Nobody Knows

Eidolon Twilight Princess: (grumbling to self) I can’t believe I’m about to write this…

Syrus Fanatic 4-Ever: Oi! It’s not that bad!

DaQiao17: YURI?! (faints)

SF4E: (looks over and sweatdrops) I knew I shouldn’t’ve invited her…

ETP: Uh, hello! She’s the authoress of Elemnatia! She needs to be here!

DQ17: (confusion swirls)

SF4E: (happy dance)

ETP: Aw, dial it down, Yuri-baka-chan.

SF4E: (sticks tongue out)

ETP: Disclaimer: I don’t own Elemnatia Academy or the plot or OCs mentioned other than my OCs. Syrus Fanatic 4-Ever owns the Star, Goddess, and Children of Antaria and the name, despite the fact Miyazaki Antaria belongs to me. I own the creation of the Kiseki Otome, despite the fact Emerald is SF4E’s character. Hehe. PLEASE R&R!!

Nobody Knows

Emerald thrashed in her sleep, her eyes shut tightly, and grunts escaped her. Screaming, the half-elf jerked up in her bed, breathing heavily, as the vivid dream played across her glowing emerald eyes.

‘Ani-chan…’ Emerald sadly looked at her lap, ‘That dream of her being murdered haunts me so much. Will she really die protecting me? Why must I be protected anyway? All my life I’ve been sheltered and safe from the world along with Rei-Rei. Is it because we’re at Elemnatia?’

Emerald had never really had social interaction before she arrived at Elemnatia. When in the Kingdom of Al Nethra, Rei and Emerald had been isolated from other children. They grew up only to befriend each other and play together. The only males they had ever been around that weren’t relatives were Thanatos and Katamari, Emerald’s pet cat and Rei’s Moogle. Both had so much to learn and already Emerald’s sixteenth year was approaching.

Rei entered the room from the bathroom, saw her cousin, and frowned. She sat on the bed and touched Emerald’s arm, “You alright, cousin?” Rei asked softly, her side-swept light blue bangs falling into her warm dark brown orbs.

“Yes, Princess,” Emerald said subconsciously.

“Princess?!” Rei jumped to her feet startled, “Emerald you never call me “Princess” or “Your Majesty” or any of that royal crap! What’s wrong with you? You’re part of the royal family, too. My social status is never and never will be higher than yours.”

“I’m sorry.” Emerald fidgeted and looked at Rei slowly, her jet-black side-swept bangs falling into her own eyes. “I’m worried because of the prophecy.”

Rei sighed and recited, “The child of human and elf named the Kiseki Otome is destined to die in the arms of a protector trained in both magic and sword to save her kingdom.” She shut her eyes, “I know, I know. And I don’t want to think of losing you for the kingdom. You mean way too much to me, Emerald. You’re my kin… I love you.” Rei whispered.

“Rei…” Emerald burst into tears and threw her arms around Rei’s slim waist, crying hard into the elf’s chest. “I’m so scared! I don’t wanna die!”

“You won’t die…” Rei whispered warmly. “I swear I will find a way to intervene the Fates, even if I have to go barter my own soul for yours. I won’t let you go, Em-Em…”

After Emerald had calmed herself and dried her tears, she looked back up at her cousin’s face. Rei noticed her bangs had changed back to dark brown on their own again. A knock caused both girls to jump and for Katamari to flip out of his hiding spot while munching on Kupo Nuts.

“Ojōsama,” Antaria’s voice called from the hallway. “It is time for me to escort you to your lesson.”

“Katamari, open the door.” Rei ordered.

The Moogle let out an excited cry before zipping to the door, opening it. Antaria stood there dressed in black snowboots, white snow pants, and an amethyst snow-jacket with a black toboggan on her head. She was carrying her swordcase on her back and looked very serious. Katamari let out a “Kupo!” before huggling Antaria’s torso, burying his cute face in her bosom. Antaria blushed and patted the Moogle’s pompom.

Emerald blushed when she realized she was still in her jamies. She laughed sheepishly and went to her dresser, “Shut the door, Ani-chan, so I can get dressed. You can wait in here and talk with Rei-Rei.” Antaria complied reluctantly and sat down in the small kitchenette of the dorm. Aiko, Rei and Emerald’s other roomie, was already out.

“So how’s life, Antaria?” Rei asked, happily sipping a cup of soda.

“Fine.” Antaria said, watching Emerald out of the corner of her eyes.

Emerald slipped out of her green pajamas and proceeded to put on a pair of black snow pants, emerald green snowboots, and a white snow-jacket. A tall tale blush formed over Antaria’s cheeks as she felt her lower body tighten somewhat.

“Okay, I’m ready.” Emerald said a few seconds later.

Antaria nodded and they headed out onto the snowy campus.

