A/N: I am sooooo happy people are .reviewing and just down right enjoying this story BUT (there always seems to be one of those) this story only has ONE MORE chapter before its over and its really depressing but its been fun riding this ride out with all of my loyal fans and even some new ones I've obtained over the course of this story…well….here we go with chapter 19^^

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"Yohoo – Yaya dear!"

l o o k i n g up, Yaya watched as her annoying ecstatic neighbor ran across the street. Smiling, Yaya wiped her hands on the back of her capris and Eli continued to ride around on her tricycle. "Hi Aishite – how are you?" The lady smiled before she pulled out a letter and held it in Yaya's face and pulled it away before Yaya could even read it; grinning broadly.

"My husband – you remember Huugo right?" How could Yaya not remember him? He was the largest man on the block who Aishite had forced Kukai to whip into shape; of course that plan had been a complete bust and a waste of good ole time.

"Yes, I remember Huugo," Yaya said and Aishite grinned broadly as she fanned her made up face.

"Well, since you're the only person I can talk to on this block – I thought I'd tell you that Huugo's taking me on a cruise! Isn't that sweet of him?!" She exclaimed and Yaya smiled weakly before nodding.

As the two ladies chatted, Eli sang to herself and cycled around before she spotted a dark haired chara floating a few inches away from her. "Dollie," she said clambering off her tricycle and moved towards the now grinning chara. Turning, it began to float away and running Eli nearly fell but a pair of thin arms caught her. Looking up, big innocent green orbs bore into flickering indigo ones.

"Hello there Eli-chan. My name is Sayuri do you wanna play?"

"See you around Yaya!" Aishite said as she prances back across the street and sighing, Yaya ran a hand through her bangs briskly.

"Why don't we head inside Eli-bear hmm?" Turning around, her gaze landed on the abandoned tricycle and she instantly panicked.

"Eli? Eli?!" She called before she broke out into a full out panic and started looking for her toddler.

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"Kukai here," came the uninterested voice of the soccer player.

"Kukai?" Yaya's voice on the other end of the line was so soft and broken that he instantly became alarmed.

"What's the matter? Did something happen?"

"I can't find Eli – I've looked everywhere and I just can't find her."

"God Yaya, how did you manage to lose a whole child?!" His voice had gotten louder and Yaya was crying now as she swiped at her eyes and sat on t he sofa; knees tucked under her chin.

"I turned my back for a minute and when I turned back around she was gone. Kukai please come home – I'm scared and I want my Eli-bear back and I hope she's not dead." She croaked her voice muffled by her tears.

"I'll be home as fast as I can okay? And where's Yame?"

"At school I called and checked."

"It's okay Yaya…we'll get her back."

"Do you promise?"

"Yea…I promise."

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Yawning, Yame headed home after a long day filled with a lot of work and Guardian duties. It was already dark out and the city was lit up brightly. "I'm so hungry!" Tokono whined and Yame giggled as she checked on Ai's egg. "You're always hungry Toko-tan." She replied as she stopped at a stop light to change back; she spotted a tall female pulling a very familiar toddler behind her. On closer inspection, Yame realized that the toddler was Eli and her eyes widened.

"What's that lady doing with Eli?" She breathed and Tokono quirked a brow and stared at the redhead.

"What's the matter Yame-chan?"

"Someone's stealing Eli!"

The light changed and squeezing through the crowd, Yame headed after the pair. "Eli?!" She shouted pushing through the crowd and up ahead she saw the little girl look back and identical green eyes met for a moment.

"Eli," she breathed before looking over at Tokono with hardened eyes.

"Do a chara change with me now Toko-tan!" She ordered and nodding, Tokono said the magic words.

"From a girl who can't to a girl who can…Play Catch Jump…Chara Change!"

Body becoming as light as a feather, Yame jumped over a few bustling shoppers before landing and picking up her pace. "Eli! Eli – it's me Yame-chan!" She shouted; her voice on the edge of desperation as she looked around trying to find her little sister but failing miserably. Bursting out of the crowd, she stood in front of an abandoned mini carnival.

"Do we go in Yame-chan?" Tokono asked and the small girl nodded.

"We have to – they've got Eli."

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Sora was half asleep as he stepped out of the Royal Garden; rubbing his eyes and frowning. "Why can Yame leave early while the rest of us have to stay and lock up?" He complained his shoulders slumped forward and Kimiko giggled while Daisuke placed a hand on the blond's shoulder.

"Don't worry Sora – it's all done for the day anyhow." He stated as he laughed and Sora shoved three scones into his mouth; cheeks puffing outward. Takashi stared out into the distance and Kenshin stared at his chara. "What's the matter Takashi?" The chara looked back, his face stoic. "I sense a punishment egg but – it's slightly more powerful to be just an ordinary one." He said and Kenshin's face hardened.

"A Conundrum Egg," the gang stared at him quietly for a moment.

"C'mon let's go." They took off and groaning, Sora tugged at his hair before he took off after his friends.

