A/N: Okay, so here's my very first +Anima fanfiction. Recently, I've started writing small stories after just finishing one of my favorite manga, +Anima. As you will be able to see, I'm a very big fan of the work. So, I hope you all enjoy. This story takes place about half a year or so after the end of the series. I felt like it was stopped short and I wanted to keep the fun going with my own twist! Please read and review.

DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own +Anima, any of the characters, nor do I own the drawing. However, I did make up my own name for the hedgehog boy from Crystala's caravan. I also own my own +Anima character who will maybe make her appearance somewhere in this story. I don't know that for sure yet.

Chapter One: A Normal Day

Off in the market of Sandra, people bustled here and there. Merchants stood at their stalls, catching customers and interesting other salespersons of their goods. Children ran around with huge grins and newly bought toys. Few parents smiled and some fathers teased and scolded their sons.

In the midst of the crowd, a lone duo stood on the side, their sunset-colored hair blowing in the wind. Rose inhaled deeply and let the breath out with a long stretch, "Man, what a great day! I'm sure we'll sell lots today!" She turned to her little bother with a wide smile on her face. "Right, Pinion?"

Pinion nodded back, as silent as usual. Even so, he was glad to be back with his sister. He looked down to the stack of parchments in his arms, whispering, "And the drawings..."

"Right. I'm sure those drawings will sell nicely too." Rose tried her best to hide her real thoughts. At first, she was reluctant. She didn't want her brother to end up drawing scenery and buildings and risk getting caught by researchers interested in his ability again. However, Pinion insisted and had promised to draw things like flower and mountains. A few days have passed since his promise and so far, nothing has gone wrong. She had hoped things would stay that way.

Truth be told, his flower drawings sold the most. Everyone found him to be quite adorable and wanted to buy his sketches. It's almost been six months since Rose had Pinion travel with her. She felt like she was dreaming. Rose had never thought she would get to spend valuable time with her baby brother again. She couldn't help but to think back on the events at Maggie Colleseum. She smiled when she remembered how Senri looked holding her brother in his arms. They really do look so much alike, she mused. In a way, Senri also reminded her of herself. She put a finger to her chin in thought. He seems like he'd be great with kids.

She snapped out of her thoughts when she felt a tug at her shirt. Rose glanced around. In front of her were three customers, and Pinion was holding onto her sleeve. Apparently, one of the women had asked her a question. She blushed wildly, mostly in embarrassment from being caught in that kind of a thought, and bowed in apology. "I'm sorry! What was it you asked?"

"How much is that butterfly necklace?" asked the lady.

"Eight billers," Rose replied, returning to her sales charm.

"Wow so cheap!" The woman turned to look at a few of Pinions drawings. Rose nodded. Yes indeed, her wares were cheap. In truth, she didn't find her stuff all too special, so she figured she wouldn't be able to sell them like most markets would. She watched as the three women's expressions turned to awe as they looked at Pinion's stuff. "And how much are these?"

Pinion glanced up at his sister and back to the lady, saying in a small voice, "Four billers..."

"My how cute! Then, I'll take a couple of those flower drawings and that butterfly pendant," stated the woman.

"That will be sixteen billers please," Rose beamed. Already sold three items and the day was still young. Several more customers stopped by the rest of the day, most women, and before long it was time to close down. Rose stretched and patted the coin purse that jingled at her side with a satisfying nod.

"Alright, Pinion. What are you hungry for? We're going to splurge today!" Rose exclaimed with both arms swung up.

Pinion cocked his head side to side and then said, "Fish."

"Fish? That's all you want? We eat fish all the time," his sister huffed. He only nodded. "Are you sure? If you're tired of fish, we can have something else, you know?" Another nod. "Well okay. Fish it is then. Come on Pinion!"

Rose led them to the usual fish shop, all the while humming a sweet tune. She was unaware that the footsteps behind her had ceased. She reached the shop and turned around. "Pinion?" She looked around, eyes frantically searching. "Pinion?!" Rose couldn't help but feel her stomach knotting in familiar unease. "Not again..."

Ilicia: Woot all done!

Cooro: Aww, but I want to know more!

Husky: -beats Cooro with his rod- Just hush and let her do her job!

Nana: I wonder if Pinion will be alright. What do you think, Senri? Senri...?

Senri: -picks up a flower- ...

Ilicia: Okay, next chapter! We'll find out what happens! Will Pinion be found? Oooh, I wonder! ^_^