Ok, guys. I'm gonna try and make this chapter longer than the latest abnormally short ones.

Drama…...Romance……Drama……and more Romance will be in this episode of *shot*

Stupid announcer person. D:

Anyway, sorry 'bout that. I need a tie-breaker for my Nazo Egg poll, so somebody go over to the poll and vote 'Yes', desu~! 'Cuz I have an amazing idea for the Nazo Eggs, but if you guys don't want them, then I'll just use boring X-Eggs.

Enjoy~

I opened the door to my room with caution, my characters looked up at me, and then they went back to whatever they were doing. Gale was on my bed, flipping thru one of my books.

"Tsukiyomi-san." Kiseki pressed, wanting me to open the door wider. I sighed and opened the door; I clicked my heel against the edge of the door frame to get Gale's attention.

He looked up, and his eyes widened when he saw Kiseki, Daisuke, and Temari behind me. He then sighed, "I figured this would happen…"

"I win the bet~!" Ki yelled. I rolled my eyes.

"You guys bet on when I would slip up about Gale?"

"Yep. And sadly, Van and I lost; Ki was the only one who didn't trust you." Crys explained. Van glared at Ki.

"Wow that makes me feel loved." I said monotonously.

Gale floated up, "Well, I'll admit you lasted longer then I though you would."

"You knew I was gonna slip up?"

"Well, yeah. But that doesn't mean I'll forgive you." He turned his back to me.

"Of course…"

He turned his head around and looked at Daisuke, "Daisuke…where's Jin?" He asked.

Daisuke's absent eyes widened, "Ah…" His expression saddened.

"He was turned into an X-Chara by Minato-kun." Temari explained.

Gale's expression saddened, "So that's what that energy was a while back… Miki-chan, why didn't you tell me?" By this time we had all worked out ways into my room, I was on the bed, Temari was lying against the bed, Kiseki was on my chair, and Daisuke was on my beanie chair.

"I didn't…well…"

"It would make Minato seem like the bad guy, when really it's that old women's, Aiko, fault." Van said floating over with Ki and Crys.

"That's right…Minato didn't want to do it, he was forced." I said, remembering what Minato had said to me.

"I'm sorry…" He whispered. But I could still hear him.

"You say that but do you mean it!?" I shouted at him as he turned it around to leave. He stopped in his tracks.

"Yes." He walked off, the Jin following.

"He's being controlled…" I whispered, mostly to myself. I looked over at Gale, expecting his expression to hold worry. It didn't. It held knowing, like he knew this was the case. He new all long Minato was being controlled. My eyes widened, "You knew…"

He looked up at me, "Yes, I did."

"Why didn't you say…?"

"Minato didn't want me too."

"He didn't even abandon you, he sent you out to me to keep you out of harm's way…"

Gale nodded his head.

"No way…" Temari whispered.

"So then…you new Minato was going to…"

"No, I honestly didn't know Aiko would force him to turn Jin into an X-Chara."

"What else do you know?" Kiseki asked.

"The Old Easter wants to become to take control of the New Easter, that's it."

"You mean they're trying to take over my dad's company?" I asked.

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean. Once they found out about Minato's ability, they threatened the life of someone dear to Minato if he didn't cooperate."

"Lemme guess, Daisuke?" I shot out.

"No, though he was the original, they found someone else who even more important to him than Daisuke."

"Who?" I asked.

"You, Miki-chan."

~*~

I poked at my dinner, my plate completely untouched, "What's up Miki-chan?" I looked up; Mom was looking at me with a worried expression.

"Oh, nothing." Lies.

"Well, something is obviously up, you haven't touched you rice, that's your favorite part of your meals." Dad cut in, "Is something up with the Shugo Chara world we should know about?"

Oh yeah, they knew.

"Go on, Miki-chan. Tell Mom and Dad about Daisuke." Ran said. Everyone was quiet. Even little baby Su who was usually giggling or squealing was silent.

"What's wrong with Daisuke?" Mom asked, "When he came over with the others today he didn't seem as cheerful as usual."

"Daisuke…" I started, I couldn't bear to tell. Van sighed next to me and Character changed, "Jin was turned into on X-Chara, so now Daisuke's all depressed." I spilled.

"Nice Van." Yoru smirked as Van undid the Character Change.

"I suppose…that Minato kid was the one who…" Dad said awkwardly.

"Yep." I answered

"I know how he feels." Mom said.

"Huh?"

"One of my characters was turned into an X-Chara because everything in my life was changing and I couldn't keep up." Mom sighed contently, "You remember all that drama with Utau?" She said to Dad.

He groaned, "Hard to forget if you keep reminding me."

Mom laughed and looked over at me, "Don't worry sweetie, everything will turn out fine." She winked at me, "I'm sure."

And that ended our dinner conversation.

Su giggled.

~*~

I walked along the sidewalk, dodging the occasional pedestrian.

"Where are we going Miki-chan?" Crys asked.

"The Elementary School park, it's where I last saw Minato before he left for the Old Easter. Maybe there's a clue there or something."

"What about Papa-san?" Van asked.

"He's agreed to finally let me out on my own, now that I have you guys." I answered.

"That makes sense." Van said.

"Yes, considering you'll be able to Character Change and run if anything happens. Correct?" Crys asked.

"Correct." I nodded. I walked into the entrance. There weren't any kids playing, it was too damp for that. It had rained buckets last night. So in reality, there weren't going to be any physical clues about Minato. I just came here for the memorial clues. Maybe I had seen something I don't currently remember, and being here will help. I walked over to the spot where I'd been a ball of nothing, and touched the grass. It was wet and cold from the rain, "C'mon brain, remember." I strained.

"Okay, we'll retrace your steps!" Someone behind me said.

I smiled, "Good idea!" I got up, and turned around. I was shocked at what I saw.

Aiko.

"We'll start with when you got kidnapped." She smirked. I felt someone hit the back of my neck, knocking me out.

Oh, Lordy, Miki. Just when Ikuto was letting you go out by yourself again. xD

I hope you enjoy this chapter~.

REVIEW! THE MORE YOU REVIEW THE CLOSER WE GET TO SAVING JIN THUS SAVING DAISUKE~! IF YOU DON'T REIVEW DAISUKE WILL BE A ZOMBIE AND JIN WILL STAY WITH THE DARK SIDE FOREVER~~~! (And trust me, they don't have cookies like they say they do.)