Yame: ok so we're back and…….DAICHI'S STILL IN THE CLOSET!!!

Tokono: also there is only ONE more chapter left and you all would have successfully made it to the end of the story!!

Pepe: HOORAY!!!!! Now while we wait for P –chan to get Daichi out of the closet let's read to see what happens!!

Yame & Tokono: HAI!!!!!

m u r m u r s filled the dance theatre as Maiya, Sora and Kenshin stood in the lavish lobby awaiting the arrival of Daiuske. "Oi guys! Look who I found," Dai shouted as he emerged from the throng dragging along a very flustered Kimiko. Faces lighting up, Maiya bounced to the younger girl's side and grinned broadly. "Cool, now the whole gang's here!" She announced before giggling and latching her arm with Kimiko's and the dark haired girl's cheeks flushed darkly. "I say we head in the show's going to start soon," Kenshin stated as he looked at the programme and agreeing they all headed inside and found their seats.

Backstage was completely chaotic. Little dancers scurried around already dressed in their fairy outfits as Yame peered out behind the large curtains. "Gee, that's a lot of people out there," she squeaked and someone giggled behind her, "don't worry I'm sure you wont choke." Glancing back, Yame stared at Tessa who was dressed in her beautifully outstanding fairy costume and her eyes widened. "Whoa Tess –chi, you look beautiful!" Tessa smiled as her cheeks flushed darkly and she stared down at her shoes, "I don't know –I wonder if Henri'll like it," her cheeks flushed darker and at this confession Yame's eyes bulged.

"You like Henri –san?!" Tessa's cheeks got even darker and she nibbled away on her lower lip and calming down, Yame a genuine smile, "then I'm sure he'll like it!" She announced and their eyes met for a brief moment, Tessa's own shaking wildly.

"Alright girl's! Tonight's the night so let's go out there and give it our best!" Madame Mai exclaimed and everyone started moving towards the stage before she turned and her gaze landed on Yame.

"Ayame –you've got a special visitor waiting for you out front…hurry now." Nodding, Yame grinned as Tessa glanced over at her, "hai –hai!" That exclaimed she bolted out from backstage and towards the front.

Layla perked up from where she was sitting on Maiya's lap and glanced around the theatre. "Something's wrong here," she murmured to herself. "You feel it too huh?" Looking over she stared at a wise looking Hikari who tapped her chin thoughtfully, "let's go check it out," she insisted and nodding Layla floated upwards before the lights in the theatre dies out and smooth music filled the entire hall. Sighing, both charas sunk back down and watched the show.

Pushing the glass doors, Yame stepped out into the chilly air and glanced around the lit up street. "I wonder who wanted to see me," she mumbled and Tokono glanced around before there was a rustle of leaves and turning slightly Yame gasped. Standing before her was a tall thin girl with a full head of long brown hair. "Surprise, surprise –nice to finally meet ya," that purred out she grabbed Yame who screamed out in fear causing Tokono to retreat in her egg. "Don't worry kid –I won't hurt you," the brunette hissed as she smashed her hand over the girl's mouth silencing her. Eyes wide with fear, Yame could do nothing as the girl leaped up onto the rooftop and disappeared into the night's sky.

Yelping, Yame was thrown into a small cage and sitting on her legs, the redhead stared out of the cage and wrapped her fingers around the bars. "Why are you doing this?" She croaked and the brunette grinned smugly, placing her hands on her waist, "isn't it obvious? We're going to use your egg to create the Embryo –that way Yori –kun and I can be praised and Emi –san can get the boot." The girl replied and Yame's eyes widened as she squeezed down on the bars tightly. "Emi?" Yame breathed and the girl snorted, "what a weakling –she's my teammate…quite pathetic if you ask me."

Realization began to dawn on Yame and she shifted. "You're Kouchi Sayuri aren't you," the brunette smiled before winking and leaning closer to the cage. "That's me –I'll be back for your egg in a bit so chill until then 'k?" That said Sayuri bounded off leaving Yame alone.

The Guardians were completely mesmerized at the display of dancing before Kenshin noticed something odd. "Where's Souma –san? She hasn't been onstage once –what's going on here?" He probed and both Daisuke and Sora glanced at the blonde before looking back up at the stage. "I say we go and check it out," Sora insisted and nodding they nudged Maiya and Kimiko as they slipped out of the row and headed for the exit. "Are we going to follow them?" Kimiko probed and Maiaya waved it off, eyes glued to the stage, "awe don worry about it –they're just being boys," she replied and nodding Kimiko settled back into her seat.

The guys moved easily backstage and slipping into the backroom, they glanced around and Sora spotted Tessa getting ready to go on. Running over, he grabbed Tessa's arm and she whipped around and stared into Sora's face as Daisuke and Kenshin ran towards her. "What's the matter Sora?" Tessa asked her gaze darting between all three boys, "have you seen Yame? She hasn't gone on yet and we're a little worried," the petite blonde seemed to rack her brain before she was hit by a memory. "Right before the show started Madame Mai said Yame had a visitor out front and come to think of it –she hasn't come back…I hope nothing's wrong!"

