Black Diamond

The treasure that all pirates are searching for their whole lives with no clue where to look and many died searching for it. It has the power to fulfil its possessor's dreams but rumour has it that the map showing the location of the Diamond has been found after many generations.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own the anime Shugo Chara! Or any songs used in this fanfiction.

Hi peeps! I am back and in action because the exams are over! Here I am, trying my hand at a Shugo chara! fanfic....enjoy!

CHAPTER ONE

I could remember when I decided to became a pirate, my name is Tsukiyomi Ikuto and this is my story.

I was on my way to San Pedro's Bar. The bar was a small, white building in need of repairs and the sign was wooden with the blue paint which was supposed to cover the letters, peeling straight off. The bar belonged to Pedro Vandez, an attractive brunette man in his thirties who had known me from the time I was born. This was the place I went to if I needed to think.

I walked into the bar to have my usual after another rough day at my house. My stepfather wanted to set me up in an arranged marriage with some random girl. The elders need to butt out the youths' business sometimes because most of the time they do not know what is best for us. He lectured me for about half of the day saying, "All you are is nothing but a black cat, only to bring misfortune so I could as well marry you off to the daughter of the head of Doki Laboratories to benefit the merger." Money and benefits are all he thinks about. What was going on in my mother's head when she married a jerk like him?

"Pedro, the usual Rum and Coke, por favor," I said.

"Kazuomi lectured you again, niño? I just think you are better off running away." He said, wiping a glass.

"But how will I manage in terms of money? I can't steal from him and what about Utau?"

"If you want to run away, you must sever all bonds and don't look back," a man said, sitting at a faraway table. He was a red spiky haired man with his ears pierced, wearing a black hat. He stood up and lit a cigar. He was pretty tall because he could almost touch the ceiling if he extended his arm upwards and he was a brute force to be reckoned with for he had muscles practically everywhere. He walked towards the counter, smirking.

"Just who are you?"

"He is Souma Kaidou also known as the Guardian, a famous pirate known as the Robin Hood of the waters. He has the most powerful armada in those parts like Japan, Indonesia and China. It's rare to see you here in España (Spain). Are you hiding from the officials from Tokyo? "

"Oh, of course not I have sent them for a spin in the Caribbean," He smiled craftily,"Who's the boy?"

"His name is Tsukiyomi Ikuto, born son to Tsukiyomi Aruto, the famous violinist and Hoshina Souko, the first daughter of the family that owns Easter and now is the stepson of Hoshina Kazoumi, the famous businessman and the new director of Easter," Pedro said.

"Why did she remarry?" Guardian asked.

"Rumour says that Aruto ran away because of the forced responsibilities of running the company that would be placed on his shoulders if he continued to stay in the family after he married Souko. Souko was waiting for the man for fifteen years and her weak heart was what supposedly caused her to marry Kazoumi."

"So why offer the suggestion of running away?" Guardian asked, with his eyebrow raised.

"I, Sir, quite frankly am fed up with my stepfather to the point that he is driving me muy loco!

(A\N: For all of those who don't like Spanish like myself or don't know any Spanish.... muy= very and loco = crazy....by the way I never heard of a French pirate.)

It's not right that I am getting set up in an arranged marriage against my will so I would think that I should do it my way and I would get married when I want to. I should at least know and love the person I am going to marry for a suitable amount of time. My stepfather refused to listen because he said it was for the benefit for Easter and Doki Laboratories to merge together. He promised he will disown me as his heir if I don't comply," I explained my dilemma.

"Kid, what I would like to say to you is that to do what you think is right because the world is cruel and unpredictable like the sea. You are your own person and your decisions are what make you float or sink in this world. Besides, if you are interested I am always looking for a pair of hands to work on my ship," Kaidou offered, instantly I was ready to leave this place, forgetting everything.

"You want to go with him, Ikuto?" Pedro sighed.

"Opportunity knocks only once in this lifetime, Pedro," I said smiling. I couldn't wait to be on my own in the first time for the past eighteen years of my life. I could finally be rid of that man named my stepfather. Freedom was practically waiting for me and I could practically smell the fresh air blowing off of the sea. You are no longer the boss of me, old man! I'm going to be on top of the world and making my way to the top.

