Yame: P-chan's not back yet from prying Daichi out of the closet sooo Pepe –tan and I are in charge!!!
Pepe: well lets get back into the story!!!!!
Yame: yup yup!!!!!!
"Hurry up mama!"
y a m e shouted as she ran back into the kitchen dressed in a pink dot party dress. Her dad was in the kitchen currently slipping Eli into a pair of shiny black Mary Jane's as she stepped in grinning broadly. "Mama's coming I think –she's going to be surprised!" Yame squealed and Kukai grinned as he hoisted Eli into his hold and stepping around a sleeping Muffin he exited the kitchen; Yame right behind him.
"Yaya! Let's go or we'll be late!"
"I'm comin! I'm comin!"
They listened as Yaya's shoes could be heard clanking down the hall before she soon emerged down the steps. Yame's eyes widened and she smiled in awe as Kukai stared completely lost in a daze. She was dressed in a strapless black teacup length dress with her hair twirled up, loose strands framing her cute face. Staring at her family, she pouted cutely and taking off her shoes, she threw both her strapped sandals and her handbag down the steps. "Kukai take those I forgot something!" Groaning, Kukai reached for the shoes while Yame grabbed the handbag and Yaya darted back into their bedroom. "We'll be in the car waiting," Kukai shouted and he and his daughters headed out of the house.
Today was May 25th better known as Yaya's 33rd birthday. Her entire family and all her friends had put together a surprise party for the redhead but she didn't know about it. In fact, Yaya thought they were going to watch a live theatrical play when really they were going to the rented out lodge hall. "Mama's going to be so surprised!" Yame shouted as she slammed the back car door shut and strapped herself in and Kukai nodded in agreement. They watched as Yaya stepped out of the house and after waving at the old lady who lived next door, she danced on light bare feet over to the car and opening the passenger side's door, Kukai flashed her a charming smile from where he leaned against the steering wheel.
"It's about time Mrs. Primp," he teased and longing out her tongue she reached for her shoes as Yame handed them to her.
"What time do we have to be there again?" She probed slipping her small feet into her shoes as Kukai reversed the car and started down the street, beeping at few of his neighborhood buddies. "Starts at seve why?" Yaya shrugged as she licked her lips and leaned back in her seat before strapping down.
"No reason –just asking."
As they got closer, Yaya had been blindfolded and as Kukai led her up the steps of the lodge hall slowly, Yame teetered on behind them; giggling like mad and holding Eli's hand and her mum's handbag. "Are we there yet?" Yaya asked and stifling back his laughter, Kukai glanced back at his daughter who snickered softly. "Just about," he said as they stopped in front of oak double doors and pushing open the doors and pushing open the doors, he pulled the blindfold off and all their friends shouted 'surprise!'
Blinking a faint blush spread across Yaya's face before she grinned and started laughing; fat teardrops welling up in her eyes. "Awe you guys are the best!" She squealed as she hooked her arms around Kukai's neck and pecked his lips soflty before Amu and Rima danced over and looping their arms into the younger girl's they dragged her over to a brooding Utau. Giggling, Yame watched as her dad easily fell into a conversation with Tadase and Nagehiko before she latched her fingers behind her back and rocked to and fro on her toes. They had successfully managed to surprise Yaya! Mission: Accomplished.
Running quickly down the sidewalk, Yame was trying her hardest to get home before the sun had completely disappeared behind the horizon and the streetlights switched on. Dance practice had lasted a little longer than usual; mostly due to the fact that the recital was the following day. "We're not gonna make it!" Tokono shouted worriedly and ignoring the chara, Yame turned the corner and slammed into someone. "Itai!"
She cried as she hit the pavement roughly and groaning she opened her eyes to see that whomever she had hit had also smashed into the floor; eyes widening at who she saw. "Gomen," the other said in a soft dazed tone and looking up green clashed with blue and Yame's mouth ran dry. "It's you! That girl from the park –Emi!" The redhead shouted and Emi's eyes narrowed as she pulled her legs together and rose to her feet; staring down at the fourth grader. "The annoying little Ace who doesn't character transform and her whiny little chara," she replied and Tokono bit back her words while Yame stared up at the blonde with wide eyes. She reminds me of Utau –san.
