Hello friends! I'm back and I've decided to write something about the 1800's. I've decided this because I like the 1800's more than present time...well...most of the time. Before we begin, I must tell you that our story takes place in London (in the beginning) in the 1890's. I must also tell you that Amu will have red hair instead of pink hair in this story. Red is, after all, closest to pink. A few other things will also be changed. For instance, some family's will be changed. So yeah. Don't be surprised if Amu has a few extra siblings.

Disclaimer: If I owned Shugo Chara, Ikuto and Amu would probably be going out by now.

One, Two, Three

AMU'S P.O.V.

"Miss Hinamori!! It's time to wake up!" My personal servant called from behind my locked door. I groaned and rolled over.

"Leave me alone!" I shouted in that raspy just-woke-up voice. I know this is very unladylike, but I am very, very tired and I want to sleep. Plus I was having the most wonderful dream about rolling around in the mud. Oh how very, very nice that would be!

I hear a sigh. "Fine. But if you don't hurry you'll be late for your lessons, and you know how Miss Lewski gets when you're late." She said. I swore that I could hear her smirking.

I jumped up. "I'll be down in a moment!" I shouted. I ran to my mirror and grabbed my brush. I combed through it with no patience at all. Then I noticed how much hair I was pulling out. So, I brushed it more calmly. My red hair was silky smooth in a minutes time. I ran a hand though it, pulling it away from my back. Then, I dropped it and it fell back onto my mid back and above. I sighed and stood up. I walked to my closet and decided to look for a dress.

I have many dresses. My parents aren't the richest people around, but we have enough money to not be lower class. I sucked in some air and looked around. I pulled out a white and red dress with gold lining. The dress was long, like all of my other dresses. It was mainly white, with some red here and there. There was a red part along the waist, near the neck, at the wrists, and near the bottom. Then there was small golden thread on the outside of the red, and some gold on the bosom. It was an overall lovely dress. So I put it on. After, of course, putting on my under garments. That includes my corset.

Before leaving my room, I put on my jewelry and powdered my nose. My necklace was a golden chain with an opal for the pendant. I put on earing to match.

I felt ready to go, so I left my room and went downstairs for breakfast. I ate alone since my father and mother were on a morning stroll, my older brother was working, and my two younger siblings were playing in the yard. I sighed as I ate my oatmeal. I wished that I could be like my little brother and sister. So free. But no, freedom didn't belong to a sixteen year old girl. I sighed and finished up my meal.

The servants took my dirty dishes and washed them. I walked to a room near the living room. In it was a grand piano, and other various things. Not that anything was very important compared to the piano. There was also an old woman sitting in a chair next to the piano. That was Miss Lewski, my piano teacher. I didn't get why I had to take piano lessons even though I was on break from school. I go to an all girls school and I'm currently on break for a few weeks.

Miss Lewski looked up at me. "Ah. Miss Hinamori. How nice to see you. Please, begin warming up with your scales." She said.'

I nodded. "Of course Miss Lewski." I said. I walked over to the piano dutifully and started playing my scales which I knew by heart.

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Piano practice was dull. I did learn something, but it could be something that I won't use. Who knows. I am now taking a stroll in the park with my dear grandmother. After this I shall be having tea with Sir Tadase Hotori. That should be lovely. I held my lace parasol over my head and twirled it, giggling like a little girl.

My mother glared a me. "Amu!" She snapped. "Stop it right this instance. You're not a poor fool, or a child. So stop!" She hissed.

I rolled my eyes. "Fine." I said. I stopped twirling my parasol and started watching things around me.

I spotted many things. A woman and a man sat under a tree reading. They looked like they were madly in love. Two males were having a fight in an alley in the far off distance. Birds were chirping, trees were growing, people were chatting, and...a man was running my way. I blinked. He was being chased by three men. The man who was being chased had black hair, his hair covered his eyes. He wore normal clothing, nothing out of the ordinary. Nothing fancy, but nothing meant for a poor man.

As he got closer woman shrieked and men shouted. My grandmothers eyes widened and she quickly moved out of the way. But I just stood there, watching as they got closer.

The man ran right by my, a gust of wind followed. I looked back at him. My eyes widened. 'What in the world!? Is that a...tail?' But, before I could confirm anything, the three men who were chasing him ran right by me. A bigger gust of wind. I was sure that my hair was a mess now.

