Shezaeineko's notes: Hello everyone, I apologize for the long wait but finally here it is this new chapter. I hope you like it. Maybe some of you have wondered about the title of this fic that it sounds weird and that has a grammar mistake; it's not my making, I took the name from a song, and I thought it fitted. Could you guess from which anime it is? I'll give you some hints: the composer is the same as the one that made the music for the anime that gave me inspiration to write this one, but is not from that series. And Maaya Sakamoto sings the ending theme of that series.

Well, that would be all. Thanks for waiting and I hope you enjoy the chapter. Thanks to Leebot-sensei for beta-ing the chapter.

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This chapter has RATING: T.

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Into the Another World - Chapter 5

The warmth and sweet scent engulfed Shizuru's senses. It was such a nice and wonderful feeling that she didn't want to wake up, but sadly, it seemed that her body was already programmed to wake up at this very hour everyday. Lazily she opened her eyes, and the rays of the sun blinded her for a second. When she could focus again, her eyes fell on the most gorgeous creature she'd ever met: her angel. Natsuki was still asleep; her arms were around Shizuru's waist in a firm yet caring hold, her mouth was slightly open and her breath caressed the older girl's front. Shizuru smiled at the sight; she looked so peaceful in her dreams, so innocent, even more angelic – if that could even be possible. That's when Shizuru noticed that Natsuki's wings were still covering them.

- "They are so soft and warm… just like her heart." – thought the girl while stretching her hand out carefully to gently touch the feathers.

Natsuki stirred a bit when Shizuru made contact with her wing. Shizuru's smile widened at this. Not being able to stop herself, she propped herself carefully up on her elbow and kissed the wing she had just touched. Natsuki's body once again reacted to such contact, but this time it was enough to wake up the sleeping girl. Her eyes began to open slowly, revealing shiny emerald eyes; just like Shizuru, she needed time to focus her sight again upon waking. When she did, she met crimson orbs and a smiling face.

- "Good morning." – said Natsuki in a husky voice while smiling at the chestnut-haired girl lying by her side.

- "Good morning Natsuki."

Shizuru leaned forward to capture the soft lips of her lover in a sweet and loving kiss. Natsuki gladly accepted the affectionate action. After the precious minutes that it lasted, both girls pulled away with blushes on their faces. Natsuki's mind was a bit dazed, but her eyes reflected another emotion, something more 'naughty' in Shizuru's opinion. She cupped Natsuki's face and, staring at her emerald eyes, she said.

- "Even if I'd love to spend all my day here in bed with you, we have to get up Natsuki."

- "Uh? ...Oh, yeah of course…"

After giving a quick peck to Natsuki's lips, Shizuru got up from the bed while wrapping a sheet around her body. On the other hand, Natsuki watched every move of Shizuru's body; after she saw her wrap her body with a sheet from the bed, she decided to do the same. That's when she remembered that her wings were still out, so she closed her eyes and after concentrating for a couple of seconds her wings shone and then molted. While she was taking a sheet to cover herself, she said out of the blue.

- "This sure is a strange inn. I wonder in what part of Earl we are…"

Shizuru stopped right in her tracks. She'd almost forgotten about it; they were no longer in Earl, but of course she was the only one to notice it, so she had to inform Natsuki of this fact. However she was feeling a bit anxious about doing so.

- "What if Natsuki panics? Or says that she doesn't want to be here?..." – thought Shizuru.

These and many other questions were forming in her mind when Natsuki called her.

- "Shizuru? Is something the matter?"

- "Natsuki… I have something to tell you."

- "What is it?"

Shizuru walked towards Natsuki and sat at the edge of the bed just next to her lover. Taking her lover's hands between her own, she took a breath and prepared her next words. She was afraid of what would happen, but she had to do it; it was unfair to keep this kind of information from Natsuki, but also, sooner or later the girl would find out and the consequences might be severe. That's why Shizuru began to explain, to avoid that kind of situation.

- "Natsuki… we…" – she paused for a second – "We are not in Earl anymore."

Natsuki's eyes opened widely in surprise rather than shock, but she didn't say anything, not a single word, which preoccupied Shizuru.

- "Natsuki?"

- "Ho-how are you so sure about that?" – asked the raven haired girl.

- "Because this room is 'my place' Natsuki; this is where I live."

- "You mean we are in…in 'The Guiding Star'?"

- "Yes Natsuki, we are in the Earth, 'The Guiding Star'."