Campus

It was January and it had been snowing heavily in the Boston area and on Hikari and Yami Island. Emerald giggled when she slipped and skidded on the snow. Antaria’s concern for her grew even more.

“Ojōsama!” Antaria snatched Emerald’s arm before she fell.

“I’m okay, Ani-chan.” Emerald reassured her.

Snow started to fall faster, swirling around them, and teasing Emerald’s barely shoulder-length locks. Antaria still hadn’t released Emerald’s arm, which made a blush appear on both of their cheeks.

‘Ani-chan’s never touched me before. Usually I’m the one to hug her and she pulls away.’ Emerald realized. ‘She rarely calls me “Emi-chan” anymore. I can’t stop thinking about the dreams I have about Ani-chan… I think I understand why it hurts so much to see her die for me in my dreams…’ Her heart was pounding unpleasantly, ‘I’m in love with Antaria…’

They finally reached the Library, where Emerald was supposed to be having a lesson on Elvin History. They entered the isolated room and Antaria heard the lock click with her finely tuned ears. The swordsman tried the door and cursed to find it stuck. The Library seemed to be getting colder by the second. Soon, they could see their breath, and their teeth were chattering.

“Dammit!” Antaria cursed, peering out the window, “We’re snowed in!”

Emerald had a little light bulb go off before she went into the Library Exploration Club HQ room and emerged with sleeping bags and an emergency kit. Antaria smiled at Emerald’s quick and levelheaded thinking.

‘Emi-chan sure has come a long way from when we first met…’

“Let’s get to an area far from the windows and door,” Antaria suggested, “It’ll be warmer.”

“Alrighty,” Emerald agreed, them walking towards the back of the huge library, and they set up the four sleeping bags in one of the library aisles among the mage books. Emerald sat with her back against the shelf, hugging herself to try and keep warm. Antaria sat the same way, only across from her, and seemed deep in thought, “Ani-chan?”

“Hmm?” Antaria responded.

Emerald smiled and said, “Do you remember when we first met?”

Antaria smiled too and whispered, “Hai.”

Flashback

Emerald and Rei stopped tossing back their ball when the gates to the courtyard were opened. Both seven-year-old girls looked curiously around the tall man to see a girl with wide dark forest green eyes and somewhat bushy shoulder-length raven hair. Her bangs hid most of her face and showed only one eye. She was wearing what resembled a kendo outfit and had a wooden kendo sword.

“Princess Rei, Lady Emerald, this is Miyazaki Antaria.” said the man. “She’s going to be Lady Emerald’s protector once she finishes training. Play nice.” He turned and left, closing the gates behind him.

Antaria shyly watched Rei and Emerald. The brunette had stepped behind her cousin and was eyeing Antaria from over her shoulder. Rei smiled and held her hand out.

“I’m Ayunami Rei! Princess of Al Nethra!” She exclaimed, closing her warm eyes. Rei reopened them and got a smile on her face, “We’ll call you Ani!”

Antaria jumped and replied, “Ani?”

The bluenette nodded, “Emi, Ani. Hehe.”

Emerald finally stepped out from behind her cousin and smiled warmly, “Ani-chan!”

“Emi-chan.” Antaria whispered quietly.

“Let’s play ball!” Rei declared.

End of Flashback

Emerald laughed and said, “I’ll remember that day for the rest of my life.”

Antaria finally laughed too, “Princess Rei sure does have a way with getting people out of their shell.”

“Sing a song, Ani-chan.” Emerald begged suddenly.

Antaria sighed but complied, singing the ending to Bleach, but only the English.

Nobody knows who I really am
I never felt this empty before
And if I ever need someone to come along
Who’s gonna comfort me and keep me strong?

We are a’ rowing a boat of fate
The waves keep on coming and we can’t escape
But if we ever get lost on our way
The waves will guide you through another day

Nobody knows who I really am
Maybe they just don’t give a damn
But if I ever need someone to come along
I know you will follow me and keep me strong

And every time I see your face
The ocean sinks up to my heart
You make me wanna strain at the oars
And soon I can see the shore

Oh, I can see the shore
When we’re here I see the shore

Antaria looked directly at Emerald and sang.

I want you to know who I really am
I never thought I’d feel this way towards you
And if you ever need someone to come along
I will follow you and keep you strong

And every time I see your face
The ocean sinks up to my heart
You make me wanna strain at the oars
And soon I can see the shore…

Her voice died down and her smile vanished when Emerald started to shiver even worse. “Ojōsama!”

“I’m fine,” Emerald said, “And stop calling me “Ojōsama”. Call me “Emi-chan”… like you used to.”

