Hey everyone! I finally had time to write another chapter! And since some of you are wondering, Meimi knows about Dena because Seira is her best friend and she would have found out sooner or later. But her dad has no clue. With that said, on with the show! =^_^=

*To disclaimer : I don't own Saint Tail or any of it's characters, so no suing me.

It was beginning to blossom into a beautiful spring season over at Seika City, but today rain was being expected. Dena and Masahiro were racing to school once more. Luckily, they didn't bump into Tenkida, so they made it to school on time. Once they came into the classroom, Aivi came up to them and said, "Did you hear about Tenkida?"

Dena suddenly flooded with curiosity. " No, I haven't. What about her?" she asked.

"She skipped school today to ask your dad, detective Asuka for all files on previous thieves like the legendary Saint Tail and Fallen Angel. She's even interviewing him on the days when he used to chase Saint Tail until she finally vanished without a trace," said Aivi.

Dena giggled, "Is that so? Wow, she sure doesn't give up that easily now does she?"

"No, she doesn't. I sure feel sorry for whoever that Dark Rosary is. Tenkida said that there has to be some kind of connection between those three. Once Tenkida is determined to solve a mystery, there's absolutely no stopping her," said Aivi.

Masahiro stayed silent during the conversation. He was thinking of what Tenkida would uncover.

Meanwhile Tenkida was talking with Daiki Asuka.

Tenkida knocked on the door of detective Asuka's office. "Yes, come in."

Tenkida walked in with a small briefcase and a miniature tape recorder. "Hello, Mr. Asuka. I was wondering if I could do a quick interview with you and possibly get a few old newspaper articles on Fallen Angel and Saint Tail," said Tenkida.

"Oh, so you're Masami Tenkida. You're Koki's daughter, aren't you? Well I have a few minutes to spare," said detective Asuka. "I guess I can take a fifteen minute break."

"That's more than plenty, sir."

After school.

Masahiro and Dena were walking over to the park after they got some pork buns. They sat on a bench near the small pond and watched the ducks. The whole day seemed like Dena was smiling and humming. " Why are you so happy today?" Masahiro asked.

Dena, still smiling said, " This is the first day in a while that I didn't bump into Masami Tenkida! I can't help but smile." She took a bite into her pork bun, "besides, don't you like the fact that she didn't say, 'Oh, if it isn't the love birds?'"

*No, not really* Masahiro thought. " Didn't the reason why she was absent bother you at least a little bit?"

"No. So, she went to see my dad. Big deal," said Dena, " It's not like he's going to say, 'Here, are the article's you wanted. By, the way, Saint Tail is my wife and Fallen Angel is her mother.' You worry too much, Masahiro."

Both Masahiro and Dena laughed. "Another thought just came into mind. What if Tenkida explains her little "chain" theory to detective Asuka, and then he starts to get suspicious?" Masahiro asked.

Dena stood up. "Oops! I guess that I forgot about that small detail. I guess I'm in trouble there. ^_^ Hahaha!"

"You're still smiling T_T?!" Masahiro exclaimed.

"I can't help it. I still didn't have to see her face today!"

Masahiro sighed. * One thing about Dena. When she's happy, she's happy, and when she's sad, she's sad.* he thought. "Why don't we stop by your dad's office? It might be a good idea to figure out what exactly Tenkida said to him."

Sounds of thunder began to rumble from the clouds. "Okay, let's hurry. I think rain will start falling soon."

Masahiro and Dena saved a couple of pork buns for detective Asuka and headed over to his office. Dena pushed her dad's door open. Detective Asuka saw his daughter and said, "Hello, Dena, One of your classmates dropped by earlier."

" Hi, dad, that's why I'm here. What was so important that Tenkida had to skip school for? You didn't tell her about Mom and Grandma did you?" inquired Dena.

" Well, if you mean did I spill their identities, then no. I just gave her a few articles and she asked me what it was like chasing Saint Tail and getting calling cards from her," said detective Asuka.

Masahiro and Dena sat down. "What was it like by the way?" Masahiro asked.

Detective Asuka thought for a moment, "Well, I told Masami Tenkida that it was very magical. You'd never know what to expect when Saint Tail would appear. She'd always have a new trick up her sleeve."

"That sure sounds like mom," said Dena.

"When she was talking about how Fallen Angel, Saint Tail, and Dark Rosary all had a connection somehow, I was thinking if we have another thief in the family," he said, staring at Dena.

*Uh oh!* Dena thought. "Wha? Me? Don't be silly, dad. Mom hasn't even taught me that much magic and I can't even get the guts to climb on rooftops."

"That's a relief," said detective Asuka. "You better hurry home. Your mom probably has dinner ready soon. You're welcome to join us, Masahiro."

"That's okay, sir. My dad wants to look over my next article that I want to run," said Masahiro.

"Okay, that's alright. Dena, be sure to tell your mother that I will be home soon okay?"

" Sure, all right, Dad," said Dena.