Natsuki was left speechless. For a minute she thought that Shizuru was making a joke, something to tease her as always, but the determination and sincerity she saw in her eyes made her realize that she was telling the truth. She couldn't believe it; she was in 'The Guiding Star' for Shinso-sama's sake! The place everyone thought was a mere fantasy, a folktale, a legend.

- "How… how is this possible?" – said Natsuki, voicing out her thoughts.

Shizuru squeezed her hands to draw Natsuki's attention. When the emerald eyes were looking at her she said.

- "I don't know Natsuki, but we'll find the answer okay?" – reassured Shizuru.

- "Okay… …but…"

- "But?"

- "This is totally unexpected, yet very cool."

Shizuru was a bit surprised at Natsuki's words, apparently the girl didn't find the situation disturbing or worrying.

- "How so?" – asked Shizuru.

- "Well, I always wondered what the 'Guiding Star' would be like. I used to dream about it when I was little; my mother always told me that maybe someday I'd discover something about it." – said Natsuki as a small smile adorned her face. She remembered those happy times with her mother.

Shizuru was more than relieved now that she'd told Natsuki, who took the news very well; in fact, it seemed that she enjoyed the outcome of these events. Now that they were back on Earth, she could show all of its wonders to the raven-haired angel. Still wrapped in the bed sheet, she turned her head to look at the digital clock that was on the nightstand. It was the weekend, meaning she didn't have to go to school today, but it seemed that the date was a bit off. Maybe the clock had a malfunction during her time out? Or could it be that she was sent some days in the past before going to Earl? No, that couldn't be, could it? Putting those thoughts aside, she called Natsuki.

- "Natsuki?"

- "Yeah?"

- "I'm going to take a shower…"

- "Sure."

- "Would you like to join me?" – asked Shizuru in a teasing tone. Natsuki of course blushed.

- "Wha-what?! No… I'll wait for you." – said Natsuki turning her head.

- "Ara, Natsuki? Why the embarrassment? Natsuki has already seen all of…"

- "Stop it! I… I know, it's just that…" – Natsuki trailed off as her blush deepened.

Shizuru understood that Natsuki was still a bit modest even after their lovely and passionate session last night. Not wanting to push and pressure her beloved angel more she decided to stop teasing Natsuki, even if it was extremely fun.

- "It's okay, Natsuki, I understand. I won't take long okay?" – said Shizuru walking to the washroom. Before she closed the door she said – "Feel free to look around."

With that last comment, she stepped into the room, closing the door behind her. Natsuki watched her intently until Shizuru disappeared behind the door. Now that her 'distraction' was out of sight, her gaze adjusted to the lack of light. A few rays were able to came through the curtains, but still it was a bit dark. Wrapping the sheet carefully around herself so it wouldn't fall from her body, Natsuki stood up carefully and began to look around Shizuru's place. Natsuki noticed that it wasn't really big, just enough for a person or two since it had only three rooms consisting of the bedroom, bathroom and a kitchenette. Natsuki was in awe at all the strange artifacts that were around the room. One that drew her attention was a black box that had a big glass in the middle; it had some buttons at the bottom, she began to press them to see what it did, when she pushed a big one the glass began to show images and other stuff. It startled her a little at first but then she was more interested in this thing. Turning it off she moved around the room until she stepped into the kitchenette and began to open the cupboards and the drawers; she also opened the small fridge and approached the stove, making the burners work, of course all the time she put everything back to the way it had been, since she didn't want to make a mess or cause an accident by not properly using all of this technology.

Going back to the room she took notice of other items that drew her attention even more given the fact that she recognized them: some books. With all the applied science she'd seen in Shizuru's place, she didn't expect that they'd still have them in the Guiding Star. She walked closer to the bookshelf and took out one book to then open it.

Her eyes opened widely, the characters in the book were very similar to the ones used in the Ziphang Empire; she merely recognized a few of them. She decided to take out another book, and this time the writing was completely different. She'd seem something like it in the old temples of Egzardia, that now were abandoned and in ruins. Of course Natsuki couldn't understand what the content of these books was about, but nonetheless the similarities between Earl and the Guiding Star amazed her, so much that she didn't notice the time passing. By the time Shizuru stepped out of the bathroom Natsuki had already taken out all of Shizuru's books from the shelf. Shizuru saw the girl so engrossed in the items that she couldn't help but to smile and then let out a small giggle. Really, she didn't think that Natsuki was a book person, that she'd find them fascinating enough to not notice her.

Natsuki heard the giggle and turned her head in the direction of the sound, only to find Shizuru clad only in a towel. The sight was beautiful, and she all could do was stare intently at her, her mouth falling open.

- "Ara, has Natsuki found something more interesting than the books?"