Blinking out of her trance, Yame spotted the little blonde chara floating above Emi's shoulder and she pointed at it. "Your Guardian chara –does she chara change?" Emi snorted and Yame's gaze settled back on her beautiful face. "Chara changes are for the weak –minded and confused!" For some reason Yame didn't believe that she meant what she was saying and glancing down at the girl's attire she took it in. A black dress that fit perfectly at the top with a strappy black corset around her thin waist; the dress puffed out at the bottom with a blue trimming and she wore black knee highs and a pair of black loafers (just imagine Utau's uniform). Her long pale hair was pulled up at the top of her head into a messy ponytail with a black bow tied in it and her straight bangs fell into her face. She was absolutely stunning that Yame found herself staring in awe. Is that her uniform?
"You're wrong! Chara changing isn't weak and having a chara is about a lot more than power –it's about discovering your inner self!"
She shouted and Emi's eyes widened as Yame stared fiercely at the blonde whose eyes had narrowed once more. Yame clenched her little fists together and biting down on her lower lip she stared down at her red plaid school skirt. "I don't care –when you're given this sort of power you use it to your potential." Emi deadpanned and a small upturning of the lips plastered Yame's face and she didn't look up.
"That's where you're wrong –chara's aren't just things. They're your friends –they make up who you are –your would be self and that's why I chara change…it's because Toko –tan makes me just a little more confident in myself –she urges me to try new things, to be alive! Are you your chara –your would be self?!"
Emi's eyes fogged and she stared out past Yame completely stiff. Urges me –is that why Aya's still here? So that I can become my inner self? Who I'm destined to be? Clenching her fists, Emi bit down on her lower lip just as the streetlights flickered before turning on. With a blink, Yame's eyes widened and she popped up to her feet. "Argh! I'm late!" Yame shouted as she bolted off before remembering Emi and turning back she stared at the dazed girl.
"C'mon Yame –chan –we have to go!" Nodding, Yame turned back around and continued on her way.
As Yame's footsteps died out and her figure disappeared, Emi continued to stare out after her; eyes softening. My inner self –Aya, she thought as her gaze travelled over to the completely dazed pixie character. "Having second thoughts Emi –chan? I hope not," body stiffening Emi's eyes narrowed and looking over her shoulder she stared into Yori's grey eyes. She didn't say anything as the older boy studied her form before ruffling his hair; his chara Chi staring mindlessly at the blonde. "Remember tomorrow night at the old factory –you better not bail out." Clenching her tiny fists, Emi glared up at him before walking by and muttering confidently "I won't," Aya fluttering after her.
Yame released a deep sigh before sitting up on her bed and squeezing her precious teddy against her chest. Muffin was currently sleeping on her mat in front of her bed and Pepe and Daichi were downstairs doing –something. "What's the matter Yame –chan? You look so down," Tokono questioned a worried look on her face. Staring down at her peppermint striped knee highs, Yame's shoulders slumped forward.
"Im just thinking about that girl –Emi. Why do you suppose she's so mad looking Toko –tan?"
"Maybe because she works for Easter!" The varsity chara supplied and Yame nodded eyes softening.
"But why –why did she say that chara's were nothing more than tools to be used. For some strange reason I don't think she meant it."
Tokono was quiet as she hovered over the bed before she forced a big bright grin onto her face. "Hey how 'bout we go get some pudding!" Looking up at her chara, Yame's eyes widened before she nodded. "That sounds nice Toko –tan."
Tokono: you showed her Yame –chan!!!!! I love you to pieces!!
Yame: *blushing* awe stop it Toko –tan………hey where's P –chan is she still trying to get Daichi to come out???
Panda –chan: *shouting* keep up the good work guys!!! This might take awhile…… *turns back to the closet door and speaks in a pleading tone* come on Daichi I didn't mean that dog crap business
Daichi: *muffled* lies!!!!
Pepe: until next time!!!!!!!!