Wow, its been about four months, I'm guessing, since I lasted posted a chapter. Well, let me just say that I screwed this one up. It's not going where I originally intended anymore. I don't really like it as much as my original plan, and its really hard to write. However, I have received several complaints, and been begged, to finish this, so while I'm afraid it won't be as totally awesome as I intended, it will, I hope be pretty good. I am also going to make the story a little shorter than I had planned, because I am sick of this fic, and I have some awesome ideas, but I promised some people I'd finish this before starting any more big projects (but a oneshot here or there may not be unheard of ;D). Anyway, here it is, Read and Review, its much appreciated.

Also, my Beta AnimeJock, has not seen this, because I started it before she was my beta and she's really busy right now xD.

...And in case you didn't know, I don't own HiME obviously, but I do wish I owned Shizuru's car. xD

Sorry, I'm just going on and on, here it is (for real this time) :D.

"Would you care for a quick tour?" Shizuru asked, "I still need to get a few things ready for our adventure."

"Oh, sure." Natsuki replied.

Shizuru scooped her up, bridal-style, and smiled as her loves face reddened.

"Sh-Shizuru! I can walk just fine! Most of my strength is already back!"

Natsuki, maybe some of your strength is back, but who are you kidding? You can barely stand.

"Now, Natsuki, I won't have you collapsing and hurting yourself." Shizuru smiled, as she swept Natsuki into the hallway. "Now let's see, you've already seen the kitchen, and…the bathroom," Shizuru couldn't help the small chuckle at the memory of Natsuki's first trip to the bathroom.

Natsuki's face was bordering on purple; and she blurted, "It's not funny!"

"I'm sorry," Shizuru said softly.

"Uh, wait, no sarcastic remark? No teasing? No, 'Oooh, I'll make tea?'" Natsuki seemed puzzled, "Who are you and what have you done with Shizuru?" Then she laughed, "Shizuru you're face!"

What? Oh, my face, it's hot…oh my, she made me blush…now she's going to get it…

"Oh! I forgot to show Natsuki something in the bedroom," Shizuru spoke with hints of fiendishly evil plots, and sure enough Natsuki's face was neon red at this point.

"Uh no, that's ok, um what's that room?" Natsuki pointed down the hall, toward the room at the end.

"Oh," Shizuru felt her heart sink, "That's just my meditation room, nothing too interesting."

"Wait, I want to see it," Natsuki began persisting.

"Oh, my, we've been talking too long; we're going to hit traffic if we wait any longer, let's get you dressed."

"But-"

"I'll show it to you sometime," Shizuru told her, "but not today, it's rather messy."

Natsuki was puzzled at Shizuru's actions.

Why wouldn't she want me to see her meditation room? Maybe she has another comatose girl in there? No, Shizuru wouldn't do that.

It was then that Natsuki saw where she was being carried to. She and Shizuru were now both dressed in jeans and tee-shirts. Shizuru had already loaded several mysterious suitcases into her car.

Her car.

Natsuki felt sick at the thought.

"Shizuru, um, cars tend to make me sick." Natsuki could hear the panic in her voice rise.

"Not to fear, Natsuki we'll put the top down," Shizuru told her.

It was then that Shizuru's car came into view. Natsuki's eyes sparkled.

Ford Mustang GT Convertible, blue. Wow! It's beautiful!

"Shizuru, how can you afford that?!" Natsuki wondered aloud.

"The Real Estate market is doing quite well this year." Shizuru informed her.

"Wow," Natsuki marveled at the soft leather interior, "So, where are we going?"

"I told you, it's a surprise," Shizuru's eyes were now sparkling, "In fact, I, think we'll have to cover your eyes so you don't find out too soon." Before Natsuki knew it, her eyes were covered by a bandana that Shizuru had apparently had at the ready.

"Shizu-" Natsuki's yelp was cut off by soft lips brushing hers.

"Hush Natsuki," Shizuru said softly, "We'll be there soon."

"Whatever."

"Where is she taking her?! Nagi this is not part of the-"

"Smith, if you complain about the plan again, I may just have to kill you." Nagi sighed, "That would be a disappointment, because you can actually be a bit clever sometimes. Yamada!"

"Yes, sir," The man slumped in the corner sighed.

"Cheer up; you'll be paid quite handsomely when this is over."

"Yes sir," He sighed again, and Nagi turned back to Smith.

"I believe I know where they are going, we'll need to send some men down, they key is to get Shizuru away from Natsuki, without letting Natsuki know what's going on."

"How many men do we need for the job?"

Nagi contemplated it for a moment, "Considering it is Fujino; former master of Kiyohime? At least 100, but 150-200 would be better."

Shizuru smiled over at the slumped form to her left.

"Cheer up Natsuki, we're nearly there."

"Umph." Natsuki grunted. The road had changed from the smooth and fast freeway to the bumpy slow feel of a country road, not even paved.

10 minutes later, the car came to a stop.

"Ara, ara, we're here Natsuki, you may remove the-" Shizuru stopped when Natsuki ripped the blindfold off, almost faster than anyone would have thought possible.

Natsuki eagerly peered around. Her face relaxed into a calm smile, and after a moment, she spoke, "Shizuru…it's…it's beautiful."

The car was parked over looking a small lake. The sun was just beginning to descend past the mountain peaks in the distance, and it threw a dazzling array of color across the sky. To the left slightly, was a small waterfall, about 20 feet way. Light was reflected into dozens of rainbows around the waterfall.

Shizuru smiled. "Look over there, Natsuki."

Natsuki tore her gaze from the beautiful waterfall, and shifted her gaze across the calm blue expanse to the nearby shore and a small wood. There, near the beach, but surrounded by the tall trees, was a small cabin. "Is that…?"

"Mine? Yes. I thought this would bee a good place for you to recuperate."

"Thanks Shizuru," Natsuki smiled and shifted so her head was resting against Shizuru's shoulder. Shizuru wrapped her arm around Natsuki, and together they watched the sun go down.