Hello everyone! I'm sorry to say, that I deleted Never-Ending Journey. I'm very, very sorry to those who were reading it. I just couldn't continue, I'd lost my will to write it. But since I promised The Sky's Bouquet I'd write her a multi chapter Shun x Alice story and here it is!

Here's the summary:

Alice has lived with her grandfather for as long as she remembers. She never questioned him about anything, not even her deceased parents. She was only ever told once in her life that they died in a car accident. Her life was going wonderfully, especially since she's dating Shun, until Dr. Michael abruptly becomes ill and is on his death bed. It is there that he reveals an unknown fact to her. Alice's parent's death wasn't an accident. In fact, they were killed. And worst of all, the murderer is after her now too. Alice is forced to confront a killer and get answers. But it will take a long time to even meet him! Can Shun protect her? Can he help her? Or will he even support her?

I really do hope you enjoy it!

Alice's POV

"Happy Birthday, Alice!"

I stood there in momentary shock. I started to laugh as I let my eyes adjust from being blind-folded to the small party before me. All my friends stood around, smiling. One of the tables in the café had a pink table cloth while a giant cake stood on top of it. Presents were piled in the back and around twenty balloons hovered above me.

Julie and Dan were pulling the strings of the confetti popper, making colorful shreds of paper dance around me and land on me. I smiled as Runo placed a party hat on my head and gave me a giant hug. Marucho blew on a noisemaker while Mr. Misaki took heaps of pictures.

"Did you plan this?" I asked, turning to Shun. He nodded and smirked.

"Happy Birthday." He said softly. Everyone awed. We both blushed and the party began. Music played in the background as we ate cake and played children's games. Finally, Julie suggested I open my presents. As I sat down, I was about to protest that no one should have gotten me anything, but everyone shushed me. Dan and Runo's present was first.

"Wow, it's a journal!" I said. I let my fingers brush over the maroon leather exterior.

"Open it!" Runo said eagerly. I nodded and flipped the cover over. Nestled on the front page, right under the 'This Journal Belongs To ______' section, lay a photo of the six original Bakugan Battle Brawlers on the day Dan, Shun, and Marucho returned from New Vestroia. I remember it so clearly. Julie had greeted Marucho with a bone crushing hug while Runo yelled at Dan while crying. I remember trying not to cry as I saw Shun smile at me. I remember the way he hugged me and apologized for leaving me.

Before I could continue remembering, Julie waved her hand in front of my face.

"Like, Hello, Earth to Alice! You totally have to open mine next!" I smiled and nodded.

I smiled as the gift giving went on. Julie gave me a pink flannel pajama set, Marucho gave me a card jam-packed with money, which at first I refused to accept, and Mr. and Mrs. Misaki gave me a golden compass. I thanked everyone.

"You know, my grandfather's brother used to tell me this quote a lot: 'Действительно большие друзья трудно найти, трудным уехать, и невозможный забыть.' Which roughly translates to "Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.'" I said with a smile.

I bid everyone a good-night and hugged each of them. Gathering up my gifts, I left with Shun. It was a cool, crisp night. I walked with Shun, enjoying the comfortable silence.

"Alice." He called suddenly. I stopped and whirled around, not noticing that he had stopped.

"Yes, Shun?" I asked, walking back to him. He shoved his hand in his pocket and pulled out a black velvet box. He handed it to me. I cracked it open to see a beautiful emerald necklace being held up a golden chain.

"Shun, it's beautiful! Thank you, so much." I said. I wrapped my arms around him. He chuckled lightly and kissed my forehead.

"Happy Birthday, Alice. I…I love you." He whispered. I smiled and leaned up to peck him on the lips.

"I love you too, Shun." I said. He smiled brightly and captured my lips once more in a sweet kiss.

A loud, urgent ringing interrupted us. Shun growled and I giggled, reaching into my pocket. The number showed up, but it wasn't in my contacts list.

"Hello?"

"Hello, is this Alice Gehabich?" The voice asked in Russian.

"Yes, this is Alice. May I ask whose calling?" I replied in my native tongue. Shun raised an eyebrow at me but I smiled reassuringly.

"Miss Gehabich, I'm sorry to say that your grandfather is in the hospital. I'd rather not tell you over the phone, but I'd advise you come quickly. I don't think he has much time." He replied.

I couldn't move, couldn't breathe. I let the phone slip out of my hand.

"Alice!" Shun called, gripping my shoulder to get my attention. He picked up the phone and shoved it in his pocket.

The last sentence ringed in my ears.

Not much time.

"Shun, my grandfather…he's in the hospital…Shun, I need to get to him, now! I have to go back to Moscow!" I said frantically. Shun nodded and took my hand in his own. He ran in the direction of Marucho's mansion. I had been staying there so I could visit my friends and Shun. I had to pack and quickly. I gripped Shun's hand tightly. I had a sinking feeling that something bad was coming my way.

Tell me what you think! Reviews are greatly appreciated. See you next chapter!

~S.S.