Waking Mercury cpt 4

“Kino, are you sure you have to do this?” Ami asked her friend for the fifth time since school let out. Ami was nervous, she didn’t want her new friend to get hurt. Truth be told though, she wanted to see just how tough Makoto really was. She had noticed her friends muscles, and wondered if they were just for show. Of course this was just a small part of her. If the fight was avoided, that would be preferred.

“I’m sure. What about you? Are you going to be able to be late to your meeting?”

“Hai, I called my mom and she is going to call Asagai-sensei.” Ami was quite for a moment. She noticed a crowd of girls from their school forming up ahead. There was even a couple girls and guys from some of the mixed schools. “Kino, why is there a huge crowd?”

“Dunno, maybe everyone just wants to see me or the girls get their ass kicked. None of us are very popular around here.” Makoto stopped for a moment and started to stretch her muscles. This will be quick, but I don’t want to pull a muscle.

“Why, what have you done?”

Makoto finished her stretches and turned to her friend. “This isn’t my first fight, I have beaten up a lot of people. Their friends seem to take offence to that.”

“But they started it, it doesn’t make sense.” Ami frowned.

Hey don’t do that, your going to make me sad too. “No, it doesn’t. But that’s just the way these things work out. ‘Sides I started some of them to.” Can’t have you thinking I’m the perfect good guy here. Huh? By the look of your face, that doesn’t really matter. Mizuno, you and I are gonna get along just fine. I know it.

Makoto turned to the crowd and started walking. “Let’s get this done with.”

“Hey wait up!!” Ami quickly followed behind.

“Kino Look Out!!!” Ami called the warning out to her friend. Sana and Ritsako had broken off from the crowd and were running to pounce the bigger girl. Makoto easily side stepped Sana’s clumsy blow. She then cocked her fist back, and with lightning fast speed it shot out to connect with the side of Ritsako’s head. The shorter dark haired girl fell like a sack of potatoes. The crowed cheered and screamed, as Sana picked up a branch and swung it at Makoto’s exposed back.

Be Careful. That’s it while she’s distracted… Now!!! A young man with short black hair, and standing about six foot two inches tall waited in the crowd. He had promised his girlfriend Sana, that he would be there for moral support. But if things kept going like they were, he was going to have to step in.

“Behind you!!” Makoto acknowledged Ami’s warning, but it wasn’t necessary. She had already started to duck, so Sana’s swing flew right over her. Makoto coiled up into a tight ball Then sprung at her attacker. Sana swung blindly And managed to get one hit on Makoto’s ribs. That just pissed the bigger girl off. When the next swing came Makoto blocked it and grabbed Sana’s wrist.

Makoto looked into Sana’s eyes for a second and smiled. Ami winced somehow knowing what her friend was about to do. However she didn’t try to stop her, knowing that it had to be done. The young man who was watching Sana dashed forward, but was to late.

Makoto brought her free hand up into Sana’s elbow, just as she was pulling down on the captured wrist. The result wasn’t pretty, as the girls arm snapped and she fell to the ground screaming. Everyone in the audience was deathly silent except for one.

“Hey Bitch, That was too much. It looks like I will be a better match for you.” Makoto turned around to see Sana’s boyfriend striding her way. She instinctively posed herself in a fighting stance. “Your more man than woman anyways, so it should be a fair fight.” The Boy lunged at Makoto with a semi skill full blow.

“Nyaaaaa!” Stop it.” Ami’s voice was heard, but Makoto couldn’t stop now. She dodged the boys first two blows, but got caught with a kick to her stomach. ::Whoommpf:: Makoto winced. That’s it little boy, you’re going down.

Another kick was thrown her way, but this time she was prepared. Makoto shot out and snagged her attackers ankle. With her considerable strength she flung him over her shoulder to smash into the trunk of a nearby tree. There was complete silence for five complete seconds. Then at once everyone started cheering. Makoto looked around and enjoyed the praise, ill gotten as it was. She really didn’t mind. If this got her some appreciation, so be it. She would have done it anyways so she might as well enjoy it.

