True Feelings

Chizuru was so happy that she also started to cry. Shion wiped away her tears and hopped up. "Didn't you have a date planned for us? Let's get going so we can still make it in time.”

Shion offered a gloved hand which Chizuru grabbed and pulled herself up.

"Once we are in a safe space, I will talk to you about why I got so upset. I promise. Now a less serious question, where are we going exactly?"

"We are going to Gino's on Fifth. Shion, don't worry about anything. We have reservations and I have already arranged for a change of clothes."

Shion's eyes got big in disbelief, "Isn't that the most expensive restaurant in New Japan? I'm more worried about your bank account than anything else. How did you even manage to get us a reservation?"

"Hahaha, funny. I actually have quite a bit of money saved up. It took me a couple years of saving but I got this. As for the reservation, you know I am actually quite famous. You got nothing to worry about Shion. I'm just glad that you happened to get promoted so we have a good excuse to go."

Shion laughed, “You used my name didn't you?”

Chizuru shrugged her shoulders, “If I did I'm never telling.”

The two began their walk back into the main city. All the Lowerclass had fled the Capitol as fast as their feet could carry them and the Upperclass had flooded the bars and shops leaving a much less crowded boardwalk.

The trip to the courier station was very quick due to the lack of crowd. Shion had the feeling they were being watched but kept quiet because she wasn't totally sure yet.

Like most courier stations, it was poorly lit with fluorescent overhead lights that flickered every few minutes, and it was dirty with discarded cigarettes and trash strewn across the floor. There was no attendant at the front, just a scanning station for wrist microchip identity confirmations, which dispensed keys to the storage containers.

At the station, Chizuru quickly scanned her wrist and unlocked a container revealing two bags of clothing. She handed one to Shion and took the other one. Pointing to the complimentary changing rooms across from the locker.

Only one was unoccupied. Chizuru looked at the time and said, "Sorry, looks like we are going to have to share one."

"Sorry my ass," Shion joked, "I'm sure this is like a wet dream come true for you. You'll get to see my fit ass body." Shion gestured head to toe.

Chizuru giggled, "We really just have to hurry. Reservations are in twenty minutes. I would be lying though if I said I wasn't hoping for an accidental nip slip or something, but this means a lot to me, so, let's be fast.”

They entered the stall together, and without hesitation Shion began to strip, removing her gloves, hat and coat jacket first, before beginning to remove her shirt. Chizuru was embarrassed by Shion's lack of embarrassment.

"Go ahead and watch if you want to, but I guarantee this will be different than you expect."

Chizuru watched as Shion faced her back towards her and removed her shirt and bra. Her back was lean and rippled with muscle, but Chizuru understood what Shion was talking about. There were so many scars it was almost unbelievable that this back belonged to the young, pretty Shion. A grouping of five healed bullet wounds in her left upper shoulder, a long gash that ran from the top of her right scapula to the left upper hip adorned her back. She also had to exit wounds on the back of her left thigh which were also scarred.

"See Chizuru, not what you were expecting..."

Shion turned around and saw blood dripping from Chizuru's nose.

"You are more cut than I thought you would be Shion. You’re so much more gorgeous than I imagined."

"Geez Chizuru contain your excitement. Shouldn't you be getting dressed too?"

This prompted Chizuru to start removing her clothes as well which revealed almost flawless skin, no scars, or blemishes were present and her back was almost as muscular as Shion's.

"You are pretty cut too. Its not like its the first time I'm seeing this though. We used to use the same bath and showers at OTS." Shion stated matter of factually as she started to remove her pants and slipped on her dress. It was a low cut backless black dress that was classy and elegant. Chizuru's dress was very similar but had a long slit up the side with strings of fabric laced between.

The truth was though that every time Shion got into the bath, Chizuru fled before she had a chance to get a good look at Shion.

Shion never really thought about it much, but Chizuru was actually quite attractive. It was uncommon for her to actually think of anything aside from her mission, but now, Shion found her mind wondering about how smooth Chizuru's skin was, what her hair smelled like, how soft her lips felt. It's not that Shion didn't have desires, because she clearly did, but she was so used to prioritizing her mission that she subconsciously ignored them up until this point and was surprised by those thoughts.

In the 22nd century about 55% of relationships were lgbq. This changed after irrefutable evidence of the Fuhrer's interest in men came to surface "Video evidence of Hitler with another man". Besides, people stopped caring so much about all that when reproduction was out of the question anyways.

Shion turned while Chizuru was changing and reached out a hand to touch her, but pulled it back before Chizuru turned around looking confused. Shion just gave a small smile and finished putting on her knee high boots that accompanied the outfit.

The two strapped their weapons to their legs and let their long blonde and red hair down. Shion also strapped the metal case to her leg, carefully avoiding detection by Chizuru. The two put their uniforms in an instant vacuum bag which shrunk down the clothes to the size of a wallet. And Chizuru slid the uniforms into her handbag.

The two looked at each other for a moment, and at the same time said, "You look amazing."