“But Ojōsama-” Antaria was cut off by a glare. ‘What is this feeling in my chest? Why do I keep having thoughts of touching Emi-chan…? It’s forbidden! A protector must never become intimate or fall in love with the person they’re guarding! Emi-chan can be harmed because of me!’

Emerald blushed she thought about her newly discovered feelings for the girl before her. Her breath started to quicken as heat pooled in her stomach. Desires and temptations filled the half-elf almost instantly. Emerald’s eyes closed as an image of her making love with Antaria filled her thoughts. The wetness between her thighs doubled.

‘You could do it right here. No one can get in and the snow’s got you in the perfect place.’ Emerald shuddered and reopened her eyes when she felt Antaria’s hand on her knee. “A-Ani-chan?”

“Are you alright, Emi-chan?” She asked, concern in her dark gaze.

Emerald crawled over to Antaria, pinning her against the bookshelf, her knee inbetween Antaria’s legs. Antaria blushed hotly at the closeness and felt her body tightening even more. Emerald’s eerie eyes were filled with desire.

“I love you, Ani-chan,” the brunette breathed against Antaria’s ear, her hand suddenly squeezing Antaria’s left breast. “Let me make love to you.”

Antaria moaned and accidentally rubbed against Emerald’s knee. Her blood was on fire and her lower body tightened even more. Emerald pressed her lips against Antaria’s in a rough kiss, trying to get her tongue into the kiss. Antaria submitted immediately, her tongue battling Emerald’s intensely, and she heard Emerald unzip her snow-jacket. Her nipples hardened as goosebumps covered her breasts. Emerald unbuttoned Antaria’s shirt some and slid her warm hand underneath the bra, massaging Antaria’s breast. The somewhat bushy haired girl’s moans increased rather loudly. Emerald finally pulled back, her breathing heavily, and passion was in her emerald orbs.

“Emi-chan…”

Antaria unzipped Emerald’s jacket and slid it off the half-elf’s shoulders. Emerald did the same to her lady love, and they started unbuttoning each others shirts, sliding them off until their chests were exposed. Antaria eyed the white bra that prevented her from gazing at Emerald’s chest. Emerald was doing the same to the purple bra that Antaria wore. Surprisingly, it was Antaria who reached behind Emerald, undoing the snap in the back, and sliding the clothing down Emerald’s peach colored arms. Emerald shuddered violently, her nipples already painfully hard. Antaria simply gazed at the half-elf’s breast for a few moments before bringing her hand to the right breast. Emerald hissed when Antaria’s hand made contact with it, immediately pressing her breast firmly against Antaria’s palm.

“You like that, Emi-chan?” Antaria smiled brightly as Emerald nodded, “There’s much more to come, Emi-chan…”

Emerald unhooked Antaria’s bra and threw it to the side, offended by it. Her emerald orbs landed on Antaria’s slightly larger breasts and the more excited she became. Emerald grabbed Antaria’s breasts and squeezed them just as Antaria’s other hand met her left breast. Both moaned in pleasure and started massaging the other’s breasts. Emerald dipped her head down to capture Antaria’s mouth with hers. Antaria finally released Emerald’s breasts and her hand ducked down to grab Emerald’s most private place through her pants. Emerald threw her arms around Antaria’s neck, their half naked bodies rubbing against each other hotly. Emerald moaned in longing when she felt her pants sliding down her thighs and stopping at her knees. Antaria pressed her palm against Emerald’s underwear, feeling how wet they already were, and she silently chuckled. The brunette pulled back too look at the mage’s face and eyes.

“I told you there’s more to come, Emi-chan.” Antaria growled playfully.

She slowly, seductively, began sliding Emerald’s underwear down as well. Emerald groaned for a second until she squeaked. Instinctively, Emerald arched her back, feeling Antaria driving her fingers in and out of her vaginal folds. A loud moan escaped her and Antaria smirked.

“Ani-chan,” Emerald growled, grabbing Antaria by her shoulders, and then rolling herself on her back, making Antaria become on top of her. Emerald widened her legs in order for the mage’s fingers to go in deeper. “You’re not… being…. fair…” She moaned as she started tugging on Antaria’s pants.

Pulling her fingers out of Emerald, Antaria leaned back. She then pulled Emerald’s snowboots and socks off, one by one, and finally the half-elf’s pants and underwear. Emerald lay on the sleeping bag, completely nude, her eyes watching as Antaria took off her own snowboots and socks. Her breasts hardened even more as the mage stood up and seductively started to strip off her pants and underwear. Antaria then knelt down and pinned Emerald’s shoulders down, lying on top of her, and slowly kissed her.

“You are mine, Emi-chan.” Antaria growled in her ear possessively.

“As you are mine, Ani-chan.” Emerald whispered back equally possessively.

