The Black Cat of Misfortune
Chapter 9
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.
Amu's POV
I was currently in the plane besides Tadase whilst listening to the things going around me.
This morning, we were woken up early by Utau, pretty much demanding and forcing us to visit Ikuto in France. Mama and papa seemed a bit confused about it but were happy to know that they didn't have to pay for air fares but Ami wasn't exactly happy about it…
"Nee chan, why can't I go to Paris with you?"
"Ami, sweetheart, you're not old enough to travel yet…"
"But papa!"
Ami said towards our father, her eyes gleaming with tears. Papa looked like he was about to give in, but thank fully mama got a say before he did.
"I'm sure Ami but you just can't go. You wouldn't want to leave your papa and mama alone, do you?"
Mama said, giving me a knowing wink. I can always turn to Mama when it really comes to these things; papa is just a bit too kind to us.
"Fine mama, but that means that I love you more than Amu does!"
Ami said grinning to my parents. As the conversation…argument…finished, I started up to my room, preparing my luggage for the day that was about to come. I would see Ikuto again...The thought of imagining Ikuto sent my cheeks blushing and started a mini giggle fit within me.
"Maybe…just maybe when I meet him again…he'll ask me out…"
I thought to myself, my face flushed from the very thoughts of Ikuto become my boyfriend. He will become my boyfriend…I'm sure of it. And nothing will get in the way of our eternal bonding.
Utau's POV
6:03am…
Maybe I should've booked a later flight…
Looking around me, I see the tired faces of my friends, probably thinking the same thoughts as I was. Sitting down in the airport seat besides Kukai, my lovely boyfriend, I lean my head onto his shoulder watching the others sit across from us.
From left to right, all of the Guardians, past and current, sat beside each other. Their charas were also with them. Some were taking a nap upon their respected owners shoulders, whilst some of them were wide awake, excited to be on a plane.
Starting to the left there was:
The "little" King, Tadase and his chara Kiseki – with Kiseki asking Tadase why he wasn't given a "royal" advantage when it came to the choosing of seats.
The "trump card" Joker, Amu with all three of her charas – Ran was, as usual dancing around Amu, Miki was sitting down on Amu's shoulder whilst Su and Dia slept within their eggs.
The previous Queen but new found Jack, Nagihiko and his chara Rhythm – With both of them ignoring the outer world by listening to music.
And there was Yaya with her chara Pepe – who were both fast asleep in their seats.
Rima sat beside her, looking her bored herself whilst her chara Kusukusu continues to make funny faces at the people passing by
Beside me sat Kukai and just like the rest of them, he was trying to pass time by playing on his PSP. Sighing, I start to play with my nails hoping that the call for our flight would just be said over the loud speaker. I couldn't really help it; I was excited to meet up with Ikuto again. I'm not used to him not being there for me after all.
"Calling now for all passengers who are flying on Flight FR106 to Paris, please come to boarding gate 12 as your plane is ready for your arrival."
Thank you god for listening to my prayers!
Ikuto's POV
Sitting in the café booth along with Yoru and his newly acquainted friends, Elise from the orchestra and her chara, I look down to my phone. 10:34am…Still a while until I had to pick up Utau and her friends from the airport. Looking back over to the two charas, I stare over at Elise. Her eyes seemed glazed and drifted towards the open window, watching as people pass and go.
"Umm so Ikuto right? Were you one of the musicians from the Fleur Orchestra? I swear I've seen you before…"
Elise asked me in a very small voice. Seems like she's a shy one and that was probably why her chara was confident. That's what she probably wants to become like in the future…
"Hm…"
Was the stoic replied I gave back to her, Yoru glaring over to me slightly. Hey, it's not my fault that I prefer smaller words over sentences. As if knowing that I wasn't going to say anymore, Yoru continued my vague answer into a more precise one.
"Yeah, Ikuto's being part of that orchestra for about a year now nya! He happens to play the violin and not to sound too stuck up nya but he is AMAZING."
"Well that's great. I'm sure he'll be a good mentor for LeRoy then…"
LeRoy…one of the other new musicians that were added to the orchestra right…
"LeRoy?"
Yoru said out loud towards the shy, timid girl.
"Oh…"
Elise said blushing ever so slightly and then went to answer Yoru's question.
"Well LeRoy is some of my new friends that I meet during the Fleur Orchestra auditions yesterday…luckily we happened to both make it into the cut and well it would only seem like common sense that a more experience member of the orchestra would help another…"
"Right you are Miss Benoit…"
I said towards her, my voice seeming to startle her slightly.
