Sailor Mew Winx Guardians Chapter 4: I Don't Want to Be Saved
(Alice P. O. V)
Kazuomi Hoshino stood before Kukai and I. He glared at us, my whole body shook. I was stupid to come here. Really stupid.
"I told you, I do not tolerate jokes!" he boomed and pushed a button hidden under his desk.
"It wasn't a joke!" Crystal protested but it was too late. I could hear the guards running to where we were now.
"Kukai! Grab her!" I demanded and turned to face the door. They were still far away, we had time.
Kukai yanked Crystal by her wrist and we ran out the office, but not before hearing Kazuomi's cynical laughter. A shiver ran down my spine, tears in the corner of my eyes. Flashing images from before came into mind and I collapsed to my knees.
"Alice!" Crystal and Kukai yelled in unison.
"Al?" Estrella and Luna asked, floating by my head as I cupped it in my hands.
"I'm . . . scared."
(Crystal P. O. V)
"I'm . . . scared," Alice said in a childish tone.
"Alice?" I asked and reached down to touch her.
"DON'T TOUCH ME!" she screamed and slapped my hand away.
"Michaelis-san!" Kukai exclaimed. "They're coming!"
But Alice didn't seem to hear. She was rocking back and forth now. Whimpers escaping her lips, tears running down her cheeks. Was this my fault? I . . . I should have never . . .
"There they are!" a stern, male voice boomed. I gasped and looked over my shoulder to see about fifty Easter goons in black suits and sunglasses behind us. I looked in front of us and the same thing was there.
"Oh no," I whispered.
I'm so stupid! If they caught us, Alice was finished! Why hadn't I thought of this before? I'm supposed to be her friend. But . . . I didn't think she was actually going to follow me here! Well, not alone that is. Kukai wouldn't be enough to protect her. What about the others? The Mew Mews? The Sailor Senshi? The Winx? The Guardians? What about them? Why did she come alone?
"Daichi," Kukai mumbled and his guardian character appeared by him. Daichi nodded and a bright light consumed Kukai.
"C-character . . . Change?" I asked. I had never witnessed one before. I was never around when the guardians transformed. And I haven't transformed yet, same with Alice.
Kukai was now wearing a green pilot outfit and goggles, a yellow star designed the side of the headband, his boots and deep black. So this was a character change. It was so . . . So cool.
Kukai smirked at me and gave me a thumbs up. "You protect Alice, I'll handle these guys."
I was about to answer when someone chuckled. I looked around and noticed the goons were doing the same thing, so it wasn't any of them.
"Sorry, Soccer Boy, but Alice belongs to me. So I'll be the one to protect her."
My eyes widened. That voice! I looked up. "Ikuto!"
(Alice P. O. V)
The mere mention of his name caused me to stop my panic attack. Everything around me came back to focus and the sound of men dropping to the floors surrounded me. Ikuto was laughing triumphantly and warm arms wrapped around my shoulders. I didn't bother looking up and just leaned into his strong chest.
His chest moved under my ear as he chuckled. "Can't you ever stay out of trouble?"
I smiled and closed my eyes as Ikuto picked me up, bridal style, and ran off. The others followed close behind.
I can't believe this was happening again. It was just like the first time. Except, the ones following us were goons, not friends. We ran out to the ceiling.
"Take her," Ikuto said and was about to hand me to Kukai before I wrapped my arms around his neck, not wanting to let go. "Crow," he whispered in my ear.
I shook my head quickly. "No," I whispered into his soft black shirt. "I'll stay. As long . . . As long . . ."
"Alice?" Crystal asked in a worried tone.
I looked up at Ikuto. "As long as Ikuto is with me, I'll be happy!"
Ikuto's sapphire eyes widened before he composed himself and sent me a small smile. "Go."
Tears welled up in my eyes again as he placed me down. The door to the roof slammed open and men in suits began to flood the ceiling.
"Crystal, Michaelis-san!" Kukai grabbed both our wrists, but I yanked out of his grip and turned back to Ikuto.
He turned back to me and glared. "Go."
I shook my head and clasped my hands together. "No!" I screamed. "I won't leave!"
"Stop being stubborn, Crow."
"Ikuto!"
"Alice!" Crystal called and grabbed my hand tightly.
I can't leave him! He's risked his life so many times, just for me. Just for stupid, stubborn, ugly me! He's always protecting me! Me! Me! But I want to protect him.
I want to protect Ikuto!
(Crystal P. O. V)
Estrella's black egg with violet stars on it appeared and engulfed her. For a moment, I panicked, thinking she was turning into an X-egg, but then Alice's body began to glow. Alice stood tall and glared at all the Easter guards.
