Chapter one: The wind, howling at the window

This is my first Chobits based fan-fiction and its not as simple as many as the ones out there. I'm very happy with how the start turned out and Asuko is not suppose to be like Chii. She is sweet and nice and everything, but not some cheesy rip off of Chii with which Hideki falls in love with. Just thought I'd say that. She kinda acts like me when I flirt to tell the truth lol.

"Hideki hasn't returned home yet," Chii muttered to herself as she stared out the window, the dead of night covering anything that didn't produce its own light. Chii lowered her head onto her forearm, which was resting on the edge of the window. She sighed deeply; no one was home tonight. Kotoko was with Chitose for the night, Sumomo was with Hideki's friend since she said she missed her old master and Chii was left alone. Hideki should have been home from work about an hour ago, but still there was no sign of him on the dark street. Chii couldn't sleep till he finally entered the door, and TV held no interest to her, so she was left looking out the window like always. She had finished work over four hours ago, and she had seen Sumomo for a little bit before Shimbo took her but that's was about it. Yumi was now working at the shop so Chii had a whole lot less to do, and she always smiled at Chii but something still seemed cold between them. A small knock was had at the door and Chii rushed to greet whoever it was. She opened the door quickly and felt a little bit disappointed to see Chitose standing before her. "Hello Chitose-chan" She said with a forced smile. "Hello little Chii-chan! I saw that Hideki-kun wasn't home yet and I was wondering is maybe you were a little lonely" Chitose said smiling.

Chii nodded and Chitose took her hand in her own. "Chii-chan do you remember Freya?" She asked with a tone of sadness in her voice. Chii shook her head. "Oh, I see" Chitose lowered her head, her eyes no longer visible; "I guess you really did lose all your memories of her that night that Hideki-kun said he loved you". Chii shook her head again in confusing, who was this Freya? Chitose seemed hurt and Chii wrapped her arms around her ever so slowly "Is Chitose-chan hurt?". Chitose stood unable to think, "No Chii-chan… I am not hurt".

With that Chitose looked up at Chii and placed her hand on top of the data port which resembled a toy ear. "Chii-chan, maybe I shouldn't be telling you this, but I don't care right now" She whispered. With that she leaned inwards and muttered to where, if Chii was a human, her ear should have been "Chobits". Chii's eyes drew a blank and the sounds of clicking and beeping was coming from her. It lasted only a few moments before Chii came back to herself. "I told Hideki-kun I wouldn't do this, but I can't stand the fact that you don't even know yours own sister Chii-chan" Chitose mumbled and patted Chii's hand as she let go "Chii-chan, if you ever want t see your sister, whenever your lonely, just say Chobits. Good-bye". Chii smiled and closed the door and took her place by the window again. Lonely… Chii thought as she looked at the streets, they also seemed lonesome. Her sister? She didn't have a sister for she would be with her right now, beside her to play with her. Chii knew they sisters are suppose to make each other happy, to look after each other… but if she had a sister where was she now?

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Hideki walked the streets along side a girl. She wore a plain pale green long dress that clung to her body comfortably. The electric park lights shone down at them as they strolled along side one another. The small pond stood still as not one breeze had came for an hour now. Hideki sighed deeply as he stared at the gray walkway. The girl took note of the sigh and placed her hand on his chin gently "Why is Hideki-kun sighing?" She asked in the shy timid way that reminded him of Yumi. "Oh nothing" He mutter was answered with a gentle slap to the face "You liar!". "Asuko-chan!" Hideki he said with a hint of playfulness. Asuko placed her finger on top of his lip and giggled "Now shy guy Hideki-kun must tell me what is up…" With that she moved her hand and patted his head "Here!". Hideki smiled and pulled her hand off his head "I was just thinking" he said with a fake smile, her hand still in his. "I know that!" Asuko said with a laugh. She paused and then muttered "Was it about Chii?".

Hideki looked at her, uneasy surprise written across his face "Asuko-chan". She ran to the street lamp that shone only across a perfect circle in the park and took a seat under it and on a bench. Hideki sat beside her, and to comfort her put his hand on her shoulder. "Asuko-chan, I know that look all to well. You look like my old friend Yumi-chan, whenever I said anything about Chii, she'd get all moody and sad too. Asuko, I've known you for only a year but… would you mind if I ask whats wrong?" Hideki asked as he patted her shoulder gently. Ever since he had been with Chii he had been more open, more willing to listen to people and persocom problems… and ever since he had been with Chii and he saw more human and machine marriages and more humans hurt. Asuko wasn't always like Yumi, when she heard of Hideki being with Chii since he was nineteen and was twenty six now she didn't seem sad. She only seemed happy, but as time wore on the thought of Chii made her sad. But she didn't always bow her head and start to tear up like Yumi, the only thing that showed that she was sad was the hint in her voice. She was rather mature for a twenty-year-old.

"Hideki-kun… I'm really happy for you and Chii-chan, I really am. When I met her even I fell in love with her… and I don't think your love if wrong… and you told me what Chii-chan can do and can't do… but…" Asuko began but trailed off. Hideki placed his hand on Asuko's in hopes to calm her, even a little. "Asuko-chan whats wrong? Where are you going with this?" Hideki asked. Asuko stare at him and smiled sadly "Sorry Hideki-kun, forgive me! We're almost at my house so" Asuko said smiling and stood up and quickly began to walk down the walkway before Hideki had even stood. "Wait!" Hideki said chasing after her but Asuko was already on a quick pace down the park walkway. Finally the street broke out and Asuko crossed the road right before Hideki caught up and grabbed her. "Asuko-chan! Don't run!" Hideki yelled. Asuko turned around and laughed "Got you to chase me home!". Hideki looked behind her and there stood a rather traditional house and a rather big one at that "You own that house?". "Don't be stupid Hideki-kun! I rent the basement! I'm not rich… Anyways, will you come inside?". Hideki froze, he should have been home hours ago… but this was a friend in need… so… "Sure, I guess. Only for a bit, Chii is waiting for me".

