A/N:

Once again thanx to all who are interested in this story. Your thoughts and comments put a smile on my face and urge me to continue pumping out this story as fast as I can. I'm hoping after this one there will only be 2 or 3 more chapters and I plan to try to put one out each every day if I can.

To the Shiznat Nation: Once again I stress please trust me. I know it seems this is turning into ShizNao but trust me I do have a plan and I think most people will hopefully be happy with the way things turn out.

Also I promised Uma Thurman goodness, but Uma's schedule didn't allow her to show up in this chapter, so she assures me she will make her appearance in the next one.

EleCor: A beta, as I understand it is someone who reads your stories before you post them, to help you find things you may have missed. :)

Disclaimer:

I don't own Mai Hime/Otome, nor the rights to any songs by Neil Diamond, Toby Keith or Britney Spears.

Chapter 5

Nao was having a horrible dream. She was being choked to death by an unforeseen force. As she turned her head to face the entity that was causing this commotion she suddenly began to cough and sputter. Putting her hand to her face she quickly began to paw at her mouth, removing large strands of long, dark hair.

Wtf?? I'm choking on my own hair. Yuck...that's it...Kuga's getting a mohawk...

Nao managed to pull herself up into a sitting position, resting her elbows on her knees and surveying her surroundings. She was in Shizuru's bed. The spot that had once occupied the Kyoto beauty was now empty. Nao felt a little relieved as she could only imagine how awkward it would have been to wake up together.

At that moment Shizuru entered the room with a large tray in her hands. Nao could smell food and she had to admit she was extremely hungry, as she hadn't eaten in probably a day or so. Her stomach growled.

"Ara, I guess I came just in time. I can hear my Natsuki's tummy." Shizuru smiled big.

Nao didn't feel like talking much. In fact she was used to eating her meals alone. She had a strong suspicion that her tummy was also acting up because she knew that today was the day she was supposed to start "The wooing process".

Shizuru placed the tray in front of Nao and sat down on the bed bedside her.

"I made Natsuki's favorite breakfast." she exclaimed.

Nao looked down at the tray and she inwardly shuddered.

MAYO BUNS??? YUCK!

It was then that Nao remembered how much the Principal loved mayo. In fact she had it specially ordered for the school cafeteria. One day, the shipment had been held up. Needless to say the Principal had taken a day of stress leave.

Nao picked up the bun and held it lightly in her hand, careful not to squeeze too hard for fear of the evil, heart-attack inducing substance, touching her fingers. Then a purely evil thought came to her. Why should she be the only one suffering, when it was Natsuki's problem and Natsuki's mess. If she had to be stuck in this horrible body, she might as well have some fun doing it!

"Actually Shizuru," Nao started, putting down the offensive mayo-filled bun. "I was thinking about giving up mayo." Nao looked at Shizuru's face as she said the last words. It was full of shock and confusion.

"But why? Mayo is really your one true love Natsuki." Shizuru pretended to pout and folded her arms. "In fact sometimes I'm a bit jealous." Shizuru teased.

"You know I need to stay in good shape Shizuru, you wouldn't want me getting fat would you?" Nao teased back. Nao imagined a chubby Natsuki trying unsuccessfully to zip up her skin-tight leather outfit and then falling off her bike.

Heh! Serves you right Natsuki! See how long you last without your precious MAYO!

Nao racked her brain to think of other things she could do, or promise to do so that Kuga would have to fulfill those obligations when she returned to her body.

"I've also been thinking about working out." Nao grinned again. She was already planning a grueling training regimen for Shizuru to oversee, so that when Natsuki's mind returned to her body she would truly know the meaning of "No pain, No gain." or maybe she should change that to "Your pain. Nao's gain."

Shizuru began to close the distance between her and Nao, pushing the tray from the bed to the floor. Nao began to panic again as she tried to think of some way to keep Shizuru at bay.

"I have a great idea for a workout." Shizuru had THAT look in her eyes and before Nao knew what hit her, Shizuru was all over her. Shizuru's mouth met her lips and they melted together for another kiss.

Crap...I'm kissing her again! Do something Nao...

Nao envisioned different scenarios on how she could become untangled from Shizuru's death grip.

