A/N Kayla: We need more butter!
Chelsea: Uh, we need the popcorn first.
Caroline: I'll eat the butter!
Kayla, Chelsea, and me: *Gives Caroline weird look*
Caroline: What?
Me: I don't own Shugo Chara.
No One's Point of View
"Ikuto!" Amu yelled as she ran to catch up with him, "Idiot! Wait up!"
Ikuto stopped and waited for the younger girl to catch up, "You're slow," he stated.
"Well you just up and woke me up at nine in the morning and tell me that we're going somewhere and barely give me time to get ready!" Amu yelled as they walked.
"I gave you half an hour," Ikuto stated, "How much time do you need?"
Amu blushed, "N-not the point!" she yelled, "Where are we going anyway?"
"You want a Christmas tree or no?" Ikuto stated looking forward.
"Eh?" Amu said shocked.
"We're going to celebrate Christmas!" Ran yelled happily.
"Duh…" Ikuto said.
"Yay!" Ran, Miki, and Su yelled.
"This'll be Dia's first Christmas with us!" Ran said excitedly.
Dia just smiled. Amu laughed and hugged Ikuto from behind catching him off guard, "Thanks Ikuto," she said, "I thought this would be the one year I couldn't celebrate Christmas because my family's gone."
Ikuto smiled gently and patted Amu on the head, "Come on Strawberry," he said.
Amu smiled and they continued walking.
Akiko's Point of View
I entered my old house, "Akiko-onee-san!" Ami yelled and ran to me.
I went rigid when Ami hugged me. Ami had started calling me this about the same time Akane went to live with her mother; which was about a month ago. I'm still not used to being call older sister by Ami, "Hello Ami," I said softly patting the little girl on the head.
We entered the house and Midori and Tsumugu turned to me, "Akiko," they said smiling.
I nodded, "How are you?" Midori asked.
"Fine," I stated.
"Good, how's Amu?" the worried mother asked.
"She's fine," I said, "Wall-ie hasn't had any plans planned since Akane left her father."
"I'm glad," Midori said, "Are you still having trouble keeping control?"
I just nodded, "It's getting harder," I said softly, "I think it's because Kaito and Yua are being hurt because of me…"
"Oh don't think that!" Tsumugu said a smile on his face, "It's not your fault!"
"Papa's right," Midori said, "You need to stop blaming yourself."
I sighed, "Are you guys good on food?" I asked.
"Yes," Midori said, "We're fine."
I nodded, "Well I have to get back to the office," I said and headed for the door.
"Bye Akiko-onee-san!" Ami yelled waving.
I winced and left. I character changed with Airi and flew off to the office.
No One's Point of View~ With Amu and Ikuto
"Ooo, this one!" Ran cried going up to a tree she liked.
"No this one!" Miki said going to a different one.
"No, no, this one~ desu!" Su yelled.
"I like this one~ nya!" Yoru said.
Amu laughed and continued to look around the store, "Ikuto, what do you think of this one?" she asked.
When no one answered she turned around and found him missing, "Ikuto?" she wondered, "Ikuto!"
"You rang?" Ikuto said suddenly behind Amu making her jump three feet in the air.
"Ikuto!" Amu yelled, "Don't do that!"
Ikuto smirked, "Why not? It's fun," he asked.
Amu blushed, "A-anyway, what do you think of this one?" she said, "It's not too big for the apartment and it looks nice."
Ikuto looked at it then back at Amu, "Sure," he stated, "We'll have them deliver it tomorrow morning."
Amu smiled and laughed. Ikuto smirked she really is just a kid, "Yay!" Ran, Miki, and Su yelled.
Dia stood by the picked tree and smiled, "What are we going to do now~ nya?" Yoru asked.
"How about lunch," Amu said, "I'm starving."
Ikuto smirked, "Want a kiddy meal with a coke and a drink?" he asked.
"Ikuto!" Amu yelled and hit him upside the head, "Not funny!"
Ikuto chuckled, "Got quite a swing there," he said.
Amu stuck her tongue out and began walking back towards the exit. Ikuto just smirked and followed her all while thinking I wish you'd hurry up and grow up already.
Akiko's Point of View
I knocked on the boss's door, "Come in Akiko," his deep voice came.
