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Summary: On a full moon it appears out of nowhere a palace made completely from ice. AU Oocness

In The Ice Castle

"Morning Lady Fujino."

"Morning girls, make sure you're not late for first period." Offering a fake smile she waved to the girls. The sexy tawny haired woman was always swarmed in the halls. Once past the sliding doors to the student council room was she safe. Walking to her desk she immediately prepared morning tea for herself.

Well that is till someone got sent to her for breaking school rules. Footsteps squeaked on the still clean linoleum floor. Her head turned and she tensed up at once when she heard the door slide open. "Oh, Reito it's just you. You startled me." The vice-president chuckled strolling over to the window and leaning on it.

"What's wrong not happy to see me?"

"You know it's not that."

"Bad morning? First period hasn't even started yet."

"It always is, the principle asked the student council to throw a small memorial service speech."

"What? This is the first time I've heard of this."

"Did you check your school email yesterday?" Clearly he hadn't. "Well apparently the school had a small epidemic of kidnappings and deaths. Every year for the last ten they have asked the student council to prepare a speech. Something that honors the dead and educates the living."

"I don't remember that from last year."

"You probably fell asleep during it. You weren't back then the respectable student you are today." Shizuru joked.

"How horrible, and it gets much worse than that." The black haired male replied looking out the window.

"Oh?"

"You number one fan just marched through the gate." Shizuru frowned her number one fan was a bit of a stalker. Well that 'was a bit' of an understatement. None of the other students even dared to get near the brunette when she was attached to her side. She would send the upperclassmen gifts such as flowers and chocolate. The president may have been rather naïve when it came to matters of the heart. Since she herself never had anything like a small crush.

On more than one occasion she politely told the girl to back off. In which she did but came back to talk to Shizuru the next day. "She just entered the building you have exactly a minute and forty seconds to hide."

"That's not to lady like I won't spend my whole life trying to dodge her. Besides she would find me like a blood hound. I don't get it I've never crossed the lines when it come to teasing. Why won't she take the hint?" Their came a soft tapping at the door alerting the council members she was outside.

The Kyoto woman fixed her mask before telling the one outside to come in. "Lady Fujino, good morning."

"Morning Ms. Marguerite. What can we do for you?" The burgundy eyed female clearly emphasized the 'we.' Tomoe didn't greet the vice-president; in fact she didn't even acknowledge him at first. Once she did notice him she unknowingly gave hime a glare. How dare he be so close to the lovely Kyoto woman. When her eyes locked set on the chestnut haired female all was forgotten. The underclassmen sauntered over to her desk.

"I would like to invite you to a small party I'm hosting tonight." The stalker politely used two hands to deliver the envelope. On the white envelop was a neatly written 'To Lady Shizuru.'

"Can you RSVP now?" Tomoe was of the high class in society. Her parents ran a large multi millionaire company. Which she was clearly using to her advantage. However, that wouldn't work on the Fujino girl.

"I'm not sure. My mother doesn't like me out very late especially not for a party." This wasn't exactly a lie. Shizuru's mother, Viola wasn't the type of mother that let their child out after dark unless a special occasion.

Marguerite's smile faded leaving only a disappointed look. This party was probably thrown in the older woman's honor. "What about you Reito, will you go? My mother might let me out if I have a respectable guy like you watching over me."

Tomoe averted her gaze holding in a scowl. He wasn't invited and everyone in the room knew that. "Of course you're also invited." The council members noticed how her voice held a certain amount of rage. "I hope to see you there." Turning quickly on her heel she rushed out of the classroom.

"I have no intension of going."

"Still, always happy to be your pretend boyfriend."

The tea addict let out a little giggle. "Oh, Reito."

"I'm home."

"Welcome back, there are fresh cookies cooling on the table."

"Thanks mom." Striding up to her bedroom the Kyoto woman dropped her school bag on the bed. Then the student changed out of her school uniform and into her favorite dark purple yukata. Walking back down stairs she hugged her guardian then grabbed a chocolate chip cookie.

"How was school?" Their house was a western style home but held a lot of traditional items such as kimonos. Her mother work from the house which gave her plenty of time to be a house wife.

"Same old." Munching on the cookie the student filled her cup with freshly made tea. "I received the highest grade in the class on a math test."

"Good job, you've always been a hard worker."

"I was also instructed to write a memorial service speech for the school deaths that happened ten years ago." Shizuru saw pain flash through her mother's eyes. Not wanting to upset her further she brought up another subject. "I was invited to a party tonight."

"Is that so? How wonderful are you going to go?" Viola asked her eyes lighting up with excitement.

"No, I don't want to."

"Why is that? I trust you, you know?"

"I can't help but get an uneasy feeling around her."

"She must be deeply taken by you." Viola couldn't help but grin making her daughter roll her eyes.

"Don't say it like it's a good thing because I wish she wasn't. I honestly can't stand her but she doesn't give up."

"Don't worry yourself over it I'm sure something will work out with time. Anyway, I've got some cleaning to finish." The brown haired woman watched her mother walk away. At least she wouldn't have to see the underclassmen for a few days.