Dena and Masahiro headed towards Dena's house. "I think he's on to you," said Masahiro.

"Let's hope not," said Dena. As they were about a block away from home, it finally started to rain. "Oh, great! That's just our luck. I didn't think it was going to rain today, so I didn't bring an umbrella or a decent jacket. We cant even run since it's way too slippery!"

Masahiro took off his jacket and put it on Dena, then opened his umbrella up. "Get under here before you catch a cold," he said gently.

Dena did as he said. "You really should take back your jacket, Masahiro. You might catch a cold."

"I'm alright. We cant let the Dark Rosary get sick now can we?" said Masahiro, trying to think of a reason for giving up his jacket.

"Well, okay, but don't blame me if you catch a cold out here!" said Dena. The two walked over to Dena's house. Dena took off the jacket and handed it back to Masahiro. "Thank you. It kept me very warm. I can see why you always have it whenever it's cold. It's a very warm jacket."

Masahiro patted her head like a little kid. "What are friends for? I'll see you tomorrow, Dena. If you need help on anything, just give me a call."

" =^_^= Okay I will," she said. Then Masahiro left, and Dena finally shut the door close, seeing her mother once she turned around. "Masahiro didn't want to stay for dinner?" Meimi asked.

"No, Sawatari-san was going to look over an article he wrote for the school paper, so he had to hurry home," said Dena. "Mom, did dad ever mention anything about him thinking that I'm the Dark Rosary?"

"No, not that I remember," said Meimi, "I'm sure that it's alright."

"Let's hope. Tenkida paid him a little visit today. She thinks Saint Tail and the Dark Rosary have a little connection between each other, and now I think dad is getting a little suspicious. So I think it's best that for now on, you shouldn't show me magic while he is around."

"I think that's a good idea, Dena. The Lord only knows what your dad might do if he found out that his daughter was following her mother's footsteps," said Meimi with a slight giggle.

Now Dena seemed curious once more. "What did dad do when he found out you were Saint Tail?" she asked her mother.

"Oh, wow. I never thought you would ask that question. The truth is, I thought he was going to get mad and break up our relationship. But he was actually quite happy. I remember it perfectly. That night, at the monastery, was Saint Tail's last show," said Meimi.

Meimi then had a flash back of the incident at the monastery when Asuka Jr. embraced her in his arms. "I'm sorry. I didn't figure out sooner."

Dena's eyes had started to glow. "I wish I was there for it."

"Was there for what?" asked the voice of detective Asuka.

" Dad? You sure come in silently," said Dena. "Well, I guess you and mom have to share your days schedule or something with each other. Um, I'll be in my room working on my homework." Dena quickly ran up the stairs and entered her room.

Her dad watched puzzled as she swiftly ran up. "You, know, Dena has been acting strangely today."

"It's just been a long day for her," said Meimi, giving her "Asuka Jr." a soft peck on the cheek.

The next morning, Masahiro was once again waiting for Dena who was moseying out the front door. "Dena, hurry! We have an English test today!"

Dena sniffled and put on her shoes. The two ran as fast as they could to school. The street was very busy today with cars zooming left and right. "It looks like we have a little situation," said Dena, "You know I'll most likely get hit with my luck, Masahiro."

But Masahiro was determined to make it for that test! He took a hold of Dena's hand and got ready to cross. "Don't let go now. Okay, Dena?" She nodded.

As soon as there was room to pass, Dena and Masahiro swiftly ran across the street without being close to being hit. They took a short breather and unfortunately saw Masami Tenkida. "Well, well. Having a little trouble here I see. You two lovebirds miss me yesterday?" she asked.

A little vein popped out of Dena's head. *Ugh! I wish she would stop saying that! Poor Masahiro is probably annoyed to death!* "Tenkida, not today! There's a test and all three of us our going to be late!" she said.

"Fine, I'll cooperate this one time," said Tenkida. All three of them ran over to the classroom and made it just in time- to stand in the hall that is.

"Thanks a lot, Tenkida," said Dena. The two glared at each other angrily.

Masahiro sweat-dropped. " Um, girls, this staring contest really needs to stop. Tenkida stop aggravating Dena already!"

"Why don't you put your foot where your mouth is?! Your girlfriend is just a big baby, that's all!" said Tenkida.

She felt Dena's battle aura flare up as she pushed it. "Would you shut up already?! At least I don't skip school just to plan on capturing a thief! You'll never capture the Dark Rosary no matter how many times you try!"

Tenkida smirked, " We shall see about that, heh."

After School.

"That Masami Tenkida gets me really mad sometimes!" said Dena as they were heading to see Seira.

"Heh, but you do act like a baby sometimes," said Masahiro. Dena gave him a jab in his gut. "Ow!"

"Whose side are you on?" she asked.

*Heh, she's so cute when she gets all defensive like that* Masahiro thought.

In the Chapel.

"A top?" Dena and Masahiro's confused voices asked.

"It's not just any top. It belongs to a sixth grader named Kasuki. It's been in her family for generations. It means a whole lot to her," said Sister Seira.