Antaria started to kiss Emerald’s face and then her collarbone. Antaria paused before she kissed Emerald’s breast, taking it into her mouth, and swirling her hot tongue around the nipple. Emerald hissed in pleasure and arched her back, pressing her breast firmly against Antaria’s hot, wet mouth. This caused their vaginas to rub against one another and Antaria moaned at the contact. Emerald continued to do it again, her slightly pointed ears meeting the same reaction. A smirk played on Emerald’s lips as Antaria moved to please her other breast. Emerald’s hands gripped Antaria’s buttocks and she pulled back immediately.

“Emi-chan, you’re going to have to learn patience.” Antaria teased, sounding more like a teacher than her lover.

Emerald simply started to grind their vaginas together furiously. Antaria moaned deep in her throat and looked down at her with lust-filled dark forest green eyes. Their nipples brushed against each other and that increased their pleasure. Finally, Antaria felt her orgasm run through her. Emerald stopped at once, giving Antaria the opportunity to slide Emerald up into a sitting position.

“Ani-chan, what are you doing?” Emerald asked, confused.

“You’ll see,” Antaria whispered, pinning Emerald to the bookshelf, and opening her legs wide.

Antaria stared at the dark brown triangle before she stuck her tongue deep inside of Emerald. She jumped in shock and jumped again when Antaria’s tongue found her clitoris. Antaria’s hands ran up and down Emerald’s thighs as she licked up and down. Emerald let out a loud cry as her orgasm came. Her fluids covered Antaria’s face and she pulled back to wipe them off. Emerald was panting heavily.

“Ani-chan…” Emerald panted.

Antaria let out a noise of surprise when Emerald tackled her to the sleeping bag, driving her fingers deep inside of her. Antaria let out a loud moan and arched her back like Emerald had done.

“That feels good?” Emerald whispered in her ear.

“Yes!” Antaria hissed, feeling her push in even deeper. “Emi-chan!”

“You were being awful generous giving me so much pleasure, yet taking none for yourself.” Emerald continued, pumping her fingers in and out even faster. “I said I was going to make love to you, Ani-chan… And I always keep my word.”

Antaria let out a cry when Emerald leaned down and bit her breast. She did it again before swirling her tongue around Antaria’s hard nipple. Antaria’s fingernails dug into Emerald’s shoulder-blades, leaving small crescent moon fingernail marks. Her raven locks were fanned out around her as Emerald tackled her lips in a steaming kiss that left Antaria breathless. While Emerald continued to pump her fingers in and out of her, Antaria managed to push her own fingers into Emerald, moving them faster. Emerald moaned against her mouth and their nipples rubbed against each other again. Their pleasure was equal. Equally shared, equally given. Antaria pulled her fingers out and Emerald followed suit.

“No, we’re making love to each other.” Antaria said.

Gripping the half-elf’s buttocks, Antaria lifted herself up some and felt Emerald do the same. They then started to grind against each other as fast as they dared, the heat between them increasing, and their orgasms came together. Finally, after they came again, Emerald collapsed on top of Antaria.

“Aishiteru, Emi-chan…” Antaria whispered in her ear.

“Aishiteru, Ani-chan…” Emerald whispered back, before falling asleep with her arms wrapped around Antaria’s torso, and her head on Antaria’s shoulder.

Antaria stared at Emerald and ran a hand through her barely shoulder-length locks. A smile formed on her lips and she began to sing the same song from earlier in Emerald’s ear.

‘She knows who I am…’ Antaria thought with a sigh of happiness, before drifting off to sleep as well…

A Few Hours Later

Emerald awoke before nightfall, once again having the vivid dream of Antaria’s death. She noticed that Antaria had covered them with a couple of the extra sleeping bags. Her emerald eyes landed on her protector, sound asleep next to her. Fear lingered in Emerald’s thoughts, her hands gripping the sleeping bag, and she noticed that the one they had made love on had been cleaned by magic.

‘She never ceases to amaze me,’ Emerald thought, smiling, before she stood up, wrapping the bag around her shoulders. She covered up Antaria, who stirred somewhat, with another. The brunette then headed for the small bathroom of the Library and cleaned herself up using the hot water of the sink. ‘I never thought I’d be in love with my own protector… but I am. The Fates have strange ways, that’s for sure.’

“Emi-chan?!” Antaria cried in panic from the Library.

Emerald smiled at the worry in Antaria’s voice, “In the bathroom!” She called.

Antaria appeared in the doorway, her worry disappearing once she found that Emerald was safe. Antaria went to the sink and cleaned herself up as well. Jumping, the half-elf suddenly was fully dressed, along with her mage protector. Antaria giggled at her reaction.

“I know magic for a reason, Emi-chan.” She teased lightly, “Come, we should try and get out of here.”