They proceeded to leave the dressing room. As they were leaving, Shion caught a glimpse of a hooded figure on one of the rooftops.

Chizuru asked casually, acting as if they were chatting about something funny, "You catch that?"

Shion faked a laugh and smiled back, "Yes, it appears we are not alone afterall. Act normal, let's continue as planned. They won't be able to enter Gino's anyways."

The two casually walked down the street all the while keeping an eye on the figure who was following them from a distance of about fifty meters.

Shion beamed Chizuru, "Whoever they are, they aren't attacking. Let's have our dinner then deal with them if they are still there."

The two entered the restaurant which was extravagant, chandeliers hanging from the entryway, and huge Michelangelo style frescos were on the high vaulted ceilings. Staff was dressed in full tuxedos or cocktail dresses and each table was adorned with bottles of champagne, and a bouquet of exotic looking flowers.

Chizuru approached the host, "Reservations for two under 2nd Lt. Yamamoto, and Colonel Tanaka.", she scanned her wrist.

The host replied, "Welcome to Gino's, we are pleased to have you as our guests. Follow me please."

The host brought them to their table which was lit with a tall Victorian style candelabra. Laughter could be heard nearby as well as the soft playing of a live string quartet.

The host opened the bottle of champagne that was on the table in a bucket of ice and poured out two glasses, "The server will be with you soon to take your orders. The house special today is lobster bisque with garlic herb biscuits," he abruptly walked away.

"Champagne?" Chizuru offered.

Shion replied, "I'll try some, but I've never drank before," she took a sniff of the sparkling liquid, "on second thought maybe I won't like it."

Clattering plates and utensils could be heard from the private room next to where the couple sat and they reflexively turned to look.

A drunken Hitler walked out of the room, stumbling over his own shoes, he noticed the couple and walked over to their table. As the two began to rise from their seats, Hitler stammered, "Take a seat you two, you are off duty. I just came over to give you a proper congratulations. Drink, make merry. What a lovely place to celebrate. A toast to my newest colonel. I can see you going to big places Colonel Tanaka. Big places." Hitler raised his bottle and the two reflexively raised their glasses, Chizuru took a sip, Shion downed the entire glass.

"Anyways, I must get going so as not to ruin your celebrations. See you again ladies,” Hitler stumbled towards the men's restroom.

Shion poured another glass of champagne and drank it quickly, then poured another.

"Take it easy Shion"

"He made me shoot two unarmed people, who were not even guilty of any major crimes. That little girl looked at me with such fear and rage. I don't know if I can live with this one. I think I am turning into a monster"

Shion took another drink.

Chizuru offered, "You are no monster. The fact that you feel bad about it means you have feelings. You did what you had to. You didn't have another choice."

Shion's face was already red, and she got up and grabbed Chizuru's hand. "Come on. Let's go over here for a little bit."

Chizuru hesitantly agreed, "Ok, but where are we going? "

"Just follow me for a second," Shion said as she led Chizuru to the women's restroom where she tripped over her own feet. Shion then dragged her over to an empty stall and pinned Chizuru's arms over her head with one arm and grabbed her waist roughly.

"Shion, what are you doing?" Chizuru said between a nervous laugh.

"What do you think I'm doing Chizuru?"

Shion's face was right in front of her at this point. Chizuru could feel the blood rushing to her cheeks.

"I can't hold back anymore. You look so sexy right now, I just can't" whispered Shion, alcohol on her breath. She grabbed harder onto Chizuru's waist and forcefully pressed her lips to the 2nd Lt's.

At first Shion met a little resistance, but then Chizuru's lips parted and her now released hands grabbed desperately onto Shion's back. Locked in a passionate embrace, Chizuru came up for air, panting heavily, and whispered back to Shion, "If you keep acting like this, I won’t be able to hold back anymore either."

She picked up Shion whose legs wrapped around her and slammed her softly in the stall door, pressing her lips into Shion's again.

After a few seconds, a quiet knock on the bathroom door interrupted their intense embrace.

"Misses, are you ok? Please come back to the table so I can take your food orders."

The two separated and Chizuru replied, "Sorry in the middle of a wardrobe malfunction, be out in a sec".

Chizuru grabbed Shion's dress and straightened it out. The top half had nearly come off completely, which made it difficult for Chizuru to show restraint at this point. She adjusted her dress then dragged Shion out to the dinner table.

When they got to the table Shion rubbed her head hard. "Chizuru, my head is killing me. Order something I'd like please. I can't even with the menu."

This was a side of Shion that Chizuru had never seen. It wasn't a bad side, it just was much more vulnerable than ever and it was driving her wild. The two ate dinner in a blur as Shion showered Chizuru with compliments and somehow wound up sitting in Chizuru's lap demanding to be fed.

Once it was time to leave Shion stumbled outside the restaurant while Chizuru took care of the bill. The hooded figure and about nine more were waiting outside, armed with knives, and shock batons.

"This is fucking fantastic," Shion muttered to herself.