Disclaimer:
Not mine. Not that I mind as long as I get to translate them without losing my mind. -grins-

Summary:
We now enter the main part of the story. It continues from Natsuki's promise in their previous lives to be the one loving Shizuru. We now move to a somewhat Mai-Otome world. Do however, keep in mind this is an Alternate Universe (AU) so do not be surprise if things are different from Mai-Otome.

Author's Note:
Although the story is based on the Mai-Otome world, due to lack of detailed information (glowie: story was written before that), I am only borrowing the setting. In this story, Garderobe is a magical school, somewhat akin to the magical school in Harry Potter. Both Natsuki and Shizuru know magic. (glowie: points at the AU tag)

Entangled Love

Chapter 1 - Loveless (Part 1)

Authored by asuka

Translated by glowie

Farewell my Shizuru.
If possible, I wish to meet again in our next life.
And in that life, let me be the one loving you.
By just standing outside of the room, one could already hear sounds of playful young girls giggling aloud.

Brows deeply knotted in displeasure, jade green orbs not bothering to hide its owner's anger darkens and swirls menacingly.

The door burst open with a loud bang effectively silencing the giggling of the girls.

One, two, three... very well... there's three of them.

Apart from the person who was smiling warmly at her, the other three occupants in the room were scared out of their wits.

"Ga... Gakuenchou..."

Furious green orbs locked unto their crimson counterpart totally ignoring the unwelcomed trio.

Although the steel cold glare emitted from jade green orbs managed to freeze the three students in their spot, they failed to illicit any response from the owner of crimson orbs.

"Ara ara, Natsuki, you are scaring the poor kids."

Placing her hands on the edge of the table, she pushed her chair away from the table before standing up.

Smiling softly, her silky smooth hands gently caress the face of one of the girls.

"Look, they are still trembling."

Jade green orbs darken and gleamed dangerously upon witnessing the act.

Hrm... guess I've might have gone overboard this time... lips slightly curved upwards, amused by the response.

"You girls can leave now."

The three seeing their chance of escape, thankfully excuse themselves rushing to the exit, all wanting to be anywhere but there.

Sounds of the girls scrambling away could still be heard through the now closed door.

"Those are your new toys?"

The originally low deep voice asked hoarsely.

"Well... not really, they are just a bunch of new students. They're here to give me cookies they made in their cooking class. Look--" She calmly said while dangling a bag of cookies.

"It's so cute... hoho... look, they even added a nice little butterfly knot!"

"Is it? Then tell me... what were you doing caressing that girl's face?!"

Storming towards the still smiling person, she glared into crimson orbs.

"Natsuki... are you jealous?"

Wiping the smile, she tilted her head to the side as if examining the pair of cold green eyes before her.

"Do you even need to ask? I've never hide that fact."

"Natsuki..."

With a tinge of pain she called out her name, hands gently caressing the stubborn face before her.

"I've told you many times before, please do not mind me."

"And I've told you countless times before; you are the only one that matters to me!"

Grabbing the hands that lingered on her face tightly; her determined gaze spoke loudly of her unwavering resolution.

"Sigh... Natsuki is so stubborn--"

Not waiting for her to finish, Natsuki pulled her into a crushing embrace, lifted up her chin and crushed her lips roughly unto hers.

Closing her eyes, she obediently responded. She slips her hands around Natsuki's neck.

Sounds of heavy breathing filled the room as they broke from their kiss.

"Shizuru... Shizuru, you are mine! And mine alone!"

Surging desire rushed through her causing jade green orbs to take upon a golden glint.

"I will never allow anyone to take you from me!"

Leaning forward, she forcefully pinned the brown-haired woman roughly onto the desk.

Sweeping whatever that lies on the desk unto the floor while doing so.

"Ahh... wait Natsuki, my speech!"

"It won't break. I'll pick it up later."

Placing her finger onto sensuous lips, "Now is not the time to speak." she commanded.

Raining hungry kisses unto soft white neck, busy hands sought with urgency to free the person under her from her clothing. The uniform's intricate designs cause Natsuki's impatient clumsy attempts to meet with little success.

Hurried hands suddenly stopped their fumbling, green orbs glint with angry determination.

"No! Natsuki!"

Catching Natsuki's intention, Shizuru quickly stopped the pair of hands on her body from executing their owner's wrath.

"Don't rip my clothes again. I've used my dog as an excuse the last time that happened, what excuse do you want me to come up with this time?"

"Just say it's the cat."

"Everyone knows I don't have a cat." she replied dryly, not knowing what to say of Natsuki's childish display.

Gently she pushed the pouting Natsuki away and stood up.

"I'll rather remove them myself than letting you rip them apart. Just... give me a minute."

Pieces of clothing were quickly discarded by nimble fingers.

Finally, upon removal of the last article, the brown-haired woman was laid bare in full glory before a mesmerized Natsuki.

That exquisite figure coupled with perfect killer curves; such a breathtaking beauty. A goddess in the flesh.

Truly, the legendary Amethyst of Charming Beauty is indeed worthy of such a title.

Walking forward she once again, wrapped the said person tightly into her embrace.

"Shizuru, my Shizuru, you are so beautiful."

Sighing longingly she praised her goddess. Burying her face deep into thick curls of soft brown, she inhale deeply filling her senses with the beauty's fragrance.

"Natsuki..."

Placing her hands gingerly unto Natsuki's shoulders, she lifted her lips to Natsuki's. Unlike Natsuki's possessive roughness, her kiss was gentle and inviting; soft like cotton, patiently suckling the other's lips.

Under the expert ministrations of Shizuru's tongue, its tips playfully darting, licking and teasing Natsuki's, Natsuki felt her breathing quickens.

Wrapping her left hand around her waist and holding the back of Shizuru's head with her right, she took back the reign and started her advance.

She forcefully thrust her tongue in and started to twirl around its counterpart, coaxing it to join in its dance. Not for a moment allowing the other any form of retreat.

Only until their lungs have expended their resources did they breathlessly part.

"Natsuki..."

Shizuru weakly leaned unto Natsuki's chest, her face lightly brushing against Natsuki's neck.

She deftly set her hands to work on Natsuki's coat, using the smallest movement possible, removed the said article.

With one swift movement, she manages to free the top few buttons of Natsuki's hugging silk shirt from their housing.

The flurry of finger movements along her neckline and chest illicit waves of tickling numbness to sweep over Natsuki; Natsuki's heart pounded with wild anticipation.

Noticing the response, Shizuru smiled pleasingly.

"You seemed to be enjoying yourself."

"Indeed. I like Natsuki and that of course includes your body... "

"Same here."

Not allowing Shizuru to continue her dominance, smiling wickedly, she swept the brown-haired woman up bridal style.

"Ahh---"

Smiling smugly, satisfied with the person's soft cries of surprise.

TBC

Notes:
Hrmm... I had to give up translating a few lines in some places. -cry-
Describing details is my BANE! Natsuki was clothe differently here. It has more of an European look.
For the full story, you can go to:
http :// www . yamibo . com /viewthread.php?tid 5816 (equal sign between tid and 5816)
The author's blog is:
http :// www . wretch . cc / blog / asuka666

Remarks:
For once... the long winded glowie has nothing to add.
-the crowd cheers wildly-