Sorry I've taken a while! I sadly have too many stories to deal with… However, I will make this story one of my top priorities to update. I own nothing, except for the plot.
"Why did I ever marry you? Life would've been so much easier without you! I hate you! I wish you would just die!" Rima ate breakfast, letting herself be ignored in the corner.
"Well, when you die, you'll go to hell!" Rima hated this. Why did she have to put up with this? Why her, and why not anyone else?
"Rima…" Kusu-Kusu began.
"I'm going to school." Rima whispered. She was already late to the guardian meeting, not that it mattered. Rima grabbed her bag, put it over her shoulder, and walked out the door. Rima walked to school, sighing.
"Rima, today's going to be fun! I mean…" Kusu-Kusu began.
"Nothing's fun about life anymore Kusu-Kusu." Rima muttered. "Life is meant to suck and be messed up. There's nothing to do to help." Kusu-Kusu opened her mouth to speak, but they arrived at the Royal Garden. Rima walked in, and sat in her chair.
"Hey Rima-Chan! Where were you?" Amu asked, cheerfully. Rima looked at Amu. Amu's cheerfulness annoyed Rima.
"Where do you think? I wouldn't just run off somewhere!" Rima snapped angrily. Rima didn't feel like being bugged.
"Is everything alright, Mashiro-San?" Tadase asked. Rima gave him an angry look, shutting him up. Rima felt Nagihiko's eyes on her, but once again, she ignored him. There was a sudden silence.
"Yaya's bored, can we get ice cream?" Yaya moaned.
"Uh Yaya-Chan, we're about to start a meeting." Nagihiko told her. "Maybe after school?"
"YAY! NAGI-TAN'S THE BEST!" Yaya yelled.
"I beg to differ…" Rima thought, but didn't say out loud. Suddenly, the outside door opened, and they heard footsteps. Everyone faced the front, and saw a familiar midnight-blue haired boy. Rima's eyes sparkled.
"Hey…" Ikuto whispered. Tadase's eyes narrowed, and Amu blushed.
"I-Ikuto, what do you want?" Amu moaned, ready for his usual flirting. Ikuto faced her.
"Sorry Amu, I have no interest in you. You see, I'm currently dating someone else." Amu's eyes widened.
"Who?" Amu exclaimed.
"She happens to be in this room." Ikuto said. All eyes went on Rima, no one thinking it was Yaya. "That's right; I'm going out with Mashiro Rima." Everyone froze. Rima looked up, curious at everyone's expression. Amu was shocked, nearly passing out. She also had a slight sadness in her eyes, loss of Ikuto. Yaya, too, was surprised. Tadase's eyes were widened, but he had the tiniest of a smile on his face. Rima was curious about Nagihiko's expression, but she didn't want to look at him. Dating Ikuto was so perfect, completely blowing Nagihiko out of her mind.
"Ikuto… why are you going out with Rima? Is there a reason that persuaded you to doing this?" Amu asked.
"The only reason that I went out with her was because I love her." Ikuto answered. Rima blushed, a small smile creeping on her face.
"But…"
"Amu, don't be so self conceited. I can't stay attached to you. Sorry, have fun with Tadase." Ikuto said. Amu opened her mouth to speak.
"H-How long have you two been dating…?" Nagihiko asked.
"None of your business… I don't want you to have anything to do with my relationship!" Rima exclaimed. "You've helped screwed up my life enough. Don't screw up my relationship…"
"Rima, your life isn't…" Nagihiko started, but stopped, realizing Rima wasn't listening.
"Isn't anyone happy for me? Everyone is all excited when Amu first announced she was going out with Tadase, but why not me and Ikuto?" Rima wondered. No one said a word.
"…It's nice actually. I'm happy for you Mashiro-San." Tadase said. Ikuto smirked at Tadase. He took Rima's hand.
"Rima, meet me at the park after school." Ikuto said. "I want to show you some things." Rima nodded.
"Wait Rima, we have the guardian meeting!" Amu exclaimed. Rima faced Amu.
"I'd prefer to hang out with Ikuto." Rima said bluntly. Everyone's mouth fell open, with the obvious exception of Ikuto.
