"Ma… Shoganai… Go to sleep then Natsu-chan."Shizuru said and kissed my forehead. Unable to keep my eyes open, my eyes closed automatically. "I love you forever… Shizu-chan…"

The next day…

"Shresshhhh.." the sound of water running and hitting something hot causing the steaming sound to rise attacked my ears. Then, the ambush of green tea and some nice smell of japanese food firing straight into my nose waking me up from my slumber sleep. "Urgh… Shizuru? What time is it…" I asked as I scratched my head and zombied out from the room and headed straight to the smell. "Ara… Its already afternoon my sleeping princess, your too tired I can't even wake you up with your mayo which I found in the bag. What a pity…" Shizuru said shaking her head. "MAYO!? Shizuru don't tell me you… you… you…" "Soo dayo… I treaten you using Mayo to wake you up but you didn't, it's a waste… the mayo failed its mission and went straight into the waste bin." "WHAT!?" I shouted as if it was doom day had arrived. "Mayo… Mayo…" I said as I went to the waste bin. Hugging the waste bin, "No!!! Mayo-san!!!! You died in a waste manner then filling into my stomach!! I'll avenge for you!!!!"

"Ma… Natsuki, stop crying and weeping over the mayo and go brush your teeth." Shifting my target to Shizuru, I looked at her as she's someone from hell. It was then I saw the bruses on Shizuru's cheek even clearer. "Ne… Shizuru, your cheek's getting better?" I asked as I walked towards her and touches her cheek. "Its better then yesterday now…" "Shizuru…" I look at her. I wanted to comfort her but I was cut off. "Ahem! Now go get yourself cleaned up or there will be no food for you!" Unable to define her, I had no choice but to follow her words. I don't want to die in hunger just yet. I agreed and walked towards the bathroom to clean myself up.

After taking my bath and cleaning myself, I change into my new clothings, ate my breakfast… or so called lunch and walked down towards Shizuru. Hugging her from behind, I kissed her neck. "Ara… Finish eating already?" Shizuru ask as she takes my hand and direct me to sit by her side. Sitting by her side, I turn to her. "Yea… It was ok… except the lack of mayo…" I said as I played with her hand. Giggling, Shizuru licked my ears sending shivers down to my spine. "Shizuru… stop it." "Ara… don't like it? I thought you wanted me to mess up with you." She replied as she licked down my ears to my neck and bitting my neck and shoulder. Unable to supress the moan, I moaned out softly. My hand shiftted its direction to Shizuru's shoulder, pulling her down towards me. Shizuru's hand started to move from a slow motion to a faster motion… then to violence, filling me up with pleasure. Just as Shizuru's about to strip me, a lucky door bell rang. Or is it.. an unluckly door bell. Shizuru stopped her assualt and sighs.

"Natsu-chan, tidy up yourself." Shizuru said as she kissed my forehead and stood up. "Kawai…" Shizuru continue and she places her right palm on her face while looking straight into my eyes. "Shizuru… just go get the door." I said as I blushes hard.

I walked behind of Shizuru right before she opened the door. "Ara. Chie-san, Aoi-san." Shizuru said. "Huh? Chie, Aoi. I thought you were at…" "You have got to be kidding me. We came here to see how's things progressing and it seems nothing interesting had started yet." Chie said as she adjusts her glasses "her profesional way". "Ara, I have to say that we were interupted by you two." Shizuru said as she giggled. "SHIZURU!!!!" I shouted as Aoi's expression changed to a Oh expression. "Ow… don't have to get so angry Natsuki. I bet you two can continue it anytime." Chie said as she pats on my shoulder. Unable to withstand the blush, I look down at the floor. "Arara, Natsuki's blushing hard… Kawaii" Shizuru said as she hugged me. "ARGH!!! LET ME GO!!!!" I shouted and stomped into the living room. Just as I was about to sit, I over heard Aoi shouting. "Shizuru-san! What happen to your face!!" Instantly, I stood up and rushed towards Shizuru hoping nothing had happened. "No.. Nothing… just some unwanted things that happened when we were at Tokyo." Shizuru said in a sad tone.

It was then I felt an killer scent towards me. Horrified, I didn't know what to do when Chie and Aoi misunderstood thinking I've done something like that to Shizuru. "What… I didn't do it… She… I… Tokyo… Ma! Shizuru tell them!" I blurred out. "Its not Natsuki's fault Chie-san, Aoi-san. It was some horrible people in Tokyo." Shizuru backed me up. Relieved, I walked towards Shizuru. "Shizuru, lets go out for some shopping, we need to buy some clothing and some food for tomorrow when we wanted to leave."