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"Eli? Eli-chan?!"

Yame walked slowly down the brick pathway in the eerie carnival, Tokono's teeth chattered as she stayed close to Yame's side. "Are you sure she's here Yame-chan?" Tokono squeaked as she glanced around nervously and wrenched her fingers together. Stopping abrusptly, Yame stared out at her surroundings eyes shaking wildly. "Yame-cha -" Tokono was cut off as the carnival suddenly came to life; the bright flashy lights painting pictures across their faces in the dark sky and the eerie carnival music played spooking both of them. Yame jumped as Tokono screamed loudly and retreated into her egg.

"Someone's here," Yame simply responded as she stepped closer to the swirling merry-go-round as Tokono peered out of her egg; her nut – brown eyes wide.

"I sense a dark power Yame-chan." Yame quirked a brow just as lights flickered and soon the whole carnival was washed in bright neon lights from a large stage and dry clapping reached Yame's ears.

"And the prize for the most naïve Guardian goes to Ayame Souma!"

Whipping around, Yame's green orbs landed on the stage and she stared at the thin forms of both Emi and Sayuri. They were standing side by side, Sayuri grinning sardonically while Emi remained impassive; arms crossed over her chest and just behind them both in a small holding cage was Eli. Yame's eyes widened and she stepped forward; eyes glued on her little sister.

"Eli!" She shouted but the little girl didn't respond; instead she just lay there on her side; thumb in her mouth and hair splayed out on the cage floor.

"What did you do to her?!" Yame cried and Emi's eyes flickered guiltily whereas; Sayuri continued to grin.

"Awe don't worry Ayame – she's only sleeping like a good little girl unlike you." She hissed and Yame just stared at her before Sayuri flipped her hair over her shoulders and her eyes twinkled. Snapping her fingers, Haru stepped out onto the stage and both girls truly looked interested.

"Get rid of her," Sayuri ordered and Haru nodded while Yame stepped back.

"He's under the influence of the Conundrum Egg," she breathed and both girls' ears perked up.

"Funny you would mention that – do you know what a Conundrum Egg is?" Sayuri probed sweetly and with a shake of Yame's head, she grinned.

"A Conundrum Egg in itself is a puzzle. It turns Heart's Eggs into punishment eggs then slowly the punishment egg eats away at one's soul – their heart's greatest desire initially becoming a Conundrum Egg and the only difference is the only three people who can possibly ever create them are standing right in front of you including Yori-kun of course!" She stated and Yame's brows furrowed.

"Why – why would you want to do something like that?!"

"Isn't it obvious? It's what we do." Everyone was quiet before Sayuri straightened her spine before she snapped her fingers.

"Get her – Haru." With a nod, the boy jumped off the stage and began to glow.

Watashi no kokoro

Unlock!

Chara Nari:

Conundrum Golfer!

Yame stared at Haru completely transformed and she found it nearly impossible to move.

"Golf Strike!"

"Yame-chan!" Taking over, Tokono chara changed and flipping easily through the air, Yame landed on her feet. Gaze landing on Haru, she tired to reason with him.

"Stop it Haru – I'm not the enemy they are!" She cried pointing behind Haru and at Emi and Sayuri.

"Please don't do this," she croaked and Haru didn't seem to care.

"Golf Strike!"

"Yame-chan?!"

"Hai!" Both Yame and Tokono began to glow.

Yame no kokoro

Unlock!

Chara Nari:

Varisty Ace!

Clenching her fists, Yame ran towards Haru and jumping up; a bow and arrow appeared in her hands. Flipping, she targeted Haru's corrupted egg.

"Moonlight Drop!" The arrow pierced into the egg and it returned to normal. Haru fell to the floor and the egg went back into his heart as Yame landed and standing up straight; she swiped at her bangs.

Clapping reached her ears and turning back to the stage, Yame stared at both girls. "Very clever, purifying his egg – done like a true pro. I see that chara of yours has really developed since our last encounter." Sayuri announced and Yame frowned.

"Give me back my sister now!" She ordered and Sayuri smirked before glancing over at the blonde beside her.

"Your turn Emi," she said and without another word; Emi stepped forward. Eyes locking on Yame's she smirked.

"My turn – let's do this Miya." The small chara emerged and with a tight nod, she grinned.

"I live to serve you – Emi-san."

Watashi no kokoro

Unlock!

Chara Nari:

Dark Jewel!

Sayuri watched silently as Emi stepped forward and pointed at Yame; face hardened. "I will not go light on you this time. Mike Check!" A strong gust of wind blew and hitting, Yame screamed as she flew backwards; Tokono splitting from her. "This is true power and without it – you will fail!" Yame just stared at her in complete and utter horror.

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A/N: hehehe…….my very first cliffie YAY^^ well one more chapter to go so don't forget to leave your thoughts in a review at the end of this chapter before you go on to the next……thanks again for reading and I promise to update as soon as I can k???!!