Disclaimer: I do not own Elfen Lied.

Sorry for the loooong wait on my next story. I really do apologize, I've been busy working. No time for writing, but now I have time! So I do owe you guys who read my story a good long juicy chapter, which I will put in.

Last Chapter Review: Yuka gave Nana and Lucy/Nyuu to task to go and retrieve Nana's friend Mayu and bring her back for dinner, but unknown to the girls Mariko drops in with a surprise. How will this turn out? Let's see.

At Yuka's

Mariko sat at the table, yawning, Yuka walked over and took a seat with her. "So I see the surgery was well, you're not in a wheelchair anymore." Mariko nodded, "Yeah I was in the infirmary for weeks until I got used to using my legs." The orange haired diclonii tapped the floor happily, showing use of her legs. "Well, that's good to hear! Where are those girls? They should be here by now. . "Mariko shrugged helplessly at the question. At that moment the doorbell rang. "Oh! That must be them!" Yuka smiled warmly and excused herself from the table before answering the door. A shivering Nana clung close to Mayu. Lucy herself, stood there staring off into the distance. "C-c-c-cold!" Nana chattered as she quickly ran inside and sat down in the living room to warm up by the fireplace. Mayu followed close behind, leaving only Yuka and Lucy. "Lucy come inside, someone is waiting for you in the dining room." Lucy raised an eyebrow and walked inside, taking off her boots and setting them on the tatami mat in the doorway. Yuka closed the door and took care of the boots Lucy took off.

Lucy walked into the dining hall; she froze for a minute before staring at her only real friend, Mariko. "H-Hey. . ." Lucy called out quietly. Immediately she felt two out of many warm unseen hands caress her cheeks. "You're so cold. Lucy, come here." Lucy blushed furiously and walked over before taking a seat next to Mariko. "U-Uhm. . . ." Lucy was lost for words. Before long Mariko was hugging her, "I missed you. After my surgery you disappeared on me and I didn't think we'd see one another." Lucy didn't move, it was odd she felt warm. "I'm sorry; I just had so much going on. I didn't realize that I had disappeared so quickly." Mariko let go. "It's fine, I can walk now." Lucy smiled lightly. "That's good." Yuka walked into the dining room, "You all ready to eat?" behind her was Nana who was already drooling and Mayu who was giggling and nodding. Lucy didn't speak but Mariko spoke for her, "Yeah." Yuka clapped her hands together, "Good! I'm starving!"

The girls then sat down to eat, Mariko beaming a wonderful smile the entire time. Lucy ate quietly and every once and awhile looked up at Mariko but looked back down in a shy manner, Mayu and Nana were both busy flinging food at one another Yuka having to stop the small food fight that ended in her being covered in whip cream from the apple pie.

After Dinner

Plates were cleared and dishes were quickly cleaned with the help of everyone. Yuka smiled at the job well done and looked around the kitchen. "Alright! Since it is Christmas Eve, would it be alright if Mariko spent Christmas with us?" There was a cheerful response from Nana and Mayu nodded. Lucy didn't speak but gave another shy look. She felt very odd around Mariko ever since she had come inside. "Then it is settled! She will join us! Now, let's all settle in for the night and bathe up. I prepared the baths, so you all may enjoy yourselves." Yuka smiled warmly, "Your rooms are upstairs and down the hall from the bathrooms. I fitted the rooms with two beds to make up for more space." With those words Yuka left to change. Mariko herself was looking at Lucy, "Hey Lucy?" Lucy looked in response to her name. "What is it?" Mariko giggled, "Would you like to bathe with me?" Lucy was speechless, she'd never taken a bath with another women. Even if Nyuu was in control and was bathing with Nana or Yuka she wasn't in control. "Lucy?" Mariko soft voice snapped Lucy out of her thoughts, "Y-Yeah, sure." Mariko smiled and headed upstairs, Lucy following closely behind. Thoughts ran though Lucy's mind. Did she really ask me to bathe with her? Why do I feel so scared? I've never had any problems before, well maybe since I was used to having the bath to myself