Omg Snakes! On a plane??? Everybody run! Fire! Fire in the hole! ER ...scrap that last one...Shizuru would totally get off on "fire in the hole"...in fact she seems to be able to make anything I say into sexual innuendo ...

Nao reached out to push Shizuru away gently, but instead of her hands finding their way to Shizuru's shoulder, somehow, once again lost in her mental world, Nao ended up grazing Shizuru's breasts with her fingers.

Uh oh...

Shizuru moaned slightly, opening her mouth enough for Nao to break the kiss. Both girls looked surprised at what had just taken place.

A massive "O" shape adorned Nao's face and Shizuru's cheeks had become pink. Nao had never seen Shizuru blush before. As much as Nao was kicking herself for even thinking it, or admitting it, Shizuru looked sexy.

"I should go take a shower." Nao quickly broke the ice, getting up so fast she ended up dragging half the sheets from the bed to the bathroom. "Whew that was close." Nao looked at herself in the mirror and freaked out again. She kept forgetting she was in Natsuki's body.

Out of the frying pan and into the fire...

Nao continued to stare at her reflection and did her best imitation of Garderobe's Principal.

"Hello, my name is Natsuki Kruger and I'm about as dull and boring as a bowl or porridge, or a paper clip collection." she raised her eyebrow suggestively.

Pretending to pull imaginary sunglasses from her face she gave the mirror her best seductive pose. "Hey Shiz NICE RACK!" she said loudly, laughing her ass off.

She squinted her eyes together , puffing out her cheeks, and brought her hands to her chest mimicking what she thought would be a chibi-Natsuki "I'm all jacked up on Hellman's Real Mayooooonnaise." she said in what sounded like the voice of a small wounded child.

She really didn't know why she found that funny. But it was nice to have some sort of distraction from her current situation. She turned her attention back to the task at hand and sighed. If it wasn't Shizuru bothering her, it was Natsuki. She couldn't decide which one of the two was annoying her more.

Nao was determined to try and maintain as little contact as possible with Natsuki's body while trying to wash it. Obviously this was no easy feat. Nao had her eyes closed and was using the longest loofah she could find to scrub Natsuki's, well shall we call them "unmentionables".

I don't think anything could suck more than this right now...Nope this is absolutely the worst thing that could be happening to me right now.

Nao's head turned as she heard the door click. She poked her head around the shower curtain and was about to yell at the intruder when she realized it was Shizuru.

Ok...I take it back...it just got worse...i wonder who I angered in a past life...

Nao's thoughts were interrupted, as once again she found herself gazing at a naked Shizuru.

Shizuru looked at the loofah in Nao's hands. "Natsuki looks like she needs help getting to those "hard to reach" places." Shizuru giggled and prepared to step into the tub with Nao.

Fortunately, or rather unfortunately depending on how you look at it, Shizuru's distraction was about to cause trouble for Nao, as again, not paying attention, she felt her foot slip on something small.

Crap...i think I dropped the soap...I'm falling aren't I...this is going to hurt...and I will probably end up in a compromising position...yes this day is getting better...and better

Nao began to slip and tried to find something to hang onto. She grabbed the shower curtain , but it ripped in her hand. Shizuru reached out to help steady Nao and ended up pushing her against the shower wall. Nao, desperately seeking something to hold onto, found herself once again clutching a naked Shizuru to her chest. The only difference was that this time they were BOTH naked.

Whew that was close...i woulda hit my hit my head hard...good thing for Shizuru...wait...why is this a good thing? I'm wet and holding a naked Shizuru...and now she's grinding up against my...OH GOD!

Nao jumped out of the shower and ran into the bedroom. Shizuru followed in hot pursuit.

Shizuru loved to tease Natsuki and this was a great opportunity to do so. Shizuru couldn't be certain but when Natsuki had seen her naked, she could have sworn she recognized a look of desire on the younger girl's face. If Natsuki really did love her she was going to make Natsuki prove it in ALL ways.

After some more naked chasing, Nao finally laid on the bed putting her arms up to shield herself from Shizuru. It was to no avail as Shizuru jumped on top of her, resting her head on Nao's chest. Shizuru had since covered up with a towel and therefore Nao believed she needed to be at least partially thankful for that fact.

"What do you want to do today?" Shizuru asked playfully.

