Disclaimer: I don't own Shugo Chara
Chapter Seven
"Hey Amu, wake up!" Somebody yelled into my ear.
"Five more minutes," I groaned and threw a pillow over my face.
"But don't you have a date today?" Another voice said.
Hearing that, I bolted up to face Ran, Miki, and Su; they all had worried expressions on their faces.
"Crud, I completely forgot, Ren is probably waiting for me right now!" I exclaimed loudly.
Quickly rolling off the bed, I grabbed a random outfit and headed to the bathroom. I didn't have enough time for breakfast so I slipped on my shoes and ran out the door.
"Can we come with you?" My Charas asked just as I opened the door.
"If you guys want to," I shrugged.
"All right!" They cheered and latched onto my shoulders.
I sighed and locked the door as I went out. Everybody is still sleeping right now since it was just 9:00. The air was nice today, summer was just on the brink of fall. Humming happily, I made my way over to the subway, paid for a ticket, and headed to the park.
Ran POV*
As Amu boarded the subway, I had a sudden feeling of worry, something was going to happen soon.
"Hey Ran, do you feel that?" Miki whispered so Amu won't hear.
"The growing dread?" I whispered back.
"Yea, it kinda feels familiar," Miki said.
"I know, sort of like-," I was cut off my Amu.
"What're you guys whispering about over there?" She asked.
"Nothing!" Miki and I exclaimed.
Amu shrugged and went back to gazing out the window. I sighed in relief, I don't want Amu to get all depressed and worried for her date. Five minutes passed until the train lurched to a stop, the screeching sound filled my ears.
"Passengers, please exit through the right door, passengers, please exit through the right door," the intercom beeped.
"Okay guys, this is our stop," Amu stood up, she was wearing a fall jacket with an orange and white plaid skirt, Miki had designed this a long ago when Amu had to go out raking.
"Where's your date?" I asked.
"He's probably by the playground in the park," Amu answered.
We walked around for a while until Amu stopped in front of a park, the lushness of the grass surprised me.
"What a pretty shade of green!" I exclaimed.
"City folks take care of their grass too you know," I heard Amu laugh.
"I know that, I just didn't realize how much," I pouted.
"Okay okay, stop being so crabby," Amu smiled.
Ikuto POV*
I saw Amu enter the park, she was wearing a fall coat with a matching white and orange plaid skirt. I has to admit that made her look cute. I yawned and hopped down from the tree I was currently on to land into a soft patch of lush green grass.
"Ikuto, I'm hungry~nya," Yoru complained.
"You just had breakfast," I pointed out.
"I'm still hungry~nya," he said.
I sighed and turn around to follow Amu. Utau told me it was wrong to stalk somebody but when have I never listen to her? Amu was walking to the playground, there was a bounce to her step.
"Sorry I'm late!" She stopped in front of a blond guy.
"It's okay, I just got here too," he smiled at her.
They began walking to a nearby Taiyaki stand. After buying some, they sat down on a bench and began eating. I sighed and climbed up an oak tree, settling myself between two thick branches. Let the fun begin.
Amu POV*
I bit into a chocolate Taiyaki, Ikuto's favorite. Eating this somehow made me sad, I miss Ikuto a lot.
"Amu, are you alright?" Ren asked.
"Y-yea," I stuttered.
"That's good," he smiled and went back to eating his vanilla flavored one.
I blushed a bit, Ren was a really nice guy. I continued to nibble at the tail while Ran stole bits and pieces from the head. The wind suddenly picked up, causing my scarf to hit my face. I fell against Ren and his arm circled around my waist. I blushed even more, only Ikuto was this close to me.
"Thanks," I said timidly.
Suddenly, something smacked Ren in the head, it literally just came out of nowhere.
"Ow, the heck was that?" He asked angrily.
"I think it was an apple," I said and bent over to pink up a dented green apple.
"Who would throw that?" Ren asked in an annoyed tone.
"I don't know, maybe some bird?" I reasoned.
"Whatever, let's get out of here," Ren muttered.
As I walked with him, I pondered about that apple. Why would it just fly out of nowhere and hit him? And another thing, I have never ever seen Ren this angry at all, he was the happy-go-lucky kind of person. I sighed, my head hurts too much, I just want have fun with the guy I might possibly like.
"Hey Amu, do you want to go over there?" Ren pointed to an amusement park.
"Sure," I shrugged and we headed to the ticket booth.
30 minutes Later*
"Say cheese!" The photographer said.
"Cheeseeee," we both smiled wide.
We were taking a picture in the photo booth with an actual photographer. It was dazzling, millions of different backgrounds, dazzling lights, and best of all, costumes! I must've tried in 20 different ones.
"You look great Ren," I commented as he came out of the dressing room.
"You too," he replied.
I blushed and looked in the mirror, for my last outfit, I had chosen to wear a pink ball gown complete with glass slippers. We had chosen a scene in Romeo and Juliet where Ren was climbing the tower and stuff.
"Pose for me," the photographer said.
I held a white handkerchief to my eyes and pretend to cry. The photographer snapped his camera and yelled for us to change back.
"That was awesome!" I exclaimed.
"Yea," Ren said.
After we paid for out photos, I decided to go on some rides. It seemed that Ren had major motion sickness so I had to go on 3/4 of those rides alone. Even though I felt very lonely, I had a blast.
"Amu," a voice said from a distance.
Since I was strapped to a spinning ball, I could only see blurs. When I was upside down and staring at the woods, I saw a a midnight blue blob in an oak tree. Before I could make a connection, the conductor of the ride spun my ball faster, going at dizzying speed. A few kids screamed while I was plastered to the metal frame.