"I'll help you." Perking up Shizuru proceeded to help her mother with some chores around the house.

A few hours later the door bell rang the buzzing sound echoing throughout the house. "I'll get it mom." The Kyoto born female strolled over to the door. Thinking it was nothing but a neighbor she opened the door with a pleasant smile.

"Ms. Marguerite?" Shizuru couldn't even hide her shock her. The last person she wanted to see and the last person she expected to see was standing at her front door. Tomoe was dressed in a black strapless dress and high heels.

"Who is it?" Viola asked trotting over to the door. She smiled warmly at her daughter's friend. She was ignored by her child.

"What are you doing at my house? How did you get my address?"

Tomoe purposely didn't answer the second question. She replied with a smile. "You said your mother might not let you out unless you were with someone trustworthy. So I'm here to introduce myself." She took the older woman's hand and kissed it like a gentlemen would.

"My name is Tomoe Marguerite I go to school with your lovely daughter. And I must say I see where your daughter's gets her loveliness." Looking at the older chestnut haired woman was like looking at Shizuru in twenty years. The child got no hereditary looks from her late father. "What do you say, can your daughter come to my party?"

"Oh, my." Mother giggled. "Why don't you go with her Shizuru. She came in person to introduce herself she seems like a good influence. Just call if you're going to be home after nine." Viola practically shoved her kin out the door.

"Isn't this great Lady Shizuru?"

"Yes, I'll go change then."

"There isn't a need for that, you look prefect."

Her façade was once again perfect. Tomoe escorted her crush to her limo. The driver opened the door for both ladies without as much as a thanks. The short haired female started on the opposite of the other girl. Not even halfway to her house Tomoe was already glued to her side, pressing any part of her body against Shizuru's. The matured woman was pressed up against the door. Hopefully it wouldn't take long to get to their destination.

"Here we are. Welcome to my humble abode." Her abode was a mansion; the party was in the ballroom. This wasn't a party thrown by a student; this was worse than a rave. And she was the only one dressed in traditional Japanese wear. While everyone else wore suits or formal dresses. There was alcohol as well as some sort of juice on the tables. "How about a tour?"

The scarlet eyed woman paused this tour would include introducing the many bedrooms of this house. "Sure."Maybe the little follower would show her some good hiding placing. She didn't really want to mingle with friends and business partners of the Marguerites.

The tour was basic starting from the kitchen. The upperclassmen noticed the smirk on the smaller girl's face as they closer to the bedroom wing. "Ms. Marguerite please point me in the direction of the restroom."

"Of course, down this hall towards the left two doors down on the right." Hiding the desperation to get away from Tomoe she locked the bathroom door after her and whipped out her cell.

"Pick up, Reito." She muttered into the cell.

"Shizuru?"

"Reito, I'm at Marguerite's party."

"How did that happen?"

"She came by my house and introduced herself to my mother."

"She knows where you live?" The black haired male didn't actually need her to respond. "Don't worry your pretend prince will crash the party and figure out how she got your address."

"Thank you." Placing the phone back into her pocket she excited the bathroom.

"Are you alright Lady Shizuru?"

"I'm sure I am. Perhaps I could sit for a moment."

"Right this way." Following the underclassmen into a living room she sat down on a single chair. Tomoe started a fire in the fireplace then sat on the couch. "Would you like something to drink?"

"Water please." The short haired female buzzed and seconds later a butler appeared. "Water and a juice." The suited man bowed and left. "Wouldn't you rather sit next to me on the couch?"

'No, not at all. Reito drive faster.'

"This chair is quite comfy I'm fine were I am thank you." Moments later the servant came back with the drinks. The long haired woman placed her drink down on a coaster. She watched with intrigued eyes as the man handed the stalker her drink then whispered something in her ear. Her once happy face turned sour.

"Lady Shizuru please stay here for a moment, it appears something need my immediate attention."

"I understand."

'Thank you Reito, as fast as always.'

With a murderous aurora she left the room. Knowing that she came with nothing she didn't have to make sure she had left anything during her escape. If she took the southern exit the chances of running into the guest or the help weren't as high as taking the main exit. Shizuru didn't need to run or hide she just calmly walked out, not giving off any suspicious aurora.

With a chuckle she watched at the vice-president ruffed up the security guards till Tomoe marched up to him and started to yell. "I can always count on you." Without looking back she passed though the Marguerite's property unnoticed and began the long walk home.

"Well, at least there is a beautiful full moon out tonight." The moon looked like it could be within reach; it was a dazzling pure white color. The council member blinked when something glowing passed though her eye sight. "Fireflies! How pretty."

Little sapphire lights mixed in with the yellow glows. "Blue fireflies?" The swarm of bugs flew past her and up a pathway to a temple. Was it even firefly season? "I didn't know that was here." Trailing behind the bugs she leaped up the stairs and past the Torii gate.

As soon as she passed the gate she was hit with a blast of cold wind knocking her backwards. Her feet were no longer under her but up in the air. The graceful elegant woman landed on her back a jolt of small pain shot through her spine. "What the?"

