Hello! This is Melody! This is my first story, so please no flaming. Only constructive criticism, please! Also, half of the credit goes to my cousin, Sarah, who came up with the idea, plot, and characters for this story!

Disclaimer: I do not own Shugo Chara. I'm not that awesome yet.

Enjoy!

I woke up to a six-inch midget jumping up and down on my head.

"Wake up! Wake up! First day of school!" Lina sang.

I groaned and sat up in bed, rubbing my eyes. "Good morning, Lina."

Let me explain: Lina is my Guardian Chara. She's my would-be-self. Basically, whatever your Chara is, that's your dream. Lina is a rebellious person, full of mischief and pranks. She also looks rebellious, with bright red hair and a black messenger hat, a red t-shirt and a black leather mini-skirt, silver chains, and black combat boots. Yup, Lina's my little kick-ass buddy.

"How's the she-monster?" I asked in a low voice.

Lina immediately sobered. "She wants to give you another lecture."

I groaned. The she-monster, my mom, was fond of giving lectures while I was fond of blatantly ignoring them.

I left the warm comfort of my bed and entered my giant walk-in closet. Oh, yeah, my family was filthy rich. Honestly, I didn't really care. All money did was turn you into a greedy pig.

I grabbed my Seiyo school uniform ad quickly changed. I did my hair and made sure not a speck was out of place. My mom would have a fit if I looked anything less than perfect.

I turned to Lina. "Time to enter hell."

She grimaced sympathetically. I walked downstairs to my mom's study and knocked on the polished mahogany door.

"Enter." She called. I rolled my eyes. What, did she think this was a movie or something?

"Hi mom." I greeted her.

"Hana," She said sharply. "I will be treated with the utmost respect. You need to call me Mother."

I sighed. "Yes, Mother."

"Now, Hana, today you are starting your first day at Seiyo Academy." No shit, Sherlock. "Remember, you are better than everyone else. You are my daughter and I expect nothing but the best from you. Uphold the Fujihashi motto: win no matter the cost, no matter the consequences."

I laughed. "You make it sound like its a war."

Mother eyed me coolly. "It is Hana, it is."

I suddenly felt nervous. "I... um... first day... busy... bye!" I bolted outside and didn't stop until I ran out the front door. I raised an eyebrow at Lina.

"Is it me or does she get crazier every day?"

Lina shrugged helplessly. I sighed and began the long walk to Seiyo Academy.

I headed towards the Main Office to figure out my schedule. Once inside, I spotted an elderly receptionist with gaudy pink glasses.

I smiled sweetly. "Excuse me, ma'am? I'm the new student Hana Fujihashi. I was wondering which class I'm in."

Lina laughed. "Ah, it's your goody-two-shoe's act."

"Shut it." I hissed.

The receptionist typed something into the computer in front of her. "Hana Fujihashi. You are in the Star Class."

I thanked her, then exited the office. Instead of going to my class, however, I ducked inside the nearest bathroom.

I had work to do.

I threw off my stuffy black blazer and switched my stiff button down for a white t-shirt that read 'Bite Me' in bright red script. I wrapped a silver chain belt around my red plaid skirt. I yanked off chunky Mary Jane's and pulled on my black and red paint-splattered sneakers. Releasing my slightly-curly chocolate hair loose from it's immaculate French braid, I used my tie (which matched my skirt) to hold my hair in a loose ponytail, letting the soft curls fall just past my shoulders. I swiped mascara on my lashes, enhancing hazel-green eyes. For the finishing touch, I let a smirk twist my lips.

"Lookin' good." Lina giggled. She pouted when I gestured to a black pouch on my belt, though.

"Do I have to?" She whined. "It's so stuffy in there."

I sighed. "Lina, you know the drill. We can't take the chance of another Egg Bearer spotting you."

Lina sulked as she slowly flew into the pouch. "Fine, but you're Chara Changing with me later!"

I grinned. "I'd love to."

Quickly stuffing my discarded clothes inside my bag, I made my way to a wooden door with a large gold star sticker. I rolled my eyes. What was this, kindergarten? I knocked loudly. A slightly disheveled man opened the door.