"My Soul, Unlock!" she shouted and the light completely consumed her.
Ikuto, Kukai, and I all watched in shock as she character changed for the first time. When the light faded, Alice stood before us in a witch's outfit. Her socks were thigh length and black and purple stripes. Her skirt was a little higher, the frills purple while everything else was black leather. Her hat was also black leather, a purple ribbon running around it with a withering rose held behind the ribbon. There was a black silk glove with no hands on her right arm, and a purple one on her left. Alice's boots were a pitch black with purple laces. Her long black hair was still loose.
Luna flew over to Ikuto, Kukai, and I and said, "Alluring Nightmare," she whispered.
"Alluring Nightmare?" so that's what it was called. "So . . . Pretty."
(Alice P. O. V)
I stared at my outfit for a moment. "What the . . ."
You admitted you wanted to protect Ikuto. You showed you care. Estrella's voice filled my head. Now, let's kick some goon ass!
I chuckled darkly. "With pleasure."
"Alice!" Ikuto said behind me and walked over to my side, getting into a fighting position. I turned the others and smiled.
"Go. I can handle things here. I'll see you later."
"Alice!" Crystal gasped.
"Kukai," I said sternly. "Take Crystal. Hurry up."
He nodded and in the next second, they were gone.
"I always knew you cared," Ikuto smirked.
I rolled my eyes. "Whatever." I raised my hand into the air. A black staff with a red broken heart appeared in my hand, I twirled it a bit before swinging it to the left. "Passionate Darkness!"
It hit everyone standing before us, but the ones behind us lay unharmed and lunged for Ikuto and I. He wrapped an arm around me and jumped up into the air. We landed a few feet away, away from all the goons.
"Come on," Ikuto ordered and grabbed my arm, pulling me back into the building. We ran down the stairs, but they must have expected that because a few of them were waiting for us at the bottom of the stairs.
Ikuto glared at them and placed a protective arm in front of me. I looked over at him, that superior aura back in his figure. It was just like back then, except, we were younger and naïve.
"Dragon Inferno!"
A ring of fire surrounded Ikuto and I. I gasped and prepared to attack before I saw Bloom. Ikuto looked up at her and pushed me in her direction.
"Take her."
"What?" I snapped.
Bloom nodded and grabbed my hand, preparing to teleport us out of here. I turned to Ikuto, my eyes wide. No! Couldn't he see? I can take care of myself! I want to protect Ikuto!
"Ikuto!" I screamed and tried to reach for him, but I was already in front of Love & Pet, the fairy pet store the Winx owned.
I collapsed to my knees, changing into my normal form.
"Alice?"
Bloom reached for me and I slapped her hand away. "Don't touch me," I growled and jumped to my feet. "Why did you save me? Why didn't you just leave me behind?"
I walked away before she could answer.
The sky was dark, the moon crept out from behind a navy blue blanket before hiding again. The street were silent as I walked, the only sound coming from my white boots.
"You're Alice, right?"
"Call me Crow!"
"Crow?"
Tears rolled down my cheeks as I thought about the first day we had met. I chuckled at my stupidity.
"Why Crow?" a nine year old Ikuto asked. I was only seven.
"Because! Alice is the name they gave me. I want to choose my own name!"
"They?"
I nodded once but didn't say any more. Even at that age, I knew to keep it a secret. As I got older though, I started to hate my nickname so I went back to Alice. I didn't care if it was a name they gave me. It was still pretty and suited me just fine.
I sighed and looked around. My house was just up ahead. I ran up to the front door and opened it.
"I'm home," I sighed into the empty house and flicked on the hallway light. I lived alone, so there was no point in me saying that.
I have no mom. No dad. No siblings. All of them never existed. Never did, never will. I pressed my back against the door and slid down to the floor. Estrella and Luna came up to me.
"You should call Crystal and tell her you're okay," Luna murmured.
I nodded and looked to the side. "I'll tell her in the morning."
I took off my boots and walked upstairs. Every room in this house is empty, except mine of course. As I pass the empty ones, I open the door and peak inside, as if magically, there will be furniture and a family member there.
I sigh with disappointment each time, even though I know there is no point in looking in the first place. I shook my head, blinking away the tears and entered the bathroom to take a shower. As I was coming out, the sound of shattering glass came from downstairs. My body froze for a moment as I continued to listen.
Was Easter here?
"Little Raven~!"
A shiver ran down my spine. It wasn't Easter, but someone equally bad.
"Kisshu," I whispered and quickly got dressed. I ran to my room, locking the door behind me.
