The long awaited second part is here, now you are no longer stuck on that cliffhanger XD enjoy~!

Strawberry Panic-Episode 15:

"Let go of me!"

Nagisa struggled as the green-haired thug from earlier grabbed hold of her wrist, causing her to drop her bag of fast food. She was then pushed up against a nearby fence by the blond-haired teen who laughed the whole time.

"Hey guys, this isn't right…" The brunette mumbled as she tried to convince her friends to stop harassing the poor redhead. "This isn't cool at all…"

A smirk appeared on the green-haired girl's features as she pinned Nagisa down. "Look Sarah, we're just having some fun with her. So why don't you join us?"

The girl now known as Sarah backed up, shaking her head. "Nixia, Skye…what's wrong with you guys?"

Skye, the blonde, rolled her eyes, "nothing, the only thing that's wrong is how you're acting. You knew how we acted and what we did before we joined the band…so why are you so surprised?"

Nixia snickered as she leaned closer to Nagisa, her eyes dark with sinister lust. "Oh but this one doesn't know. Should we tell her?"

"Why not," Skye said as she waved her hand absently.

"Okay," the green-haired girl nodded and turned her attention back to Nagisa. "Well, you see, we used to pick up pretty girls like you-"

"Well this one is a woman," Sky corrected and Nixia laughed.

"Anyway," Nixia continued. "We picked up chicks and had fun with them…whether they wanted to or not."

Nagisa swallowed hard, fear rooting its plant into her soul. They're monsters…

"I never took part in that stuff," Sarah said quietly. "It was horrible…"

Nixia scoffed, "yeah you were the good one, never really knowing how to have fun. But you'd better not go telling on us, or you'll be like this pretty redhead here."

Sarah looked down, her fists clenching, "you guys are sick…"

Skye walked over to Nagisa, who was trembling, and ran a hand down her cheek. She then tilted the redhead's face towards hers. "Hey don't worry baby, we'll be gentle."

"Guys! Stop this," Sarah cried out only to be met with a hard punch from Skye. The brunette fell to the ground, holding her face with wide, horror-stricken eyes.

"Would you just shut up Sarah," Sky said in a cold voice.

"HEY! Leave her alone," sounded a familiar voice from the other side of the street.

Nagisa looked up and caught the sight of Tanya as she dashed across the street.

Tanya? What is she doing here?

Skye and Nixia looked up just in time for a fist to connect with Skye's face. Nagisa blinked as Nixia let go of her, turning her attention to Tanya.

"You bitch!"

The green-haired thug launched her fist, hitting Tanya in the gut. The older woman hunched over, her bangs falling over her eyes. A small smile found its way on Tanya's lips, causing Nixia to back up.

"The hell."

Tanya straightened her body, tilting her head to the side. "You hit like a girl." The dark-haired woman snickered as she advanced. "Let me show you how a real hit is supposed to feel like!" Without a hesitation, Tanya launched forward, cocking back her left fist. She then, all in one motion, stepped forward and unleashed a powerful blow that connected with the teen's stomach.

The green-haired girl crumpled to the ground, holding her aching abdomen as she cursed. Tanya glanced at her and the blond, not one sign of pity crossing her features. She then turned, noticing the other member of the trio starting to pull herself into a sitting position, her hand still on her face.

"I hope they aren't your friends, because if they are…you need to find some new ones."

"Hey…Nagisa," sounded from behind Tanya, causing her to turn around.

Shizuma hopped out of her car and dashed across the street, a worried look in her eyes. "What the hell is going on?"

"That's the same thing I'm asking," Ashley said as she approached, her crimson eyes zeroing in on the russet skinned woman. "Tanya?"

The raven-haired woman blinked and turned towards the white-haired woman. " Ash?"

Ashley hastened her pace, her eyes doting from the trio of teens to the redhead that was leaning against the wall. She then glanced at the teens again, her eyes falling onto the shaking brunette. "What happened?"

Tanya frowned, "they were harassing my friend and they were violent. I saw them punch that one laying over there; I thought she was one of their own." She motioned to Sarah who was still trembling. Tanya watched as Ashley helped the shaken girl up, never taking her eyes off of the two teens that were now stirring.

