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RuRu: So it would seem....oh yeah, this is my hubby Chichiri! He stays in the author's corner all the time....yeah guys I am SOOO sorry about not updating, I just lost interest in this story.

Chichiri: She had writers block. No da.

RuRu: Yeah....I love you all! Thanks SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH for reviewing! -o- BTW I was going to have people pester Aya, but you know what....screw that. o Sorry if there are typos I am writing this very, very fast!
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Disclaimer: I do not own Saint Tail; so tell the voices to stop..

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Chapter 4

Tuesday
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Meimi rolled out of bed, she was in a good mood for a change. She hummed as she got dressed and ready. She picked up Ruby and spun around the room with her for a while, then stopped. She had grown dizzy, as did Ruby. Ruby gave out a happy squeak and Meimi kissed her on the head.

"I'll see you later, okay Ruby?" Meimi said, giving Ruby a big hug before heading downstairs.

She bounced down the steps and landed right in front of her Mother.

"Well Meimi, you seem to be in a better mood." Her mother said with a warm smile.

Meimi responded by hugging her mom and rushing into the kitchen to eat her breakfast. She took about 15 minutes to eat it all then grabbed her bag. She walked over to her parents and said good-bye to them, then ran out the door.

Meimi basically skipped to school, and arrived in about 10 minutes. She rushed up the stairs to the main doors to see Yuri standing there. (no, she doesn't know Yuri)

"Hi! You must be new here." Meimi said in a cheerful voice.

"You would be correct." Yuri said, extending her hand.

Meimi shook her hand, and Yuri responded by squeezing it rather hard. Meimi smiled, even though it hurt a little.

"So whose class did you get?" Meimi asked, walking towards her own.

"That one right there." Yuri said, pointing to a classroom.

"Wow! That's my class too." Meimi said, as Yuri and her entered the crowded room.

Yuri took a front seat and Meimi took her usual seat. Meimi took out her school things and laid them out; for once she had done her homework and had some free time. She walked over towards Seira and Ryoko; then beckoned for Yuri to join them. Yuri walked over towards them, but instead of joining them she went to Asuka's group.

"Okay." Ryoko said, confused.

"She's probably just trying to get to know people." Meimi said, reading an exert out of the paper, not watching Yuri.

"Well, if hanging all over Asuka Jr. is getting to know him better, then I'd say she's doing a pretty good job." Riko said, giggling and waiting for Meimi's reaction.

Meimi crumpled the paper and looked up. Yuri had both arms around Asuka's neck and was rubbing her cheek up against his.

"What....the...." Meimi said, her face turning red with anger.

"There, there Meimi." Seira said, patting her on the head.

"Wow, flames...." Ryoko said, commenting on the flames rising up from behind Meimi.

Asuka's face was blood-shot red and his friends were all making little jokes about it. Meimi had to be held back by her friends so as not to murder Yuri. (an expression --)

"Meimi? Are you okay?" A familiar voice asked.

Meimi immediately turned her attention towards the voice.

"Aya? Why are you so late? Usually you're the first one here." Ryoko said confused.

"Oh, I had business." She replied, smiling.

Meimi gave her a quick smile, then returned to what she was doing earlier. Seira sighed and pointed to the teacher who was giving Meimi a stern look.

"Take your seat Miss Haneoka." The teacher said, frowning.

Meimi gave one final glare to Yuri and took her seat. The only thing Yuri did was release Asuka and grin evilly.

After class Meimi headed towards the confessional to see if there were any people in need of help. And sure enough Seira had a person in need of assistance from Saint Tail.

"So what's the problem?" Meimi asked, she had forgotten about the incident with Yuri earlier.

"Well you see...."

-------------------------Flashback--------------------------------

"Sister, I have a problem," a young girl said, folding her hands in her lap.

"Really, what seems to be the problem?"

"Well, my mother recently passed away, and she left me a cross necklace my great-great-great grandmother owned. Many museums wanted to put it on display in a protective case, since things from that time period where so rare. But I can't hand over a family heirloom. So I went to the place where the family picks up the items and it turns out someone had already picked it up! I was told they appeared to look like me, and that they now had the necklace in their possession. Sister I know it was Mrs. Moray from the museum near here. She had been pestering me for that necklace for the longest!" The woman said, tears forming.

"That is truly sad, but there is no proof the woman committed the crime." Seira said frowning.

"Remember how they said the person likes almost exactly like me? Well look at her picture...." The woman said, holding the picture up.

"Oh my gosh! She looks EXACTLY like you!" Seira gasped, covering her mouth after looking at the photo.

"That's because she's my twin, she's extremely jealous that mother gave the necklace to me and not her." The woman replied, drying her eyes.

"Well, I'm sure the Lord will guide you in the right direction, and help you obtain your necklace." Seira said, bowing her head and saying a prayer.

"Thank you so much sister."

