Chapter nine has finally arrived! Yay! Now let's have a recap! Well Yuki had trouble-
Ikuto: Will you stop, the readers know what happened already.
Rukia141 stops typing.
Rukia141: Go away you butt! Starts typing again.
Ikuto: Have you ever stopped to think that your readers could get a little bored?
Rukia141: No…
Ikuto: Well you're boring me. Rukia141 glares.
Rukia141: You're a character, not a reader!
Ikuto: Hey I want to know what nonsense you write about me.
Rukia141: Its not nonsense, it's art! Sticks her tongue out at Ikuto
Ikuto: Ha! Yeah right…
Amu comes in, walks to the fridge, grabs a beer and leaves.
Ikuto: We have beer? Rukia141 runs to fridge, grabs all the beer and chucks them out the window.
Ikuto: What the hell?! Rukia141 sits down at the computer again.
Rukia141: There will be no beer in this story!
Ikuto: But Amu just got one! Amu walks out of the house in a mini skirt and top.
Amu: Later! Ikuto stares
Ikuto: You like her more than me? Rukia141 shakes her head.
Rukia141: No, she's just more responsible. Ikuto rubs his temples.
Ikuto: You come from a whole new line of stupid, don't you? Rukia141 types feverishly.
Rukia141: What? Ikuto sweat drops
Ikuto: Never mind…
Chapter nine: Guardian Character Transformation
"Get off of me!" Cried Kiseki. Anokoku was riding on the small chara's back. She still had his crown and the two floated toward the garden. Yuki sweat dropped.
"I'm sorry about her." She told Tadase. He shook his head smiling.
"Don't worry about it, Taske-san." He assured her. Yuki unzipped her jacket. It was toward the end of January and it started to get warm. It was still chilly but not how it used to be. Amu and Tadase were talking about something that caught Yuki's attention.
"Hinamori-san, I need to go buy a couple of things for our next Guardian meeting. I was wondering, would you care to accompany me?" He asked. Amu's eyes turned bright with excitement. Yuki knew she shared the same affection he did. Well this sucks…
"Sure Tadase, I would love to come!" Amu exclaimed. Yuki sighed softly as they neared the garden. She spotted Miki floating beside her, sketching. Yuki then noticed something sticking out from her bag. Yuki looked closely and saw that it was a picture of Kiseki. Yuki stared at the little chara, and noticed how Miki would sneaked glances at Kiseki and Anokoku.
"Miki." Yuki whispered. The blue chara looked at her. Yuki pointed toward the picture. Miki immediately crammed it into her bag. She blushed as she turned away. Yuki stifled her laughter. The three reached the garden. Yuki, Amu, and Tadase walked to the table. Yaya, Rima, and Nagihiko were there already. When she saw the other chara, Anokoku lost interest in Kiseki for the moment.
"Anokoku, behave." Yuki warned. Nagihiko smiled.
"So one of them hatched?" He asked. Yuki nodded as she took a seat. Amu sat beside her.
"Now that we are here, should we start?" Tadase asked. They all nodded. Tadase turned to Yuki as he spoke. "First off, Miss Taske-san was attacked by that thieving cat, Ikuto yesterday." He said. Yaya gasped and Nagihiko frowned.
"Princess Yuki! Are you okay?" Yaya cried. Yuki fidgeted. She really didn't like it when people worried about her. It seemed to suffocate her. She also didn't know how to respond…If it wasn't for that stupid Ikuto, she wouldn't be in this situation. She imagined Ikuto in her mind and then suddenly blew him up. Heh, heh, heh…
"I'm fine…um…so, about the charas. Please tell me about Amu's transformation." Yuki asked. Amu watched as her charas ran from Anokoku. She turned to Yuki.
"Character Transformation isn't easy for those with charas, it takes a while for them to be able to do it. However for me, I did it the first day Ran was born." Amu explained. Yuki looked at Ran who was suddenly cheering for Miki, who got into an argument with Anokoku.
"How did you do it?" Yuki asked. Amu tapped her forehead.
"It's hard to explain, it just happens. It's as if your movements are the same as your chara's. It's weird, but really cool." Amu said smiling. Yuki recalled how Amu appeared when she transformed with Ran. It was amazing. She wondered how Rima would look, or Yaya, and maybe even Tadase…Yuki blushed.
"Character transformation isn't the only thing we are going to talk about." Tadase informed her. Yuki looked at him curiously.
"Really?" Yuki asked.
"You do know about the hidden egg we all hold, right?" Nagihiko asked. Yuki nodded as she spotted Anokoku riding on Kiseki again followed by an angry Miki.
"Yes, the egg of our hearts." Yuki replied. Yaya jumped from her seat.
