Authors Note: Once again, thank you readers for taking the time to support my writing and comment on my story. It is greatly appreciated and I hope you enjoy the next chapter. Special thanks to kikyo4ever for pointing out that I should not lose track of the focus couple in my attempt to include and develop all other characters. For that this chapter is dedicated to her/him. Again, thanks to all those who took the time to read my story.
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Mai-Hime, Sailor Moon, Kannazuki no Miko, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Dead or Alive. Any other characters are of my own making.
Chapter 5
Rei stood up as she continued to glare at Chie. To demonstrate how serious she was Rei created a ball of flame in her right palm.
"Come now gorgeous there is no need to get aggressive," Chie said charming smile still in place as she slowly released Minako. "Although I find aggression sexy I'm used to figuratively putting out fires then literally handling fires. After I'm finished with Mina-chan I'll gladly put those flames of yours out," she continued with a wink at Rei.
"You got a lot of mouth for someone faced with death," Rei growled as she approached, both hands igniting in flames. Her pursuit was quickly halted as she realized she had lost sight of Chie. Not believing anyone could be so fast, she looked around for her. Her search abruptly ceased as she felt two arms wrap around her waist and a voice in her ear that clearly was not Minako.
"Now now, there is no need to get so impatient. If you can't wait I'll do you first," Chie huskily whispered in Rei's ear. Chie leaned in to lick Rei's neck but was suddenly yanked off her. She looked up and saw Ayane holding her collar.
"Down girl," Ayane commanded Chie as if she were a dog.
"Hey beautiful," Chie said nervously. Chie gulped in fear at the look Ayane was giving her and whispered "I'll behave."
"Good girl," Faith spoke, frowning at Chie, from the entrance of the tent.
"You should keep a leash on your pet," Nao said looking at Ayane.
Ayane ignored the comment. She did have to speak because Takeda did it for her.
"Th-that's not her girlfriend. She's just so scary that when she speaks you know to listen. Don't let her pretty face fool you because she's dangerous," he took at step when he saw Ayane's glare directed at him.
"Reminds me of someone else I know," Haruka said, thinking of their towns' leader.
"Whatever, as if anyone would be afraid of that conniving snake," Nao said in irritation.
"We are off track guys. We should be focused on the fact that there are other survivors, how they got here, and where they are from. That and their intentions. We need to know whether they are dangerous or allies," Mamoru interrupted them.
"If you are fighting the evil that has befell our planet than we are allies. Let us join forces and fight to protect our people and reclaim the earth. We the crimson warriors will…" Midori's rant was cut off by Faith's hand on her mouth.
"To answer your questions yes we are survivors and none of us are infected, we got here by walking," this was followed by a duh look. "We are not crimson warriors," this was said with a glare at Midori. "We are from a territory known as Crimson City, we only have good intentions, and yes we are dangerous," Faith dryly replied.
"Uhh, good to know," Mamoru said surprised by her bluntness. "With no one on watch it is dangerous. Why don't we take this gathering outside and get acquainted," Mamoru continued with a kind smile.
Everyone agreed, grabbing their weapons, and filing out of the tent to form a circle around the campfire.
"Since you have already given some information on yourself we will start the introductions," Mamoru started.
"We are travelers from a place called Emerald Town and like you we only have good intentions. I am Minako and my friends are Mamoru (who gave a small bow), Haruka (who gave a small nod of her head), Nao (who did not look up and continued to boredly examine her nails), and my beloved Rei (who blushed a little at being addressed as Minako's beloved but still offered a polite nod)," Minako announced pointing at each individual as she announced their name.
"It's nice to meet you all," Chie said letting her eyes rest on Minako longer than necessary. "Oww," she said rubbing the back of her head where Faith had hit her. "Geez I get it," she continued taking her eyes of Minako. "I am Chie and my friends are Faith, Midori, and Ayane," was said. Those addressed did not acknowledge their names being called except Midori who struck a pose.
"What about me?" Takeda cried out at being left out of the introductions.
"Sigh, fine. This is our team mascot we were forced to bring along Takeda," Chie continued.
"You're one to talk. You insult me but your initial introduction was hitting on taken women!" Takeda retaliated.
"Silence filth," Ayane sneered at Takeda. He promptly closed his mouth.
"Now that introductions are over lets get to business. Why waste time we don't have with words trying to get to know each other when we can do it faster by spending time in each others shoes. Let's skip to diplomacy mix our teams to learn about each others cities that way," Nao broke the silence after Ayane spoke.
"I can't believe something intelligent came out of your mouth," Haruka said, genuinely surprised that it was not her or Minako that came up with the plan.
"You should be more concerned with what goes in my mouth, like my beautiful Michi-chan's essensence," Nao immediately retorted with a roguish grin.
"Why you!" Haruka stood up but was immediately stopped by Rei.
"You started it this time Haruka so let it go. Let's do as she suggests. We are low on supplies so this must be decided tonight," turning to address the others "Who will you guys send to our town?" Rei said.