"I don't know what do we usually do?" Nao asked not thinking.

"What do you mean by that Natsuki?" Shizuru questioned.

"Uh nothing. I mean, I think we should do something we don't usually do. Something where we can get out of the house. I'd like to take you out somewhere Shizuru. Somewhere special." Nao flashed her sweetest smile.

Anything to get outta this apartment...

Shizuru's eyes lit up immediately as she grabbed Nao's hand. "I know the perfect place to go for an afternoon date." she replied happily. "And Natsuki can see all her friends there too." she added.

Nao was pleased. "Allright how about you put your clothes on, and I will make myself some breakfast NOT covered in Mayo...and we get the hell out of here?" Nao joked as she found herself stroking the side of Shizuru's head softly.

Hands off the merchandise!

Shizuru smiled. This was going to be so much fun. Poor Nao as usual had no idea what she was getting herself into.

Shizuru and Nao entered the loud Karaoke Club hand in hand. Nao was clasping Shizuru's hand tightly as if that would stop said hand from wandering anywhere else. As soon as the two walked in, many of their friends came up to greet them. Everyone looked happy or relieved to see Natsuki with Shizuru again. Among those were Mai and Midori, the queens of the karaoke scene.

"Hey Natsuki and Shizuru so glad to see you guys together again" shouted a slightly intoxicated Midori. She hiccuped as she wrapped her arms around the two girls. Nao immediately recognized her as the leader of Aswad.

My how the mighty have fallen...

"Allright whose next??" Midori yelled again, stumbling as she let go of Nao and Shizuru.

Kikukawa Yukino approached the stage as Nao and Shizuru made their way to Mai's table in the front. Nao couldn't help to stare at what appeared to be the leader of the Aries Republic back home.

"Haruka-chan this one's for you" crooned an obviously drunk Yukino as she swayed to the music.

"Midori were you giving alcohol to minors?" scolded Mai.

"What do you mean, I didn't GIVE alcohol to minors. I SHARED it. There's a difference." Midori slurred. " You say it like I'm an old lady."

"Old enough to know better..." Mai trailed off.

The music began to play and the song title popped up. "I want to talk about me" by Toby Keith. All eyes were fixed on Yukino as she pointed to Haruka and begin to sing in a low voice.

Yukino: Yeah, that's right...We talk about your work and how your boss is a jerk

Yukino pointed at Shizuru when she sang that part, causing Shizuru to laugh and Haruka's jaw to drop to the floor.

Yukino: We talk about your church and your head when it hurts, we talk about the trouble you've been having with your brother, with your daddy and your mother and your crazy ex-LOVERRRR.

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Yukino grinned as she was having a great time.

Haruka looked like she was going to crawl under the table. Her face was turning 10 shades of red and it looked like she was about to pull the poor drunken Yukino off the stage , but she stopped herself. Everyone else in the place was on their feet as the song was catchy and Yukino was not a bad singer.

Yukino: We talk about your friends and the places that you've been, we talk about your skin and the dimples on your chin, the polish on your toes and the run in your hose and god knows were gonna talk about YOUR CLOTHES"

Yukino continued as Mai and Midori jumped up to sing background vocals.

Yukino: Haruka-chan you know talking about you makes me smile! But every once in awhile, hell I wanna talk about me!!"

The crowd cheered as Yukino came to the chorus.

Yukino: I wanna talk about Me, wanna talk about I, wanna talk about number one, oh my, me, my, what I think, what I like what I know, what I want what I seeeeeee

Yukino turned to Haruka again.

Yukino: Haruka-chan I like talking about you you you you USUALLY! But OCCASIONALLY...i wanna talk about me...i wanna talk about MEEEEeeeeeEEEE."

Mai : ME!

Midori: ME!

Mikoto: ME!

Yukino: MEEEEEE!

That was the last straw as Haruka jumped onto the stage and pulled the now angry Yukino towards the table. Yukino was putting up quite the fight, but fighting Haruka once she had her mind set on something was absolutely pointless, so instead she let her not so secret crush carry her to the table and enjoyed the smell and feel of Haruka's hair near her face.

Nao was vaguely aware that throughout Yukino's performance, Shizuru had been moving closer and closer. In fact the woman was now almost in Nao's lap. Nao wasn't paying much attention though, as her eyes were fixed on the train wreck in front of her.

