Hello, so so sorry for the wait. A lot of things kept me from writing. From Fifa, to work, and to not sure how to write out this chapter. Either way, please don't worry. I will finish the story, might as well finish what I started. It will take some time though. Please be patient, and sorry for the long waits.

Thank you, please forgive any grammatical errors, and please R&R

-Danzai13

Chapter XV

(Present)

She woke up, carefully stretching as to not wake up her sleeping lover. She smiles as the body on top of her gently sleeps on. She watches her sleep, loving the way she somewhat clings to her. As much as she loved watching her sleep, she knew the day was starting and they both had to face it. Carefully moving Shizuru places a kiss on her wife's forehead before completely leaving the bed.

"No…" Natsuki groans.

"Time to get up." Shizuru smiles as Natsuki turns in the bed and wraps herself in the blanket.

"Noooo. I don't want to get up."

"But you have to make me breakfast." Shizuru grins to herself.

"Make your own breakfast."

"What will the children eat then?"

"They can fend for themselves." Natsuki covers her head with the blanket.

"Ara, I guess I can still do it." Shizuru smiles as she changes into her work clothes.

"Do what?"

"Make my wife so exhausted in the morning from last night's activities."

Natsuki doesn't make a comment, but Shizuru chuckles when she looks over to see the top of Natsuki's ears turn red.

"Fine, I'm up, I'm up." Natsuki turns and manages to toss the blankets off of her.

"Good morning." Shizuru moves aside to share the mirror on the wall.

"Good morning." Natsuki yawns.

"I think our daughter is going through a phase." Shizuru says as she brushes her hair.

"Nmm? Which one?" Natsuki ask as she starts to brush her teeth.

"Our youngest."

"Mmm. Mhhhmmhn?" Natsuki nods and ask with her hand.

"I'm not sure. She's been quiet about it. She might break down soon and come asking questions."

"She isn't mad at one of us, is she?" Natsuki ask after finishing.

"I don't think so."

"Maybe something at school?"

"Maybe, but I have a feeling it might be something else."

"Got any ideas?"

"No. Have anything special planned today?"

"Well besides cleaning the house and planning the wedding, not really. Probably work on Duran."

"Ara, planning the wedding. Sounds like the first time." Shizuru fixes her hair in a ponytail.

"Meh, it's not like it gonna be huge." Natsuki puts her hair in a lazy braid.

"True, but I'm really excited about it."

"Me too," Natsuki dust off her shirt and pants, "Got any request for breakfast?"

"Just the usual."

"Right, don't stare at yourself too long." Natsuki winks before walking away.

Shizuru just smiles as she continues with her morning routine.

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"Where's Hana?" Natsuki ask Shizuka as sits at the table.

"Still dressing." Haru responds after drinking his juice.

"What's taking her so long?" Shizuru ask.

"She's trying to make herself nice and pretty for Gracia." Shizuka rolls her eyes.

"Usually doesn't take her that long." Natsuki ponders.

Upon that, they hear quick footsteps enter the dining room. Hana quickly swallows a cup of juice, takes a few bites of tamagoyaki, and grabs a piece of toast from the table.

"Hi everyone, bye everyone." Hana smiles before turning to leave.

"Come back here young lady." Natsuki raises an eyebrow.

"Mom, I really have to go." Hana impatiently turns back around.

"Where are you going?" Natsuki ask.

"To school, obviously." Hana rolls her eyes.

"Don't be smart with your Mom." Shizuru gives Hana a stern look.

"Sorry," Hana apologizes, "I'm meeting up with Gracia."

"Kind of early, don't you think?" Shizuka ask.

"She says she has a surprise for me." Hana grins.

"Speaking of, is Graica going dress shopping with us tomorrow?" Natsuki ask.

"No, she has to visit with her Dad around that time."

"Her Dad's coming?" Haru ask.

"No, video chatting." Hana answers.

"Okay, have a good day. Try to come home at a reasonable hour." Natsuki says.

"Will do. Bye." Hana takes off.

"The same goes for you two as well." Natsuki looks at Shizuka and Haru.

"Right." Shizuka answers.