"Well, sometimes when kids lose their confidence and their faith in reaching their dreams, things can go bad." Yaya said. Yuki was startled by what she said. Things can go bad? Yuki stared at all of them.
"What do you mean go bad?" Yuki asked.
"There are these bad people, Yuki. These people take advantage of these lost kids and turn their eggs into x-eggs." Nagihiko explained. Bad people? X-eggs?
"What are you talking about?" Yuki asked completely confused. Anokoku floated to Yuki's side and sat on her shoulder.
"X-eggs are the kids' eggs that have been turned bad. Simply put, their eggs of their hearts are taken and turned against us. Leaving an empty shell behind." Rima finished. Yuki placed a hand over her mouth. Anokoku frowned.
"Why though?" Yuki asked horrified. How twisted can people get, destroying someone's dreams…
"The Embryo." Tadase told her. Yuki closed her eyes and groaned.
"Explain, please." Yuki said. Amu turned to Yuki.
"The Embryo, Yuki, is the egg of everyone's dreams. This Embryo, has the ability to grant any wish." She said. Yuki's eyes widened. A wish that can be granted? Any wish? The Embryo?
"And they are ruining the dreams of kids to find it?" Yuki asked. They all nodded.
"It's sick, I know, but they think that the Embryo is one of the kids eggs." Tadase clarified. Yuki frowned as Anokoku listened silently. It was the first time Yuki saw her quiet. Then something struck her.
"Ikuto! Is that the reason why he wanted my eggs?" Yuki asked getting angry. Tadase crossed his arms and nodded. Yuki was outraged, that vile, disgraceful person. How can he stoop so low? Yaya spoke up.
"X-eggs aren't the only things that go bad. Sometimes the x-eggs hatch into-"
"X-characters." Someone said. Everyone turned to the entrance. Kukai walked up to the table. Yuki immediately turned and hid her face. Oh crap… Yaya cried out happily as she ran and hugged Kukai. He smiled at them all.
"Kukai, welcome." Tadase said smiling. Kukai scratched his head as he waved at them.
"Hey you guys, I figured I should stop by and see what's going on. I guess you're giving Yuki the heads up on the things going on." He said. Kukai placed a hand on Yuki's head. She jumped and blushed in embarrassment. He grinned at her.
"…Um…Hey…" Yuki said nervously.
"Seems like Yaya decided to keep calling you Princess. At least you know everything now, maybe you could stop running away from me now." He said laughing. Yuki hid her face behind her hands. Anokoku flew up from her shoulder and started chanting.
"Yuki ran away? Haha, Yuki ran away! Yuki is also scared of someone else! Yuki likes-" Anokoku was caught off by Yuki who clasped her shut into her hands. Yuki restrained herself from squishing her. Yuki immediately changed the subject.
"Ah, you said something about x-characters?" She asked as she struggled with Anokoku. Kukai watched as Anokoku poked her head out.
"So what exactly are you?" Kukai asked the little chara. Anokoku grinned, showing her little sharp teeth.
"I'm a vampire." She replied. Kukai laughed. Yuki then saw Kukai's chara. He had green hair and wore the same expression as Kukai, outgoing and humorous. He flew to Yuki.
"I'm Daichi, I would have introduced myself earlier, but you always ran away from us." He said. Yuki turned pink.
"Yes, now about the x-characters." Yuki said again.
"Yaya, how is working treating you?" Kukai asked putting an arm around her. Yaya pouted.
"I hate it!" She said stomping her foot. Yuki grew annoyed.
"Tell me about the x-characters already!" Yuki cried. Everyone stared at her. Yuki placed her head on the table. "Sorry…" She mumbled. Kukai laughed and he slapped her on the back. Yuki smirked and punched him on the shoulder. He laughed again.
"Nice shot!" He cried. Yuki didn't know why, but Kukai had a type of feeling to him that brought out Yuki's inner self. Though it felt rather weird with everyone looking at her. She regained her posture as Kukai took a seat next to them. The former Jack placed his arms behind his head.
"How's life treating you, Kukai?" Nagihiko asked. Kukai shrugged.
"All right I guess, but I sort of miss this place." He replied staring at the garden. Yaya jumped in her seat.
"Then come back!" She cried. Kukai sweat dropped.
"I can't Yaya." He said. Tadase cleared his throat.
"Yes, well, let's finish explaining to Yuki here." He told the group.
"That's right, Yuki, x-characters are charas gone bad." Kukai informed her. Yuki sighed.
"I figured that, what do they do?" Yuki asked.
"They attack us, that's what they do." Rima answered. Yuki clenched her hand. This girl is trying to make her look stupid. Yuki scratched her head. There always had to be a downside to all good things.
"That's why it's the Guardians job to keep things under control." Tadase said.
"Yes, all the x-eggs and x-characters can be purified again." Nagihiko said.