"Huh? I thought you were leaving today?." Aoi asked. "Urgh… We did… but since both of you were here, I don't think Shizuru would want to cut short our reunion again like what happened yesterday." I said. Shizuru agreed and asked " Since both of you is staying in this place, mind bringing us for some shopping?" Aoi felt delighted and quickly answered "Sure We'll even bring you out to our favourite place to eat!" "Yea, we were about to ask you to stay for a day, but since Natsuki already suggested it, I guess I don't have to waste anymore saliva to say it." Chie continued. All of us laughed together and Chie brought us out using her car.

Together Aoi and Chie, the four of us went shopping for clothings and some needed stuffs for your long journey. It was quite some time since we last went out and had fun like this and it was really nice. Furthermore, having Shizuru by myside again and being able to walk beside her, to be with her and to do things together with me makes the day more worth for me.

"Wow, you both surely enjoy shopping in Ashikaga." Chie said as she looks at our stuffs. Aoi who is behind her asked, "Natsuki, how are you gonna carry that bag? If you ask Kaichou…" "Aoi-san, I'm no longer the president of student council, you don't have to be so formal." Shizuru reminded Aoi. Blushing, Aoi continued "If Kai… Shizuru-san were to carry those bags, don't you think it's a little bit hard for her? I mean... because… it'll take hours.." Looking at Aoi Shizuru responded, "Aoi-san… don't worry about it, Natsuki never ask me to carry anything behind my back. We just place it between us or Natsuki will place the bag infront of her with something wraping it making sure it doesn't falls down."

"Well, at least Natsuki got a nice idea." Chie said. "I heard that!"

"Aww, come on, it's a complement." Chie continued.

"Doesn't sound like one" I replied.

"Ara… I didn't know Natsuki loves complements. I thought she always loves teases." Shizuru said in a "her shocked manner". "Ssss.. Shizuru!!!!"

"Haha, enough already, lets go home and cook something to eat. I'm straving to death" Chie said and Aoi agreed. We all went back to Chie's house and filled our stomach before resting. It'll be a long day tomorrow as we will start off our journey again. And I'm sure to reach Sendai by tomorrow or the day after that…

Dream…

"Shizuru! Come back with us now! How dare you dishonor Fujino family!" Shizuru's father shouted is anger. Pointing the gun straightly at my direction. Trembling, I was calling for Duran in my heart, hoping it'll come and save me right now.

"Father, I'll never go back to you. I'm not longer Fujino! I'm Shizuru Kuga!" Shizuru shouted back to the peak of her voice. "Last warning Shizuru. Come back with us or your regret it!" Her father commaned again. Shizuru looked at me and I shook my head giving the negative answer. Filled with tears, Shizuru followed my answer and said "No… I'm sick of your orders father… I have my own life, my own love…. And it is right here with Natsuki!"

"BANG!", the sound of the gun shoot echoed…I didn't know what happen, I felt nothing, but I could feel myself falling and blood was spreading out from my chest. I look at Shizuru and I could see her running towards me bursting out in tears. 'Shi… Shizuru… I… was shoot?' My eyes started to filled up with blackness. "NATSUKI!!!" Shizuru shouted and instantly everything went black…

"Natsuki! Natsuki wake up!" Shizuru called as she shakes my body. "Natsuki are you ok? Natsuki! Answer me. Your scaring me." Shizuru continued. Opening my eyes, I held on Shizuru's hand and sat up straight. I didn't reply her. I place my palm on my forehead and sighed. Patting the back of my body, Shizuru asked "Natsuki… your having a nightmare? Care to talk about it?" I look deep into her eyes and smiled. "Nah… its ok. Just a normal nightmare… I guess…"

"You scared me Natsuki …" Shizuru said as her expression turned sad. Touching her cheek, I said "I'm sorry… lets get back to sleep." Shizuru agreed and cuddled into the blanket. 'Dream… huh…. Its seems to real to be a dream… what could it be… a warning?' I thought. Looking at Shizuru's calm face, I cuddles back next to her and kissed her forehead before closing my eyes.

To Be Continued.

I'm sorry for the delays… I had so much time to write the story but I ended up playing SDO (Super Dancer Online). Whats more, even if I had the time and spirit to write it, my friends will be pulling me to play. I'm really sorry about it. Anyway please enjoy this chapter.