Wow...these idiots are even FUNNIER in this world...now this is entertainment...

Without realizing it she wrapped her arm around Shizuru's waist pulling her completely onto her body. Shizuru was now sharing Nao's chair.

Mai and Midori had moved to the other side of the room where Miyu Greer was teaching them how to do "the robot". Alyssa Searrs was cheering her android friend on . Miyu's stoic, expressionless face was hiding well the fact that she wanted to whip out her sword and chop Midori into tiny little pieces.

"I'm only doing this for Miss." Miyu stated to Midori.

Midori wrapped her arms around Miyu enveloping her in a hug. Miyu looked as if she was about to short circuit, and Alyssa giggled in the background.

"Domo Arigatou Miyu Roboto." Midori slurred again making absolutely no sense to anyone but herself, thinking she had thanked the robot for the great dance lesson.

"Countdown to self-destruction sequence in 5-4-3-2" Miyu stated in her monotone voice. Alyssa laughed again and took the robot's hand, leading her out of the club to avoid a malfunction of epic proportions.

"Crisis Averted." smiled Miyu as she squeezed Alyssa's hand and the two left together.

Midori made her way back to Shizuru and Nao. "Ok everyone it's time for a group song, starring the the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible SHIZURU." Midori sang out spouting lines from her favorite Disney movie Mulan. She then grabbed Shizuru's arm pulling her off Nao.

Nao was thankful for Midori's rescue. She smiled encouragingly at Shizuru and waved her onto the stage.

Definitely better her than me...I bet nobody dares ask Kuga to get up there and sing...she doesn't seem like the type...

Midori flipped through the music, looking fore the perfect song, as Mai, Mikoto, Akane, Kazuya, Reito Yukino and a reluctant Haruka jumped on the stage for their big group number.

"Oh I've got it this is perfect for you Shizuru." she smiled at Shizuru and pointed to Nao. "I think Natsuki needs a little serenading ehh?" Midori laughed as Nao's eyes went wide.

The music began to play and Shizuru took her place at the mic, winking at Nao. Nao felt herself blushing, and hoped nobody else noticed under the dark lighting.

I can't stop blushing...so weird...it's as if this body was just prone to random blushing at inappropriate Shizuru induced incidents...

Nao was snapped back to reality as Shizuru was now looking at her, and she began to sing.

Shizuru: Ain't it good, ain't it right, that you are with me here tonight, music playing our bodies swaying in time.

Mai, Midori and the gang: In time! In time! In time!

Shizuru: Touching you, so warm and tender, lord I feel such a sweet surrender, beautiful is the dream that makes you mine...

Shizuru eyed Nao seductively and made her way to the table pushing herself on Nao's lap once again and looking deep into her eyes as she sang the next part.

Shizuru and the gang: Rock me gently, rock me slowly, take it easy don't you know, that I have never been loved by this before.

Midori : BABY BABY!

Everyone very loudly : Ooooohhhhhhh rock me gently, rock me slowly, take it easy and don't you know that I have never been loved like this before.

Shizuru pulled Nao's hand motioning her to the stage and handing her the microphone. The words flashed up on the screen and Nao had no choice but to join the singing fools.

Well if I have to...i might as well make this good...

Nao pulled Shizuru to her and traced a line from her cheek to her neck with her finger.

Nao: oh my darling, oh my baby, you got the moves that drive me crazy, and on your face I see a trace of love...

Akane and Kazuya: Of Love! Of Love! Of Love!

Shizuru wrapped her arms around Nao's neck and took the mic again. It was as if she was singing only to Nao as her melodic voice reached Nao's ears.

Shizuru: Come hold me close, don't let me go, I need you honey, I love you so, you were made for me by the stars above!! Mmmmmmm

Shizuru began to rock her body against Nao's.

Shizuru: Rock me gently , rock me slowly, take it easy, don't you know that I have never been loved like this before.

Yukino and Haruka: and Baby Baby!

One more chorus of rock me gently was sung by the entire group.

Midori: Ain't it good!

Mai: Ain't it right!

Yukino: That you are with me here toNIGHTTTTT!!