"How?" Yuki asked. Yaya pointed at Amu.
"Amu can purify them, it's so amazing. She can return the eggs of the kids." She explained. Yuki looked at Amu.
"I try to purify them before that idiot Ikuto get a hold of them." Amu said scowling. Yuki stared at her confused.
"Why? What does Ikuto do them?" Yuki asked her. Amu sighed.
"He destroys them, Ikuto gets rid of the eggs. If the eggs are destroyed…A child could lose their dreams forever." Amu said. Yuki grew angry.
"How heartless." Yuki said. Ikuto truly was a horrible person. She should avoid him completely. Yuki grew wary and made a mental note that she wouldn't let him win.
"We want to ask you something, Taske-san." Tadase said. Yuki snapped out of her thoughts.
"What is it Tadase?" She asked.
"Taske-san, we were wondering, would you care to join the Guardians?" Tadase asked. Yuki was thrown off guard. A Guardian? They wanted her to be a Guardian? Yuki stared at all of them. Amu gave a small nod. Wasn't all the seats taken?
"What? Aren't the positions already taken. I mean there's only one King, one Queen, one Jack, one Ace, and-"
"Two Jokers." Tadase finished. Yuki glanced at Amu who smiled. She looked at all of them. They really wanted her to be a part of this? Yuki wouldn't know what to do…I mean, what am I good for? Yuki stood up as she turned to watch Anokoku joking around with Daichi. Yuki thought about her eggs. Maybe, she could learn how to defend herself from Ikuto and the enemy.
"I…I don't know…how to be of help." Yuki finally said. Amu stood up and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Don't worry Yuki, I'll help in anyway I can." She reassured her. Yuki smiled at them all. She finally made friends. Though I don't know about Rima…She looked down at Kukai who was looking up at her. He gave a small smirk.
"What is it Yuki? To scared?" Yuki crossed her arms. She thought hard. She picked up her stuff. For a brief moment, Yuki gave a small sign of her rebelliousness.
"Fine I'll join your little club, just as long as it shows me how to beat up that annoying cat Ikuto. Come on Anokoku, it's getting late." Yuki called. Anokoku flew to Yuki as she walked out of the garden. "Thanks for making things easier for me. Also, one more thing, I don't want a cape." Yuki told them. There came some laughter as Yuki took her path home.
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Yuki walked home. She cut through the park in order to reach her house earlier. The sun was setting and Yuki was pretty sure her mom will turn the town upside down looking for her if she didn't arrive soon. Anokoku gave a large yawn as she landed on Yuki's shoulder. Yuki smiled as her chara watched the clouds that were rolling across the sky. Character Transformation how great would that be? To be one with my charas…
"Tell me what's on your mind, Yuki." Yuki whirled around as Anokoku clung on to her shoulder for deal life. Ikuto stood with his hands in his pockets. Yoru poked from behind. Yuki was filled with anger.
"Why don't you leave me alone?" Yuki asked annoyed. Ikuto walked to her side, but Yuki backed away.
"Stay away from me." Yuki warned. Anokoku aimed a punch at Yoru, but he dodged and instead grabbed her by the dress.
"Stupid cat!" Anokoku yelled. Yoru laughed.
"Nya, you see, it's fun to annoy you!" Yoru cried. Yuki glared at Ikuto.
"Stay away! I know the type of person you are! You're a horrible person, Ikuto!" Yuki cried. Ikuto smirked.
"Aw, Yuki, that hurts my feelings." He said. Yuki glared. What's up with this guy? It's like a cat who won't go away until they feed him milk or something. Ikuto then character changed. His ears twitched and he gave a sly smile. "I'm tired of being nice…" He said. She felt a sudden tinge of fear. Then Ikuto jumped in the air and attacked her with Phantom Claw. Anokoku immediately called to Yuki.
"Move out of the way!" She cried. Out of pure reflex, Yuki jumped out of the way. He aimed at her again. Yuki ducked behind a tree as he smashed it easily. Yuki hit the ground hard and watched in horror as he attacked her once more. She saw Anokoku fly to her.
"Anokoku!" Yuki screamed. She reached out at the same time that Anokoku did.
"Yuki!" She yelled. Then suddenly, Yuki was filled with a sudden warmth. A bright light flashed and Yuki felt a small pounding in her heart. She knew at once that it was someone else's heart that was pounding. She knew at once that it was Anokoku and so she closed her eyes. She felt something silky brush against her body. She felt leather wings produce from her back and she saw her hair turn a light grey. Her eyes sparkled bright and red and she could feel her two fangs grow. A blue black dress with sleeves appeared followed by matching boots. Yuki could feel Anokoku match her movements as she suddenly flew into the sky as the bright light burst and turned into black sparkles. A black ribbon that was tied to her neck flew with the wind. Her wings fully unfolded as her grey hair was whipped by the wind. Is this what it feels like…to character transform?
