Morg: Heyo! Ready for another beautiful day in the neighborhood?
Ikuto: Did you just…?
Amu: She did.
Morg: What? I had a great childhood! Why can't I use some of it here?
Ikuto: This is a Shugo Chara fanfiction. Get on with the writing.
Amu: Jeez Ikuto, it almost sounds like you want to know what's going to happen.
Ikuto: No! I just don't want to listen to her sing that song anymore!
Amu: Yeah sure, you know she doesn't own us so…
~Killed With Kisses~
The sidewalk pounded under her feet, Kukai wasn't too far behind and Amu made sure not to go faster than he thought was fast. Scenery flew past them as they made several passes around and through the small town. Once or twice, Amu had to quickly change the course so they wouldn't bring attention to themselves by going down a busy street. She still didn't trust everyone in the town.
Kukai couldn't believe his luck. If he didn't already have a massive crush on a pop superstar, he'd go for the pinkette running before him. She was his ideal girl, at least what he's seen of her."Yo! Hinamori, let's book it towards your place! I'm starving!"
Amu waved her hand to show that she understood before quickly cutting to the right to head down an alleyway that would bring them almost to her new apartment. Kukai was amazed at her quick change in direction and his heart almost stopped when she smoothly jumped a couple of fallen trashcans. Of course, he had no problem doing those moves but he was a soccer player. She was definitely going to be on his team.
Amu brought them to a stop in front of the old couple's gates. With a good shove, the gates flew open. After she and Kukai were inside, Amu shut them. "This way Kukai. Rima and Yaya should have been here a while ago."
Kukai stared at the pinkette. He had both hands on his head to open up his chest so his lungs could get more air. In all honesty he was completely out of breath. Amu on the other hand wasn't even breathing hard and she'd been the one to set the pace. "What are you? Some kind of bionicle woman! How is it that you aren't even tired?"
Amu froze. Glancing back over her shoulder to see Kukai's grinning face, her muscles relaxed. The boy was only joking. "Of course not! I'm just better than you."
Kukai blushed at the teasing but didn't let it faze him. "Alright then I propose we have a soccer match to see who the best is."
Not having played soccer, not knowing what it was, Amu agreed. "Alright, tomorrow then."
Kukai let out a whoop as he pumped his fist into the air. "YOU ARE GOING DOWN HINAMORI!"
"I thought I heard an idiot out here."
Kukai turned to grin at Rima, who was standing on the porch above the two runners. "Hinamori just sentenced herself to death by soccer match! We're playing tomorrow after school. You and Yaya want to come watch?"
Rima looked from the still breathing hard Kukai to the seemingly perfect Amu. "I'll place my bets on Amu winning."
"HEY!" Kukai couldn't believe his ears. The best soccer player around wasn't about to be taken down by some new girl just because she could run fast. "I'll show you Rima! Just make sure you're at the match!"
Raising one eyebrow, the short girl left the porch for the inside of Amu's apartment. A move that she quickly regretted.
"Yaya wants to know if they are back yet Rima-tan! Yaya is so hungry and Amu-chi promised candy!"
Rima let out an audible sigh. "Yaya, we picked up the candy for you already. You ate it all."
"Well Yaya wants more!"
A resounding smack sounded and for a moment the two runners just stared at each other with wide eyes. Rima had just smacked Yaya. They waited for the crying to start.
"Yaya thinks that if Rima-tan keeps smacking her hand to her forehead like that then Rima-tan is going to get a headache."
Kukai visibly relaxed before grinning at Amu. "Hey Hinamori, we're friends right?"
Amu didn't know where this was going, but she'd play along. "Yeah, friends."
With a thumbs up and a wink, Kukai grinned. "Awesome! Then you can help me with project code name: Rimahiko."
"Code name what?"
"Rimahiko. You see, my best friend has a huge crush on Rima, although I can't figure out why, and he really wants me to help set him up with her since I'm friends with Rima and all, but honestly I need a little help."
Amu could agree to that last part in more ways than one. "Does Rima like him back?"
Kukai raised an eyebrow at the pinkette before shrugging. "Does Rima really like anyone? She talks to me and you and Yaya but I think that's because we're the only ones that aren't afraid to approach her."
Finding that hard to believe, Amu glanced up to where she knew Yaya and Rima were sitting. Not because that's where the couch was in her apartment, but because she could still hear them talking. "People think she's scary? That's crazy. I guess before I agree to help you I'll have to meet this Hiko guy."
Kukai couldn't hold back his laughter. "His name is Nagihiko! But I call him Nagi. You can too."
"Maybe you should let him decide what I can and cannot call him. Is he going to be at our game tomorrow?"
Kukai wiped out a cell phone. "How about you meet him tonight?"
