ER: I saw this on one of the other fanfics I read so I thought I'd try it!
Ikuto: Try what?
ER: Try this little conversation thingy, it sounds cool.
Ikuto: It sounds stupid.
Amu: Lay off Ikuto, she's only trying to introduce her story.
Ikuto: You mean my story.
ER: It's actually mostly about Amu.
Ikuto: Pshh whatever, you know you adore me.
ER: Yeah, but who doesn't?
Amu: Uhm, me!
Ikuto: You know you love me
Amu: Eww, get away from me!
ER: Well it doesn't seem like they'll be done soon so, I don't own Shugo Chara.
Ikuto: Hey I was scripted to say that!
ER: Oh boo hoo
Amu: You tell him Emer… Roo… what do I call you?
ER: I have a fake name for a reason.
Ikuto: Oooh mysterious.
ER: Shut up, we need to start.
Ikuto: Whatever
Chapter 1: Rest in peace my friend
*Amu's POV*
"Onee-chaaaan!" A shrill voice squealed through the hallway.
"Yes?" I answered looking up from my book.
"Dinner's ready!" Her baby sister replied.
"I'll be down in a second." I answered putting down my book.
As I stood I passed by my mirror. I wasn't much to look at with my drab grey sweater, black leggings, combat boots, and usual black not to thick glasses. I wasn't a hipster, I promise, I was more of a "I don't feel like putting on makeup" type. I wasn't ashamed, but I wasn't exactly proud of my attire or taste in hobbies.
"Hello Amu!" Her mom greeted her as I stepped into the dining room.
"Hi mom," I greeted in my usual quiet voice. I wasn't shy- well, not to my mother- I just didn't really talk to many people on account of the fact that they didn't talk to me.
"So, are you excited for your first day of your sophomore year tomorrow?" My dad asked excitedly as he bit into his dinner. "And it's at this new school too!" He exclaimed with a mouth full of noodles.
They'd transferred me away from my last school after the accident, in an attempt to rid me of the memory I assume, but it still lingered. "Sure," I answered nonchalantly.
My mom and dad made sad eye contact, there was an awkward silence before mom cleared her throat and spoke, "Amu- honey, we know you haven't been the same since… the- the accident… but I feel like you should brighten up a little."
"Brighten up?" I asked a little confused.
"Well… you aren't exactly as happy as you used to be." Dad suggested a little timidly, looking at me as if I was fragile and would break at any moment.
"Oh…" I mumbled, "I'm sorry..."
"Honey, you don't need to apologize, we just want you to smile like you used to." Midori Hinamori said quietly before reaching across the table to grab my hand.
I flinched a little before pulling my hand away before mom could touch me, "I- I'm sorry, I just…" I stuttered an apology before running back upstairs.
"Damn, she keeps doing that…" Her mom cursed as she saw her eldest daughter flee to her bedroom.
"It's okay dear. Maybe school will help her open up." Tsumugu reassured taking his wife's hand.
There was a sudden clearing of throat across the table and the couple looked down to see Ami looking at them with sadness in her eyes. "Is sissy ever going to be sissy again?"
"Oh honey we hope." Her mother whispered taking Ami's hand as well.
*Amu's Bedroom*
My breath was a quick pant as I leaned on the wall opposite of my door, "Stop… stop…" I repeated pulling my knees up to my chest and burying my head in them. "Useless, I'm so useless." I mumbled, fighting tears.
"Takara… I'm so sorry…" I sobbed as tears began to stream down my face.
*Flashback*
"Amu-Chan! Hurry up!" an excited voice squealed.
"I'm coming Taka, just slow down!" I replied trying to climb over rock after rock.
"No slowing down for slow-pokes! If you miss it you miss it!"
"Taka, we're going to be sophomores next year, and you're still doing this?" I asked exhausted.
"Nobody with a brain would miss looking at the tanuki come out after hibernating all winter."
"But they're all over Japan! Why can't we just look for them some other time?" I inquired trying my best to not sound as irritated as I was.
"You do this every year Amu-chan." Takara groaned before climbing over the final rock that stood over a clearing that separated this rocky area and the thick forest.
I gasped as I almost fell over the steep ledge.
"You don't want to fall down from here Amu, it'd definitely kill you." Takara warned.
"Yeah, ditto to you." I mumbled as my cool and spicy attitude was lurking.
"Look Amu! We're just in time! They're coming out of the den!" Takara exclaimed pointing down to the hole where some furry creatures where emerging.
"Oh, cool…" I mumbled, it looked the same every year, they walked out, and then we walked away.
"C'mon Amu-Chan, at least be a little interested." Takara pleaded.
"I am…" I lied. Suddenly there was a flashing off to our right, "What the-"
"Amu!" Takara's terrified scream filled the air as my eyes widened in horror.
"Taka!" I screamed reaching for her falling body.
It was like slow motion… I whirled around in time to catch her, but I didn't. The flashing object was closer now, close as in right next to me. I was so startled I stumbled a little, causing me to trip as well, and fall off the cliff.
I prepared for death, I looked down at the ground and saw Taka falling as well.
"Takara!" I screamed right before I came to a sudden stop in the air. I looked up a moment to see that the sleeve of my jacket had gotten caught on a random branch. "No!" I screamed as I looked down and saw my best friend on the floor of the clearing. "Taka!"
*End of flashback*
"Why did I live?" I whispered through tears.
"Because you need to live Amu," Somebody said over me.
I glanced up to see my mother standing there with a glass of water and a piece of Ami's cake she baked.
"But why didn't she?" I asked as I wiped the tears off my cheek.
"Maybe she was supposed to be somewhere else." Mom suggested sitting down next to me.
That was all we said before she handed me the slice of cake, "Here, chocolate should cure a broken heart."
"Funny thing is," I mumbled as I accepted the cake, "It's not even a boy…"
"And let's hope it's never." My mom said pointedly before we both started to giggle.
After a moment my mother gave me a hug and said to go to sleep, which I gladly did.
After all, it was the first day of my sophomore year tomorrow at a brand new school. Let's see how this goes.
Ikuto: Hey! Where was I!
ER: Patience Ikuto, you'll arrive soon enough.
Ikuto: Fine, but it better be really dramatic.
ER: Don't worry I've got something up my sleeve.
Ikuto: Ugh, fine.
ER: Reviews would be much appreciated!
Ikuto: so would my entrance.
ER: Shut up.