Mariko walked into the bathroom Lucy not far behind; it was so soothing, warm water ran down like a waterfall into the steaming pool that awaited the girls. "Wow Yuka did this? Amazing, c'mon Lucy I want to get in." Lucy was at the door, extreme dizziness ran through her, she felt cold instead of warm and her stomach felt like an iron weight. W-why do I feel this way? She just wants to take a bath, nothing more. Then why is it when we are alone I-I. . . Her thoughts drifted off into nothingness. Lucy then froze feeling hands that weren't her own touch her frame. Lucy's hat coming off and hanging itself on the door. "Going to undress? Or do I have to finish doing it for you?" Mariko asked giggling as she played with Lucy's hair. "Y-Yeah, sorry." It felt nice though. . . Lucy's mind drifted again before she snapped to and undressed down to a nice set of bra and panties. Mariko was already in the water, her clothes folded neatly. "Come on Lucy, take that off and come in." Lucy was nervous and nodded before removing everything and neatly folding it besides Mariko's clothing. She slipped into the water with her friend. Mariko looked beautiful in the water, her small body glistening as she rose up out of the water to grab some soap. Lucy felt her heart skip a beat on looking at the girl. Mariko on the other hand was busy washing herself down, "Something wrong Lu?" she asked while washing her hair. Lucy curled up on the other side and sunk below the water. She blew small bubbles and didn't respond. Mariko laughed to herself, knowing Lucy all too well. She swam over and looked at Lucy, "What's on your mind?" Lucy tried pulling away but felt the end of the pool against her back. "Nothing is ever on my mind." Lucy responded coldly. Mariko giggled, "Oh come now, and you don't need to act so tough around me. Or does Lulu not remember who she's talking to?" Vectors gently pinned Lucy to the end of the tub as Mariko got in close. "Now, what's on your mind?" Lucy looked away out of defensive measures, another ethereal hand moved Lucy's head towards Mariko. "I have more of these to spare Lulu. Tell me please. I am your friend." Lucy was looking Mariko in the eyes, she felt afraid to speak, but spoke through bitter lips. "Nothing is. . ." she was cut off by two unseen hands rubbing at her sides gently. "Lulu . . . you're not telling me." Mariko said in a some what serious tone. Lucy let out a small whine, "Stop that. You know it isn't that serious to tell you." Mariko laughed, "Lu, you know what will happen if you lie to me? I will torture you until you tell me. Please tell?" The hands slid up higher, almost touching at Lucy's breasts. Lucy squirmed against Mariko. "I said stop." Lucy completely forgetting she had her own defensive measures. It felt like whenever Mariko was around Lucy simply bent to her whim and listened like an obedient child being spoken to by the mother. "If you tell me I will, now what has been bugging you? You didn't even bother talking with me at dinner." Lucy didn't say a word. "Lulu isn't giving me much of a choice is she, very well." The hands slid up, cupping her friend's mounds and squeezing gently. Lucy let out a stiff but unwanted moan. "M-Mariko, don't." Mariko smiled, "Then speak!" The invisible digits of the hand traced soft circles around each nipple, stimulating Lucy more then ever. "O-okay . . ." Lucy panted softly. Mariko waited for a response, the hands at Lucy's buds temporarily leaving. "I've been confused lately, as to what to think." Mariko released her friend and sat back and then asked, "About what Lu?" Lucy ran through her mind to find the right words. "Well, I guess about myself. I'm unsure of myself as a person." Lucy was trying to dodge her real subject which was right in front of her. Mariko nodded, "Well are you going through some trouble that involves you?" Lucy shook her head, "No, it isn't that. It's just sometimes I feel like I am not helpful around Yuka." Mariko sighed, "That's what had you all quiet at dinner? Why didn't you ask me sooner?" Mariko laughed and responded, "Well try to be around her more and offer help when you can. I'm sure you two would open up a fine relationship." Lucy nodded like she was actually taking in the advice. "Thanks, now let's change and get out of this water, I'm shriveling up!" Mariko said with a gentle laugh and climbed out, grabbing her towel and wrapping herself up. Lucy followed out with her and put on her towel; she watched Mariko and whined to herself inside. A hard lust overwhelmed Lucy as she felt her dominance return. Vector's aimed to grab and squeeze every part of Mariko so badly. But instead she played it smart and used them to tug off Mariko's towel from her. Mariko sighed in agitation as she aimed to put the towel back on, Lucy drawing in that lovely body image of hers as she turned away to think. Her thoughts drifted off into an abyss of wonder

As Lucy drew in the image her body couldn't take it. Vectors pulled away the innocent towel, as it fell to the floor. Mariko turned around, "Lucy? Are you---Mmm…" Mariko's sentence was cut off from Lucy lips pressing against hers as she was passionately kissed. Her tongue dancing with Lucy's as she felt roaming hands squeeze at her soft buttocks. Mariko moaning into her friend's mouth as she felt herself melt in Lucy's grasp. Lucy broke the kiss and looked at Mariko. "I wanted to tell you, I don't have troubles with Yuka, I have troubles expressing myself with you." Mariko looked at Lucy and gave a soft smile. "It's okay." Mariko then gasped, feeling playful unseen hands tug at her soft but soon hardening buds. "L-Lulu." Was all Mariko could say before she felt Lucy's wandering friend slip a digit inside of her honey pot, giving a lovely reaction out of Mariko. The smaller girl shaking as Lucy's ethereal friend ran up and down her labia softly, a finger gently stimulating Mariko's womanhood, causing a gentle wetness to develop. Lucy smiled at the results she was getting and spoke softly, "Mariko, I just want you to know that I . . ." Mariko looked into Lucy's eyes, "Yes?"

A rough smack was felt across Lucy's backside. Lucy let out a murderous screech. Mariko held her towel in hand and was twisting it up for another attack on Lucy's backside, "Earth to Lulu? Hello?" Mariko chimed as she put her towel back on again. "Quit standing there and let's get ready to go to bed." Lucy nodded and rubbed at her sore bottom. Darn it was all a daydream, it felt so real though. Lucy sighed and followed Mariko who had left into their bedroom already.

That's it for this chapter! How was that? Good? Let me know! I will put up another chapter as soon as I get the chance! Hopefully this whet's your appetite for more!