"Sure, I'll go get started and distract the other two so you can call Nagihiko and invite him over for some food."
Kukai waved as Amu headed up the stairs. Yaya started yelling gibberish out of excitement of seeing Amu. The pinkette decided this was what it would feel like to own a small dog. "Come on guys, you can wash your hands and help me out."
Kukai moved a little ways away from the porch before he dialed the number. On the third ring, Nagi finally answered. "Dude! Get over to Hinamori's place!"
"Two questions, who is Hinamori and where does he/she live?"
Kukai rubbed a hand down his face as though it should be obvious. "She's only the coolest girl ever! We just went for a run and she totally set the pace. I mean, she's the perfect woman!"
"Sounds like you have a new crush."
Kukai waved his hands in the air before him. "No, no, no! Hoshina is still number one. Hinamori is more like a sister."
"So why do I have to come meet her? I'm in the middle of dance practice you know."
Kukai made some gagging noises before laughing. "Dude! Rima's here!"
"… Give me directions."
Kukai couldn't help but tease his best friend a little as he told him the way to get to the dinner party. "You better hurry too since Hinamori already started making the chow! She said it's going to be great!"
"I already left my house. My mom isn't too happy about it since I'm skipping out on practice and supper but I told her it was an emergency."
"Good thinking! I'll meet you at the gate!"
Amu smiled as she listened to Kukai on the phone while carrying on a conversation to distract Rima and Yaya so they wouldn't hear it as well. She didn't know how good their hearing was compared to hers but she wasn't going to take any chances. Amu could take care of herself, but Rima wasn't someone she wanted to mess with.
"Yaya thinks that Kairi is the best president ever! Kairi is always helping Yaya get everything done on time!"
Despite washing her hands so she could help, Rima sat at the table while Amu did all the work. "Maybe you should ask him out."
Yaya actually stopped talking long enough to blush. "Yaya doesn't know why Rima-tan would say that."
Rima sighed. "It's obvious to us that you like him Yaya. Maybe he likes you too. That could be why he's always helping you."
"Yaya thinks that maybe Kairi thinks that Yaya is annoying."
Amu finished stirring the vegetables in the pot before her before she turned to look at the two girls at the table. "So Yaya likes Kairi huh? What about you Rima? Do you have anyone that you like?"
Rima refused to meet Amu's eyes. "Nope."
"Are you sure?"
"Yep."
"But Yaya thought that Rima-tan always picks on Nag-"
Rima's hand came down over Yaya's mouth to cut her off. Her words hissed out of her lips like angry snakes. "Don't you say anything else."
Yaya nodded to show that she understood. "Yaya is sorry Rima-tan."
"It's fine. Kukai's outside though and if he overhears you saying anything then I'd never live it down."
Amu let an eyebrow go up. "Why is that?"
"I'll tell you later after he leaves."
Amu couldn't help but smile as the sound of Kukai's drew nearer. The girls both looked at Amu in confusion until a second voice sounded. "Kukai decided to invite a friend over as well so he wouldn't be the only guy."
Rima's face paled slightly before she smoothed out her shirt and promptly put on a bored look. "Whatever."
The door flew open to reveal an excited looking Kukai, although Amu hadn't seen him with any other expression, and a boy with long purple hair. He was beautiful. "This is Hinamori Amu and Hinamori this is Fujisaki Nagihiko."
With a bow, the two greeted each other. "Please call me Amu."
"In that case you should call me Nagi."
"Told ya Hinamori!"
Rima rolled her eyes before turning her back to the new arrivals. "Is this food done yet?"
Nagi tried to hide a smile and failed miserably. "Hello there Rima-chan. How is your day going?"
"It was better before."
Nagi only laughed before he and Kukai washed up and sat down at the table. Yaya looked at the two boys and then back at Rima and Amu. "Yaya thinks we should invite Kairi so that it's even!"
"The pres was at the library. I saw him on my way over here."
Yaya didn't waste a second. She was out the door before anyone could say anything else. Amu kept on cooking. She'd made enough for everyone to have some tonight and lunch tomorrow. There wouldn't be a problem if Yaya brought this Kairi guy back with her. Not to mention, the Guardians wouldn't attack with so many other people present.
"Dude! Did I tell you that Hinamori and I are having a soccer match tomorrow? Rima thinks that Hinamori could beat me. Me!"
Nagi flashed a smile at the short blond as she peaked at him out of the corner of her eye. "Well, Rima-chan is a very smart girl. I might have to trust her instincts on this one."
Kukai clutched his shirt as if he was in shock from his friends words. "That hurts man! I thought we were besties!"
Nagi didn't have a chance to reply as Yaya's voice carried up the stairs to where the three of them sat while Amu made supper. "Yaya wanted to bring Kairi some food since she heard that he was working so hard, but the food isn't done yet so Yaya had to bring Kairi to the food."