Emerald grabbed Antaria’s hand, pulling her back around, and claiming her lips in a passionate kiss. Antaria blushed hotly but smiled through the kiss. Emerald pulled back, her eyes filled with sadness.

“Do not worry, my lady love.” Antaria brushed her bangs out of her emerald orbs, “More nights are yet to come… but it’ll be our secret. Your family may not understand and my sensei surely wouldn’t.”

Emerald nodded in agreement, smiling at her girlfriend, “Aishiteru, Ani-chan.”

Antaria lightly pecked her on the lips, “Aishiteru, Emi-chan.” She paused, “I must call you “Ojōsama” whenever we’re not alone. It’ll be a dead giveaway… at least until we’re ready to tell the world.”

The two girls put back the sleeping bags and ate a quick meal out of the emergency kit before trying the door. It was still locked and since the lock was an enchantment, Antaria couldn’t use her magic to unlock it. The same thing went for the windows. Antaria stepped back, deep in thought, and she scratched her chin before unsheathing her Nodachi blade.

“Stand back, Emi-chan.” She ordered, the blade gleaming in the moonlight pouring in through the windows.

Complying, Emerald stood behind a bookshelf and watched as Antaria used her Shinmei style skills to blast open the glass of the window. It shattered, flying out into the snow. Instantly, the glass started to repair itself, quickening in pace. Antaria swept Emerald into her arms after sheathing her blade and took a graceful leap. They landed in the snow and looked over their shoulders to see the glass fully repair itself. It didn’t even look like it had been shattered in the first place.

“No reception,” Antaria cursed under her breath and put away her cell phone. “Princess Rei shouldn’t’ve been worried because I was with you, but you never know. We should get you back to your dorm ASAP.”

“Ani-chan…” Emerald had been watching Antaria like a hawk eyeing its prey, “You looked so beautiful when you used your blade…”

A deep red blush covered Antaria’s face, “It was nothing…” She sheepishly replied.

Emerald pulled Antaria close, her gloved hands on the raven haired girl’s buttocks, and she pressed her lower body hotly to hers. Emerald orbs stared into dark forest green ones as Antaria let out a small moan. Emerald leaned in and gave her an intense openmouthed kiss. Antaria reluctantly pulled away after a moment.

“Emi-chan, as much as I want you right now, we can’t do this in the open! People might see!” She groaned.

“Okay, okay…” Emerald sighed and pouted, “This really sucks though!”

Antaria gave a half-smile of amusement before linking her arm through Emerald’s.

Girls’ Dorms

They arrived at the dorms shivering and numb. Once they reached Emerald’s dorm, Antaria watched the other girls milling around, before she bowed respectfully.

“I am sorry for the problems we had earlier, Ojōsama.” She said in her serious tone of voice. “I will escort you tonight at eleven to our kendo lesson.” Antaria then whispered, “Till then, my darling.”

“Thank you, Ani-chan.” Emerald said in a polite tone of voice.

Once Emerald was inside, she was immediately tackled by Rei, who pinned her to the ground with her arm behind her back.

“What happened? Where were you?” Rei demanded with concern on her face.

“Ani-chan and I got snowed in the Library! My lesson had been cancelled!” Emerald grunted from the carpet. “Geroff me, Rei-Rei!”

Rei did so and pulled Emerald to her feet. The half-elf groaned and rubbed her back in pain. Rei crossed her arms and narrowed her eyes suspiciously.

“You smell like Antaria.” Rei pointed out. Emerald sniffed herself and caught Antaria’s scent of black cherries. The bluenette then touched Emerald’s shoulder, “Whatever you’re trying to keep from me, please tell me, Em-Em. We’ve told each other everything… please…”

‘I can’t lie to Rei-Rei… But what if Ani-chan’s right? Oh!’ Emerald sighed and said, “You must swear on your pendent that you will not breathe a word of what I’m about to tell you to anyone! And that you won’t hate me for it…”

‘For Em to ask me to swear on my pendent means this is something serious…’ Rei sat down on the bed and Emerald sat next to her, “Tell me… I swear on the Pendent of the Forest Elves and my soul.”

“Oh, Rei! I’m in love!” Emerald fell backwards on the bed, hugging herself, and sighing.

She blinked and said, “You are?”

Emerald nodded and whispered, “With Ani-chan… Oh, Rei, we made love and we’re madly in love!”

“Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.” Rei face-palmed, trying to unconfuse herself, “You got intimate with your protector? Emerald, do you know what Kaythor will do to you if he finds out?”

“I don’t care, Rei! I love her! I’m lost in darkness without her! My love for her burns like a thousand suns! She shines as bright as the moon in my mind and soul! I love her!” the brunette closed her eyes and started crying out her lover’s name, “Ani-chan, Ani-chan, my darling, Ani-chan! Forever I shall love and forever I shall give myself to!”