Ami pushed through the crowd and ran to hug her new friend. Makoto caught her in an embrace. “Kino are you ok?” Ami stared into her friends eyes. Her own showed concern, and relief. She saw in Makoto’s a look of thrill and appreciation. Wow, she actually likes this. Hmpf I’m not a huge fan of violence, but I won’t loose her as a friend because of it. Ami unconsciously leaned into her friend a little more. Hey Kino really is built. Hmm, I like that. Ami blushed at her strange thought.

“Doing good Mizuno.” Makoto replied. She smiled, her heart was still racing from the encounter. Hey, a girl could get used to this kind of treatment. Makoto gently tightened her embrace with Ami as the adrenaline from the fight flowed through her. Wait a minute!! Makoto tensed and shoved Ami to the ground, as she sprung back in the opposite direction. Sana’s boyfriend flew between them, he had just missed attacking them with a knife. A big one.

Shit!! Makoto braced herself for another attack. It was soon to follow as the boy took a swipe. As soon as his arm pulled back, Makoto sent out a kick which caught the boy in the wrist. He screamed as another snapping sound filled the air. He was strong however and didn’t drop the knife. That was until two more kicks from the amazon in front of him caught him in the chest. Then he fell…. Hard. He squirmed on the ground for a moment desperately gasping for breath. It was painfully obvious that a couple of his ribs had been snapped. He looked really bad, and after a few seconds he just lay there trying to gasp for air.

Awww man, I gotta get out of here. “Someone call an ambulance!!“ Makoto called out to try and get aid for the people she hurt. Ami! Where’s Ami? Makoto spotted her friend and ran to her side. Ami was getting up off the ground, trying to figure out what happened. Makoto gently pulled her up and started running while grabbing her hand. Nobody followed, or tried to stop them.

“Makoto, wait where are you going!! Slow down!!” Ami was about to fall over. The two girls had torn away from the crowd like a bat out of hell. They have been running non stop for over a mile. Ami was exhausted and out of breath. Makoto still looked like she could go the rest of the day if she needed to. “Why did we run so fast?” Ami panted out the question, then looked at her friend. Makoto didn’t look very tired, but she was covered in sweat. Ami also noticed a cut across the shoulder of her friends uniform. What the? She then noticed that her friend looked very scared.

“Kami-sama!! Kino are you ok? Did you get hurt.” Ami tried to check her friend, but the tall girl held her away.

“Mizuno, I think I’m gonna be in big trouble.” The tall girl was very shaken. Ami tried to calm her, but it didn’t help much. It was to awkward. She really didn’t know what the boundaries of touch should be between the two of them, since they had just met. Sure they hugged earlier, but they were both just relieved the fight was over. That and adrenaline was running high. Now, there wasn’t that excuse so the girls didn’t know how to react.

Ami sighed in frustration. “Kino, calm down and tell me why, what happened?”

“What do you mean, weren’t you watching!!” Makoto suddenly shut up as she realized that her friend was knocked on the ground during those last few seconds. “Shit, I’m sorry.”

“It’s ok, I understand.” Ami clasped Makoto’s forearm. the contact seemed to help calm the girl, if only a little. “Tell me what happened.”

“I really hurt that boy.” Makoto started shaking a bit. “Oh Kami, I could have killed him. Why was I so careless.” Makoto sank to the ground. The two were hidden in a park away from passerby’s prying eyes. “The way I kicked him was a very dangerous move. It’s just he had the knife and…. Ami, if he dies I am going to go to jail.”

Makoto buried her face in her hands, right on the verge of crying. However, she was to strong to let even one tear fall. Ami sat next to her friend and tentatively wrapped an arm around her shoulder in a half hug. A Knife!! Well, that would explain the tear in her uniform. Hey, if he had a knife.

“Don’t worry Kino, if that boy had a knife then the law is on your side. It will be self defense.”

Makoto looked up at Ami with a look of scared hope showing in her eyes. “But, even if?”

“Yes, even if.” Ami didn’t need to say if what, they both knew. “The police might get involved. But, as long as there were witnesses you will have no problems.” Makoto let out a sigh of relief. “C’mon.” Ami helped pull her friend to her feet. “I need to get ready for my appointment. Afterward my mom and I can help you to find out what to do.”