"Ah, come in, come in!" He beamed. "You must be Fujihashi-san! It is such a pleasure to meet you! I am Nikaidou-sensei!"

I shuddered. How is it possible to be that happy?

"Eh, Fujihashi-san, you are not wearing your uniform correctly." Nikaidou commented.

"Yep, I know." I nodded.

"Ahem, do you mind changing?" He asked.

"Nah, I'm good." I smirked

He glared at me. "That was an order."

Ooh. What's he got up his ass?

"Yeah, well, ya see, I've got a slight problem with taking orders and authority in general." I said, mock-seriously.

"Fix your uniform!" He snarled. Damn, I was good at pushing peoples' buttons. Either that or Nikaidou was bipolar.

"Nope," I popped the 'p'. I could tell Lina was laughing her head off in her pouch.

He took a deep, deep breath. Idly, I noticed the twenty-something students in the room staring at me in open-mouthed shock.

Nikaidou forced a smile back on his face. "Alright then, Fujihashi-san. Can you tell the class a little bit about yourself?"

I turned to the class and plastered a fake grin on.

"I am, like, so happy to be here!" I gushed. "It's, like, been my dream since, like, forever to go to a school just like Seiyo. It's so, like, great an-"

"Enough!" Nikaidou hissed. He pointed a finger at an empty desk next to a short blond girl. "Your seat is next to Mashiro-san. Please sit down now."

I smiled. "No problem, Nikai-kun."

I sauntered over to my seat and plopped down. A pink haired girl turned in her seat and stuck out her hand.

"Hi! I'm Amu Hinamori."

I stared at her hand until she awkwardly pulled it back, then I flicked my gaze back to her face.

"Sup? I'm Hana Fujihashi."

"I'm Rima Mashiro." The blond chibi next to me piped up.

"Charmed." I drawled. I slouched in my seat and ignored their attempts at drawing me into conversation. What can I say? I'm socially awkward.

After a mind-numbing lesson about... something, I sprang out of my seat as soon as the lunch bell rang. I hurried outside and sat under a huge sakura tree.

"Lina," I sing-songed. "You can come out now."

Lina flew out of the pouch, rubbing her eyes sleepily. "Ah, that was a nice nap."

I smirked. "Ready to Chara Change?"

"Hell yeah!"

Now, let me explain something. When I Chara-Change with Lina, I become more... devious. It helps when I'm pulling pranks. It also helps when I need to escape from X-Eggs, but that's a different story.

"Chara Change!" Lina cried. Red streaks appeared in my hair.

I turned to Lina. "Wanna do the super-glue prank?"

She nodded, smirking. I grabbed a tube of super-glue from my bag (I have everything in there) and hurried to the classroom. Making sure no one was inside, I spread glue on the inside of the door frame and covered the lock with glue. Slowly, I eased the door shut. I waited a little bit, then tried the door. It was stuck tight. I grinned.

"Another prank successful."

Lina giggled.

I ran back outside and waited until the bell rang, then I slowly walked to the Star class. When I saw the large crowd milling around, I put on a confused expression. I tapped a girl on the shoulder.

"What's going on?"

"Nikaidou-sensei can't get the door open." She informed me. I stopped a laugh bubbling inside my chest.

Before I could say anything, Nikaidou-sensei gave up.

"Alright, everyone is dismissed early since something is wrong with the door."

Everyone cheered, happy to get out of school an hour early. I couldn't stop the laughter anymore, so I ran outside and collapsed near the sakura tree. I laughed until my sides ached, then laughed harder when I heard Lina's giggles.

"That was awesome!" I said, grinning.

Lina nodded furiously. "It was, it was. I wonder what we should do for our next prank."

"I don't think you should pull another prank."

I whipped my head around. Amu Hinamori, Rima Mashiro, a purple-haired boy, a pigtailed kid, and a russet-haired jock stood behind me. They all had Charas. Purple-hair had two and Amu had four.

They knew that I was the one who was the mastermind behind the prank and they could see Lina. I said the first thing that popped into my mind:

"Shit."