Chapter Three





Fuu quickly went into her house to escape the pouring rain. She found a police officer trying to calm the screaming baby Suu.

"Thank goodness!" The officer cried.

Fuu held out her arms and he placed the squirming and crying baby in her arms.

"Good luck," he said lamely.

Fuu held Suu close to her as everyone left her alone.

"Just you and I." Fuu whispered as a chill ran up her spine.

Fuu cradled Suu in her arms and rocked slightly. Suu was quiet for a moment, just before let out another one of her wails.

"I do not believe I can do this on my own." Fuu said as she set Suu down in her basinet.

She went into the kitchen and picked up the phone. She dialed Hikaru's number, while the phone rang Fuu twirled the cord around her finger.

"Hello! This is Hikaru! I'm not here! Leave a message after the Puu! Arigato!"

Hikaru's answering machine. Fuu left a quick message.

"Hikaru-san it's me Fuu, please give me a call back when you get the chance."

Fuu then called Umi's number.

"Hello, this is Umi speaking."

"Umi-san this is Fuu. I need your help. I'm alone because my family is sick. All except for Suu-chan." Fuu said as she tried to sound like she wasn't upset.

"oooh...Fuu-chan...I'm sorry! I have a VERY important fencing match. My parents would be heart broken if I didn't make it to nationals!" Umi replied.

"Oh yes. I am sorry. I forgot about that..." Fuu said as she bit down on her lip.

She had to do this herself with no real idea when anyone would be back. Or if she could survive...

Fuu and Umi said their good-bye's and Fuu put the phone back. Tears filler her eyes and threatened to spill over.

Suddenly she felt warm strong arms rap around her. Warm breathe ticked her ear.

"Guess who," a voice whispered.

She gasped, " Ferio!"

He rapped his arms tightly around her. "In the flesh."

She placed a hand over his.

"You sure wished hard." Ferio whispered.

Fuu turned around to face him. "I wished for it with all my being!"

Ferio looked lovingly into her sweet emerald eyes. "Ever since you returned I've wanted to hold you in my arms, promise you my love, and tell you from my heart, you're all I'm thinking of."

Fuu smiled and blushed. Ferio leaned in close to her face so close there lips were almost touching.

Suu then let out a long wail that send Ferio flying. Fuu sweat dropped.

"I'm.... Home alone with my baby sister Suu-chan."

"Oh. Well, when will they be back?" Ferio asked.

"They... They are sick, and will not be returning for a while." Fuu said softly as she looked down at her hands.

Ferio took her soft little hand in his. He pulled her close.

Suu decided now would be a good time to scream again.

"I need to give her a bottle." Fuu said.

Ferio fingered his cape for a second and then said, "I'll help!"