Rei snatched Emerald’s arm, yanked her into a sitting position, and grabbed her arms, shaking her.

“Get a hold of yourself!” She ordered, “Did you forget about the prophecy?! You are destined to die in the arms of the protector trained in both magic and sword! Do the math, Em, that’s Antaria! You’re going to die in your lover’s arms!” Emerald whimpered as tears filled her eyes. Rei pulled her into a comforting embrace, “I don’t hate you. I’m happy for you. Just be careful…”

“Thank you, cousin,” She whispered in Rei’s pointed ear.

Rei smiled and asked, “When are you seeing her next?”

Emerald looked excited, “Tonight!”

“But where will you go?” She asked curiously.

“I’m not sure. But Ani-chan should have a place for us.” Emerald replied quietly.

Rei paused and looked out the window at the glistening white blanket of snow…

Antaria, Nodoka, and Yue’s Dorm

Antaria reached her dorm and paused. She was ambushed by her cousin, Nodoka, and Yue almost instantly. Sherry, Hinata, and Sakura all came bursting into the room a few seconds later.

“We got snowed in the library. I went ahead and tutored Emerald and we finally found a way out.” Antaria explained, a sly smirk on her lips as she thought of her “tutoring”.

“We’re glad you’re safe,” Hinata said quietly.

“We were worried.” added Nodoka.

Antaria sighed and replied, “Don’t be. I can take care of myself.”

Sherry smiled at her, “You should take a warm shower to get you unfrozen.” She suggested.

Antaria nodded and went into the bathroom. She stripped and immersed herself in the spray, washing herself. As she washed her breasts, she had a split memory of Emerald’s hands on them. A moan escaped Antaria as heat pooled in her stomach. She glanced at the clock in the bathroom and cursed to see it was only after nine. Two more hours kept her apart from Emerald.

‘I want her now!’ Antaria thought in agony. ‘I need to feel Emi-chan’s touch now! Argh!’ Antaria slid down the shower’s wall, her head meeting her knees, and she replayed their love making in her mind again and again. By the time she was done, Antaria wanted Emerald even more. ‘Dammit!’

She turned off the shower and stepped out. She looked at the mirror and examined herself. Sighing, Antaria wrapped her towel around her body, re-entering her dorm to get dressed. She chose to wear her amethyst school girl outfit and purposefully forgot her bike shorts. She then brushed her hair, humming to herself as she wrapped her somewhat bushy locks into a high ponytail, and her roommates exchanged a look.

“What’s up with you, Ani?” Nodoka asked quietly. “Did something happen between you and Kotarō-kun?”

Antaria paused as reality smacked straight into her like a brick wall. She had been crushing pretty hard on Kotarō for awhile now and he seemed to be doing the same. They had never told each other their feelings but they were obviously there. If Kotarō found out about Emerald and her, he’d be crushed! Dog-Boy was pretty much ignorant to the emotions of girls and if his first crush turned him down for a girl, he may become asexual for the rest of his life!

“No.” Antaria replied hastily. “In fact, I think I’m over him. Chizuru can have him for all I care.”

Yue dropped her book, her jaw-dropped in shock, “There’s no way in hell you just said that!”

Antaria raised an eyebrow, “I just did and I’ll say it again. I’m over Inugami Kotarō and Naba Chizuru can have him.”

“IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD!” Yue and Nodoka screamed, running straight through the bathroom, and into Sherry, Hinata, and Sakura’s dorm next door.

Rolling her eyes, Antaria flopped down on her bed with a book to keep her occupied before it was time to go and get Emerald.

Eleven O’clock

Emerald let out an apparent squeal of happiness when the door was knocked on at exactly eleven. Antaria bowed respectfully when the half-elf answered the door.

“Ojōsama,” She said quietly.

Rei eyed them and said, “Make sure she’s home by 2.”

Antaria blinked in surprise, “3 hours?”

“Yes, 3 hours.” Rei replied, before mouthing, “I know about you guys.”

“A-Are you mad?” Antaria mouthed back.

Rei shook her head and Emerald smiled brightly. The two then headed up towards the upper levels of the dorms.

“Where are we going, Ani-chan?” Emerald whispered.

“A special place I made just for us…” Antaria whispered back, tightening her hold on the taller girl’s hand.

They entered an old dorm that wasn’t used anymore and Emerald smiled at the Elvish and Greek décor. Antaria shut the door and locked it, muttering a quick non-eavesdropping spell under her breath and casting it around the dorm, before she propped her swordcase against the wall. Emerald slipped off her shoes and socks as she sat down on the bed. Her emerald orbs glanced upward and she saw Antaria’s face filled with desire and loving admiration.

“You’re so beautiful, Emi-chan…” She whispered, taking a small step towards her.