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Chii closed her eyes and thought. If she said Chobits would her sister come and stop the loneliness? Would she have a sister? Slowly Chii opened her lips and whispered to herself "Chobits'". Suddenly a dark blue world of mirrors with no reflection surrounded Chii. She stared, her pink dress flowed even when there was no wind. Something about this world scared her; she lowered her gaze to the reflective floor. A soft chime was heard but it turned to a low growl. That when Chii appeared, she was wearing no pants but rather boots that ran all the way up her legs and had rips across them. She had a dress top on but it grew longer and looked like a dress spilt up the fount. Chii stared at her with confusion… was that her sister? "Elda… where have to been?" The girl whispered and flew forward to Chii quickly. She placed her hand on Chii's check and leaned in for what seemed like a kiss but instead she just floated inches away from her face. "You, my sister, would not have awakened me unless it was important. How is Hideki-kun treating you?" She whispered in a malevolent way. Sister? This was her sister after all! Maybe her sister could help her…

Chii pushed her away tenderly and placed her index finger on her lower lip "Hideki will not place his lips here or" She moved her hand to her chest "Here". With that she lowered her hand to the just below her waist, above her special spot. "Hideki… sometimes… would look here, but not anymore" Chii muttered sadly. "Elda… Do you remember me?" The girl said as she hugged Chii. "Chii dose not know girl who looks like Chii. Chii knows that you are sister" Chii said as she returned the hug. Sister pushed away and smiled sorrowfully "Elda… do you know why Hideki-kun is no longer… looking at you?". Chii shook her head "Chii does not know". Sister held Chii's hand in hers' and kissed her on the check lightly "Elda… if you want to know, just ask me for help". Chii opened her mouth but Sister placed her index fingers across her open mouth. "No Elda, not now. You need time to think, for if you say yes you won't see Hideki-kun for a while. You need to think" Sister said and started to float backwards into the darkening blue. "Think about Elda, are you willing to risk not seeing Hideki to win back his love, or lose it".

Hideki's room returned to Chii's vision. Chii hadn't moved from the window spot even if just a moment ago she was a world away. "Win Hideki's love again… or lose it… Chii's" Chii muttered as she placed her hand on top of her chest and muttered "Chii's heart hurts".

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Hideki sat on the couch, his heart pounding at every creak the old house made. Just being inside the warm basement made his stomach turn. Asuko re-entered the room holding a pot of tea with two small tea plates (not really cups, but not meant for food). She passed one to Hideki and poured tea into it. Hideki didn't much feel for tea at all and rather just get home for her was feeling really bad for leaving Chii all alone for so long, but her drunk the tea anyways. Asuko sat beside him on the couch and took a sip of her tip, Hideki knew it was too soon and could see her cringed a little but she did a good job hiding the fact that it burned. "Asuko-chan, I really need to get home. I'm sorry but the thing is Chii has been alone for a while now, and after drinks and walking you home I feel sorta bad for leaving her. Besides, I think does drinks may have um… gotten to you?" Hideki said, pausing every now and then to pick the words that fit what he was feeling best.

"Right, right I'm sorry… Hideki" She whispered, blush covering her face wildly. He waited for the 'kun' to be added, but it never happened. Such a big step to take. "Hideki, I um know I shouldn't be doing this because your with Chii and you're a little bit older then me so uh" Asuko mumbled, her words fumbled every now and then. Hideki was taken back a little "Why, Asuko-chan! I'm not that much older! Only

six years" But then we he said that it did seem like a time space. Asuko leaned on Hideki's shoulder and Hideki jumped. "I couldn't keep my feelings locked up anymore. I know I shouldn't be doing this, I know your going to leave here with nothing to mow over, I know this is in vein. But Hideki… I love you" Asuko said as she brought her knees to her chest, she sat in a way that showed she didn't want him to see her face. Her light brown hair covered her face, which she moved to face Hideki's.

Not adding an honorific to a name is a big step because it is saying that you feel extremely close to the person in question. It is mostly only used for lovers, family and very close long time friends. If not used at the right time, and to the right person it can be down right offensive and push someone away.

He had never thought of Asuko that way before. Well not in a love way, he thought she was cute and funny. She always had a story to tell and could find something good to come out of the worse things. He spent a lot of nights off work with her and she always seem to flirt even the littlest bit, and her eyes would stare at Hideki until he turned around and then she would quickly look to no where. She always wore the cutest outfits and smiled at nothing. Maybe he did fall in love with her too, without even knowing it. Or maybe its just the sudden mood of things that made him think this. He had to go home, but he couldn't just get up and leave. He leaned over and kissed Asuko on the lips, maybe enjoying the moment to much. He had kissed Chii before but Chii never really knew how to kiss him back, and how can you teach someone like Chii, who is so innocent, something like kissing? Before he knew it, he was on top of Asuko.

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Kikyo56: I love Asuko-chan, I really do. To see what is going to happen, keep reading! Kikyo56's pet bird, Chippy ((.))>