"Do I get to wear a big bow tie to the wedding?" Haru ask with a grin.

"Ask your Mother." Natsuki drinks her juice.

Haru turns to Shizuru who, after finishing her breakfast, nods no. He sighs to which Shizuru smiles at a similarity between him and Natsuki.

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"Have a good day." Natsuki says as she fixes the collar on Shizuru's blouse.

"I'll try."

"Ah, wait here. I made you something for lunch." Natsuki walks away.

Shizuru just smiles as she watches her wife walk away and wait patiently for her to return. She smiles when Natsuki comes back.

"Okay. Here you go. Something to eat for lunch." Natsuki returns handing Shizuru a bento box.

"Ara, to think I'd see the day where Natsuki would make me a bento box. The world works in mysterious ways."

Natsuki just rolls her eyes as Shizuru takes her lunch. She follows her to the door and waits as Shizuru puts her shoes on.

"I'll be back before you know it," Shizuru winks, "I know you get really lonely without me."

"I think that would be you. Try not to cry at work just because I'm not there." Natsuki smirks.

"Ara, maybe I can get a kiss to assure that doesn't happen?" Shizuru smiles as she taps her lips with her finger.

Natsuki rolls her eyes, but she smiles as she steps forward and goes in for a kiss. Shizuru gasp as she was expecting a quick peck and not a deep lingering kiss. Before she could wrap an arm around her wife's neck, Natsuki pulls back with a grin occupying her face.

"That should make you think about me all day, ne?"

"…You intentionally pushed my horny button."

"Yup! Have fun at work." Natsuki pushes Shizuru out the door.

"You'll pay for this." Shizuru laughs as the door closes behind her.

"I look forward to it."

With that a light blush covers Shizuru's face as she makes her way to work.

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"Hana."

Hana smiles when she sees Gracia waving at her. She quickens her walking pace to catch up to her. As soon as she was close enough, Hana wraps her arms around her and hold her close.

"Morning." Hana smiles.

"Morning." Gracia brings a hand up and cups Hana's cheek.

Hana continues to smile as she leans in and kisses her. Gracia kisses back but only for a moment. She pulls back and grabs Hana's hand, taking lead of the walk.

"Hey, where's my surprise?" Hana ask.

"After school, I promise." Gracia winks.

"Aww, well at least we have some time to ourselves before school." Hana stops and pulls Gracia into an empty alleyway.

"Wait, I don't want to be late." Gracia blushes.

"We won't." Hana grins.

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"Boo..." Shizuru mutters to herself.

Half of the day had gone by and Shizuru had finished most of the work that was thrusted upon her. She had finished lunch, which made her happy to no end. Over the past few months Natsuki's cooking skills had made a huge leap. Never had she thought Natsuki would make her food. Though she did know that Natsuki sometimes missed going to work. She always smiles and compliments Natsuki on whatever she makes.

She sighs and turns back to her computer to finish the last parts of her paperwork. As she types a way a chime rings and she notices an email in her inbox. She opens up her inbox but stops and investigates the email. The email was titled 'Three Days'. Shizuru hesitantly opens the email. The email is blank except for a series of numbers that seemed to be a phone number. But there is an attachment with the email. Shizuru double clicks to open the attachment.

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"Nyan~"

Natsuki looks down at Luna who's meowing for attention. Before Natsuki could respond Luna jumps into her lap and purrs against her chest. She blows away the floating fur and pushes away Luna's tail.

"Usually that's Shizuru's area. Get off me Luna I'm working here." Natsuki pushes Luna off of her.

Despite that Luna hops right back on and purrs loudly. Natsuki pushes Luna off again, and Luna repeats the same action. Natsuki sighs in defeat and puts down the wrench in her hand to pet Luna. Luna meows happily and rubs against Natsuki's chest.

"You such a spoiled cat." Natsuki chuckles.

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"You really want me to come?"

"Yeah, it'll be more fun for me if you went along."

"Your parent's are ok with this?"

"Yeah, they've been wanting to meet you too. So it works out."

Takara grins as Haru smiles at her. She steals a piece of his lunch as he does the same.

"Do you get to wear a big bow tie?" Takara ask.

"Mother said no. But I'm working on it."

