The Black Cat of Misfortune Chapter 7, a shugo chara! fanfic

The Black Cat of Misfortune
Chapter 7

DISCLAIMER
As much as Shugo Chara is an amazing anime and manga, I sadly do not own it. The only thing I own within this fanfiction is my OC characters, Elise and LeRoy, and my own original story plot.

Ikuto's POV

It was Sunday and for some reason rather, I had to get to work early today.

Yesterday morning Kadaya came in all happy like during rehearsals and by the end all he told us was to,

"Tomorrow I would like for ALL of you to be at the auditorium by 9am sharp please. I will be unveiling a special surprise to all of you!"

I wondered if he knew. That cats, don't really like surprises at all.

Lazily glancing over to where Yoru laid, curled up in a ball like any other cat, I stare at the clock.

"Why am I up at 7am when I should be waking up later…maybe I should take a short cat nap."

And that's what I intended to do until my mobile phone started to blare with music. Sighing again and tilting the phone open, I start to talk into the receiver.

"Good morning, Tsukiyomi speaking."

I said in an ever bland voice that was laced with a bit of tiredness from having to wake up so early in the morning during my day off.

"Oh older brother! You've finally decided to answer my calls!"

The voice of my younger sister, Utau, loudly transmitted through the small pores of the speakers.

"You wouldn't believe what happened today Ikuto! I got invited to do a singing gig there in Paris, the place of romance! And guess what I've decided to bring Kukai along with all his other friends along with me! Won't this fantastic older brother?"

Oh no…all of them…here in Paris? This was going to be an unfortunate disaster.

"Have you told them about your plans to bring them over to Paris Utau? Or have you decided just to go with what you want…once again. Does the little king know of this? Amu too?"

"W-well…you see…I was actually going to ask them today! Yes today! I was supposed to tell them yesterday but I guess with a career with mine, things just kind of, you know….get forgotten to tell."

"You were with Kukai again weren't you?"

I asked my voice ever so slightly shaky. Even though Utau had being dating Kukai now for about half a year, I still couldn't get over the fact that she would decide to date someone like him. I mean come on, her with that Jack. Never thought it was going to happen until she decided to walk in hand-in-hand with him on the way home.

"Well maybe but that doesn't mean anything older brother! I swear we did nothing!"

"Right Utau. If you don't mind, I have a rehearsal practice to get to this morning. I shall text you later."

And without even waiting for a goodbye, I hanged up the phone, too tired to return it to its original position on top of my bed side table. Looking back over at the clock that was positioned near Yoru, I see that I had wasted thirty minutes talking to my little sister and decided now was the time to waken.

Silently dragging myself out of my ever so comfortable bed, I lead myself to the bathroom, doing the everyday morning necessities that needed to be done before returning to the room. Upon returning, I had noticed that Yoru had slowly woken up from his slumber. His eyes were slightly red because of the sleep that he seemed to lack.

"Good morning."

"Good morning nya…"

He replied back.

As I finished dressing into my casual wear, I open up the vintage curtains that earlier, restricted the sunlight from entering my domain. As the beams dance through the windows and as the breeze decides to pick up, Yoru decided that it would be a good time to switch on the television.

Usually, I'm not the biggest fan of technology but one thing that was said through the news got my attention instantly.

"Today we would like to report that Mr Kadaya, of the world renowned, Fleur Orchestra, has announced that by the end of today, four new members will be joining this group of elite musicians. Here is what he had to say to news reports earlier this morning, when spotted having a drink of coffee at a Paris café."

"Yes it is true that the orchestra will be inviting new, unique talents into the group. They will be hopefully performing at our next big event in Paris next month, where they will be able to play solo's in front of the crowds and also play alongside their fellow members…"

Kadaya said on the television screen. His smile was wide which showed off his dimples to the world.

"I'm quite excited actually. I knew that we would get a good bunch of people to audition for the positions available but I never imagined that we would gain musicians whose musical experience does not matter as how they play in harmony and in tone with their music out rivals even those of my most experience members."

"Will we be finding out who these members are Mr Kadaya? Or will we have to wait till the first concert?"

The news announcer questioned Kadaya.

"Well, luckily for everybody, this afternoon I will be holding a press conference in where then and there, I will be announcing the new members as per usual."

After his last sentence, I quickly shut off the television and sit beside Yoru just staring out the window.

"Four new members huh…better than we are…"

I thought to myself before again glancing across to check the time. 8:30am…Wow I seem to just waste time ever so easily these days. With those last final thoughts, I pat Yoru on the head telling him I was going to work before picking up my mobile phone and keys heading out to the auditorium.

As I walk down the French streets, I can't help but think about what Utau had told me earlier. With everyone coming here, things would become hectic. Those kids of course are not ordinary kids and also they have those charas who sometimes decide that their opinion is worth more than the consequences that may occur afterwards.

Quickly stopping off at my favourite café that was close to the auditorium, I grab myself a strong medium latte before continuing down the path that lead to the place of my destination. Taking a small sip from my coffee, I stare at the group of people who stood outside the auditorium. Most likely the other musicians, I wouldn't know, I never really paid attention.

