~Ages!~
Hinamori Amu: 14
Mashiro Rima: 14
Fujisaki Nadeshiko: 14
Fujisaki Nagihiko: 14
Sanjo Kairi: 14
Souma Kukai: 16
Yuiki Yaya: 14
Hoshina Utau: 14
Tsukiyomi Ikuto: 16
Amu's POV
"You are dismissed," Nikkaidou-sensei said as the bell rang. The students rose and gathered up their things. As everybody rushed out, I yawned.
"Finally!" I put my papers back in my binder and opened my backpack. A letter fell out, addressed to me. "What's this?" I opened the wisteria-colored envelope.
Dear Amu-chan,
Please meet us in the Royal Garden after school for the last Guardian meeting. There will be a special surprise!
Sincerely,
Fujisaki Nadeshiko
My eyes widened. Nadeshiko's back? I stuffed my binder into my backpack, zipped it up, and rushed to the Royal Garden. I opened the door and saw all of the Guardians, including Kairi, Kukai, and Nadeshiko. (A/N: Nadeshiko will be Nagihiko's actual twin in this story.)
"Nade!" I ran to her and hugged her. She smiled sweetly.
"Kukai! I missed you!" I let go of Nadeshiko and bumped fists with my 'Onii-san.' He grinned and ruffled my hair.
"Kairi! It's been a long time!" I said. I didn't know what to do and just stood there awkwardly.
"Yeah... I missed you," Kairi said, a tint of pink in his cheeks. Kairi cleared his throat awkwardly.
"Now that everybody is here," He said as I sat down in an extra chair. "I would like to discuss our graduation from Seiyo Middle School."
I sighed. It's hard leaving this school...
"Remember we were the Guardians for a specific reason..." Kairi continued, taking out a closed egg. Everybody sighed. As we grew older and found our true selves, our Charas left us.
"We were the only ones who knew about Easter's true goal," Kairi went on. "Although most activities involving X-eggs has slowed, we shouldn't leave our guard down. However, if we go to separate schools, we will lose power. So I suggest that we- Tsubasa-san!"
As Kairi spoke, Tsubasa strolled in.
"I would like to enroll you all into Ouran High School. That is where Kukai is currently in. The Guardians need to stay together."
Kairi cleared his throat.
"I've heard that Ouran High School is a private school, and costs a lot of money to enter." Kairi adjusted his glasses. What? A school full of rich kids? Kukai isn't that rich...?
"That is true, Kairi," Tsubasa said. "I'm sure you've heard of their grace program, too." Kairi nodded.
"That's the program where they let about one or two children in without paying if they pass their test, isn't it?" So that's how Kukai got in... He's pretty lucky.
"That is correct. I have conversed with the supervisor of Ouran High School and he agreed to let all of you in, but only if every one of you passes the test. Don't worry, the test will be quite easy, considering your grades."
"Why can't Yaya-chi and her friends get in for free?" Yaya asked. "Yaya hates tests."
"I'm sorry, but the supervisor didn't allow that," Tsubasa replied with an apologetic smile. Moving on, he said, "I would like all of you, save for Kukai and the twins, to meet me tomorrow (Saturday) at Ouran High School, 5:00 PM. You will take the test there."
"I need a ride," Rima said.
"I have already taken that into account. Nadeshiko?" Tsubasa asked. Nadeshiko nodded, then turned to us.
"My family has a rather large limo. My driver will pick you all up in front of your houses. Is that fine with you?" We gasped. A limo? For us?
"Great! I'll take that as a yes." Nadeshiko said.
"Amu-chan, please expect your ride at 4:30," Nagihiko said. "Rima, please wait until 4:37. Kairi, 4:45. Yaya, be outside at 4:54." We all nodded, memorizing the times.
"You are dismissed," Tsubasa said. Rime nodded, thanked the twins for the ride, and dashed out the door. When Kukai looked surprised, I told him that her parents didn't like to wait. After chatting with Kairi, Nadeshiko, and Kukai for a while, I left.
~ Dinnertime!~
"Really!?" Midori gasped. "Ouran High School!? 'For the elite and rich!?'"
"In a limo!?" Tsumugu asked. Midori and Tsumugu looked at each other, holding hands.
"Riding in style!" They squealed.
~The Next Day!~
"Amu-chan! Lunchtime!" Midori called from downstairs.
"Just a sec! I'm almost done studying!" I called back, then returned to my Math book. Read my 'worst subject' book. I chewed on my pencil. "So... x is y and y is 2 + z... What?" I groaned. I didn't want to disappoint everyone.
"Amu-chan!" Midori called again.
"Coming!" I said, closing my book and heading downstairs.
"I made a special meal so Amu-chan can pass the test and..." Midori squealed with Tsumugu.
"Ride in style!" They said at the same time. I rolled my eyes.
~ 4:30 ~
"Wear this... Don't forget this!... And-" Midori fussed.
"Mom! It's already 4:30!" I complained.
"Don't worry! There's still five more seconds..." I rolled my eyes.
5...
4...
3...
2...
1...
"Ding Dong!" The doorbell rang.
"Exactly on time!" I gasped, slipping on my flats. "Bye Mom! Dad! Ami!" I rushed to open the door.
"Miss Hinamori Amu?" The driver asked.
"That's me," I said.
"The car is right outside," He said.
I looked at my parents, who gave me a 'good luck' smile. I smiled back and followed him out the door.
He opened the door of the white limo and I looked in. The Fujisaki twins smiled at me. I sat next to them and we chatted as we drove to pick up Rima.
"You ready for the test?" I asked.
"We don't need to take it," the twins chorused. "We're just keeping you company." Six minutes later, we arrived at a house.
"This is where Rima lives?" I asked Nadeshiko. She nodded.
Suddenly, the door of the house slid open and Rima rushed out, eyes a little red, but still smiling.
Rima's POV
"Mom, Dad, I have a test today." I said. My parents started to snap that they couldn't pick me up when I said that the Fujisaki family already made arrangements for picking and dropping us off.
"Are you sure you can trust these people?"
"What if they kidnap you? Again?"
My parents started arguing about whose fault it was for the kidnapping.
"Shut up," I murmured.
My parents didn't hear me, and their argument grew heated. Soon, they were yelling their heads off.
"Shut up!" I cried, tears threatening to fall. "You never care about how alone I feel when you guys argue like that. You don't care if I have a life, too! I'm leaving!" I gathered my things and went outside to wait for the limo. I banged the door behind me, taking a deep breath. I furiously wiped the tears off my face and managed a smile.
I looked up and saw the long white limo waiting for me. Nadeshiko, Nagihiko, and Amu waved. I smiled a genuine smile. Yes, I have a life, too. And I'm not alone I this world.
Amu's POV
After everybody was picked up, we arrived at Ouran High School. It was enormous and beautiful. I stepped out of the limo, followed by my friends. All that studying seemed to pay off. I suddenly felt very confident. I grinned.
Ouran High, we're coming for 'ya!