“As you are, my fair Ani-chan,” Emerald said back, lying back on the bed slowly, and letting her dark brown locks fan out on the pillow. “I’ve ached for your touch since we parted.” She confessed quietly.

“You don’t know how much that makes me happy to hear, Emi-chan.” Antaria smiled before climbing on the bed, getting on all fours above her. The raven haired girl leaned down and whispered warmly in Emerald’s slightly pointed ear, “My touch is going to come now, my star…”

Emerald’s eyes closed when she felt Antaria slide her hand underneath her button-down white shirt, running smoothly up her stomach, and underneath her bra to cup her breast. Antaria leaned down to kiss Emerald’s neck, slowly sucking on the sensitive flesh there, and hearing her moans coming faster. Emerald’s hands roamed over Antaria’s body through the clothing shielding it in longing. Finally, Antaria sat up, sitting on Emerald’s lower torso, and began to unbutton her shirt from the button.

“Yes, yes, Ani-chan…” moaned Emerald softly, her hands clutching the sheets, and she finally felt the last button come undone, exposing her chest.

“Em-chan… do you remember that prophecy?” Antaria asked as she examined the bra that hooked in the front that Emerald wore.

“What… about… it?” Emerald replied inbetween moans.

Antaria unhooked the bra, slowly pushing it away from the brunette’s breasts, and looked down at her lover slowly.

“I won’t let you die. I can’t let you die. I love you and need you so much, Emerald. Please don’t die…”

“I won’t die, Antaria, I promise…”

Antaria smiled before leaning down to begin their night of romance.

A Few Weeks Later

Antaria and Emerald kept their relationship a secret. Finally, it was Emerald’s sixteenth birthday. The snow sparkled in the morning light and Emerald woke up to greetings from Rei, Aiko, Lauren, Lulu, and Yuna. Like her cousin, Emerald hated cake so they had ice cream and Oreos for Emerald’s small birthday party. Antaria, Sherry, Nodoka, Yue, Hinata, Sakura, Dustin, Sora, Odin, Kiyoshi, Tyler, Cam, and Sasha all appeared later on that afternoon.

“Happy Birthday, Emerald-ojōsama!” Tyler said, giving Emerald a sisterly hug.

“Imoto-chan! Otoko-kun!” Lauren tackled Cam and Tyler in a hug and smiled. “Emerald’s so happy!”

“Yes, I am.” Emerald said softly.

Antaria locked eyes with her and mouthed, “Now?”

A curt nod and smiling eyes were her reply. Very slowly, Antaria cleared her throat.

“Um… guys… I have a little of a confession to make…” Antaria said slowly.

The door was knocked on and in entered Kotarō. He paused and blushed when he saw Antaria, hurt in his eyes, but he tried not to show it. Very slowly, Antaria continued.

“I’m in love with Emerald.” Antaria breathed, taking the other girl’s hand, “And she’s my girlfriend.”

Kotarō bit his lower lip and said nothing as Dustin looked away painfully. Nodoka, Yue, Hinata, Sakura, Sherry, Lauren, Cam, Tyler, Sora, Odin, Kiyoshi, Sasha, Lulu, Yuna, and Aiko all blinked in shock. Rei said nothing as well, simply taking Kotarō’s hand in her own, and entwining their fingers in comfort. Lauren did the same to Dustin and he blinked in surprise.

“Well… if that’s how you feel, I approve.” Tyler said slowly.

“Huh?!” Antaria looked bewildered and her sensei smiled, “Really?”

“Of course. You can’t choose who your soulmate is. It just happens…” She gave a shy smile towards Cam’s direction, who blushed and smiled back.

Emerald grinned and hugged Tyler before tackling Antaria in an excited kiss. Some of the guys were gaping, finding this completely hot and disturbing at the same time, and Kotarō was having a mental conversation with Rei.

‘It hurts.’

‘I know it does, Kotarō, but their hearts are entwined forever. You’ll find the right person for you. I promise.’

His dark brown eyes looked into Rei’s, ‘But what if I just found them?’

Rei blinked, trying to fight back the hot blush creeping across her cheeks, ‘M-Me?’

‘I love you, Rei… I have for awhile… I’ve been trying to get over Ani… I kinda figured her heart was captured by another a few weeks ago… I was a fool for not realizing my feelings for you faster…Can you forgive the baka-dog-boy?’

“Yeah, I can…” Rei then threw her arms around Kotarō’s neck, kissing him fully on the lips. “And I love you too, Kotarō…”

“What’d we miss?!” Many people cried while others went, “AW!!”

Emerald suddenly pulled back when she had a vision flash across her eyes. Destruction rained down upon the Kingdom of Al Nethra and she could see their enemies taking over the city.

“The princess isn’t here,” hissed one of the warriors to its master.