I took a deep breath before entering with an emotionless face. I glanced at a boy about 15 years old. He had black hair that was held in a ponytail with dark green eyes and glasses. He wore a brown long sleeved shirt with tanned pants and brown boots. He had a guardian character floating beside him. He had dark red hair with dark green eyes like his owner. He had a golden tan and wore light blue swim trunks and held a gold surfboard, "Akiko," the boss said causing me to look at him, "I'd like you to meet Ogawa Daisuke."
I nodded to Daisuke and closed the door and walked in more properly, "Why is he here?" I asked tonelessly.
"He will be here for two months doing…research…" the boss said smirking.
I raised an eyebrow, "What kind of research?" I asked.
The boss stood up from his brown chair, "Daisuke is one of the smartest people in Tokyo," he said, "I'm having him do a little more research on Hinamori's friends."
"Why?" I asked.
"Well, it seems Hinamori Amu's fuel to go on is her friends," he said, "She always seems to go to them when they need help and vice versa. So, if we get rid of that fuel we may get what we want."
I raised an eyebrow. Even I didn't know what we wanted, "For now," the boss continued, "You will house Daisuke and make sure he's taken care of while you continue to watch Humpty Dumpty and search for the missing Hinamori family."
"Yes sir," I said and looked at Daisuke, "Let's go."
Daisuke nodded and we left, "So, who am I researching Akiko-chan?" Daisuke asked.
I pulled out several pictures and stopped in the hallway, "Hoshina Utau," I said holding up a picture of Hoshina on stage singing.
"The Hoshina Utau," Daisuke said shocked.
I just nodded and moved on to the next picture, "Fujisaki Nagihiko," I said then moved on, "Souma Kukai, Hotori Tadase, Mashiro Rima, Hiiragi Rikka, Sanjou Kairi, Yuiki Yaya, and Ichinomiya Hikaru."
Daisuke blinked and I handed him the pictures, "There's also one more, but he's more my job," I stated, "Hoshina's older brother, Tsukiyomi Ikuto, but don't worry about him."
"Um, why am I researching all these people again?" Daisuke asked.
I closed my eyes, "Let's just say they all have something in common, they're friends with a girl named Hinamori Amu," I said, "Let's just leave it at that."
"Um, okay then," Daisuke said and we continued walking.
"Hey," Daisuke's chara said, "Cute charas."
"Katsu!" Daisuke yelled.
"Don't get me mad," Emi warned her hand going to her sword.
Katsu sweat dropped and Airi giggled. Suddenly, I bent over in pain, "Ah, not now," I muttered.
Emi fell to the ground groaning in pain, "Akiko-chan!" Daisuke yelled and beat down to me.
"Emi!" Airi yelled, "Akiko!"
"What in the world!" Katsu yelled.
"Akiko-chan?" Daisuke asked, "Akiko-chan!"
Finally, the pain stopped and both Emi and I were breathing heavily, "Are you two alright?" Daisuke asked.
Airi was crying from the fear and Katsu looked totally lost, "We're fine," I stated and stood up grabbing Emi in my hands, "Happens all the time."
"Why?" Daisuke asked.
I looked at him, "That's not something you should be worried about," I stated, "Let's just go so you can get your job started."
Daisuke looked confused, but nodded.
No One's Point of View~ Later that day with Amu and Ikuto
Amu yawned as she and Ikuto sat on a bench resting, "Tired Strawberry?" Ikuto asked smirking.
"A little," Amu said then smiled, "Today was fun Ikuto."
Ikuto smirked, "Glad you had fun kid," he said.
Amu either didn't hear the last part or she didn't care at the moment because she didn't comment on it. Amu yawned again and her head fell on Ikuto's shoulder, "Amu?" Ikuto asked and looked at her only to find her fast asleep.
Ikuto couldn't help but smile at her, "You're such a kid," he said softly.
He gently picked Amu up bridal style and slowly walked back to the apartment as snow began to fall.
A/N Chelsea: I don't know whether to say "uh oh" or "Aw!" in this chapter…
Kayla: Same here, but I'm gonna go with Aw!
Caroline: Really because I'd say "Uh oh" but then again I love saying that.
Me: *Rolls eyes* R&R please!