"So how about a colorful tie?"

"Maybe."

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"Hey, long time no see."

Shizuru smiles weakly at an old friend whom she called. A wave and then a small hug was exchanged between the two.

"How are you?"

"Good, I'd ask about yourself but, heh, I get the feeling it's going downhill."

"Not yet but...how is your family, Chie?"

Chie grins as they sit down at a table. A waiter was filling they're glasses with water as Chie brings out her wallet. She brings out a picture and flips it around for Shizuru to see.

"It's a little old, but only by a couple of years. Aoi with Chiaki and the twins; Kara and Rei. Full of trouble from my side, but they're good kids."

"Ara, you have a nice family," Shizuru smiles at the picture, "Is Chiaki Shizuka's age?"

"I think a year younger. Damn, I feel really old now." Chie chuckles.

"It's been a long time." Shizuru sighs.

"Yeah...so...what's the situation?" Chie leans back in her chair.

"..."

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"Nee-san"

Shizuka turns around at the familiar voice. She smiles at seeing Haru holding hands with Takara.

"So, holding hands in public now?"

Haru slightly blushes at the comment while Takara giggles.

"Hey, just messing with you. Going on a date?" Shizuka ask.

"Yup, going to the movies." Takara holds Haru close to her.

"Yeah...Nee-san." Haru points towards her.

Shizuka looks back and stares at someone she once knew.

"Hey..." Yoichi weakly waves.

Shizuka continues to stare at him. Haru somewhat reads the situation, makes Takara let go of him and steps in front of Shizuka.

"What do you want?" Haru glares at him.

"...I just want to talk to Shizuka."

Haru doesn't say anything. Instead he give Yoichi a death glare he inherited from his Mom and takes a step forward. Despite being a few inches taller than him, Yoichi feels intimidated and takes a few steps back. Feeling a hand touch his shoulder, Haru blinks and looks at Shizuka.

"It's okay, go enjoy your date."

"...Okay."

Haru steps away and takes a hold of Takara's hand. As they walk away Haru keeps an eye on Yoichi until they we're out of his sites. Shizuka crosses her arms across her chest and slightly glares at Yoichi.

"Hey." Yoichi weakly smiles.

"Hey."

"...I miss you."

"Yeah?"

"I'm...I'm sorry."

"..."

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"Oh hey, you're back." Natsuki smiles as she sees Shizuru enter the kitchen.

"Yes, how was your day?"

"Well after cleaning the house, I tried to fix Duran up. But a certain spoiled, fat cat got in my way."

Luna meows and rubs against Natsuki's leg.

"After that I'm here trying to find something to cook. How was your day?"

"Stressful..." Shizuru sighs.

"Sorry to hear that. Want some tea? Hey if we go to the store we can-"

Natsuki pauses as she feels arms wrap around her waist. Before she could finish her sentence she slightly moans as she feels lips kiss at her neck and shoulder. Shizuru then roughly turns her wife around and pushes her against the counter. Lips attacking lips, Natsuki forgets what her earlier thought was and wraps her arms around Shizuru's neck. Shizuru's lip's attack down as her hands find a way to free Natsuki from her pants. As Shizuru pushes the pants down, Natuki goes to unbutton Shizuru's top, but hands quickly stop them.

"Just you. Just you right now."

"But-"

"No buts. Well, maybe just one." Shizuru smiles.

Natsuki blushes as she watches Shizuru kiss further down her body. The blush becomes darker as one hand clutches the counter behind her and the other in her wife's hair, encouraging her to continue loving her by moaning her name.

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"Where's my surprise? I want my surprise. Where is it? When can I have it? Can I have it now? Where's my surprise?"

"Hana, calm down."

"Sorry, I'm just really excited," Hana giggles, "I really love surprises. The good ones, not the bad ones."

"Okay, okay, I'll give you the surprise."

"Yay! Is it food? Cause that would be awesome."

"No, but I just hope you'll do it with me."

"Eh?" Hana blushes, her mind wandering into certain subjects.

"Yeah, there's something I want to do with you."

"Um…o-o-okay, my parents aren't home right now…" Hana rubs the back of her neck.

