A/N: Okay, this is my first Shugo Chara fic ever... and my first fic on this site. This is basically just something that popped into my head. It will probably have around ten chapters, one from each character's POV...
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, Shugo Chara! isn't mine, and probably never will be. I know, so disappointing.
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Sparkle and Shine
Amu sighed, rubbing her eyes tiredly. They had so much homework now that she had a suspicion she was going to start having nightmares about it. She reached for the next piece of paper tiredly, reading its contents in a daze. Then she reread it.
"What's wrong, Amu-chan?" Ran asked, stifling a yawn as she noticed her bearer stare at the paper.
"I remember; there's some questionnaire going around about how teenagers view love," she answered. "I think our teacher's gonna be marking this as our creative writing piece, though."
"Eh?" Ran looked closely at the question, her eyes brightening. "Wow, this is cool."
"Y-yeah, I guess so," said Amu. Honestly, she was thinking about how badly she was going to fail this.
"Well? What's your answer?"
"I... I dunno..."
"We'll help, okay? Miki! Su! We've got something interesting here!" Ran yelled loudly.
The other two Chara floated up, inspecting the sheet when Ran showed it to them. Both of them agreed to help. Amu smiled at them, and they started to work.
Name: Hinamori Amu
Age: 12
Gender: Female
1. Do you believe in love? Yes.
2. If love had a form (may be an idea or metaphor), what do you think it would be and why?
If love had a form, it would be a diamond.
Love, much like a diamond, is beautiful. As many women dream of a diamond ring to signify their union with another, many girls dream of finding their one true love. For eons, people have already linked the cherished diamond to their feelings of affection for another.
Diamonds are rare, and as such, so is love. At least, true love, a love that is predestined and fills the heart completely, is rare. Anything short of that is just a shard of glass trying to fool you. To settle for a glass piece instead of a diamond is, in short, a rip-off. Never settle for less, always look for the best there can be so that you can live life satisfied.
Both love and diamonds shine with a dazzling brilliance. Love is flashy and it fills your entire soul. There is no way to ignore it or pretend it isn't there. Love brings clarity to the mind and to the heart, clearing you of all confusion and doubts.
As a diamond is the hardest and toughest mineral in the world, love too is unbreakable. It can overcome any obstacle thrown at it, giving strength and kindness to those who find it.
Love takes time. As a diamond is formed from mere coal under high heat and pressure over millions of years, love can blossom in the heart after years of experience and learning, from the buds of friendship.
As it takes time to form, love will be eternal. Although the brocade or ring in which the diamond is embedded may rust or wear away, the diamond itself will forever endure, unblemished. Even after conflict or death, love will ring out purely and sweetly over the ages.
And lastly, as a diamond is multi-faceted, love has many sides. Mostly it can bring joy and happiness, but at times causes anger, sorrow, hurt, jealousy, anxiety and despair. As a diamond can cut the skin, love can wound the heart. However, one can never regret love, nor can they curse the diamond. Such a beautiful, valuable thing can never be thrown away, only treasured.
A diamond represents love.
Amu let out a breath afterwards, shaking out her hand in an effort to get rid of the cramps it got from writing too long. That hadn't been as bad as she'd expected it. Still, she hoped that nobody would read it because it sounded so completely mushy, and it wouldn't be in character for her.
"This is really deep, Amu-chan," Miki commented, looking at it.
"I still think that love is more like cookies~desu!" said Su cheerfully. Ran shook her head at her blonde counterpart.
"It was great work, Amu-chan! Everybody's going to be surprised at how fantastic and meaningful this is!" Ran cheered.
The door suddenly swung open and they turned around to see Ami smiling innocently at them from the doorway. "Eh... Ami?" Amu said uncertainly, blinking at the sudden intrusion. "What's wrong? Did you have a nightmare?"
Her sister ignored her. "What are you doing, Onee-chan?" the three-year-old asked curiously.
"We're talking about what love would be if it had a form," Ran said excitedly.
"Form? Love?" The toddler blinked, puzzled.
"Ah, I guess she's too young for that, huh?" Miki mused.
Suddenly the little girl brightened. "Love would be a balloon!"
"Eh?" Amu tried to work this out.
"Because it's filled with lightness, and it floats like a cloud. But you can't let it go or it will fly away and leave you with empty hands," she said triumphantly.
"That's..." started Ran.
"Kinda deep," Miki finished.
"For a three-year-old, it's genius," Amu sighed. It took her half an hour to come up with something she was satisfied with, and Ami found it in half a minute. Figures.
"Look, just go back to bed, okay, Ami?" To her relief, she nodded and closed the door.
"Wow, it's very late~desu! We should all get some sleep, Amu-chan~desu!" Su exclaimed.
Amu looked at the clock and saw that it was almost midnight. All of a sudden, her eyes got very tired and she yawned, finally realising how exhausted she really was.
"Yeah, you're right; goodnight everyone."
"Goodnight, Amu-chan!" Her three Chara chanted back.
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A/N: Well, what do y'all think?