From here I stood, I could see that the doors inside the auditorium was still yet to be opened and this caused some heated discussions between other musicians, most of the discussions containing "why is Kadaya late?", "He's never late."

Just as the talking had begun to die down, a small BMW car came to a stop in the drive way of the auditorium. Whispers started to break out between the other musicians and then it was suddenly stopped as Mr Kadaya started to exit the door but along with him, four other new faces also started to emerge from the vehicle.

Elise's POV

Today was the big day. Here I am along with LeRoy along with the two other new musicians from the auditions, who I found out that their names are Lily and Patrick. They seemed like pretty nice people but I still prefer the company of LeRoy, even though at times he can be pretty damn annoying.

At the moment we were inside a luxury car, the four of us seated together facing towards Kadaya as he started to tell us about participation and all of the other things we needed to know about the orchestra and travelling with them.

To be honest…the talk was a bit boring. Educational…but boring none the less. I sat there just sitting as still as ever but I had the urge to open up my bag and check upon the egg inside. Since I "received" it yesterday, its being shaking slightly, as if trying to crack open the shell just like a chick would once it has fully formed.

"So today we will be heading to the auditorium that you auditioned at two days ago. It will be the place where all rehearsals will be done within and this happens every weekday, unless there is something happening."

"Yes sir"

Was the response that he was given by us four.

Looking out the cars window absentmindedly, I stare at the different buildings and homes that we pass by as if they were just slowly passing as if I was walking. I was sadly brought off out my daze by LeRoy's hands shaking me gently on the shoulder.

"Hey Benoit, it's no time to be day dreaming, we're here."

Nodding at him tiredly, I wait for the other three to exit and then follow out along with LeRoy behind me. As we got out, the visible amount of eyes on us made me feel slightly uncomfortable.

"Good morning everybody! I'm sorry we're late. We had a little problem with starting up the car earlier."

Kadaya stated, his eyes gleaming with happiness as he started to make his way up the stairs and towards the doors to open them. Us four decided to follow him and continue alongside him, unsure of what to do.

*twitch*

I stopped suddenly in my tracks and looked down at my messenger bag. It's twitching again…might have to look at it a bit later, once I'm out of the spotlight of course. LeRoy noticed my sudden stopped and asked if I was okay. Nodding my head slightly to him, we head inside the auditorium, the other musicians slowly following us inside as well.

*twitch twitch twitch*

Sigh…not again!

Sighing again, I take a seat where Kadaya had pointed too and sat beside LeRoy.

"So everyone ~ these are our new members. We decided that these four would be the best suited for the orchestra and decided that these four would be placed within the orchestra. Now I would like them to come up, one at a time and introduce themselves."

Kadaya looked over to us, smiling slightly and then pointed towards Patrick.

"Oh man, why am I first up?"

Patrick said towards us and then reluctantly walked up to the stage.

"Morning everybody, I'm Patrick Fitzgerald, seventeen years old and I play the trombone."

Patrick said a bit blandly and decided that was all he needed to say before Kadaya pointed to Lily.

"Do I really have to?"

Sighing to herself, she started to walk to where Patrick stood and then started to speak.

"My name is Lily Evangeline. I'm also seventeen years old and I play the flute."

Sweet and short seemed to be the way that everyone is taking again today.

Next LeRoy stood up without having to be told what to do and headed towards the stage. He didn't seem nervous at all as he stood in the middle and started to introduce himself.

"My name is LeRoy Uchiwa. I'm half Japanese! I am sixteen years old and I happen to play the violin. Lately I've really being those new noodles that are advertised into TV!"

LeRoy said with a smile before walking off stage with the other musicians laughing slightly from his enthusiasm…well I hope that was enthusiasm. Guess it was my turn then. Walking up to the stage quietly, I stand in front of all of my new peers.

"My name is Elise Benoit and I am sixteen years old. I play the harp and I am thankful for everyone who decided that I should be accepted into the orchestra. Thank you."

I said with a smile before walking off the stage and sitting beside LeRoy. The grin that was on his face earlier was still planted firmly on his face. Once I sat down in my seat, Kadaya walked back up towards the stage and started to talk.

"Well…what an array of personalities we have joining this orchestra. Now that the introductions are done everyone is dismissed. First rehearsals that will begin with these four begins next Tuesday, same time at 10am, no one be late. Have a good day everyone!'

And with that, it was like everyone ran out of the audiotorium quickly, not really seeming to want to be there. Taking that as a signal myself, I started to get up and leaving the audiotorium, saying a brief good bye to the other three.

*twitch twitch twitch*

Sigh…not again.

Ikuto's POV

And with that, everyone flooded past me to the doors.

"Might as well wait for the stampede to pass I guess"

I said quietly to myself, watching the flood full of people pass me by.

Looking back down towards the four new musicians, I can't help but feel that one of them holds a chara. There's a weird energy that seems to pulse out, it even seems similar to when I first encountered Amu…

"Guess I have to keep an eye out on her."