“Thanks.” Makoto stuttered. “But, how are you going to do that?”

Ami started to lead Makoto out of the park. “Easy, my mom works in the hospital district. So, she can find out the boy’s condition. And we have a lot of law books at home, so we can figure out your rights.” Ami looked around. Alright now where are we. Aha there we go, huh we’re right near my house. Different route though.

“Actually, I have a lawyer I could call.”

“Oh my gosh!! You should tell your parents, in case the police show up at your house.” Makoto flinched. An action that didn’t go unnoticed.

“Actually, my parents aren’t in town so I can’t call them.” Ami could obviously tell that, that wasn’t the truth. She decide to let it drop though, knowing that she didn’t know Makoto well enough yet for her to pry into such matters.

“Alright.” Ami replied. “But, now you definitely need to come to my house. You’ll be too worried otherwise.”

“But, but your interview.”

“It will be fine, it will only take a half hour or so.” Ami waved off her friends concern. I hope I know what I’m doing. I really don’t know this girl, and here I am inviting her to our house. But, I feel like I can trust her. “C’mon we need to hurry. My house is right around the corner.”

Wow, this is weird. Makoto thought as she followed the young girl. I never had anybody care about me like this for me before. I just met Ami today, and yet I feel like I’ve known her from somewhere. Somehow I feel that I can trust her with anything. “Hey wait up!!” Makoto ran after Ami who was already walking on ahead.

“Well Ami, here it is. Huh, the outside alone is pretty impressive.” Ayanee and Ami had just pulled up to Crystal Star Academy for the Gifted. “If the inside is half as nice I’d be sold.” The Academy was made from an old two story house. Although it had been totally renovated and redesigned. The architecture was unknown to both women, but it was very impressive.

“Wow.” Was all Ami could say in response. She was still slightly worried about Makoto.

Ami and Makoto had arrived an hour earlier at the Mizuno residence. Ami had explained everything that had happened to a very patient Ayanee. After everything was explained, Ami went to take a shower and get changed while Ayanee “grilled” her daughters new friend. Makoto was used to dealing with adults. More so then her peers, so Ayanee and her were able to get along fine. It was decided that while they were gone, Makoto should get cleaned up and call her lawyer.

Ayanee and Ami had to leave as soon as Ami got out of the shower. They were already running late. Ayanne left some of her clothes for Makoto to change into, her cell number, and a place to call for food. Ayanee said she would call when they were on there way home. Ami was only able to say a quick goodbye before they had rushed out the door.

Ok time to focus on this. Ami’s mind chastised her. You had an exciting day at school and you met a wonderful friend. I know she’s scared right now, but she will be fine. Ok, it’s time to check out the Academy. Ami switched her thoughts over and started to process the things around her. “Well I’m ready mom let’s meet Asagai-sensei.”

Ayanee smiled down at her daughter and opened the heavy door leading into the academy. Wow this looks like pewter and lead crystal. Damn, this place must have cost a fortune. “After you.” Ayanee waved Ami into the building and followed behind.

The inside wasn’t as grandiose as the outside, but it was no less impressive. Beautiful artwork hung from the walls. A few crystal sculptures were housed in showcases situated neatly around the room. They also noticed that two structures that they thought were art pieces, were actually consoles of some kind. Situated in the center of the room was a large oak desk, a fake room structure was set up around it. Actually it was like a super fancy cubical.

A handsome man impeccably dressed in a pair of gray slacks and an expensive looking blazer looked up from what he was working on. He was obviously not Japanese, but whether he was American or European it was hard to tell. He had a short stylish blond cut, and piercing blue eyes. Even Ayanee, who normally paid little attention to men was impressed by his incredibly striking smile. “Hello, welcome to crystal academy. Class is running over, but they should be out in ten minutes. In the mean time if you have questions about our school, please view the consoles on either side of the room. They will answer any questions you might have.”

Most of the time Ami acted very mature for her age, but she was really excited to be here. Her age showed as she excitedly scampered over to one of the machines. Ayanee watched her daughter fondly for a moment before turning to the man behind the desk. “Excuse me Mr….”

The man extended his hand and a warm smile to Ayanee. “Jade. Jade Lancebrooche, What can I help you with?”