- "Not only interesting but exquisite." – replied Natsuki, without blushing by some miracle.

When Shizuru heard Natsuki say those words, she felt shivers run down her spine and her face showed a light tint of pink. She couldn't believe how serious and straightforward Natsuki could be when not being teased. Maybe it was due to the fact that her brain worked much better when she wasn't flustered; she'd have to keep that in mind.

- "Natsuki…"

Shizuru watched Natsuki walk towards her after putting down a book; when she was in front of the chestnut-haired girl she cupped her face and kissed the lips of her mystic girl. It was brief but very sweet; leaving both girls in need of more, but Shizuru knew that if they continued, they wouldn't be able to go out today at all.

- "Natsuki, why you don't take a bath while I change into some fresh clothes? There are some places where I want to take you today." – said Shizuru with a smile and caressing the black tresses of her beloved.

- "Really?" – Natsuki asked excited, which earned her a nod from Shizuru – "Okay! I won't take long!"

Natsuki ran off in the direction of the bathroom and closed the door. Shizuru's smile became bigger at the sight she just contemplated. Natsuki looked like a child, so innocent and pure. Not more than five minutes had passed since Natsuki had disappeared when she came back into the room again, a frown now in her features but also a light blush. Shizuru was a bit puzzled at such display, so she asked.

- "What's wrong Natsuki?"

- "Ehm… I…"

- "Yes?" – encouraged Shizuru.

- "I don't know how to make 'that' work properly." – said Natsuki pointing to the shower.

Shizuru smiled fondly at the girl and taking Natsuki's hand she guided her to the bathroom and showed her how to control the water's temperature with the faucets. Natsuki learned quickly, so when she adjusted the temperature she began to remove the bed sheet wrapped around her body. Shizuru of course enjoyed the free show and teased Natsuki once again before the raven-haired girl pushed her out of the room to then close the door. Shizuru let out a chuckle at the reaction; really her angel was superbly cute.

While Natsuki took her shower, Shizuru changed into some casual and comfortable clothes, after that, she went to the kitchenette to prepare something to eat; that's when she wondered what she should prepare since she didn't know if Natsuki would like it, as maybe she'd never eaten things like those before. She didn't notice how much time she'd been pondering about it until Natsuki got out of the bathroom. Shizuru turned around to see the girl wrapped in a short towel with her raven hair dripping wet; to Shizuru she looked like an angel.

- "How silly of me, she already is an angel…" – thought Shizuru as a small smile graced her lips.

Natsuki noticed how Shizuru was a bit distracted so she called her.

- "Shizuru, are you okay?"

- "Of course Natsuki, I was just thinking."

- "May I know what?"

- "Well, before you came in…" – said Shizuru gaining a slight blush from the other girl – "I was thinking about breakfast, I'm not sure of what to make."

- "Why is that a problem?"

- "Because I don't know if Natsuki will like it." – said Shizuru lowering her gaze.

Natsuki smiled at her beloved; approaching to her with a confident pace she took Shizuru's chin and raising her head so she could see her directly on her red ruby eyes she said softly.

- "Shizuru, if you're cooking it, I will like it. No matter what it is; I could even eat a Gurar leaf if it is your cooking."

Shizuru's heart skipped a beat at the sweetness of Natsuki's words; also the look in her eyes spoke volumes of how true her words were. She felt like crying, so she gave a quick kiss to those wonderful lips to then bury her head in Natsuki's chest. Natsuki for her part closed her eyes and embraced Shizuru in a very tender manner. Shizuru was content being that way when something crossed her mind, an unknown name that Natsuki said seconds ago.

- "Natsuki?"

- "Yeah?"

- "What is a Gurar leaf?"

Natsuki got a bit apart to look at her goddess's face and began to explain.

- "A Gurar leaf is a plant that grows in the woods near Aries. It is used in most of our food since it is said that it gives energy and makes you stronger. I never liked it because it's sour and the taste is horrible."

- "I wonder if I saw them in the markets in Earl."

- "We didn't come across any of them, not many people commercialize with it because it's hard to find and it only grows in a specific period of the moons."

- "I see. Well, thankfully, we don't have them in earth so Natsuki doesn't need to worry that I'd cook some of them." – said Shizuru smiling at Natsuki, at which the girl blushed. Then Shizuru kissed the top of Natsuki's nose and said as she walked to the kitchenette – "I'll call you when breakfast is ready."

