Title: The Business of Misery

Summary: Murakami Chiharu isn't interested in a perfect life. There's nothing special about that. Two other girls, however, do have a strong idea of what being in power would be like. Hashimoto Sugiura, programmed to strictly follow rules, one chance, no exceptions. Her chara, Tomo, shows a strong interest in becoming human, if only temporarily. Michiko, the owner of two charas, Shishi and Fuu, effectively tags along for the ride. The embryo. Who wouldn't want a shot at it? An innocent look towards the guardians folds into a more complicated friendship. That's what the embryo can do to people. (&&& LOTS OF OTHER EPICALLY AWESOME SPECIAL STUFF HAPPENS. SO READ IT! NOW!)

Category: Shugo Chara!

Rating: T for perverted comments, swearing, and kissing. xD There's not a ton of swearing, though, don't worry, it usually comes in bursts and there is definitely a reason for it.

Pairings: I'M NOT GONNA TELL YOOOUU :D So that way it's a surprise!! :3

Written By: Me and two friends! :D Yay! It's totally awesome.

Begins When: Tadase/Amu/Nagi/Rima and all are in 8th grade. Figure out the rest for yourself. :D

Chapter 1: Bouncy Balls and Angry-ness

Chiharu's POV:

I sat on the steps of my school, watching a girl throw a ball against the ground.

I had always loved to play with bouncy balls and usually found the steady bouncing of the ball calming.

But today, I was starring at it with distaste.

"Hey Chiharu-chan!" the girl said as the small rubber ball collided with my skull, "Play with us."

Now playing with them was the last thing on my mind.

I wanted to crush them.

"GET THIS THING AWAY FROM ME." I said, picking up the small ball in my palm, rolling it around for a second, then tossing it back as hard and as far as I could.

The girl tried to catch it, but she missed, and it skipped across the schoolyard.

She turned to fetch it, but I screeched, "Don't you dare go get it!"

She looked at me, looking rather surprised that a quite girl like me could act as angry as a bull.

I had snapped. Surprised at my self, I knew the only option was to run away.

I mean what else could I do, It's not like I could explain the REAL reason for my change in character. Could I?

I didn't get very far before Kaiso whispered, "Behind you!"

Looking back I saw the student council's vice president chasing me.

Now I was in trouble.

What could I do, I had to get away and avoid telling the truth.

"Kaiso, Character Change" I whispered to my shoulder.

Suddenly, I had grease marks on my face and I started to take up speed.

I ran as far as I could, but even with Kaiso's Character Change I still quickly ran out of energy.

I made it as far as the soccer field before I fell face first on the grass.

I tumbled over once before landing on my back.

"You're a good sprinter. Too bad I'm good at long distance."

I looked up and there stood the vice president.

Sugiura's POV:

"Crazy chicks, bursting out at my students..." I sighed to myself in dismay.

"What seems to be the problem Chiharu-san?"

The girl looked shocked that I remember her name.

Like I was above all that.

Seriously.

What the heck?

"Need some help?" I offered my hand, looking as annoyed as possible.

Maybe that was a mistake, because the girl glared at me.

"Look, you're not in trouble... just relax, I just want to talk."

Chiharu seemed to smirk a bit, "Yeah, you wouldn't even listen if I told you."

How many times did I get that a week?

"Oh, you're so important, ignore me," was a constant reminder that I got that I actually had some power at my age.

That was actually starting to bug me.

"I'm not more important than you... like, seriously, I'm normal."

"I don't think you're better!" Chihira snapped back at me, which took me aback. "In fact, I think you're not worthy of MY presence!"

That was a first.

I don't think I had ever even considered someone else being MORE important than me, rather than the other way around.

"Now that's not a good way to talk to me." I withdrew my hand, letting her lie in the mud. " I need an explanation NOW."

Chiharu glared at me, before taking a deep breath, "You wouldn't believe me."

"You'd be surprised... I hear a lot of stories every week, I believe a lot of crazy things."

"I don't care!" Chihara got up quickly, and took off again in the opposite direction.

"Great..." I mumbled, "Another loony... Isn't that right Tomo?"

I patted a large egg inside of my side bag.

It was taking an extremely long time to hatch, and out of boredom, I had named it.

Tomo, the cutest name I could come up with, though it wasn't actually all that cute.

I always failed at all that "cute" stuff.

I hadn't the faintest idea what would come out of it, but I assumed some sort of large bird.

'Tomo is a good name for a baby bird.' I smiled to myself, 'Raising it will be fun.'

The egg quivered, and I laughed lightly.

I couldn't understand it, but I was definitely excited to have a "child" of my own.

Chiharu's POV:

My lungs wanted to scream.

I was at the back of the school now trying to get some of the mud off my arms and legs while I caught my breath.

I was trying to maintain my composure and stay calm.

Everyone already thought that I was a small quiet girl.

Before I was content with my situation, always trying to be real and material.

That was, before Kaiso came into my life.

I hasn't even been a month and I was already struggling to remain calm and in control.

It wasn't even lunch and I was ready to explode.

Suddenly the bell rang.

"Better hurry to class," I started walking back to class when I suddenly realized, "SHE sits behind me! Ah-man, I'm going to die! Maybe I should turn back. Or I can..."

Before I could turn back and think about a way to get out of class, I was staring at my seat.

"Too late to turn back now."

I took my seat.

I didn't want to look at where Sugiura-sama was supposed to be, sitting.

A few seconds later, when Sugiura-sama entered the room to take her seat, something seemed different.

Throughout class, I managed to pay enough attention to realize that Sugiura-sama was more downbeat than usual.

No calling out here and there to answer the teacher.

"Michiyo-san..." Our teacher called, "Can you answer?"

A small brunette girl shook her head, "Sorry sir."

"I see..." He sighed, "Then Sasaki-san?"

That was where she did something unexpected.

She stood up, slamming her hands on the desk, "WHY DO YOU ALWAYS EXPECT ME TO KNOW!?"

"Hashimoto-san please refrain from such outbursts..."

"REFRAIN? REFRAIN!?" She screamed again, "How about you refrain from sucking!?"

And with that, Sugiura-sama stomped out of the room.

This was definitely NOT normal Sugiura-sama behavior.

AN: OMG FIRST CHAPTER! :D There's a ton more written too, both in chapters and random bits. It's epically awesome, and I think it gets better. This chapter is mostly to introduce you to Sugi and Chichi. There's a couple more main OCs; one you'll meet soon and one you won't meet for a looooong time. :D Please review!