“She must be at the academy,” He replied with a smirk. “She shall die by midnight.”

Antaria caught Emerald in her arms as she fainted, “Emi-chan!”

Hour Before Midnight

“They’re coming.” Emerald said solemnly, “The prophecy is coming true.”

“No! We won’t let it!” Rei exclaimed with determination.

Roars reached their ears and so did screams.

“Stay here!” Antaria ordered, unsheathing her blade. “I’ll protect you!”

“Me too!” Kotarō added, following Antaria.

Both warriors stopped and froze as a giant monster of darkness formed before them. Emerald cringed and collapsed, gripping her wrist in pain. Her glove dissolved into nothing, revealing a glowing scar that formed the kanjis for “Kiseki Otome” on her hand.

“Siren!” Rei growled.

A tall siren with long white-blonde hair and magenta eyes smirked at the sight of Rei and Emerald, “Time to die, little weaklings.”

“Get away from them!!” Antaria and Kotarō attacked at once.

Siren threw Antaria to the ground. Their fight continued, Rei and Emerald summoning any magic they could to help out. 2 minutes before midnight, Siren blasted Kotarō into the wall. Rei screamed and ran to his side, trying to shake him awake.

“Al Nethra ends here!” Siren cackled, raising her glowing palm, and shooting a blast of black electricity at the Elvin Princess.

“REI!”

Antaria whirled around to see Emerald being electrocuted, Rei screaming in horror, and Siren cackling madly. Blood red eyes now stared at Siren and snow white locks glistened in the air. Antaria leapt into the air with inhuman speed, slicing her blade through Siren’s torso. The siren gasped in shock, her eyes wide.

“Die and suffer in the Underworld,” Antaria hissed menacingly in Siren’s ear before turning the blade and slicing her in half. Siren’s body dissolved into darkness.

“Antaria!!” Rei sobbed.

Antaria landed on her feet, her locks changing back to raven, and her dark forest green orbs landed on Emerald. Rushing forward, Antaria pulled Emerald into her arms, brushing back her dark brown bangs.

“Emerald…?” She dared to whisper.

Emerald’s eyes flickered open, the once glowing green becoming darker as the light faded from it, “Ani-chan… I’m sorry… I couldn’t let Rei-Rei die… I’m sorry…” She whispered faintly.

Antaria cupped her face, “It’s okay! You’re gonna be okay! Please, Emerald, don’t leave me!”

Her hand met Antaria’s and she squeezed it gently, “Ai… shi… teru…”

Her last words before her eyes closed and her hand fell to the cold ground.

“Emerald… Emerald… Emerald!” Antaria shook the half-elf’s lifeless body and threw her head back, tears rolling down her face, “EMERALD!!”

Kotarō held Rei as she buried her face into his chest, sobbing hysterically. Antaria held Emerald’s body close, rocking abck and forth, crying hard.

“WHY?! WHY?!” Antaria shouted to the heavens, “WHY DO YOU TAKE EVERYONE I LOVE AWAY FROM ME?! WHY?!”

A flash of light appeared and they looked to see a woman with long snow white hair, eerie eyes, fair skin, and wearing a sleeveless flowing satin black gown. One eye was amethyst with gypsy green flecks, the other vice versa.

“My child,” Antaria, the Goddess of Purity and Fate, whispered. “All is not lost. Her soul still clings to this plane, holding on to the love she harbors for you.”

“M-M’lady…” Antaria choked out.

Aria knelt down and placed a hand on Emerald’s cold face, chanting under her breath fiercely. Emerald’s body glowed and life rose inside her like a phoenix. Very slowly, her emerald orbs flickered open.

”B-But… how?” Emerald choked out when she saw Aria, Antaria, Rei, and Kotarō. “I’m supposed to be dead…”

Aria shook her head, “Not for a long time, child.” She kissed Emerald on the brow and then Antaria, “Live safely, my child.”

And she was gone…

“Emerald!” Antaria sobbed, hugging her close.

“Antaria!” Emerald sobbed back.

Antaria released her so Rei could hug her and kiss her cheek. Emerald stroked Rei’s light blue locks and hugged her tightly. Kotarō smiled as Antaria looked from the sight towards a glowing amethyst and gypsy green star.

‘Nobody knows…’

The End

DQ17: AW!!

SF4E: YURI! (gets Antaria and Emerald doll and huggles to chest)

ETP: I swear you’re turning bi or lesbian.

SF4E: (SMACK!) I’M STRAIGHT BUT I LOVE YURI!

ETP: Message… received… (collapse)

DQ17: Please R&R! No flaming!

SF4E: Yuri-yuri-yuri-yuri-yuri!

DQ17: Yup. Definitely been around Naruto for way too long… (sweatdrop)