Ikuto and the girl walked their way over to a table, taking their orders. "Two cappuccinos please," Ikuto told the waiter. As the waiter left, the girl sighed, as if living in a dream. "You're so sweet, Ikuto," she smiled, blushing to herself. They continued their conversation, sitting under the warm sun. Cars were passing by, with the large screen on the building flashing the news. "You say you've been here, yet you haven't?" the girl laughed.
"It's true," he insisted. "I know this is crazy, but it's like I've come from a different time." Just as he said that, the girl's smiling expression froze. "Is that so?" Her tone had suddenly changed. The waiter returned, carrying their drinks. "Thank you," the girl murmured, taking the cup. "Anyways, are you willing to show me around again?" Ikuto asked.
The girl softly chuckled. "I already brought you around the whole city!" she laughed. "And you still want to go again?" Ikuto nodded. "Of course." Standing up, Ikuto left money on the table before leaving. Acknowledging the waiter nearby, the two left.
Meanwhile, Yuki and Amu were walking on the other side of the building. "Where are we going now?" Amu asked. They tried to avoid the overcrowded sidewalk, dodging and slipping through people. "We'll have to see if any of the old Guardians will help us. They're probably at the high school." Nodding, the two girls ran off to the direction of the school.
"Hey, I didn't show you the high school, did I?" the girl remembered. "Let's turn around and go there." Realizing they had not visited his old high school, they turned around two the direction where Yuki and Amu were headed. However, the girls were quicker. "It's a good thing classes ended," Yuki panted at the entrance.
Amu looked up at her. "You went to this school?" Yuki smiled. "Yeah. But nowadays, I don't come here." With students pouring out of the school, it was hard to tell where they were. Pointing to the crowd at the side of the school, Yuki called out, "Over there!" Rushing past the students, they finally made it to the Guardians. Excited to reunite with them, Amu raised her hand to wave. Stiffening at the sight of them, she wondered if it was truly them.
Tadase had a scowl on his face, inching away from the girls. Kukai wore glasses, holding a notebook for drawing. Nagihiko and Rima looked completely different- his long hair had been cut to his shoulders, while Rima's hair was dyed black. Yaya was wearing so much make-up that Amu could barely recognize her. Kairi was staring at Utau, who was wearing an unusual set of mismatched clothes.
"You… guys?" she blanked out. Yuki casually walked over to them, giving a slight wave. "What are you doing here, Hinamori?" Tadase frowned. Ignoring him, she looked to the rest. "I need your help," she started. While Yuki spoke to the group, Amu hid her pink hair with the hoodie that Yuki had given her so that she would not attract attention. "Why should we help you?" Yaya snorted. "It's been years since we were a team."
"Why not?" Utau smiled. She played with her colorful rings. "If Yuki needs our help, then we should help." Since when was Utau so nice? Amu stared at her surprisingly. "I'm in!" Utau announced. Rima, Yaya, Kukai, and Kairi agreed, while Nagihiko and Tadase backed away. "Come on," Yaya shrugged. "It won't take long with more people. Tadase shrugged, only leaning against Kairi. "Girls annoy me," he muttered. "I'm fine," Nagihiko spoke with a dark tone, leaving the school grounds.
"This Nagihiko is unfriendly," Amu thought. "Everyone, this is Amu," Yuki introduced her. "She'll be helping us taking down Easter." Tadase rolled his eyes, sighing. "Great. Another girl." Ignoring him, they began to walk towards the city until they found Ikuto and a girl.
"It's her!" Yuki hissed. "Who?" Rima asked, trying to search for whoever Yuki was talking about. "Sakura," she growled, her eyes meeting with the girl. Sakura stopped walking, noticing the group of Guardians. Ikuto wondered why she had stopped, looking to where she was staring. Finding Amu with the group, his eyes widened. "Amu?" he narrowed his eyes.
Sakura waited until the students left the grounds. Walking towards them, she gave a sly smile. "Well, if it isn't the Guardians," she smirked. "How was school?" Tadase snorted. "What are you doing here, Sakura?" Yuki snapped. Looking back at her, she also found Amu. "I see you've become best friends," she smiled.
Ikuto approached Sakura, touching her shoulder. "How do you know them?" he murmured with a strong tone. What's Ikuto doing with her? Amu thought angrily. "Since everyone is here, let's have a reunion!" Sakura announced.
With a snap of her fingers, the clouds suddenly darkened. Hearing murmurs around them, x eggs began appearing from the sky. "How are there so many?" Kukai shrunk back. The gold tint of Dia began to surround Sakura. "Shall we dance?" she smiled slyly. Charging at Yuki, she clashed with the girl's baton.
Speechless, Ikuto froze where he stood. Amu also remained where she was, trying to figure out why he was with the enemy. "So this is who you met," Amu growled. She slowly transformed with Miki, her golden eyes glaring at the violinist. He too transformed, wearing a long coat that covered his black outfit. Amu herself had dark blue hair with a beret covering her head. Also wearing a black vest over her rolled up sleeved shirt, she had navy blue pants and boots.
"Amu, I-" Ikuto was cut off as a wave of eggs surrounded Amu. He was too hesitant whether to help Sakura or Amu. Escaping the x eggs, Amu flew up into the air, only to crash into Sakura. "You were the one who pulled us into the machine!" Amu hissed, flying away from her.
"Joou no Hogosha," Sakura spoke. "Finally, we get to battle without interruptions." As she had said that, Yuki flew up between the girls. "Don't you ignore me!" But with a simple flick of Sakura's finger took Yuki's power away. Alarmed, the teenager immediately dropped out of the sky. "Yuki!" Amu shouted. Before she could save her, Sakura stopped her. "Focus on me, Amu," she frowned.
