...I was supposed to get five opinions before writing this story, but no one else was responding, so I decided I'd write the Kutau story, since it's my current fave.

Kutau = 3

Before I my fangirlishness arises, let me put up the MEGA disclaimer. Yes, there's a difference between this disclaimer and a regular one. As of now.

I, Emi-tan, do not own Shugo Chara!, any characters, or any media mentioned in this story. The rights go to their respective owners.

Now, after long last, I can begin writing my first Kutau centered story!! Yay!!!!

"That's enough for today, Utau-chan!" I let out a deep breath when she said that. Yes, finally, it's time to finish up this busy day. I turned the mic off, and got off stage to talk to Sanjo-san, my manager, about today's rehersal. "As usual, you were great. But you seemed to be forgetting some of the lyrics. I know it's hard, since we're going to Italy and all, but you should really listen to this song more." She took a sip of water and continued, "I also know it's hard since the lyrics aren't in kanji or kana, but I'm counting on you,"

Yes, you've heard correctly. I'm going to Italy. It's for a famous music festival, and I've been invited to sing. So Sanjo-san is making me study Italian, and sing this song in Italian. But it's been difficult since I barely know the Italian alphabet and pronounciations, and I have to attend a class each day for an hour. It's almost like regular school. At least Ikuto will be there. Sanjo-san suggested I'd bring friends there as well. Which is strange, considering that Sanjo-san doesn't want any distractions during this performance.

"I'll see you tommorrow, Utau-chan. Please keep reviewing that song, and get a good night's sleep. We only have two weeks left," She concluded, as I got my jacket to leave. Finally rehersal was over, and I was left with a few hours to kill before going home to sleep.

"What should we do today, Utau-chan?" Eru asked as sweetly as always.

"Let's go play in the arcade!" Iru said, snickering.

"Why the arcade all of a sudden?" This had been occuring ever since last Tuesday. Iru often had urges to go play in the arcade for at least 2 hours, and never told us why. Whenever I'd ask, she'd say...

"I'm bored! Let's go play one of those games where you shoot monsters!"

"That's too violent, Iru!" Eru argued. And once again, my baka charas got themselves into another argument. Not bothering to stop and listen, I continued on to the nearest arcade. The two finally noticed I was going to leave them behind, and quickly flew back to my side. The arcade was empty for once, which was good. I didn't need a lot of people around, trying to sneak an interview out of me and taking pictures. But I thought I shouldn't have to wear a disguise. What did I do wrong?

The guy managing the prize counter had darkened pupils. Which could only mean one thing...

"Muri, muri!!" Yep. An X-Egg.

"Utau-chan, there's more over there!" There were a bunch of X-Eggs floating in front of a pile of people. Which would explain why it was so empty. They quickly fled to the roof of the building.

"Let's go after them!" Iru commanded. We started running outside and I had to character change with Eru.

Kukai's POV

"Hello? Anyone here?" I called into the empty store. Strange. I know this store's closing soon, but there's usually five people here at a time.

"Kukai! I can feel X-Eggs!" Daichi exclaimed.

"Let's go, Daichi!"

Normal POV

Utau was standing on the roof of the arcade, which was suprisingly very high up. They were surronded by tons of X-Eggs, and they were glowing purple.

This is strange... She thought to herself. There haven't been this many X-Eggs since Easter closed down. Not only that, but they seem stronger than usual. What gives?

They all gathered into one X-Character. It wasn't really big, but it was five times the size of Utau, and it was about to attack with a burst of dark energy.

"Iru! Chara nari!"

Watashi no kokoro: anrokku

Chara nari: Lunatic Charm

She took out her Dream Trident to fend off the dark bursts of energy headed towards her. But soon it got stronger and stronger, and Utau grew tired.

Ore no kokoro: anrokku

Is that...Kukai?

Chara nari: Sky Jack

"Yo! We've come to help." Kukai said, grinning.

Utau replied stubbornly,"Why would I need help?"

"Never mind that, look out!"

A swarm of Eggs were about to attack Utau, but she was able to grab her trident in time.

"Let's go Kukai!" Daichi yelled from inside Kukai.

"Golden Victory Shoot!" The flaming ball headed towards the giant X-Character, and they were seperated.

"Quickly, Utau-chan!" Eru yelled.

Watashi no kokoro: anrokku

Chara nari: Seraphic Charm

"Angel Cradle!" Utau's soothing song calmed the X-Eggs down, and they left rather quickly after being purified. There were a few moments of silence before Kukai spoke up. "Wanna get some ramen?"

"How did you guess?"

Iru pouted, "We never got to go the arcade!"