---------------End Flashback----------------------

"Don't worry Seira! Saint Tail will get that necklace back!" Meimi said, jumping up and clenching her fists together.

"I'm sure she'd appreciate it."

--------------Meanwhile, in town-------------------

"Asuka let's go here!" Yuri squealed; holding on to Asuka's right arm with both her arms.

"Yeah okay...." Asuka said, embarrassed that he had a girl clinging to him like that.

They turned in the small little restaurant and took their seats. For once Asuka was a gentleman and pulled the chair out for Yuri. (::Asuka fan girls can be heard hissing in background::)

"Wow, this place is sooo relaxing." Yuri said, placing her hands daintily in her lap.

"Yeah, its okay." Asuka said, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Except for that Saint Tail I've heard about...." Yuri said with a disgusted look on her face.

"Actually she's quite nice....for a theif I mean." Asuka said quickly.

"....I see, well, hey! Aren't you trying to catch her?" Yuri asked, pulling out a menu.

"Yeah, I am." Asuka said with a smile, he had a subject he could actually talk to her about.

"Oooo sounds dangerous, I've heard she uses guns and knives." Yuri said, with a worried look on her face.

"No, nothing like that! She uses tricks, not dangerous objects." Asuka said, correcting her.

"So have you ever come close to catching her?" Yuri said, laying the menu down, having chosen her meal.

"Quite a few times actually." He said proudly.

"But you haven't caught her?"

"Well....no, but I'm trying!" Asuka stated, with an odd look on his face.

"Hmm, sounds like you need a partner to help you." Yuri said, with a cute smile on her face.

"Thanks, but the last time I had a helper she caused more trouble then she was worth....come to think of it I think she went to visit family in America...." He said, trailing off.

"Yes well, then she was a bad helper. I, on the other hand, am a excellent helper." Yuri said.

"Well, I really appreciate it, but I can't just give you that position."

"Oh please Asuka, I really wanna help you, AND I like spending time with you....I promise I won't get in your way." Yuri said, giving him that innocent look.

"Eh, well....if you promise not to get in the way...." Asuka said, unable to turn her down.

"Thanks Asuka!" She exclaimed, going over to him and giving him a kiss on the cheek.(::fan girls hiss more::)

Asuka blushed furiously at the action.

Yuri grabbed her purse and walked towards the door.

"Call me when something happens!" She said winking at him.

"But, what about lunch?" Asuka said, standing up confused.

"Oh....we can do that some other time, I've got an appointment. Ciao!" Yuri said, blowing Asuka a kiss and rushing out the door.

"Uh." He stood there stunned for a moment.

"....Girls....I'll never understand them." Asuka said, gathering his things and leaving before the restaurant could charge him for being there.

--------------Meanwhile in a nearby bush---------------

"Grrrr...." Meimi growled, having seen AND heard the whole encounter.

"You have a LOT of nerve Asuka Jr. a whole lot of nerve." She said, jumping out of the bushes and leaping onto a nearby rooftop.

-------------Anyway, back to Asuka's walk home-------------

Asuka was shocked that this girl had become so attached to him. He barely knew the girl and already she was kissing and hugging him. He didn't know why he wasn't enjoying it that much....but he was starting to feel weird whenever he was around her. He closed his eyes, trying to remember the scene, but instead a picture of him and Meimi at the park came to his mind. He snapped his eyes open and coughed.

"Why the heck is that coming to mind...." He said, scratching his head, but blushing.

BAM!

A rock hit him in the head causing him to fall flat on his face.

"Ow...." He said, getting up and rubbing the back of his head.

"Who the heck...." He said picking up the rock.

The rock had a note wrapped around it.

"huh?"

Dear clue-less detective,

If you even care...

Tonight I will come for the cross necklace at the F Center.

Saint Tail


"Eh....What does she mean "Clue-less"?"

------------------Meanwhile, at Yuri's House-------------------

"Hmm, is that so....well I'll see you tonight then! Bye love!" Yuri said, hanging up.

"Well, well, well it seems you finally show yourself to me Saint Tail....we'll see how your fair when that cute little detective has me by his side....I don't think you'll take to kindly to that. Not only will I get that little detective I'll finally be able to expose you to the world, Meimi Haneoka!"

-----------------Meanwhile(again) at the chapel-----------------

"Are you okay Meimi?" Seira asked in a worried tone.

Meimi had her face in her hands.

'How could he like HER? I thought that last night meant something.' She thought to herself, not even hearing Seira.

"MEIMI! Are you okay?" Seira repeated, louder this time.

"Wha!? Oh yeah just tired is all!" Meimi said, standing up.

"1....2....3!!!"

And with that she transformed into Saint Tail.

"Okay, be careful Meimi, I heard Yuri's going to be there this time." Seira said with a worried expression.