After the question was asked my phone rung and I quickly attended to it.
"Hello?"
I said into the receiver only to receive back a loud squeal.
"Ikuto nii chan-"
The voice of my sister came through the speaker.
"We're at the airport at the moment. It seems as if though our flight has decided to come earlier than expected so…I EXPECT YOU TO BE HERE WITHIN THE HOUR!"
Sighing into the phone, I start to speak.
"I'm quite busy at the moment Utau but I guess I won't really have a choice. Just sit down for a bit and I'll attempt to get there as fast as possible."
And with that I hanged up. I looked back over to Elise and the charas. She didn't exactly seem to be too interest in what the charas were talking about. I decided that now was the time that Yoru and I had to take our leave.
"Yoru, we need to go. Utau has decided…to arrange an earlier arrival than anticipated. We must head to the airport not."
"But I was having such a good time-"
"It's okay Yoru-kun…we'll see each other during rehearsals right? I'll make sure to bring Rain here when we do so you two can play."
Elise said in between the conversation, a smile gracing her face.
"Yoroshiku nya!"
Yoru replied back to the girl, his face holding a wide grin upon it.
"Yoroshiku?"
The girl asked. She probably didn't understand Japanese, which isn't handy at all when we would have to tour the Asian regions.
"Oh…you're not Japanese! Forgive me nya! Yoroshiku means thank you!"
"Yoru."
I said my voice stern as I didn't want to have to arrive to Utau's whining about taking too long to pick her up.
"Alright, alright Ikuto! See you again next week Rain chan…and Elise chan!"
Yoru said towards the two girls as we started to walk out but not before Rain got the last say.
"You too Yoru!"
Walking out of the shops with Yoru and then quickly walking home to get into the car…well more like limo…I turn towards Yoru.
"So…seems like you've gotten yourself a new admirer Yoru."
"I could say the same to you and that Elise girl nya! She just kept staring at you during the whole thing!"
"I doubt it"
I said and from there, the conversation died down. Looking down at my watch I noticed that it had being only ten minutes since Utau has called, hopefully I won't take too long in her standards.
"Sir, we are here."
I hear the voice of the chauffer and giving him a brief thank you; I open the door and walk inside the airport terminal. It seemed as if today was not as busy as usual and I instantly saw Utau and everyone else sitting down on seats. They seemed to stand out from the rest of the small crowd as all had charas around them.
Walking up to them slowly, I try not to make my presence unknown to them, but Utau seemed to notice right away. She ran as fast as she probably could in her heels and practically tried to tackle me to the ground as a form of a hug.
"I knew you wouldn't be late big brother."
She smiled up towards me as she dragged me over to where the rest of the past guardians were. There was a minute or two of exchanges and greetings between each other, in which during that time, Amu had somehow intergraded to where I had being standing.
"Anyways…"
I said quietly and trying to calm down the younger teenagers.
"We better get going. I don't want to have to make the chauffer wait too long before we decide to go to my apartment."
And with that everyone shuffled, grabbing their stuff and following me out to the limo. Yoru had drifted back slightly and had started to happily talk to the other charas. He was smiling happily as he talked with them which brought me to the conclusion that he too missed his friends.
Once the limo was off and going, I started to talk to Utau, and those who were listening about how life has being in France. It was the usual talk as nothing I said was anything new to the others. But then Yoru decided to put in his own input in the conversation.
"Nya things have being great! We even meet another chara holder this morning right Ikuto!"
This caused gasps and shouts to be caused by the others within the limo.
"What's her name?"
"What's her Chara's name?"
"How old is she?"
"What does she look like?"
"What's her chara like?"
"Well that's a surprise!"
Yoru, sensing my need of not wanting to talk decided to answer the questions for me.
"Her name is Elise nya~! And she is very nice! I think she's about your age but I ain't so sure. Personally I think Elise is pretty nya! Just like her chara…"
The mention of the chara caused Yoru to start blushing, which didn't go unnoticed by the Guardians and their charas.
"Her Chara's name is Rain and she is very pretty! She even gave me one of her cookies to eat!"
With that said the charas along with the guardians continued asking Yoru questions about the newly found chara holder. I, on the other hand, decided that it was nap time and without a second thought, had fallen asleep on the side of the door.
"It's way too early to be talking so loudly…"
I thought to myself as I drifted off.