"Chie has to report back so she can't go. I'll be damned if someone like Takeda is sent to represent us. Ayane is too quiet and Midori is not quiet enough," Faith said. She thought to herself 'Ayane is good at reading people and Midori is good at gathering information. But they can't be left together without someone to balance them out.' "Sigh, that leaves one choice," Faith continued. "Ayane, Midori, and I will go to your town."
"Despite how they clash I think it is best that we send Haruka and Nao. That way both groups remain even and neither group runs out of supplies before reaching home," Minako said. She doubled checked in her head whether it was the best choice. 'Nao is best at intelligence gathering and being that we can only send two I'll have to send Haruka to watch over her and smooth things over. Haruka is charming and can easily gain others trust while my beloved Reiko is more withdrawn so she can't go. I'd send Mamo-kun but he may be a little too trusting. I can't go because I have been order to give the report when we return. So yeah they are the only choice.' Minako nodded to herself and made sure everyone agreed.
"All in favor of the decisions made raise your hand," Minako called out. Everyone raised their hands in agreement. There were different reactions despite the unanimous decision. Nao and Haruka were angry, Takeda was offended, Midori was excited, Faith and Minako were a little annoyed, Ayane, Rei, Mamoru, and Chie were indifferent.
Both parties mixed their members on watch duty till morning, careful to match Chie with Haruka so she could not hit on the other women. When morning came the groups separated and went to their assigned destinations.
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A hand smoothly glides up her snow white skin. It trails up her thighs, brushes her hips, and lightly touches her breast before firmly groping and massaging the pillow soft mounds. Fingertips tease the hard, pebble-like nipples before being replaced with a scorching hot mouth. She squirmed under her captor. Her body to worked up and mind to hazed to form coherent words. All she could do was pant, moan, and whimper as her body was claimed and dominated mercilessly. As the delicate hands traveled down her body mapping every inch of her, her mysterious lovers' hair sashayed down her body like a silk raven wave ebbing, following her hands path. The body above her lowered and she moan louder at the feel of the others warm smooth skin making contact with hers. Nearing her aching center her raven haired lover slowly penetrated her. Two fingers gently thrusted in and out of her, making her body tremble in anticipation. She continued to writhe as her lovers' pounding fingers and thrashing tongue rocked her to new heights. Just as she was about to ascend to another plane of existence, her raven haired lovers' head rose to gaze at her with the most intense emerald eyes she'd ever seen. Crimson and emerald locked before the connection was forcefully broken by the emerald eyed beauty using the pad of her thumb to press on her clitoris and cause her pent up energy to explode.
"Aaah, Natsuki!" she cried out, crimson eyes shot open and her body shattered. Soaked in sweat and felling very wet she searched the room for her lover. Realizing that it was just another dream, her eyes dimmed and she got up to take a long cold shower. Exiting the shower she returned to her room with nothing on save the towel she was using to dry her hair. She sat on the edge of her bed and began to brush her hair, all the while deep in thought. 'My dreams are progressively growing more intense. What does this mean? It has to mean she is still alive. Each time a scouting party leaves I hope they return with news of you or even better you yourself. Where are you my beloved Natsuki, my husband?' The latter part was thought with a wistful smile and small chuckle as she envisioned Natsuki grown up with that adorable blush.
Her thoughts were disrupted by the loud echo of approaching footsteps followed by her door being slammed open.
"Shizuru-sama, I have been sent to immediately retrieve you," Morisaki's low husky voice announced after she entered the room, ignored her state of undress, and kneeled before her.
Shizuru looked at the woman. She had flawless skin with a light tan. Her hair was so blonde it was almost white and the style resembled a Mohawk except the sides were not bald and was more like a high fade. Her looks were further distinguished with two lose curls on opposite sides of her head and nicely framed her face. For a masculine hairstyle she looked remarkably feminine. It must be her extremely feminine face and her sharp bluish gray eyes. Dressed in a pressed white shirt that hugged her torso just right and revealed a tempting amount of cleavage it was obvious why so many women drooled over her. Couple her perfect body and facial features with her fierce loyalty and she was a woman's dream mate- a more feminine form of Haruka with all the charm and chivalrous nature. Dream mate or not she was still lacking, she was no Natsuki. Shizuru silently sighed then turned to address her guest.
"Morisaki, what is the urgent matter?" Shizuru calmly asked, rising to get dressed. "Please stand, I am dressed now."
Morisaki rose to her full height, nearly a head taller than Shizuru. Her dark blue jeans hugged her behind like leather and was lose and baggy down her legs. Her beautiful grayish blues rose to meet Shizuru's. "Survivors have been found. Some have been brought here to meet you," Morisaki's husky voice answered.
"Ara, that's excellent news. Shall we go then? We don't want to keep our guests waiting," Shizuru casually answered, masking her excitement at the prospect of Natsuki being among the visitors. She confidently left her room to greet her guest. Morisaki walked out behind her, closed the door, and followed her to meet the new arrivals.