"I'm excited to see you there, Rima. Have fun at school." Ikuto kissed her, and quickly left. Rima watched him leave, a blush on her cheeks.
"The school bell's going to ring!" Yaya exclaimed, breaking the silence. Everyone stood up, and left for the school.
"Hey Amu-Chan, wait up…" Amu quickly turned, as Nagihiko caught up to her.
"Nagi, why did she go out with him?" Amu exclaimed, making sure everyone was ahead of them.
"I don't know…" Nagihiko admitted. "I don't like this couple. I just can't see Rima-Chan going with someone so… mysterious and unpredictable like Ikuto. He could harm her at anytime." Amu shook her head.
"Ikuto wouldn't harm someone he loves. I know Ikuto… but why would he choose her?" Amu wondered.
"Amu-Chan… be perfectly honest. Does a part of you still want Ikuto?" Nagihiko asked. Amu's heart stopped. The question that had been on her mind ever since she went out with Tadase…
"I…don't know." Amu admitted. Nagihiko nodded. "I understand why Rima wants to go out with him. She thinks she is so desperate that she can't survive without someone."
"Why Ikuto though? She could've just as easily gone with… anyone else…" Nagihiko said, some anger rising to his voice. Amu looked at him, surprised. "Of the guardians, I feel I don't understand her. Everyone trusts the other guardians, but I feel she doesn't trust us. I don't understand why she hasn't told us anything about what's bothering her! Especially me… she hasn't looked at me for weeks; ever since…" Amu looked at Nagihiko, waiting for him to finish his sentence.
"What happened Nagi?" Amu asked, worried. Suddenly, the bell rang, and they both dashed for their separate classes.
Rima watched Amu dash into the class. Amu had apologized to Nikaidou, and took her seat beside Rima. Normally, Rima would've asked her why she was late, but she chose not to.
"Rima, look, Nikaidou-Sensei just fell!" Kusu-Kusu exclaimed, as the whole class burst into laughter.
"Whatever…" Rima responded, not caring in the slightest.
"Ah… Sorry about that! Well, anyway…" Class continued for a while. After a few hours, class ended, and everyone left the school. Rima immediately retreated to the park, excited to see Ikuto. Rima felt someone's eyes on her, and she looked to see Amu watching her. They both looked at each other for a moment. Amu had sadness in her eyes.
"Don't watch us Amu. I leave you and Tadase privacy, so me and Ikuto are no different! Just back off, okay?" Rima said, turning around.
"Rima…" Amu started, but Rima had already walked away. Kusu-Kusu looked at her owner sadly.
"Rima, maybe you should've gone to the guardian meeting. You could've told Ikuto you'd meet him later!" Kusu-Kusu said.
"Who cares anyway? The guardians are stupid." Rima muttered. Kusu-Kusu's eyes widened, as Rima continued walking.
"I'm surprised I'm not disappearing…" Kusu-Kusu muttered. "Anyway Rima, I'm going to go to the guardian meeting, see you later!" Kusu-Kusu floated off.
"Have fun…" Rima murmured, continuing to walk to the park. Arriving at the park, Rima sat on the bench.
"Yo." Rima turned quickly, seeing Ikuto waiting for her in the tree above. Ikuto slid down the tree, landing on the bench beside her.
"Hey Ikuto…" Rima said, smiling. Ikuto put his arm around her shoulders. Rima rested on his chest. They stayed like that for a while.
"Hey, I want to show you something. I think you'll enjoy it." Ikuto picked up Rima, much to her surprise, and carried her across trees. Rima watched the scenery, her eyes sparkling.
"It's nice." Rima exclaimed, though that was an understatement. They arrived in front of a tall building. Rima watched it; why did it look so familiar?
"Hey Rima, was my kiss with you your first kiss?" Ikuto asked. Rima looked at him. "I was just curious, because it was mine."
"What about Amu?" Rima exclaimed.
"We never kissed on the lips… well, answer my question, Rima." A smile crossed his lips. Rima looked away. She wished she could say yes. Those three letters were on her tongue.