"Are you sure, Ikuto? Life at sea is hard. You could be chased by the officials, be shot with guns, mop the deck, man the cannon, have to steal, fight and hanged for piracy. It's pretty dangerous, you know, niño," Pedro said, trying to persuade me from going. No one could stop me not even Utau. Shoot, how Utau react when I am gone? Utau's not a little girl; she could handle herself.

"I am positive and this is all I could ever want. This is my chance and I will break from the old man. He wouldn't use me as he pleases like a puppet," I said, assuring him by placing both of my hands on his shoulders.

"I hate to break a sentimental moment between men but time's ticking and we need to set sail soon. Ikuto, go say your goodbyes and get your stuff because we are leaving at low tide."

(A\N: Low tide in this context is a particular time like somewhere around 2.p.m.)

I ran up the hill with a renewed energy to my house up into the hills which looked out unto the harbour. The white house had two storeys; the top floor had balconies with wrought iron railings and red jalousie windows. There was an archway with red roses growing along the wire, looking majestically beautiful. I ran through the door only to meet my mother who looked as she was on the verge of crying.

"I-Ikuto where were you? I was worried," she said with watery eyes. Her blond hair was now dull like the time my father left us. Her mother hasn't been happy since. Even though, I despise the fact that she married that man she still was my mother.

"I went to visit Pedro and what's wrong, Mother? Why do you look as though you are going to cry?" I said.

"Ikuto, I had a dream that you were leaving us. Is that true?" she asked, searching my face.

Just great, mothers really do know everything. I lowered my head and I wouldn't look her in the eyes. It was true but I was going to come back. It was not like I was never come back for her and Utau. I just couldn't stand Kazoumi or what he did for this family. He was the one who controlled everything; what we did, how we spoke, how we dressed, who and who not to associate with, what we should read and not read, what we watch and don't watch and what belonged to him. Who put him in charge anyway? I am sick and tired of this crap he dealt everyone.

"Si, I can't take it anymore. He has ruined us! He has stripped us of who we really are! When are you are going to see that he has done more harm than good here? He's nothing but a dictator!" I yelled, not caring a damn thing even if the whole of Spain heard. Man, I felt so enraged that I could have burned the whole house down as I really wanted to. As far as I was concerned, enough was enough of this garbage.

I walked past her in a huff through the halls with nothing but my hurried and heavy footsteps echoed into the whole house. I marched up the stairs and stomped straight towards the door of my bedroom to see Utau sleeping soundly on my bed. I grabbed some clothes, two pairs of shoes, a few hundred pesos and just about anything that was mine except my father's violin. All of that fitted into a suitcase and I was on my way to freedom. Well, not quite.

Utau happened to wake up when I was zipping the suitcase. Just great now, there were even more setbacks. What was wrong with the women in this household? They were psychic or something? Someone out there must really hate me.

"Ikuto? What are you doing?"

"Sorry to wake you," I said quietly.

"It's okay; I had a bad dream that you were leaving us without telling me goodbye," She said rubbing the sleep from her eyes and she stretched her arms out in the air.

"Well, I guess this is your nightmare. I am going away from here and no one is stopping me, Utau. Not even you, Utau." I said as I lowered my head, letting my bangs cover my face.

"You- Ikuto-how could you? I could understand you doing this to Mother but not me! I'm your sister, not your stepsister but of your own flesh and blood! Ikuto, don't go or I'll scream for Kazoumi right now-" she said.

"You wouldn't dare. God so help me Utau I would hate you as long as I live!"

"Ikuto! Take me with you!" she pleaded, crying.

"I can't, Utau," I said.

"Why the hell not?" Utau yelled.

"Because I will be sailing across the sea with this guy known as Guardian," I said, dragging my hand through my hair. I couldn't take this now because I only had fifteen minutes left. I turned to leave the bedroom but Utau was screaming.

"Who is this Guardian guy?" she demanded.

"None of your business, you are asking too many questions. Goodbye, Utau," I simply said to her, running to the back door. I scrambled to get the door open and I dropped down to the ground. She was hot on my trail, trying to catch up with me but I was always the faster one. I got on top of the railing and I jumped off. I landed perfectly on the ground on my feet and picked my suitcase. I ran down the hill to the harbour where the ship of my destiny was docked, waiting me to board.

"Are you ready?" Kaidou asked.

"I am more than ready," Ikuto said, trying to catch my breath.

"Let go! Anchor's away!" Kaidou yelled to his men.

As the ship sailed away, I could have sworn that I heard Utau screaming after me. That part of my life was behind me and I was glad that was over.