~Sky'sCharm~

Kukai and Utau ended up getting take out, and they walked towards the park. "So I heard you're going to Italy." He said, starting a new conversation. They were just talking about which was the best topping to put on ramen, and both sides got pretty interesting answers.

"Yes, it's for an important musical festival. Why? You want to come?" She asked casually.

Kukai paused. "Do you want me to come?"

"Answer my question first," Utau replied stubbornly, "Do you want to accompany me to Italy?"

Kukai thought about a few seconds. It'd be rude to bother her on an important concert, but... "I wouldn't want to intrupt you on such an import-"

"Listen well, boy. I asked you 'Do you want to accompany me to Italy?' Correct?" Utau asked, slightly frustrated and doing well not to show it.

"Yes,"

"So I expect you either answer with 'Yeah, sure,' or a 'No thanks,' That doesn't sound like much," Utau said, as if it were a simple matter.

"Even if I say yes, I have to ask my mom,"

Utau crossed her arms over her chest, "Go for it,"

Kukai blinked in that surprised sort of way, "Right now?"

Utau rolled her eyes. This boy could be a bit dense, sometimes. But she was used to dealing with Amu so... "Yeah. You have a phone right? If you don't you can borrow mine," She said, taking out a purple slider.

"Uh, no, I've got my phone..." Kukai said. He wasn't really fond of sliders. He was more used to a regular phone, but Utau probably used her phone a lot more than he did. "Yo, this is Rento,"

"Yo Rento, it's Kukai. Can you put mom on the phone?"

"Sure. Mom! Kukai's on the phone!" He could hear the TV blaring and footsteps coming down the staircase.

"Hi Kukai. You've been out for a while. Are you on a date?"

"Uh..." He had no idea as to how to answer that. He did like Utau, and he was out with her, but a date? That was a tricky question indeed.

"Oh, my little boy is growing up so fast! Already has a girlfriend..." His mom said in one of those happy high pitched voices. It was one of those voices that you could tell the mother was proud.

"Mom..." Kukai sweatdropped. She was always known to be a secret romantic, but this was a bit over the edge. "Anyway, a friend invited me to go to Italy and I need-"

"To see Hoshina Utau!?"

Kukai chuckled nervously. "Actually, she invited me to-"

"Hoshina Utau invited you to go to Italy!? Is she the one you're going out with!?"

"Mom, that's not the issue." Kukai sighed. His mom always had a tendency to get off topic when it came to girls. "Can I go?"

"Of course. Just don't forget to pick up the groceries on your way home. Did you get that video game your brothers wanted?"

Kukai paused. What should I say...? "They were out of stock?" He replied nervously.

"Strange, I thought we preordered it..."

"Anyway, I gotta go! I'll be home later. Bye!" He hung up quickly. That was close. She almost made me go back all the way into town. At least the grocery store is near by...

"Nosy mom?" Utau asked, sipping on her soda.

"You have no idea..." And she didn't. Her mom was never nosy. Loving, sometimes. Caring, mostly. But she knew how to keep her distance. In fact, they had been very distant over the years. They talked a bit more after Easter stopped creating X-Eggs and Ikuto left in search of their father, but they never had mother-daughter time. It never really occured to Utau, but this kind of bothered her. Especially considering they had been apart for a while. "Oi. What are you thinking about?"

Utau turned away, "It's nothing, really." It was quiet, and Kukai knew she didn't want to talk about it. Which was fine, because he knew it was hard for her to be honest. "Don't you have to pick up groceries?"

"Nah, I'm good. The store doesn't close until...10 minutes!? In that case, I do have to go! See you later Utau!"

Utau was surprised that he had called her by her first name. Usually he'd just call her idol-san or Hoshina. But then they started spending so much time together. Then she realized. "...He forgot his ticket."

And so it is revealed that I am horrible at writing fight scenes! ^^; But you get the general gist of it, ne?

That was a boring chapter, but it'll probably get more interesting later. After all, I still have to bring in the Guardians, Ikuto, and my OC(s). And the charas. I keep forgetting about them. ^^; Gomen nesai...

I know what you're thinking. Why am I making Utau go to Italy? Well, dear readers. That will be answered in due time. After all... this is only the first chapter of (hopefully) many other ones.

(I'm hoping to reach 30 or 40 chapters. Key word: hoping. After all, my longest story was only ten chapters. -__-')

Please R&R! Think of how happy you'll make my doggy and imaginary monkeys! (Yeah. I know we were supposed to grow out of imaginary friends when we were seven. But no one said anything about monkeys. xP)

:)Emi-tan:)