"Amu!" My grandma shouted in horror. I looked at her, blinking. She ran up to me as fast as her legs could take her. "Are you okay?" She asked, worried. I continued to be quiet. My grandma now glared at me. "Amu. You should not have done that. That was very stupid of you. Now come." She tugged my arm and started walking. I followed silently.

'A tail! But how?'

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My grandma took me home right after that so that she could tell my parents. Thank goodness my parents weren't home. So, I was allowed to play with my siblings until I had to change for my meeting with Sir Hotori. I was so happy. I changed into a simple red dress before running outside to play with my little brother and sister. I also took off all of my jewelry.

"Ami! Simon!" I called to them as I ran closer. The two small kids looked up. Ami was squatted over a patch of flowers while Simon was pretending he was a police officer. It was so cute. (Note: Simon is younger than Ami.)

Ami jumped up and ran over to me. "Sis! Sis! Look what I found!" She shouted. She ran right up to me and grinned. There were dirt smudges on her face.

I bent down and took her hands in mine. I smiled sweetly. "What have you found Ami?" I asked.

Ami pulled one hand out of mind and reached into the pocket on her dress and pulled something out. It was a beautiful rose. It was a stunning white. It was so lovely.

I gasped. "Ami, that's amazing! That flower is so beautiful. But still nothing compared to you." I winked and poked her nose.

Ami giggled. "For you." She said, grinning. She handed me the rose and I took it happily. I secured it into my hair.

"Thank you Ami." I said. I bent down and kissed her on the forehead. She giggled then ran off to go play with Simon. I smiled and followed quickly.

I watched them as they played with each other. Occasionally I would play with them. At one point I picked up Simon and twirled around with him in my arms. He's a real cute one. With his short brown hair and his adventurous green eyes. He's just so adorable! But so is Ami. I feel so happy to have such wonderful siblings!

The three of us play and play. We get dirty from the mud. I can't tell how much time has passed, but it must've been a few hours for one of our servants comes out shouting my name.

"Miss Hinamori! Miss Hinamori!" She shouts, running towards me and my siblings. I hold Simon in my arms while Ami holds onto my dress. She runs up to us, and puts her hands on her knees, bending down. She is out of breath.

I blinked. "What is it?" I asked. Simon looked from me to the servant.

She looked up at me, her expression odd. "Sir Hotori is here!" She said a bit too loud. Not that I minded. The news was worse than the volume.

I gasp. "No!" I say in disbelief.

"Sis. What is wrong?" Simon asks, tugging at a piece of my hair. He is frowning.

I give him a weak smile. "The person that I will be having tea with is here, and I am a mess." I told him.

Simon gives me a confused expression. "So? Sis, you're beautiful either way." He grinned at me. It was a funny grin. Not all of his teeth have come in yet.

Ami nodded in agreement. "Yeah! Brother is right." She exclaimed.

I laughed, suddenly happy again. "Alright then. Let us go inside, dirty and all! If he is appalled and runs away, then he shall be dubbed a coward!" I exclaimed happily. My siblings smiled and punched the air happily. It was adorable.

Much to the servants dismay, I walked right into the house with Simon still in my arms, and Ami close behind. I marched right into the parlor where Sir Hotori, his mother, my grandmother, and my brother were having tea. "I am here. Please excuse my absence." I announced. I walked closer, Simon tugging at my muddy dress.

My grandmother and my brother stared at me in horror. Misses Hotori looked surprised and disgusted. Sir Hotori looked confused. It was amusing to see this. But...wait. This wasn't my character. I wasn't this rebellious girl. No. I was different. Something must be wrong with me.

"Amu!" My grandmother shouted in horror. Her gray hair was done nicely for the evening, and she was in a beautiful blue dress. It matched her eyes and necklace. She looked lovely compared to me But she didn't have youth like I and was all wrinkly.

"Amu, what has possessed you to do this?" My brother Royoko (or Roy) asked, horrified. His green eyes startled. His almost black hair was combed nicely today. He was in evening wear. Not quite a suit, but not quite not.

Misses Hotori fanned herself and Sir Hotori just blinked. I grinned at everybody. I probably looked foolish.

Simon smiled. "Sissy was only being herself! She can do as she pleases!" He said. That was a lie. Good thing he didn't know it. If he knew that it was a lie his little heart would be broken.