“Actually, my daughter and I are here for an appointment with Asagai-sensei.”

Jade nodded in recognition. “Ahh yes, You must be Ami and Ayanee Mizuno. Juni told me to expect you. Here just sign this log in sheet and you can either wait around or you could view one of the info consoles.” Jade returned to his seat, his attention fully focused now on the screen before him.

Ok I might as well. Ayanee walked over to Ami who was connected to the console with some sort of device that looked like a virtual reality helmet. “Hey Little Bean, learn anything interesting in that?” Ayanee watched as Ami appeared to be looking around the room and touching invisible things in front of her.

“Mom this is incredible! The entire introduction program is VR based, you need to try it.”

“Alright, I’ll be at the other machine come get me if you need me.” Ayanee gave one last look to her daughter and smiled. Despite all things I think this move will be great for her. Already she’s made two friends and it looks like she is going to love this school. I hope everything continues to work out. Ayanee made it across the room and was examining the VR device in front of her. Alright just plop this on my head, flip this switch here………Oh Wow……WOW!!!

As Ayanee and Ami were both totally entranced in the VR machines. Jade smiled to himself and flicked a switch at the bottom of his desk. The VR machines then changed from just information giving tools, to gathering tools as well. To the two women nothing changed, however now appearing on Jade’s console screen was any and all information he could possibly want from these women. From memories to blood samples. Jade smiled to himself. How easily humans are used. Now that I have this data, it should only be a few days before I know what these women are. In the meantime Garabon has her orders.

Fifteen minuets later the VR sessions had ended. Amy was excitedly badgering her mom with numerous questions about her experience. That was until a gentle cough alerted them that someone was watching. Both Mizuno’s turned and saw who they assumed to be Juni Asagai waiting for them. She was dressed in a dark red business suit, and a cream colored dress shirt that had the top two buttons undone. The suit was obviously tailor made and of supreme quality. She also had on a pair of black heels that went perfectly with her outfit. Clothes aside she herself looked great. Her brown hair was done up in a bun and her face had just the slightest hint of makeup. Not much was needed. Even her glasses didn’t subtract from her appearance, in fact they enhanced it. Both women were extremely impressed with the way she looked, albeit for different reasons.

Oh My! Ayanee almost blushed. If Ami were any older and she inherited my tastes, I’d be very nervous right now. Lucky for me though that type of stuff hasn’t registered to her yet. Hmmm, I wonder if Asagai-sensei is single. This time Ayanee did blush at her thoughts. Bad doctor. You know you can’t go there, especially since this woman will probably be Ami’s teacher. ::Sigh:: Ah well.

Wow! Ami shyly stole another glimpse at Juni. She is gorgeous. Asagai-sensei is beautiful and smart, and Kino is beautiful and strong. I hope someday I can become beautiful like them. Ami looked down at her own appearance. She was wearing a pair of khaki pants and a blue and white top, covered by a vest. A pair of dress shoes and a small gold chain finished the outfit. In all honesty Ami wasn’t beautiful by any sense of the word, she could be. Unfortunately all the stress in her life recently caused her appearance to suffer. She was horribly underweight, and signs of stress shown easily in her face and eyes. No, pretty she was not, but she had potential.

Juni Asagai, being a creature from the Dark Kingdom, easily scanned the two women’s surface thoughts. She herself almost blushed over Ayanee’s. She smiled inwardly to herself while she read Ami’s. Turning this girl should be effortless, I just need to get her to trust and like me. And if she has as low a self-esteem as it seems, then that will be no problem.

The disguised Yoma stepped forward and offered first Ami, and then Ayanee a firm handshake. “It is a pleasure to meet you both. I am Juni Asagai head teacher of the Crystal Star Academy.” Ayanee and Ami both returned the shake and introduction. “I see that you have already given the simulators a try. Tell me, what did you think?” She briefly glanced at Ayanee, but then leveled her gaze at Ami. This let her know that she considered Ami’s opinion more important in this matter. This was something that did not go unnoticed by either Ami or Ayanee. In fact, they both appreciated the gesture.

“It was fantastic!!” Ami said trying to curb her excitement but failing. “Are all the classes like that as well?