Nao: Rock me gently! Rock me slowly! Take it easy and don't you know that I have never been loved like this before...

Her words trailed off as Shizuru leaned in to kiss her. This time though she did not back up or try to stop it. Nao had been, probably for the first time in her life having a good time while hanging out with other people and having good clean fun. Minus Midori. She was completely caught up in the moment and as her lips met Shizuru's she just went with it, letting Shizuru have her way.

Their kiss was broken up as Midori separated them. "Hey guys get a room." she grinned as everyone else was cheering and hollering. Nao wasn't sure if this was from her and Shizuru's PDA, or if they were just jacked up on Karaoke.

I think jacked up is my new favorite word...I'm going to try to use it in a sentence at least once a day from now on...

"Natsuki." Shizuru whispered softly into her ear. "Let's go home now." her eyes sparkled.

Nao had no choice but to oblige, she had learned that trying to fight Shizuru was again pointless , and if she wished to achieve the upper hand on the former Graceful Amethyst, it was better to form a surprise attack.

Nao and Shizuru said their goodbye's to their friends and headed out into the warm summer night. Nao reached for Shizuru's hand instinctively and the other woman laid her head on Nao's shoulder as they began the long walk home.

Once again Nao's brain was in overload as she knew another long sleepless night lay in store for her. A small smile settled on her lips in spite of this fact. Who knew karaoke could be so fun?

End Chap 5

Midori's Super Sweet Seventeen Omake Karaoke Party 2008: A Tribute To B.S.

Otome Nao: A tribute to B.S?

Midori: ((slurring her words)) Britney Spears of course!

Hime Nao: Why am I not surprised you are a fan of Brit-Brit.

Reito: ((in the corner with a towel over his head, using Chie's camera phone to record)) WHY WON'T EVERYONE JUST LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE!!! ((crying))

(( music starts to play))

Midori: ((singing and shaking her groove thang)) I'm Miss American Dream BECAUSE I'M SEVENTEEN, don't matter if I step on the scene or slip away to the Philippines...

Haruka: ((not wanting to be outdone)) they still got pictures of my derrière in the magazines...You want a piece of me? You want a piece of me?

Yukino: ((Massive nosebleed from Haruka Hotness causes her to faint.))

Otome Nao: Is that even possible?

Hime Nao: What fainting from a nosebleed?

Otome Nao: No Haruka being HOT...

Hime Nao: NICE! Pshawwww.. ((both Nao's exchange high fives))

Midori:((is hassling Kazuya and Akane who are trying to have some alone time)) Hey are you two trying to do the GROWNUP??

Hime Nao: Since when is Midori gangsta?

Midori:((kicks Kazuya out of the karaoke club)) No boys allowed!

Kazuya: What about Reito?

Midori: Oh puhleasseee...like he counts...((grins at the now single Akane)) Hey...How YOU doin??

((Akane backs up looking for somewhere to run))

Otome Nao: As if she doesn't have enough problems in both the Hime/Otome universe, and now this.

((Otome Nao tightens Akane-chan's chastity belt, while Hime Nao begins dispersing her medication in large doses))

Hime Nao: There there! It will all be over soon Akane-chan.

Otome Nao: ((points at Midori)) Dontcha just hate when middle aged chicks get drunk and think they are dancing sexy?

Reito: Oh Snap!!!

Hime Nao: Never say that again

Reito: Sorry can I have a high five?

Both Naos: Nope.

Midori: ((chasing Akane-chan)) Akane-chan your lips say No but your eyes say YESSS!!

Miss Maria: Am I too late to bring sexy back?

Otome Nao: Sexy turned and left the minute it saw you.

Hime Nao: OH SWEET! ((more high fives from the two Nao's) you're on a roll.

Midori: ((turns to Miss Maria)) Hey...How YOU doin????

((Everyone except Midori sweatdrops))

End Omake

Well this chapter was a lot of fluff/silliness but I enjoyed writing it. Next chapter will have a bit more serious stuff in it, mixed with of course more of Nao's zany humor. Thanx again for all the support readers.

Next Chapter: Nao and Shizuru have a movie date. This time it's a bit more intimate...how will our Nao-chan stop the hormone induced advances of the beloved ex-Kaichou? Stay tuned to find out.