After Shizuru left to prepare their food, Natsuki realized she had been wearing only a towel all this time. Her blush deepened as she thought about how she close was to Shizuru; her warmth, her sweet perfume, her soft skin. Giving a quick glance to the girl she rushed back near the bed to pick up her clothes and prevent her thoughts from running wild. Natsuki began to put her clothes on while thinking of how she had never felt that way for anyone before, not for anyone in Aries, much less for anyone elsewhere in Earl, but here she was, pouring her heart out to a girl from the guiding star.

- "I bet the counselors would make a fuss if they knew about it." – Natsuki thought with a smirk.

Adjusting her tank top she walked to the shelf where Shizuru's books were and began to place them back. As she did so, she began to whistle.

Shizuru heard the sound and walked to her room to see Natsuki with her back turned to her, arranging the books back in the shelf. Her features soon showed happiness and love; Natsuki was full of surprises it seemed.

- "For having a rebellious look, she's quite the opposite. I wonder if it has something to do with…" – trailed off Shizuru. Then she said – "Natsuki, breakfast is ready."

- "I'll be there in a second. I'm almost done here."

And indeed, not a minute had passed when Natsuki placed the last book in its place. Turning around she walked to the kitchenette and saw how Shizuru finished placing all the plates with food over the table. Natsuki sat in a chair in front of Shizuru and for the first time, she took a better look at the clothes the brunette was wearing,. Of course being from another planet she'd never seen such an attire before, however, even if it was simple it looked beautiful on Shizuru. She was called out of her reverie by the girl she was admiring.

- "Natsuki?"

- "Uh?"

Shizuru let out a chuckle.

- "It's not polite to stare at a person."

- "Sorry" – replied Natsuki blushing. – "I didn't do it on purpose."

- "Ara, I really don't mind." – said Shizuru with a teasing tone. – "What was Natsuki staring at?"

- "Uhm… at your clothes." – answered Natsuki with embarrassment.

- "Only my clothes?" – said Shizuru in a husky tone.

- "On how I've never seen clothes like those before, but also how they… look so good on you…" – Natsuki mumbled the final part.

Shizuru nonetheless heard it and an imperceptible blush covered her cheeks.

- "Thanks Natsuki, you are very sweet." – said Shizuru offering a smile.

Natsuki only nodded. Then her nose was filled with the delicious scent of the dishes in front of her, and her gaze fell on the food over the table. She made a quick analysis with her sight at all the appetizing food, everything looked delicious; she didn't know what to begin with.

- "Maybe I should ask Shizuru." – thought the angel. Natsuki called her – "Shizuru?"

- "Yes Natsuki?"

- "Which one should I eat first?"

After the question that left Shizuru a bit surprised, she proceeded to tell Natsuki that she could begin with the one she wanted to eat the most, so to help her she told her the names and explained all the dishes she made, also she ate them along with Natsuki to encourage the girl. It worked perfectly since Natsuki felt more confident and ate all the food with a content expression. When they finished their breakfast, Shizuru quickly washed the dishes with Natsuki's help. Once it was done Shizuru went to grab her purse and a sweater while Natsuki grabbed her coat, also Shizuru assured the girl that she wouldn't need her gunblade here, so it was safer keeping it at home. They left the dorm and then the building. Upon giving a step out of the school dorms Natsuki was amazed by the surroundings. There were many buildings but also there was a forest near it. She walked side by side with Shizuru until they stopped in front of a sign. Natsuki looked at Shizuru with a puzzled expression written on her face.

- "Natsuki, we are going to the city so we need to take the bus."

- "Bus? What's a bus?"

- "You'll see."

Just a minute had passed when an engine's sound was heard. Natsuki turned her gaze in the direction of the source only to see a metal box coming closer to stop in front of them. She analyzed it quickly before she felt Shizuru give a tug at her hand to get her attention.

- "Come Natsuki."

- "Ah..."

Still holding Natsuki's hand, Shizuru got inside the bus followed by Natsuki. After paying the fee for the two she took a seat at the back, her angel seating beside her. Natsuki was looking around; this intrigued her. This kind of carriage was very useful since it allowed more people in. Natsuki was seated near the window so she soon focused her attention on the scenery; there were more buildings in comparison to the place where Shizuru's home was at. Also she began to notice the lack of forests and green areas. Sure there were trees along the road but nothing compared to Earl. As they rode in the bus, Shizuru explained many things to Natsuki; every piece of information marveled the raven haired girl. Finally they made it to their stop; they got down out of the bus and began walking along the streets. They went to a museum, then to a mall so Natsuki could see different stores and the items each one held. In one of them Natsuki recognized the 'pen', even if it wasn't like the one Shizuru had sold at the pub in Earl.