Glancing between each other, they broke off into a run and Sora glanced back at the petite blonde and flashed a broad grin. "Thanks Tessa and –don't you worry about a thing!" He assured before he darted out after the others. "Something's fishy here," Daisuke stated and Kenshin nodded as they burst out into the empty lobby and surveying the scene they moved easily towards the front door, Sora skipping to catch up. All three boys stepped out of the building and into the cool air before Daisuke ruffled his hair, Sora sighed and Kenshin's expression darkened. "Something's off here –Hota –san go get Tsukiyomi –san…I think something bad's happened to Souma –san and I think Emi has something to do with it." With a tight nod, Sora hurried back into the building.

"This is so lame Yori –kun…when are we going to take her egg and make the Embryo?"

Plopping onto the sofa, Sayuri stretched out her legs and stared up at the ceiling. Yori glanced away from the computer screen and took in Sayuri's thin frame before looking back at the screen. "As soon as Marushi –san get's here –did you forget that she's the diversion? The girl's friends are bound to be on their way as we speak." He replied and Sayuri rolled her eyes and rolled onto her side and stared at Yori's back before pouting. "Must we wait on that loser to show up?" Sayuri probed and Yori's eyes narrowed at the nickname for the absent blonde before he nodded slowly and clicked his mouse; Chi right beside him. "She's a part of this team –show some respect," Sayuri snorted, "good one –but she never shows us any…always running off and doing as she pleases." "She'll show –give her some time," and with that the conversation was closed.

"This is all my fault –if I weren't so naïve we wouldn't be here."

Tokono stared at the frowning Yame who sat in a corner of the small cage; back pressed against the bars and head resting on her kneecaps. Her pigtails seemed to droop as she sat there with downcast eyes and Tokono felt bad. "Its okay –we'll get out of here Yame –chan!" Tokono encouraged and smiling softly the tears began to drop onto her light capris. "No we won't… and –I'll lose you Toko –tan," she breathed and the small chara frowned eyes sad as she sunk down onto Yame's lap. "I'll always be with you…Toko –tan loves Yame –chan," she mumbled and the redhead smiled amidst her tears as she stroked her chara's head lovingly.

"Yame loves Toko –tan too."

Standing out in front of the old factory, Emi's gaze ran over the run down structure. She was dressed in a black half quarter sleeved blouse, a black and purple plaid skirt (I bet you can guess her favourite colour) and a pair of black Mary Jane's –no socks or coat; her long curly hair was out with a purple band in it. Pushin the old gate, it creaked loudly and Emi stepped through nonchalantly while Aya looked around worriedly. "I'm not so sure if this is a good idea Emi –chan," she stated but the blonde paid her no mind and wasting no time she entered and headed for the third floor.

Turning the doorknob, the door fell open and Emi stepped into the lounge to find Sayuri hanging over Yori –like usual. Looking up the brunette grinned before standing up straight, "lookie here –you finally showed up!" She exclaimed and Emi glared at her briefly before looking pat her and staring at Yori's back. "I'm here s owhat do you want?" Sayuri's grin broadened as she brushed her hair out of her face. "Oh nothing much…we're just about to reconstruct the Embryo and give it to Easter!" She chimed and Emi's eyes narrowed as Sayuri pointed at a large container full of X –eggs. "How do you plan to do that exactly?"

The question had been intended for Yori but Sayuri was quick to answer; taking a seat on the desk beside Yori and crossing her legs and tapping her chin in thought. "By stealing one of those pesky Seiyo Guardian's eggs to do it of course –and since luck seems to be on our side we've already got the egg." She said and the blonde glared dangerously at Yori's back, her little fists clenching. "I thought taming the Guardians was my job Yori," she spat and the said boy didn't turn back to look at her; instead he continued on with what he had been doing. "Awe it's not our fault you're so weak and slow Emi –chan."

Honestly Sayuri wqas beginning to work Emi's nerves and if she didn't have so much self –control she probably would have laid one nice and hard in Sayuri's jaw. Maybe fracture her brain while I'm at it, she smirked inwardly as her straight bangs fell into her face. "Sayuri –go get the egg now," Yori ordered and the brunette nodded, "hai," she replied before she disappeared out of the room leaving Emi alone with Yori. "You're making this difficult for us all Emi," he finally addressed her and biting back the growing disappointment Emi bit down on her lower. "Are you forgetting why you work for Easter? You're paying off a heavily taxed debt –there's no escaping your past…what would your mother think of you?"

Instantly Emi's whole body stiffened and her gaze fell to the floor as silence engulfed them both. Tears began to well up in the blonde's eyes and she fought her hardest to keep them there. That hadn't been her fault –she hadn't intended for that to happen. "I want you to go and help Sayuri out," Yori's voice cut through her train of thoughts and nodding she turned on her heels and headed for the door, her footsteps loud and reverberating in both of their ears. Once at the door, she reached for the handlebar and gripping it loosely, she stared at the old peeling paint eyes hazy and distant.

"What happened to you Yori –kun –where'd the old you go?" She breathed and as soon as the words hit him Yori froze before Emi pushed the door opened and disappeared leaving him alone. "What's the matter Yori?" Chi asked looking at his master worriedly before Yori snapped out of his trance and ran a hand through his hair. "It's nothing –let's just focus on the task at hand."

Yame: there you go……..P-chan is just about done…..one more chapter

Tokono: oh for the record the boys are all wearing nice black tux's and different colour shirts; Dai: green. Sora:blue and Kenshin: pink while Maiya has on a black party dress and Kimiko has on a lilac party dress.

Pepe: thanks for reading this far and we're almost done!!!!!