"I'm gonna puke," I groaned to myself.
After I stepped down the ramp, everything was a swirly haze. People were getting blurry and I could help but clutch my full stomach.
"I don't think it was a good idea to get food," I said to Ren.
"Wanna lay down on my lap?" He smirked.
"No way," I retorted and blushed.
I sat on the bench and tried to gather my brain into one piece. When I got my bearings together, I spotted a familiar ride at the corner of the park. Swirling around in a circle; pink, blue, yellow, and green teacups were filled with smiling kids, some laughing and other yelling. I smiled to myself, remembering the day when I went on there with Ikuto, I probably outgrown that already.
"Whatcha looking at Amu?" Ren's voice broke through my thoughts.
"Nothing much, where do you want to go next?" I asked.
"How about that one?" he pointed to another ride.
3 Hours Later*
The sun was setting just as I was exiting the amusement park. Ren was stretching, he seemed to be full of energy while I was dead beat tired. I yawned and started to hail a taxi. As I lifted my arm up, Ren's hands came down to stop me.
"What's the problem?" I turned around.
"Nothing, I just wanted to walk you home," Ren replied and scratched his neck.
"Really?" I asked.
"Yea," he answered nervously.
Aw, that was so sweet of him! I squealed on the insides, my heart bubbling with happiness.
"So can I?" Ren asked.
"Sure," I smiled and took his hand in mine.
We started to walk to the park, it was a shortcut to my house. As I walked quietly, I felt Ran shift uncomfortably behind my hair.
"What is it Ran?" I whispered low enough so Rem couldn't hear.
"I think there's an X-egg nearby," she whispered back.
"What?!" I exclaimed loudly, I covered my mouth the instant Ren jerked around.
"What is it?" He asked, surprised.
"N-nothing, um...I have to say goodbye to you here, goodnight!," I said I a rush.
"Eh?" He asked in shock.
"Sorry but I have to do something," I apologized and rushed into the woods.
I ran deep into the thick trees, trying to find a good spot to transform. After a few minutes of sprinting, I spotted a small clearing ahead. Making sure Ren didn't follow me, I crept into the patch of grass.
"I'm ready," I said as Ran popped out, followed by Miki and Su.
"Alright, let's do this!" Ran exclaimed.
I took a deep breath and focused my thoughts.
"My heart...unlock!" I said.
Ran returned to her egg and combined with me, I felt her energy course through my whole body. My clothes slowly started to change. As the years passed, my outfits had changed to match my age. This year, it was a pink and white cheerleader dress with the letter A printed in the middle with gold lettering. It was also accompanied by pink wristbands and white Pom Poms. My hair was tied into a side ponytail with the usual hat Ran wore.
"Character transformation, Amulet Heart," I smiled and winked.
I landed safely on the ground, my pink converses digging into the soft earth.
"There it is!" Miki pointed to the sky.
An X-egg was bouncing in the sky, it's squeaky voice echoing everywhere.
"Alright, let's do this!" I said.
"Yea!" Ran exclaimed and we jumped.
Ikuto POV*
The sun was setting, the sky turning a bright shade of orange tinged with red. Amu and her date was walking out of the park, holding hands. The sight of that instantly pissed me off, nobody and the right to hold Amu's hands except for me.
"Ikuto, I'm bored~nya," Yoru complained loudly.
"Go to sleep," I sighed.
As I watched the two lovebird pass the water fountain, a little pink blob flew out of Amu's hair followed by a blue and green one. I recognized them as Amu's guardian characters but what were they doing out in the open?
"What is it Ikuto~nya?" Yoru asked.
"Quiet," I commanded.
It seemed like the pink blob was telling Amu something. Suddenly, she let go of Ren's hands. He turned around in surprise but Amu said something and quickly ran into the thick woods.
"Let's roll," I said.
"Alright~nya!" Yoru exclaimed and character transformed with me.
I was now Black Lynx. Landing softly on the grass, I quickly followed Amu's scent into a small clearing. She was there, transformed into Amulet Heart. My eyes popped at Amu's outfit, it had totally changed from the kiddy version to the smoking hot teenager one.
"Let's go!" She exclaimed and jumped into the night sky.
I didn't get why she transformed until I finally noticed an X-egg in the sky.
"Look Ikuto!" Yoru pointed.
"Yea," I replied and jumped too following Amu at a far distance.
I stooped behind a tree as I watched Amu battle the egg. She was wining until the egg began to multiply. Soon, Amu was faced with a dozen X-eggs, the dark aura vibrating in the cold air.
"She can't hold up," I said in a low voice.
Amu was being attacked by the mass amount of eggs, some scratched her, leaving a dark mark on her arms. Finally, the grouped formed into a huge egg and blasted Amu to the ground.
"Amu!" I yelled.
I was furious, NOBODY hurts my Amu and I mean NOBODY. Rage filled me as I jumped, aiming my claws right in the middle. In a matter of seconds, I destroyed the damn thing, dark glitter sparking down to earth as the sign of death.
"Amu," I whispered softly as I came down next to her.
She was unconscious, her breathing was getting heavier. Her body was covered in scratches. Anger boiled through me again, what kind off egg had that power?! I stood up, carrying Amu princess style.
"Amu?!" A voice suddenly called through the woods.
I froze in my spot, please tell it's not him. Unfortunately, Ren bursted through the thicket of trees, he was panting heavily.
"Shit," I said.
"Ikuto?" Ren asked in a bewildered tone as his eyes met mine.