Hours passed with them having fun and being happy in the company of the other so Shizuru suggested getting something to eat in the dining area of the mall, which Natsuki agreed to. They passed by all the fast food restaurants so Natsuki could choose what she wanted to taste this time. Once Natsuki made her choice, Shizuru ordered and paid for the food. Soon it was prepared and they picked a table to sit at; Natsuki took a bite of her food and found it delicious, well, not as delicious as the meal cooked by Shizuru that morning but it was good nevertheless.

Shizuru watched Natsuki eat her food vigorously, she wondered if she liked fast food more than her cooking. In that moment, she remembered that before breakfast Natsuki had been whistling a song that had a relaxing and kind of melancholic tone.

- "Natsuki?" – called Shizuru.

The raven-haired girl was chewing her food so she only nodded to let Shizuru know she had her attention.

- "What was the melody you were whistling this morning?"

Natsuki swallowed her food and replied.

- "It's an ancient lullaby from Aries. I like to whistle it while I work; I've been doing it for so long that it seem that I do it unconsciously now."

- "Maybe Natsuki should sing it for me." – teased Shizuru.

- "Ehm... perhaps some other time…" – said Natsuki with a blush, returning to her food.

Shortly they finished their food but the two didn't want to leave yet so they started talking about whatever came to their minds. As they were chatting, Natsuki noticed someone approaching their table from the corner of her eye.

- "Shizuru-senpai!" – said a girl with brown hair carrying a tote bag.

- "Ara, Yukari-san, what a surprise."

- "Likewise Shizuru-senpai." – replied the girl with a smile, then she noticed Natsuki. – "Hi."

- "Ara, such bad manners I have. Yukari-san, this is Natsuki." – said Shizuru gesturing with her hand at the raven-haired girl.

- "Nice to meet you." – said the girl with brown hair.

- "Hello." – replied Natsuki.

- "Sorry for interrupting your date Shizuru-senpai, but I need your help."

Shizuru saw how Natsuki blushed when Yukari said that they were on a date. She let out a giggle and said.

- "Its okay Yukari-san, how can I help you?"

- "Well, you see, I don't know how to solve this problem." – said Yukari taking out a notebook from her bag – "I have the formulas and everything but I didn't get it when the teacher explained it."

Yukari gave Shizuru the notebook, and the ruby-eyed girl began to read the contents. At watching that scene Natsuki had a flashback; she remembered how her sister Alyssa had asked her for help with a problem she couldn't figure out at that time; she gladly had helped her sister, after that Alyssa became more interested in different fields and soon was a bright child for someone of her age. Natsuki smiled bitterly at the memory and cast a short glance at the girl sitting in front of her, she was now with this unbelievable goddess but, what about the people in Earl?

Her thoughts were interrupted when Shizuru called her out, noticing that they were left alone again. Apparently while she was spacing out, Yukari had bid them farewell after Shizuru had explained the solution to the problem. It was already getting late hence Shizuru said.

- "Natsuki, we should hurry if we want to catch the bus back home."

- "Okay."

On their way to the bus stop, Shizuru grabbed Natsuki's hand, earning a blush from the angel. Natsuki turned her head to hide it a little, but also to hide the worried look she had in her eyes. She was very happy that she was able to send - or more like bring - Shizuru back home, and she was now here with her, enjoying a peaceful time without battles, however she couldn't help but to remember the people in her homeland, 'her' people. What was she to do?

Her mind worked endlessly to find an answer only to find none in the end. During the way back Shizuru noticed her odd behavior and upon arriving at the apartment she asked.

- "Natsuki, is something wrong?"

- "No Shizuru, I'm just tired, I've seen too much stuff today."

- "Then we should rest because tomorrow we'll have another exciting date." – teased the chestnut-haired girl.

- "Shi-Shizuru!!"

Changing into some sleep clothes they laid in the bed covering themselves with the sheets, Shizuru placed her head over Natsuki's soft chest giving the excuse that her pillow wasn't comfy enough. Natsuki just mumbled and placed an arm around Shizuru's waist bringing her closer. Soon, Shizuru drifted off to sleep with a pleased smile on her lips. Natsuki on the other hand kept thinking about how she had felt earlier, too much struggling with her mind gave her a headache.

- "Maybe I'm just feeling a bit homesick right now. Yeah, that's it."

With that last thought in mind she closed her eyes and fell in a deep slumber, yet her heart didn't put aside the emotion that stung deep in her soul.

Unknown to her, fate was set in motion once again.

TBC…

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Leebot's note: Most of this chapter was Shezaei's work, so you can blame her for tiring the two of them out too much to have hot, steamy sex right at this point.