Gracia pulls out a folded paper from her pocket and opens it up for Hana to read.

"Umm…yeah I can't read this." Hana sighs as she looks over the foreign words.

"It's a list of what I wanted to do when I got to Japan. I have a few things marked off. I was hoping that you'd mark off the rest with me."

"Yeah, of course. That'll be fun." Hana smiles.

"Wait…did you think I meant-" Gracia started.

"Nope." Hana quickly responded but her blush gave her away.

Gracia hold Hana's hand and blushes right with her.

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"Are you kidding me?"

"Kanin na, but it'll only be for a few hours.

"But we've been planning for this a couple of weeks. We planned to do the dress shopping tomorrow."

"I know, and I'm sorry. But it'll just be for a few hours."

Natsuki sighs as she takes off her reading glasses and puts them nearby the bed. As Shizuru sits down next to her, Natsuki starts moving the blankets.

"I'm not happy about it, but I guess it can't be helped."

"I'm really sorry."

"I know. No point bitching about it." Natsuki yawns.

"You tired?"

"A little, why?"

"Well," Shizuru slyly snakes her arms around Natsuki's waist, "We could continue from where we left off in the kitchen."

"You're not getting off that easily." Natsuki turns away.

"Not even if I do this?" Shizuru begins to rub Natsuki's lower back.

"Ah, no. Stop." Natsuki squirms in her hold.

"So cute…" Shizuru smiles as she unbuttons Natsuki's top.

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The Next Day…

"Natsuki~"

"Keep that up, this might be the last time I bring you tea."

As Shizuru beams at the sight of her wife bringing her a cup of tea, they're children were still getting used to the situation.

"Still not used to it." Shizuka sighs before she continues eating her breakfast.

"Give it a few more days. Besides it's not like I'm wearing this all the time." Natsuki comments as she sits down at the table.

"I think you look cute Mom." Hana smiles.

"Thank you. At least someone here thinks that." Natsuki takes off and folds her apron.

"Ara, did you forget that your wife is sitting over here?" Shizuru points to herself.

"Nope. I just already know you think I'm cute."

Shizuru smiles as Natsuki converses with they're son. She looks at her daughters and sighs contently. Finishing her tea, she stands up and fixes her dress shirt. Natsuki notices and stands up as well.

"Leaving already?"

"Afraid so. You three behave." Shizuru looks at each of her children.

"I'll try Mother, but I can't make any guarantees on that." Shizuka grins.

"Nope." Haru and Hana smile at the same time.

"Ara, good luck then," Shizuru smiles at her wife, "Try not to be too picky while shopping." Shizuru warns.

"But it's a wedding Mother. Not to mention you and Mom's wedding. Can't we be a little picky?" Hana ask.

"Just a little I guess."

Natsuki walks after Shizuru and waits as she puts on her shoes.

"Do you really have to go in today?"

"It's only for a few hours. I promise I'll meet you at the shop after I'm done with whatever they need me to do."

"Damn, couldn't they have waiting until tomorrow?" Natsuki sighs.

"Afraid not. Kanin na." Shizuru looks apologetic.

"Well, it can't be helped. Try to come to the shop as soon as you're able to leave."

"I promise…"

"…You okay?" Natsuki ask.

"I love you."

Natsuki smiles and sighs as she places a quick kiss on Shizuru's cheek.

"I love you too. Don't feel guilty about not coming right away. We'll see you later."

"Right."

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"You sure you three don't want to just wear your school uniforms? You can if you want too. You're Mother and I really don't mind."

"Yeah but it's your wedding, shouldn't we go all out for this?" Haru ask.

"Eh…maybe. Dresses are kind of expensive though."

"Oh, come on Mom. You only do this kind of thing once. Technically twice." Shizuka argues.

"…Ah, sure. Why not? Let's do this." Natsuki sighs.

"Yay." Shizuka smiles.

"Do I have to wear a tie?" Haru ask.

"Says the son who just said to go all out for the wedding." Takara holds up a couple of ties for him.

"Exactly, don't go back on you words Haru." Natsuki comments.

"Yeah…" Hana responds.

"Okay, two dresses and one suit. Let's do this."