"Wha!? Well, FINE IF HE WANTS TO PLAY LIKE THAT I'LL JUST HAVE TO TRY 10x'S HARDER!!!" Meimi yelled.

"Meimi! Quiet....this is a church." Seira said sighing.

"Oh....sorry bout that!" sweat drop

"May the Lord watch over us and keep us."

----------Meanwhile at the F Center------------

"That's right maam and that's why we need to protect your necklace." Asuka said, having explained the predicament to Mrs. Moray.

"I see, well this was given to me by my mother, so protect it well Asuka Jr." She said, wringing her hands nervously.

"No worries."

After about 30 minutes of waiting the lights dimmed, and a voice could be heard over the intercom.

"Oh! Nice to see you're all here! Well I do hope you enjoy the show!" Saint Tail's voice exclaimed, coming over the intercom.

Suddenly an explosion of confetti came from every corner of the museum, making it nearly impossible to see. Asuka pushed it out of his way and ran towards the case to where the cross necklace was.

He spotted Saint Tail and lunged for her. Saint Tail quickly jumped away and landed on a nearby case.

"My, my, having trouble moving around in this confetti detective?" She said with a giggle.

"Cut the tricks Saint Tail!" Asuka said, plowing through the now waist deep confetti.

"Here let me help you! 1....2....3!!!" And suddenly a strong wind came up from the floor and blew the confetti upwards.

Saint Tail managed to blow the confetti towards the ceiling and not harm a single exhibit. Asuka flew backwards a bit a hit a pole, knocked over a, empty glass container that landed near Yuri.

"Yuri stand back, I don't want you hurt!" Asuka said, having pushed her out of the way.

Yuri gave him a warm smile and hugged him.

Meimi got a sour face and grabbed the necklace.

"Please stop! I beg of you!" Mrs. Moray exclaimed.

"'You shouldn't of taken this necklace in your sister's place!" Meimi exclaimed, angrily.

"What? What are you talking about?" Mrs. Moray said getting closer to Saint Tail.

Asuka was back on his feet and Yuri was right beside him, both were listening.

"You went to get the necklace in the place of your twin sister when your mother had given it to her!" Saint tail exclaimed.

"No! I didn't! Look I have..." She shuffled in her pocket and pulled out some documents, "....the papers right here." She said, laying them on the case and backing away.

Saint Tail quickly grabbed the papers and jumped back.

"I hereby leave my most prized possession to my loving daughter, Allison Moray. That is a cross necklace owned by my great-great-grandmother, Patricia Charleston....an American piece from California." Saint Tail read aloud.

"So then that means....this really does belong to you and....your sister lied...." Saint Tail said dropping the papers in shock.

She had almost really stolen something. Meimi covered her mouth and fell to her knees.

"I almost stole your necklace...." She said, nearly crying.

Asuka ran towards her and reached out his hand.

"Now I've got you!" He said, grabbing her wrist and yanking her in front of his face.

Just as he was about to see her face the blinding lights came back on, and since the room had nearly been in the dark, the light hurt everyone's eyes! (-)

Saint Tail took the opportunity and jumped away from Asuka and the others.

"Not so fast Saint Tail!" Yuri exclaimed, having put her sunglasses on.

She signaled for a squad of guards to shoot a net at the theif. They fired the net and it caught Saint Tail in its grasp. She landed on a platform, HIGH above the others, trying to free herself.(the guards had sunglasses too! =-=)

'NO! NOT NOW! IF HE SEES ME NOW HE'LL HATE ME!' She thought, and in her logic since she had just nearly stolen something he'd have thought her a no good theif.

"1....2....3!" She exclaimed and the net turned into her giant balloons.

She opened a glass panel in the ceiling and flew right out of it. Mrs. Moray watched her float away and began to cry.

"She got my mother's necklace...." She whimpered, falling to her knees.

Just as she had done that a note floated in front of her.

"I return to you the thing I nearly took." Is what the note read, and the necklace neatly floated down attached to a balloon.

"Asuka! Are you okay?" Yuri exclaimed, rushing over to him.

"She got away...." He said, slamming his fist in the ground.

"Then this visit wasn't the one, it wasn't meant to be." Mrs. Moray said, clutching her necklace closely.

Everyone looked at her.

"I now know why she did that....she thought it belonged to my sister, so she wanted to try and return it to her...."

Asuka Jr. was listening intently.

Mrs. Moray turned around and looked at Asuka Jr. with tear stained eyes, "Don't judge her Asuka she did right....her aim was true."

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END CORNY CHAPTER 4
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RuRu: Okay so it was a little weird, but I liked it! -

Chichiri: I liked it too! No da!

RuRu: Okay, Yuri does know Saint Tail's identity! Whooo... No she will not tell why for a few more chappies! Oh and the lady knew about Asuka and what he had been trying to do, he's getting popular! - Well I'll try and update soon! PEACE! -