"It's a human? Are you alright?" Shizuru looked up bending over her was a chestnut haired female with blue eyes wearing the strangest outfit. The girl was dressed in a gray and black robe with skulls ornaments around her neck. Plus one big horned skull ornament hanging off her pelvis.

Holding out a hand the crimson eyed female took her hand and stood up. The yukata wearing female felt her feet begin to slide into different directions. She grabbed onto the woman before her legs split apart from under her.

"Aoi did you make a friend?" As a dark haired woman approached them the student realized she was tightly griping the long haired woman. Letting go she blushed caught in the ungraceful act as the short dark haired woman embraced Aoi and give her a kiss on the cheek. The newer female wore another strange garment like Aoi did. She wore a gray and black neck and shoulder protector with small pink looking crystals embedded in it. The color scheme was the same as her lover's but this one had an opening at her chest; the mortal got a good glimpse at her cleavage.

"I'm sorry my name's Shizuru Fujino."

"Nice to meet you but it doesn't really matter because we still have to report you."

"Report me?"

"It's dangerous for humans to go wondering around." The tawny haired woman finally took in her surroundings. It was cold and snowing here and she had slipped on a nice sheet of ice. Swiveling on her heel to got a glimpse of the scenery behind her. A castle made completely of ice. There wasn't a single thing that wasn't the covered in snow or ice; the color a dazzling albino white or ice blue.

"Where am I?" Without answering the question the black haired woman gesture for her to start walking towards the palace. Without any resistance she listened walking in front of the lovers. Whenever her legs started to slip apart the first female she met would grab onto her, making sure she didn't land hard on the ground. "Thanks." Aoi just smiled.

They entered the ice building for once no body crowed the council president. For a castle there weren't that many guards on duty. The 'people' she passed were staring at her with wonder or dislike. "Wait here." The brunette was left with Aoi as the woman who didn't introduce herself knocked on two large double doors. "Another human has been found."

"Come in." Came the husky reply. Opening the doors the three females walked in the long haired female and her love bowed. In front of them was a woman sitting on an ice throne, snow cushioned the girl's butt from seat. Shizuru's breath hitched in her throat the lady on the throne was gorgeous. Ice blue hair, jade eyes, pale skin dressed in a white kimono with a repeating pattern of ice crystals as decorations.

Next to the chair was a gigantic wolf. Albino fur with a tinge or blue with golden eyes the seemed to look through her soul. Around his neck was a matching white scarf with a single crystal embroil at both ends.

One eyebrow twitched as she felt the human study her. Rising from the throne with minimum movement she was instantly within the tea addict's reach studying her right back. "Hel-"

"Why are you here?" She asked rudely looking over the human.

"I was chasing some fireflies and ending up here." The female was skeptical but didn't say anything about it.

"Then leave immediately." Turning around she walked back to her throne.

"Who are you?"

"None of your business, human."

"Then I won't go."

"Oh, you dare defy me?" The woman anger gently rose she breathed deeply exhaling and sapphire hazy. "I could kill you, you know?"

"I don't doubt that. I just wish to know your name, is there something wrong with that?"

The ebony haired woman raised an eyebrow. "What good would that do you?"

"I'll leave peacefully."

She sighed exhaling another ice haze. Unbelievable she lost a fight with a petty human. "Yuki-Onna."

"Yuki-Onna?" Shizuru tested the name; it tingled on her lips making her smile. This was a name she wanted to call out to often.

"I have fulfilled my part of our verbal deal. Aoi escort her back to her world! Chie stay here." A smiling Aoi took a hold of her hand and led her out of the room. Once out of the palace she started to speak.

"Isn't that wonderful? You get to keep your life."

"Are you also a Yuki-Onna demon as well?"

"No, I'm actually a Hone-Onna." Holding out one of her hand the skin on her skinny digits began to rot away. "Chie is a silver fox."

"That's pretty cool." Aoi giggled at the human's lovely reaction. Normally the humans who wonder here were scared. Then again they had a reason to be scared when Yuki-Onna killed them without hesitation. She greatly enjoys the fear in her prey's eyes as she freezes them. What made this girl different? Why was she so unaware of the danger she's in around the snow woman.

"Here you go, right back where you started from." A few feet away was the Torii gate she crossed; the border between the worlds or dimensions.

"Thank you for tonight. It was wonderful to meet you all."

"You're such a strange human, Shizuru." Hone-Onna waved as the Kyoto accented woman walked through the gate disappearing.

"Forgive my rudeness but why didn't you kill her like all the others?" Chie asked as politely as she could since her character was mostly sarcastic and playful like a fox. Yuki-Onna didn't answer though she really didn't need too. "She's a hot thing wasn't she? Just like-"

"Are you trying to get on my bad side?"

"No, of course not I'm still healing from the first frost bite you gave me last week." The fox rubbed her forearm remembering the pain it was once in. She still had a black mark on her leg that wasn't healing as well as the arm.

"Chie, you are the one I turned to for the gathering of intelligence. Follow her and report back to me before the gateway closes."

"I understand."

A/N: Review for another chapter! Just to clarify Aoi is dressed in Shiho's otome robe while Chie wearing her own from Zwei.