Both Ayanee and Juni smiled at Ami excitement. “Yes every class is taught in a simulated environment created to match the individual students mood and preference. Lessons are also accompanied by music, witch helps the mind to process it better.”

“How is that?” Ayanee interrupted.

It was Ami who answered this question. “It supposedly stimulates both the right and left sides of the brain. Studies are showing that this is a superior method to memorize things.” Ami then turned back to Juni. “I think I know how some of the simulations in the VR worked but how did you get the smell and feel of things to come through?”

“Well….”

Ayanee smiled and left the two alone as they engaged each other in a topic that went way over her head. She may be a doctor, but computers and electronics were just so much techno-gibberish to her. Ayanee spent a few moments to finish examining the room they were in, she did notice that Mr. Lancebrooche had left. She briefly interrupted her daughter and Juni, to ask for permission to wonder around. Juni said to be her guest, that she would come find her when her conversation was over. Happy that she didn’t have to listen in on the meaningless (to her) conversation, she left to explore.

Almost an hour had passed by the time Ami and Ayanee left Crystal Academy. Ami had got caught up in conversing with Juni, Which she insisted that Ami call her. The young Mizuno was totally sold on going to this academy, and by default so was Ayanee. Ami hadn’t looked around the school all that much, she had spent most of her time conversing with her new teacher. Ayanee on the other hand did check everything out. They had everything, even a small nurse station that was stocked with everything they might need for an emergency. Yep, Ayanee was ready to sign some papers. The fact that Ami would get a partial scholarship made it that much more sweet.

It just took a few more minuets for everything to be finalized. During that time Ami called Makoto, who said she had taken care of a lot of stuff and would order dinner in a few minuets. Satisfied with life and the happiest she’s been in years Ami just floated around on cloud nine till it was time to head home.

“So, What did you think of Asagai-sensei?” Ayanee asked her daughter as they were putting on all of their motorcycle gear.

“Juni?” Ami blushed at using her teachers first name. Ayanee noticed.. Uh Oh! “I really like her mom. She talks with me and not at me, and I know she is very smart. Yet she doesn’t rub it in your face. She’s actually the first person I have ever been able to talk to about some of the topics I’ve been studying. And that’s that we only talked for an hour. She even seemed really cool about my condition. Especially since the class is taught through VR Sims. So if something bad happens it will be taken care of in the Sim.” Ami stopped to take a breath. Ayanee just laughed.

“Ami sweetheart, just hearing you talk that much at once, and seeing that smile on your face has made this trip worth it.” Ayanee gently ruffled her daughters hair and gently placed a kiss on her head. Ami smiled and squished her mom in a tight hug.

“So many things are happening all at once. And all of them seem to be good.” Ami looked up at her mom a tear falling out of her eye as she smiled. “I think moving here was a great idea mom, thank you.”

Ayanee just hugged her daughter tighter. Thank Mercury, I’ve never seen Ami so happy before. Perhaps moving here was fate. Well only time will tell. Ayanee returned her attention to her daughter. “Anytime Little Bean, I’m just glad it’s all turning out so well. Here,” Ayanee handed her happy daughter a helmet. “Put this on, we gotta get home and see how your new friend is doing.”

“I think she‘s ok, she sounded good on the phone.”

“Well, we’ll see. Hold on tight!!!” And with that Ayanee gunned her engine and tore down the road to her home. Ami yelled happily as she clung to her mothers back. HA, I can see everything’s going to be just fine.

Please let me know what you think. Questions? Comments? Drop me a line Poepah@yahoo.com, I will always respond to an e-mail.

Alright everyone. I know not a lot of you are not fans of Shojo-ai or Yuri stories. But I am going to be writing Ami as a Lesbian. Ayanee is also gay, though I have no plans on delving into her love life. I ask that you please keep an open mind and continue reading and give my stories a chance. There will be NO NC-17 scenes in any of my stories. In the future when I introduce Kunzite and Zoisite, they will also be gay lovers. Dub watchers Zoisite is a guy in the original translation. So hopefully you will stick with me on this. I will be looking forward to writing a lot more. Take care,

Polineous Pina