"Alice?" my charas asked.
I looked at them and pointed to the balcony. "Out," I whispered.
"What?" they murmured.
I walked onto the balcony and jumped down into some bushes. They both gasped and flew over to me. I ignored their questions about my well-being and ran out my yard, into the street. As I ran, something exploded behind me and I fell.
"There you are you sneak Raven," Kisshu chuckled and appeared in front of me. "I've missed you. I mean, Ichigo is number one in my heart, but you're a close second."
He winked at me and I glared. "Don't toy with me."
"You're so cute when you're angry."
I growled. "Estrella?"
"Yeah!" she exclaimed. Kisshu looked at her questionably.
I smiled teasingly at Kisshu and said in a normal tone, "My soul, unlock."
(Crystal P.O.V.)
I walked into my house…..Not knowing what I was feeling anymore…..Left Kukai with these words:
Why did you come? Come with only you and Alice! How could you do something so stupid? I knew what I was doing!
My parents were arguing again….I'm usually never home….always sleeping at Zakuro's, Usagi's, or Mako-chan's house….they knew what I go through everyday…but I felt as if I couldn't go anywhere but 'home'...but it's not home….
"I want my aunt…" I screamed with tears in my eyes.
My aunt was Queen Serenity…..well technically….once Princess Serenity and Prince Endemion were planning on getting married I'd always call Queen Serenity my Aunt….she acted like it….she cared for me….my family doesn't care…if they did….they would stop….
I closed my eyes….trying to forget everything...
I started having visions…of everything….every birthday after I was 11…mom and dad were at work….or arguing….I would go to Mamoru and Kukai….they were my friends since I was 6…the ones who supported me….
12th Birthday-
"Happy Birthday Ayaka-chan!" Kukai would always call me….he taught Crystal was too common….not that he didn't like it….it was just different…he started calling me Crystal when I was 13….I always wondered why…..
"Happy Birthday!" Mamoru came up behind me, scaring me a bit….but it's what all we did….
Then I saw when Alice and I first met…..I was 9….I was upset because I was alone….I didn't like being alone….but I knew Kukai and Mamoru couldn't see me every day…..
"Hey You!" 9 year old Alice screamed.
"Hi….." I replied shyly
"I'm Alice….nice to meet you! What's your name?"
"C-Crystal….."
"Well Crystal get off your butt and let's play!" Alice yanked my arm and ran to the swings.
I smiled finding a new friend…..
But then the visions turned into nightmares….I started seeing the Sailor Mew Winx disappear one by one, screaming their name after each disappeared. I opened my frightened eyes and peeked out the door to see if my parents were still arguing….they were gone….again another usual thing…..All of a sudden 3 people crashed through my window….Icy, Darcy, and Stormy…
"Hello Crystal….wanna have a little fun?" she said. She froze the lamp which was falling in my direction. I jumped, dodging the lamp and gave her a sarcastic look.
"Is that it? I thought you were better than that….Earth Prism Power Make-Up!" I screamed. Nothing happened...
"What?" I screamed. I took out my pendant.
"Mew Mew Kiwi Metamorphisis!" I screamed….still nothing…I was starting to get scared…..
"Winx Charmix!" Still nothing…I was defiantly freaked out, plus I couldn't even character change yet!
"Oh no….." I whispered.
"No power…such a shame….Ice Wall!" Icy said with a sly smile. Ice started rushing towards me, I dodged again, with my instinct of a cat but fell on my butt as a landing.
"Ow! Let's take this outside…" I said running out the door. All three followed me, I was going to contact Sailor Mew Winx through our bracelets but I thought I shouldn't disturb them….so I just closed my bracelet without a sound….
"Ultra Storm!" Stormy screamed
I fell to the ground groaning with pain...
"Icicle Blast!" Icy tormented.
Icicles started stabbing me everywhere. At this point I just planned on giving up…..
"Too bad you don't know about your powers…now that you don't have them, it's easier to kill the rest of the Sailor Mew Winx Guardians…." Darcy said laughing evilly.
"What do you mean?" I asked weakly
"You know nothing about yourself…..you have the power to destroy the universe…..and/or heal it when you need to…..you would end up dying doing it though…..uncontrollable power…..so if we kill you, we are happy you can't distract us, and the good part for you is you don't have to die saving the Earth….." Stormy chuckled.
"So think of this as a thank you…..goodbye Crystal….." Icy said…the last thing I heard before I closed my eyes…
Konichiwa Guys! SailorMewWinxGuardians here! This was a collab chapter! Woooo! -imaginary applause- Well...review!
~Crystal Ayaka Fujiwara