Hey guys! It's me. Okay, well, I just fell in love with Pretear, and decided to try my hand atit. Oh, and Kiera's...out at the moment, but she'll be back soon. -muffled thumping coming from closet.- Well, bye!

Disclaimer: I don't ownPretear.

Himeno Awayuki ran through the crowded streets, her pink hair flying into her red eyes. Impatiantly, she pushed it behind her ears, and continued her search. There was a great outpouring of Leafe nearby, one as great as her own, which suprised her. She began to run, the Leafe growing nearer. CRASH! Himeno collided head on with someone. Both fell over, and Himeno quickly got to her feet, saying, "I'm sorry! Are you alright?" The person she had hit rubbed her head. "Yes. You?" "I'm fine." said Himeno. "Here, let me help you." she stuck out a hand, which the other girl grabbed. A sudden burst of Leafe jolted Himeno's system. The girl looked at her hand, then at Himeno. "Hey, wait a second...I know you." She said.

Himeno started. That Leafe was the one she'd been sensing. She looked at the girl. She had brown hair to her shoulders, and bright amber eyes. "You're...you're Himeno Awayuki, aren't you? You're the Pretear." Himeno took a step back. "Who are you?" "I'm Alara. I know all about you." Alara lowered her voice. "Are the Leafe Knights here, too?" Himeno shook her head, still unable to believe her ears. "I'm here for college. The Knights are back in awayuki Town, looking..for a...new Pretear." Himeno's eyes widened. "You're her. You've got to be. Hang on, I'm going to call the Knights. No, wait. I'm off today. I'll go with you." She began to drag Alara off, but even for being so strong, she couldn't drag the slim girl anywhere. "Wait, please." Alara said. "What is it?" asked Himeno. "This...is a dream come true for me. But...I can't." Alara lowered her head, her bangs hiding her eyes. "I know you...like...Hayate. But I do too. I couldn't go there and do that to you. I can hide it from him, but not from you." Himeno stood there for a second, then placed a hand on the younger girl's shoulder, causing her to look up. "Alara, Hayate and I are just friends. I'll keep your secret, though." She smiled, and Alara smiled back.

Himeno took Alara back to Awayuki Town, as promised. The journey from the fancy college took three days, so Himeno and Alara had time to become great friends. Soon, they got off the train, and Himeno pulled Alara into town. This was a place Alara had seen before...

"Here we are! I hope he's here today." said Himeno, sheilding her eyes and looking around. "Himeno!" came a voice. Both girls turned to see a brown haired boy running at them. he grabbed Himeno around the middle and lifted her into the air, swinging her around. "Man, it's good to see you again!" he said, grinning. "What brings you here?" "Hi, Goh!" laughed Himeno. "I have someone I want you to meet." "Who?" asked Goh. Himeno pushed alara forward. "Goh, this is Alara. I need you to call the others and meet in the awayuki garden. Please." Goh realized instantly what she ment and turned wide eyes on Alara, who blushed but met his gaze. He nodded.

He ran into a nearby alley, and the girls saw a red streak of light fly out of it a minute later. "C'mon. We need to get there ourselves. By the time they got there, the Leafe Knights were all there, in uniform. "hey, Himeno!" called the three smallest Knights. "Hey!" Himeno called back. "You guys haven't changed a bit." A blonde haired knight smiled. "well, you only been gone a year." Himeno laughed. "The reason I'm here is...I think I've found her." The Knights all instantly knew who 'her' was, and looked curiously at Alara, who had come up slowly as the reunion had taken place. One knight, with white hair, stepped forward. "how do you know, Himeno?" Himeno had a determined look on her face. " Touch her hand, Sasame. Trust me." Sasame stepped forward and held out a hand. Alara, suprisingly, asked no questions, but placed her hand in his. A shining light surrounded their hands, but before they could fully pret, their hands seperated.

The Knights all stared at Alara, who gazed back, smiling slightly. Himeno beamed. One Knight hadn't yet said anything. He gazed at them through dark blue eyes, his navy hair rustled by the wind. He now spoke. "You do understand what becoming the Pretear means, correct?" Alara looked at him, her amber eyes meeting his, never flinching. "Yes, Hayate. I do. And I want to become the Pretear." Hayate started. "How did you know my name?" Alara smiled a small smile. "I know more. You're the Leafe Knight of Wind." She pointed at the knight with blonde hair. " Kei, the Knight of Light." Then at Goh. "Goh, the Knight of Fire." She then pointed at the white haired knight. "Sasame, the Knight of Sound." Last, she pointed at the smallest knights. "And you are Mannen, the Knight of Ice, Hajime, the Knight of Water, and Shin, the Knight of Plants."

They all stared at her for a second, stunned. Kei was the first to recover. "And you know how to Pret, too, correct?" Alara grinned. "Would you believe me if I said yes?" Hayate stepped forward. "Let's see what you can do." He held out a hand for hers.