Suddenly, somebody was laughing. Was it me? No. A male. My brother. Nope, he was still in shock. Simon? No, he was too young. Then...

I turned to look at Sir Hotori, and, sure enough, he was laughing. My eyes widened at the sight. How did I not notice that he was so beautiful. His hair, his eyes, everything. Too bad I didn't have anything to fan myself with.

Sir Hotori's laughing lowered. He smiled at me. "It's nice to meet you Miss Hinamori. I didn't know that you would have such an interesting character." He said. I blushed.

"W-Well..." I stammered, unable to continue.

Sir Hotori laughed. "Come, sit." He said, motioning the empty chair next to him. I nodded, still blushing. I walked to the chair and sat down, Simon in my lap. Ami decided to run off and play with her dolly.

Simon plays with my hands that are now resting on his lap. My grandmother clears her throat in an attempt to make small talk. Suddenly there is a conversation going on. But I'm not nearly as interested in it as I am in Sir Hotori.

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Our little tea party has ended and I have eaten a quiet dinner. I hold Simon's hand as I walk with him to his room so I may tuck him in so he may sleep. My grandmother walks towards me, obviously coming from Ami's room.

She glares at me as gets closer. Simon seems to notice. "Come to the parlor after you're done." She hisses to me. Simon doesn't seem to hear.

I take a deep breath, and walked to Simon's room. I open it up. It's a rather plain room. A dresser, a mirror, a bed, a toy box, and a book shelf full of his favorite stories. Most are fairy tales. I walked to Simon's dresser and started pulling out clothes. "Simon, get undressed." I order. I can hear the ruffle of his shirt. I finish getting his clothes and turned around to see him just pulling off his underwear. Not that I mind. He's my little brother and I have to help him dress.

"Sissy." Simon says as he reaches for his underwear for the night.

"Yes?" I asked, holding his bedtime shorts for him.

Simon finishes putting on his underwear and looks at me, frowning. "Why was grandma glaring at you like that?" He asked. He was quite smart for a six year old.

I sighed as I handed him his shorts. "She was just angry at me for acting the way I did when it was time for tea." I answered.

Simon pulled his shorts on with ease. "But why? Mister Hotori seemed amused by your actions." He said.

I blushed at the reminder. I bent down and helped Simon put his shirt on. He had trouble with the buttons. "I guess you're right, but grandma fears that her reputation shall be tainted." I replied.

Simon frowned. "Who cares about her reputation?" He asked.

I smiled. "Well, she does." I stood up. "Okay then, time for bed." I picked him up and set him down on his bed.

Simon quickly crawled under his covers. "Sissy? Will you read my a bedtime story?" He asked.

I smiled at him. "Of course." I walked over to the bookshelf and pulled out a random book. Then I walked over to his bed and pulled a chair close to it. I sat down in the chair and opened the book. A candle sitting on his nightstand made me able to read the book. "All kids hold an egg in their heart. The egg of their souls. Yet...unseen." I stopped. "Oh poppycock!" I exclaimed, but not very loudly.

Simon frowned. "Sis, please continue." He said.

I looked at him. "Oh fine." I sighed and looked back at the book. I continued reading about small humans that fly around, only seen by few people. I know that this is pure poppycock, but it puts Simon to sleep. After he is asleep, I blow out the candles, put the book away, and head for the parlor.

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My visit to grandma was just as horrible as I had predicted. She scolded me and even whacked my fingers with a stick. The correct punishment for a girl like me. I took it with silence. It stung, but did no permanent damage. So I walked into my room and decided to stay up a bit longer. I read a chapter of a book that I meant to finish. After that I blew out my candles and went to bed like a good little girl.

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Morning came and I was still tired. I groaned and stretched. Nobody had called for me yet. It was probably Saturday. On Saturday Miss Lewski is busy with other matters, and I don't have church. So I was a free girl...in a way.

I yawned and got up, pushing my covers back. I felt something round poking at my legs. Had Ami misplaced some of her toys in my bed? I blinked and sat up, looking for the toys. My eyes widened when I saw what I saw.

Three eggs.

Pink, blue, and green.

Heart, spade, and clover.

I gasped. "No." I said in disbelief.

Yay! That took me two days to finish! I hope you like it. More shall come soon my dears. Do not worry. Also, if anybody is wondering what happened to Amu's parents, they came back after dinner, but were too tired to do anything.