The family continues to look at suits and dresses. It had been only an hour, but Natsuki had to stop herself from looking up at a clock every so often.

"Mom, is they're a certain color theme for the wedding?" Shizuka ask.

"No multi or laser like colors." Natsuki warns.

"But its Hawaii."

"Green looks good on you. Let's find a green dress for you. Hana you usually look good in a blue. The same goes for you Haru, but you can pull off a dark green."

"Wow, how do you know all this?" Haru ask.

"I'm your Mom, I know everything." Natsuki begins looking through dresses.

"Everything?" Shizuka giggles.

"Don't start with me. Here try this on." Natsuki starts handing out dresses.

"Here's a blue dress, what do you think Hana?" Takara hold up a blue dress.

"Yeah…it's nice." Hana inspects the dress with slight interest.

"You know Takara, I think pink suits you." Shizuka takes a hold of Takara's hand.

"Pink?" Haru follows after them.

"Play nice girls, and no going into the dressing room with Takara, Haru," Natsuki warns before turning to Hana, "The dress Takara picked does look good. What do you think?"

Natsuki held up the dress to Hana as they both looked into the large mirror. Hana picks at the ends and coughs.

"Umm…Mom…I, ah…I don't…I don't really…like it."

"Ok, that's fine. We can find something else." Natsuki puts the dress back on the rack.

"Wait, Mom…look just…please don't think…I just…I don't…want to wear a dress to the wedding."

Natsuki just blinks a couple of times before thinking about what to say next. As Hana shuffles uncomfortably, Natsuki takes in a breath.

"So…you want to wear a suit to the wedding?"

"…Yes."

"Tie and everything?"

"…Yes."

"…Are you wanting to be a boy? I mean, I don't mind and your Mother probably wouldn't mind either."

"No, I like playing with my boobs too much," Hana weakly chuckles, "It's just…I don't know. Sometimes I feel like dressing up really girly. But sometimes I want to dress up a bit more boy like. That's not weird…right?"

Not missing a beat, Natsuki puts the dress back while grabbing Hana's hand and walking away from the dresses. Hana was about to question what was going on until she felt something go around her neck.

"Purple looks good on you too. Just like your Mother," Natsuki smiles as she measures the tie length, "Now pay attention. This is how you tie a tie."

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"Look, just stay calm. You can't see me, but I'm around. So no worries."

"Okini, Chie."

Shizuru hides the microphone and small recorder in her suit pocket and starts to feel the luster leave her eyes. The setting is the park, and not many people were populating it. Shizuru sits down on a bench and dials the number that was on the email sent to her the day before. She takes in a deep breath as she puts the phone next to her ear and waits. After a ring someone picked up.

"Didn't even wait three days. I'm impressed." A distorted voice answers.

"…Who are you? What do you want?"

"Mmm, I'm rather disappointed you don't remember me. Oh well, this will make thing more interesting."

"Where are you?"

"How about a guessing game on that one and who I am. That should be fun."

"Just play along, I'll be able to pinpoint this creep in about a minute." Chie advised in Shizuru's other ear.

"Fine. You obviously know who I am. That means we've met before."

"In more ways than you think."

"…What is it that you want from me?"

"Nothing really. Just revenge."

"Then why send me photos of my family? Why not target me? If its revenge you want, then come after me. They have nothing to do with this."

"I don't think you understand how revenge works, do you? Obviously, my revenge will have more of an impact if I targeted your wife Natsuki and your three brats. What are their names again? Mmm…right, Shizuka, Haru, and Hana. Right in that order. You know, your daughters are very cute."

"If you even think about-"

"You'll do what? I'm a little curious about what you have planned for me."

"I will end you, and not very quick either. I don't care what the consciences will be."

"Mmm, a Mother's love and dedication. Such a powerful thing, not that I ever knew what that felt like," the voice chuckles, "But you have yet to find out where I might be."

"I'll find you. I promise that."

"Wired, huh? Figures, but I guess I might as well give you a clue as where I'm at. Just to piss you off."

"…Oh no…" Chie hesitates

"…Where are you?" Shizuru ask once more.

"Your cat doesn't like me very much."