A boy's voice, who Amu had to assume was Kairi, answered the blabbering girl back. "Calm down Yaya. It's very nice of you to think of me, although I told you that you didn't need to worry."
"But Yaya can't help but worry!"
The door once again flew open. This time to reveal Yaya dragging a green haired boy by his arm. Despite the boy being half dragged into the room, he still moved with precision. "We're here now Yaya, you can let go."
Yaya blushed as she let go and moved to sit by Rima who patted her arm affectionately. Nagi watched the short blonde comfort her friend with hungry eyes.
Amu bowed to the newest arrival. "Hinamori Amu."
Kairi bowed back without hesitation. "Sanjo Kairi."
Amu smiled and motioned for him to sit at the table with everyone else. "Yaya said that you are the class president?"
"Yes and you are the new girl that just beat Kukai in a run around the town and you have a soccer game scheduled for tomorrow with the odds of you winning."
Amu's eyes narrowed very slightly. This was another person that could be a great alley or a terrible enemy. She'd do her best to get him to become her friend. "Yes, I suppose Yaya told you all of that."
Kairi nodded before finally sitting down next to Kukai. "Yaya is a great person to talk to. She always has plenty of information to share about the people in our school and she's horrible at keeping secrets."
Amu turned to look at the slightly downfallen girl. "I'm sure that Yaya does her best to keep secrets when she needs to."
Yaya smiled at Amu and crossed her heart with her finger. "Yaya promised Amu-chi!"
Kairi stared at the brown haired girl that wore pigtails. She always told him everything, that's why he liked being with her. She was open and he never had to guess what she was thinking. Being with her was like taking a break from grueling work. Now he was finding out that she was keeping a secret from him. Somewhere deep inside him he felt a pang of pain.
Amu watched as Kairi frowned the slightest frown she'd ever seen. There was no way that the other teens at her table would notice it, but it was there as he looked at Yaya. Then it hit her, he liked Yaya. "Yaya, if you ever feel like you absolutely have to tell someone my secret then make sure that the only person you tell is Kairi."
Yaya beamed as she looked over at the green haired boy sitting across from her at the table. "Okay Amu-chi!"
Silence filled the room for about ten seconds before Kukai's stomach growled so loudly that Amu was certain that the older couple would come out and ask them to keep it down. Everyone started laughing, including Kukai.
"I guess I'm hungry."
Amu laughed again as Kukai blushed and rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. "Not to worry Kukai, the food is done."
Everyone cheered as Amu transferred the food from the stove to the table and served everyone. She sat down with them and for the first time in her life, she ate food with people she considered her friends by her own choice.
XXX
"He's complete, go alert the boss."
"Yes sir!"
The young assistant ran from the room due to his excitement. The older scientist kept a firm look on his face as he studied the sleep teenage boy before him. In a few moments he would get the order to wake the boy up for the first time. Then he could see what this new creation of his could really do.
The laboratory door slid open to reveal the assistant leading their boss. "Is it done?"
"Yes sir."
"Is it awake?"
"Not yet sir. I only need to inject a simple drug into his system."
"What are you waiting for?"
"Right away sir."
The older scientist motioned for the assistant to bring over the syringe and the boy did so. Propping the sleeping boy's head back, the scientist inserted the end of the syringe and squirted the fluid into the back of his throat. "Drink it."
He watched the boy swallow and begin to stir. "That's right, move slowly and get a feel for your limbs. After a bit of training you should be able to move without a conscious thought."
The scientists' boss stood watching the newest creation wake up for the first time. "He better not fail his purpose. I don't care what methods he takes to bring her back. I want Hinamori Amu back in this building in less than six months."
The old scientist nodded and watched as his boss walked out of the room. "That man didn't even wait to see what you could do. Don't worry though; I won't let them ruin you like they did her. I don't blame her for running, but you need to bring her back so that I can make sure that she's running correctly. Then I'll wipe her memories and start all over again with her training. The Guardians aren't happy about the vacation she's taking."
The nearly awakened creation stared at his creator with fierce eyes. He already knew everything. He knew why he was created and he'd do his best to fulfill that job. "Hinamori Amu."
"That's right. Bring her back here to me."
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Morg: Whoop! Whoop!
Ikuto: Seriously, do you have to refer to me as 'the creation'?
Amu: How do you know that it's you?
Morg: There is another male character that I haven't introduced yet. I guess you'll just have to keep reading if you want to find out who it really is.
Ikuto: You can't mean… him.
Amu: Who else would she be talking about? This is so exciting! No sex and I kick butt!
Morg: Yep! I figured you needed another Amu story.
Ikuto: I didn't and you know that no one else wants one either.
Amu: Too bad! Review please!