"Character Transformation! Dark Angel!" Yuki cried.
Ikuto stared in awe as watched from the ground. Her wings flapped as her shadow joined in one with the diminishing light. She snapped her eyes at Ikuto and grinned wickedly. Ikuto frowned for the first time. Yuki bit her finger.
"Let's have our fun." She crackled with laughter as she dove for Ikuto. He dodged and turned in time to see Yuki raising her hands. Ikuto saw as the shadows of the trees dance. The shadows lifted themselves from the ground and attacked him. He leaped out of the way, but a shadow whipped him on the arm. Ikuto winced in pain.
"Damn…" He cursed softly as he felt the red liquid seep through his black sleeve of his uniform.
"Nya! Ikuto look out!" Yoru cried. Ikuto looked up at the sky. Yuki had raised her hands again.
"Touch of Shadow!" She cried. Yuki shot a ray of darkness at him. Again he dodged, but he didn't see a shadow figure whip him hard across the cheek. Yuki gave an evil laugh as she flew towards him, the scent of blood surrounding her. With a strong type of hunger, Yuki reached out. Ikuto attacked her with Phantom Claw again. She ducked out of the way. Suddenly she stopped. What am I doing?! Yuki stared at her hands as she snapped into realization.
"No, Yuki! Hold on!" Anokoku cried from inside her, but it was already to late. Her powers had disappeared. Yuki turned back to normal as Anokoku suddenly appeared beside her. "Yuki!" She cried in worry. Yuki screamed as she fell from the sky. Oh God! I'm going to die! She closed her eyes and waited for impact, but was surprised when she landed in someone's arms. Yuki opened her eyes and saw Ikuto staring down at her, smirking. A blush rushed to her cheeks as she struggled to get down.
"Let go of me!" She cried.
"Is that what you say to someone who just saved your life?" He asked. Yuki glared and aimed to slap him, but stopped. She saw that Ikuto was bleeding from his cheek. She placed a hand to the side of his face and wiped away the blood, but with no luck, it flowed down his face. Her hands were now tainted by his blood. Yuki was horrified.
"I did this to you?" She asked staring into his midnight blue eyes. He placed her down.
"Yes, you were fighting to the death." He said giving another smirk. Yuki grew angry.
"Well it's your fault! You attacked me first!" She yelled. Anokoku floated to her side.
"I was only playing with you." He said shrugging his shoulders. Yuki glared.
"A game?! A game!? What game do you call this?!" She shouted. Ikuto only smiled slyly.
"Cat and mouse." Yuki looked livid. She wanted to straight up punch him in the nose. In fact, she actually raised her fist. Ikuto jumped out of the way and gave a small laugh.
"Why do you keep attacking me?! Leave us alone!" Yuki cried. Ikuto stared at her and for a moment, he seemed serious. He stared longingly at her. He withdrew into the trees of the park.
"I like to tease you…I like you, Yuki." He then smirked and jumped out of sight. Yuki was thunderstruck. He was lying right? He had to be lying. Yuki clenched her fists and felt hot tears of anger spill from her eyes. Anokoku flew to her, and for the first time, she seemed concerned.
"Yuki, what's wrong?" She asked. Yuki stared into her red little eyes and clenched her teeth. She didn't wipe away her tears. She then said something she never thought she would say.
"I…I really hate Ikuto Tsukiyomi." She stated fiercely. Anokoku was about to say something but stopped.
"Then hate him with all of your heart, Yuki. Don't feel sympathy for him. Hate him, Yuki Taske." A cold voice called out. Yuki and Anokoku turned to the source of the noise. Her black and red chara egg floated from inside of her bag. They watched as the egg burst open. Her second chara floated up to them.
"I'm Rin and I think it's about time we show people we don't play nicely..." She said as she stared, with pure hatred in her cold blue eyes.
Ikuto shuddered.
Ikuto: She's insane! Ikuto hears the door open and close. He quickly puts everything in order and turns off the computer screen. He jumps out the window. Rukia141 enters.
Rukia141:???? Turns on the screen.
Rukia141: What the-?! Ikuto!!
Few minutes later
Amu: I'm home! Sees Rukia141 have Ikuto in a headlock. Amu sweat drops.
Amu: Um?
Rukia141: He was reading my chapter! He knows how much I hate giving previews! My readers come first damn it!
Punches Ikuto
Amu: Right…I'm going to my room. She goes to her room.
Ikuto tries to crawl away, but Rukia141 drags him back into her room by the legs
Rukia141: You're not going anywhere!
Ikuto: You are crazy! Get away!
Tadase enters the house and hears crashing sounds and screams, followed by an evil demonic laugh.
Tadase:…I'll come back later…
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