"Well, who stole it?" asked Dena.

Seira handed Dena a picture, "A girl who challenged her at her school named Koko. Koko had a top of her own that looked just the same as Kasuki's since collecting tops was her hobby. The two girls let their tops loose and the winner was Kasuki. Koko wanted Kasuki's top for herself, so switched them on purpose. Kasuki, of course, quickly noticed and went to confront Koko. But Koko is denying that she switched them and is keeping the top she has."

Dena was surprised. Not many people these days collected tops. "Okay, well I guess if it means that much to her."

Masahiro and Dena put their desks so they could exchange some of their lunch with each other. "So, what was your calling card this time?" Masahiro asked.

"Hehe ^_^ You'll see!" She said with a heart symbol.

Tenkida opened her box lunch and "POOF!" a letter from Dark Rosary appeared that read, "Tonight I will be at the Tonkawa residence to steal a top-Dark Rosary"

"What's the?!" Tenkida exclaimed out of her seat. "A top?!"

(AU: What's the deal?! It's just a friggin top!)

Dena giggled and whispered, "Mom did the same the same to one of her calling cards ~_^"

Aivi's eyes grew big in excitement. "Wow, another calling card from Dark Rosary!"

*True, but what's so special about a top?* Tenkida thought to herself.

Later that night.

Tenkida headed over to the Tonkawa residence and prepared for Dark Rosary's next show. "What?! Dark Rosary is coming here to steal one of my tops?!" asked the voice of Koko Tonkawa. *Oh no! What if it's the top that I stole from that Kasuki Himishima?*

Masahiro finally walked in with his camera. "Ah! Sawatari, what are you doing here?!" Tenkida exclaimed in shock.

"A good reporter- then again- any reporter knows that you need a different picture for every article you run. Common sense wouldn't hurt you, you know," said Masahiro. *Actually, I'm just here in case Dena goofs up*

A vein popped out of Tenkida's head. "What did you say, you big-" Tenkida got interrupted ad the lights started to flicker on and off.

"Eek! What's going on?!" screamed the voice of Koko.

*Giggle* "You've got something I want, Koko Tonkawa!" said the voice of Dark Rosary. Dena felt a sharp pain on her head. *Uh oh! I guess I'm finally starting to get a fever. I better end this soon*

"No, it's my top! Kasuki Himishima just wants to blame me for taking her old one that looks exactly like mine!" said Koko.

Dark Rosary took a ribbon and grabbed Tenkida with it. "Sorry, but it's cold tonight hehe."

"Dark Rosary, you are under arrest! Untie me now, so I can capture you!" said Tenkida.

Dark Rosary then took a second ribbon and snatched the top out of Koko's hands, replacing it with Koko's real top. "No can do, Masami Tenkida. You'll never capture me no matter how many times you try ^_^"

Tenkida then suddenly got a flashback from earlier that day. "Would you shut up already?! At least I don't skip school just to plan on capturing a thief! You'll never capture the Dark Rosary no matter how many times you try!" Tenkida gasped. *Was that just a coincidence? Dena Asuka said the exact same thing!*

Masahiro took a few quick snaps and Dena finally headed on top of the roof. He quickly went outside to see that she got away safely. * #_# My head is spinning!* Dena thought until she finally collapsed.

Masahiro quickly caught her and hid until the coast was finally clear. " Dena!" he whispered, slightly shaking her, "Dena, wake up!"

Dena's eyes fluttered open. "M-Masahiro? What's going on?" she asked.

Masahiro then felt her head. "Oh, geez you're burning up! We gotta get you home"

"But the top." Dena trailed off.

"I'll give it to Sister Seira tomorrow," he said. Dena closed her eyes and rested. Masahiro looked around. *There's no way I'm going to make it without anyone seeing me! My house is way closer.I guess I'll have to bring her there and have her mom come get her*

Masahiro's house.

Dena opened her eyes to find herself in a familiar bed, though it wasn't hers. *Am I in Masahiro's bed?* she asked herself.

Masahiro stepped inside and brought a damp cloth and rubbed it on Dena's head. "If you weren't feeling well why didn't you just say so?" he asked.

Dena ignored the question unintentionally. "Did you carry me?" she asked.

Masahiro felt a heavy shade of red fall upon his face. "Um, yeah. I couldn't just leave my best friend there now could I?"

"Thanks, Masahiro," said Dena.

"It was nothing. You would have done the same." *With magic of course, though*

The next day at school, Tenkida was once again sulking. "Why are you so down, Tenkida?" Aivi asked. "This isn't the first time you haven't caught Dark Rosary."

"Not only did I not capture her, but I don't have Asuka to take my anger out on!" said Tenkida. *And I can't help wonder if that saying was just a coincidence or not*

Well how'd you like that chapter? Sorry it took so long, but I was waiting for at least one review ^_^ No point in writing if you don't have a reader hahahaha. So, all I need is one review and I'll continue writing.