"Ok Ikuto let me introduce you to my little crew. There are Fujisaki Naghiko, Sanjo Kairi, Ichikawa Kiseki, Yaminata Daichi and my little brother Souma Kukai. Crew, meet Ikuto, he'll be staying on board with us. Make him feel welcome," Kaidou said.

"Aye," the crew replied.

This guy that looked like a girl stepped forward first, "Aye. My name's Fujisaki Nagihiko. I am the boatswain in this ship. I control the sails and in charge of the small boats. Nice knowing you, newbie." He wore a white beanie on his head, a navy blue sleeveless snowboarder jacket, an orange vest, white baggies, black Airwalks; he wore a diamond stud and a hoop in the left ear and he sported a gold arm brace on his upper arm.

(A\N: I am not sure which ear is the gay ear for guys. I have been told it is the right ear so all of the guys will have their piercings on the left ear. Sorry but the purpose of this fanfiction, the guys must have pierced to represent which ship they belong to. I personally think it doesn't matter if guys get their ears pierced or not because if they want to and it doesn't change what's on the inside.)

"The name is Sanjo Kairi. I am the first mate on this ship which means I am higher than you, newbie," he said, pushing his glasses up along his nose bridge. He was wearing a forest green sleeveless hooded jacket, washed out jeans ripped out at the knees, white Air Force, the gold arm on the upper arm and three diamond studs in the top flap of his left ear.

"My name is Ichikawa Kiseki and I am a swabbie. My dream is to be the captain of the ship and I will rule the seas. Nice to meet ya, newbie and now, kneel down before your superior!" he laughed. He wore a baby blue and white striped tank top, blue cargo pants, blue Nikes, the golden arm brace and one single sapphire stud in the left earlobe.

"Yo! Yaminata Daichi is my name. Lookout is what I am. Welcome aboard, newbie," he smiled and gave me a thumbs up. He wore a white sleeveless jacket trimmed blue and yellow lining, black baggy jeans, navy blue and white Converse, the golden arm brace, a ruby stud and a silver small hoop in the left ear.

"Yo! You saved the best for last, don't ya? Name's Souma Kukai and I am 2nd in command around here and what's shaking, newbie?" he smiled, giving me the peace sign. He was wearing a black sleeveless snowboarder jacket, long red pants, white Adidas, the golden arm brace and he wore in his left ear: ruby stub, a square gold stud and a small gold hoop.

"That's everybody! Ikuto, to truly be one of us you have to pass a test in a few days. Tonight, we are going to celebrate in your honour," Kaidou said. That night, the boys burst in song saying,

So if we all come together, we know what to do
We all come together, just to sing we love you
And if we all come together, we know what to do
We all come together just for you

Racing all around the seven seas
Chasing all the girls and making robberies
'Causing panic everywhere they go
Party-hardy on Titanic

Sailing, sailing, jumping off the railing
Drinking, drinking 'till the ship is sinking
Gambling, stealing, lots of sex-appealing
Come, let us sing the sailor-song

So if we all come together, we know what to do
We all come together, just to sing we love you
And if we all come together, we know what to do
We all come together just for you

Sailor man, you really turn me on
Now the guys are gone, come and let us get it on
Girls like me are pretty hard to find
So if you go, I'll kick your Heine

Sailing, sailing, jumping off the railing
Drinking, drinking 'till the ship is sinking
Gambling, stealing, lots of sex-appealing
Come, let us sing the sailor-song

So if we all come together, we know what to do
We all come together, just to sing we love you
And if we all come together, we know what to do
We all come together just for you

Now, let's fight!
Ha, that's not a knife, this is a knife!
eik!!!

Sailing, sailing, jumping off the railing
Drinking, drinking 'till the ship is sinking
Gambling, stealing, lots of sex-appealing
Come, let us sing the sailor-song

So if we all come together, we know what to do
We all come together, just to sing we love you
And if we all come together, we know what to do
We all come together just for you, Oh yeah!

I'm king of the world! woohoo!
Wow, this was great!
Yeah, baby, you can sail my ship

So if we all come together, we know what to do
We all come together just for you... Yeah!

Above is the Sailor Song by ToyBOX (pretty funny video on YouTube especially with the Akatsuki!!!^.^)


How was it? It was my first Shugo Chara! story! No flames....constructive criticism and compliments only. ^.^