By this time Shizuma had Nagisa in her arms, her golden eyes on the teens also. The blond-haired one was the first person to completely come to and was able to pull herself into a sitting position. The teen blinked, looking around wildly. She then glanced over at Sarah, who clung to Ashley.

The white-haired woman glanced over at Tanya, "they tried this crap again huh? I can believe this..." She turned her gaze to Skye, her eyes narrowed. "So you tried to violate another girl again, huh?"

"Ash…I…"

"Let me guess," Ashley stared, her voice overpowering the latter. "You didn't do it…or was it like last time when they jumped you? You're about to spit out another pile of bullshit! What the fuck was I thinking letting you two pieces of scum join the band? " The green-haired girl stirred, her eyes opening. She looked up and saw Ashley's cold eyes, feeling the daggers of ice stabbing through her. "Hm, the other piece of shit has woken up…had a good sleep?"

The green-haired thug flinched, almost immediately turning her gaze to the ground. Ashley's teeth clenched "look at me when I'm talking to you Nixia!" Nixia looked up but didn't meet the woman's eyes.

The white-haired woman shook her head. "You two had talent and could have been somebody! I gave you bastards another chance, and this is how you fuckin' repay me? You come out here and try to molest some girl and then beat up your own friend! Sarah was the only one who wasn't sick like you two!"

"But…"

"Don't say shit to me," Ashley said her eyes dark as her words. "Don't come back to the band, find somewhere else cuz you're not welcome. Just get out of my face…NOW!"

The two teens hesitated before standing and walking off. The green-haired girl buried her face in her hands as the blond snatched off her bandana, throwing it onto the ground.

She turned back and spit on the ground, "fuck it."

Ashley sighed deeply, her eyes closing at the same time. " I told them they were going to mess with the wrong person…"

"So you have clowns like them in the band now," Tanya asked trying to make humor of it. "Geez, you really needed a replacement for me huh?"

"No one could replace our old vocalist," Ashley said with a soft smile. "I thought that they had some talent…and maybe they could have turned from their dark pasts…you know?"

Tanya nodded, "yeah…but kids like them never change Ash…"

Ashley shook her head, and then blinked, remembering something. "Hey, you still got my number."

"Yeah, why?"

"Cuz I hope you know that you're always welcome to come back to the band."

Tanya laughed, "yeah thanks…but no thanks, I've lost my voice." She then looked at Nagisa and Shizuma who were now standing a safe distance away from each other, pain evident in both of their expressions. The dark-haired woman waved to Ashley before walking over to the two.

She started at the two of them, a frown on her face. Tanya looked down and sighed. "This wouldn't have happened if I wasn't being miserable as shit…" Nagisa and Shizuma's attention turned to her. "Nagisa…don't hate Shizuma…it wasn't her fault, it was mine. I forced her to kiss me…I was the one in the wrong here. I messed up everything you two had and I don't thing enough apologies could make it right but…I'm sorry." She looked up sadness in her gray orbs.

"You're right," Shizuma stared. "That isn't enough…but you save Nagisa and got me out of the house. I'll give you that. On the other hand…you've destroyed our trust and that…"

Tanya cut in, "Look, I'm fine if you hate me okay…I just want you guys to make up and forget I ever existed…" A sorrowful smile found its way onto Tanya's features, her body trembling slightly. "Just be happy guys…just forgive each other and channel you hate into me. I'm fine with it; I can live with it…"

"Tanya," Nagisa muttered, causing the older woman to look at her. She smiled slightly, "thank you."

The brunette nodded before going to her car silently, leaving the two alone. The pair watched as Tanya drove off in her car and hen their eyes feel upon each other.

Shizuma took Nagisa into her arms, hugging her tightly. ["Nagisa, please forgive me…I don't know what I would be able to do without you. You're the only one I love…I would never hurt you again. I'm so, so very sorry!"]

Nagisa hugged her back, knowing that even though the hurt was still there, she still loved Shizuma and knew that the silver-haired woman loved her back. This was going to take some time, but with effort from the two of them, things will get better…and eventually they will heal.

Ah, so Nagisa and Shizuma are back together and Tani has gone off to…well…hate herself XD I hope you guys liked this and please drop me a review, you know I love em XD

Well my faithful reviewers, until next time we meet lol^^

-NEKO