"Well… y-y-y… no… It wasn't, as a matter-of-fact…" Rima whispered. Ikuto seemed surprised.
"Who did you kiss?" Ikuto asked. Rima looked at the ground, and decided to tell Ikuto what happened.
Flashback
Rima never could have imagined her life would turn upside-down. She was a negative person, but no one thought much of it.
"Don't be stupid. I would never even touch him, or go out with him, never mind kissing him!" Rima exclaimed, blushing.
"Uh Rima, you probably would go out with him if you're blushing…" Amu had said. Rima glared at her.
"I'm not blushing! I'm simply sunburned…"
"It's April…" Amu reminded. Rima couldn't think of a comeback.
"Rima, it's a dare! You have to kiss him…" Yaya said, smirking. "Hey look, he's coming now!"
"If I were even to kiss him, it wouldn't be in front of anyone!" Rima said. The other two guardians walked in.
"Hello girls!" Tadase greeted. Amu blushed, and Rima and Yaya said hi.
"What happened? You three look like you're planning something…" Nagihiko wondered. Rima held her breath.
"Oh no Nagi-Tan… Yaya-Tan and Amu-Chi have nothing to do with anything! Come on Tada-Chi, Amu-Chi, you, and Yaya-Tan are going for a walk!" Yaya dragged both of their arms, and dragged them out.
"What just happened?" Nagihiko asked, facing Rima.
"Please leave now." Rima said.
"Uh, Rima-Chan… Are you okay?" Nagihiko asked. Rima nodded.
"Yeah…" Rima faked a smile.
"Do you realize that smile just made me think you definitely aren't alright? What little game did you play with Amu-Chan and Yaya-Chan?"
"N-Nothing… we just uh, uh, uh…" Rima started. "I have to use the bathroom, please excuse me!" Rima tripped off her chair.
"Rima, if you are being polite to me, there is something up..." Nagihiko stood up, and bent over, sticking his arm out. Rima looked at him, the opportunity so perfect. Wait a minute, since when did Rima actually listen to a dare? However, this dare was different, and Rima almost wanted to do it. Rima was ready. Breathing hard, she grabbed his hand, and stood up, kissing him. They broke apart. Rima blushed madly, and nearly started crying out of shock and surprise of her doing that.
"That never happened!" Rima yelled. Nagihiko, whose face was red and his eyes were widened, nodded slowly.
"B-But why…" Suddenly, the guardians walked in, and everything was back to normal, when the next day was when Rima's parents got worse. Amu and Yaya had kept thinking it never happened. Nagihiko still doesn't know why Rima kissed him.
End of Flashback
Rima only left out the part of her wanting to kiss him. She wanted to forget she had any feelings for him. She hoped that all of her feelings for him were gone.
"That doesn't really count though. It was just a truth or dare. You kissed me because you wanted to…" Rima nodded, knowing she was lying.
"Well anyway, I wanted to show you around this building." Ikuto led Rima into the building.
"What is it anyway?" Rima asked, holding Ikuto's hand.
"This is the building I work in." Ikuto said. Rima saw many people walking around. Suddenly, she saw some people who looked familiar. She happened to pass those three guys who always antagonize the guardians from… Easter?
"Um… be honest Ikuto. Are we in the Easter building?" Rima asked.
"Yeah… but Easter has changed, don't worry…" Ikuto said.
"No, it's okay. I don't really care. If you're going to recruit me, I'd be happy to join anything that you have…" Rima said. Ikuto smiled, kissing her.
"So that's your new girlfriend that's going to help us?" Ikuto and Rima turned and saw the Easter Director.
"Yeah. She can character transform so I know she'll be useful. I mean, I also love her of course…" Rima hugged him.
"Alright…" The Director exchanged a glance with Ikuto that Rima didn't understand. "So, I need you mix your powers to help create X-Egg. Ikuto will tell you the details." Ikuto nodded, leading Rima outside.
"You don't have to agree…" Ikuto whispered.
"I do though! I'll do anything for you!" Rima smiled, hugging him. Ikuto instructed her how to use the X-Egg energy to create X-Eggs.
"Wait, where's your chara?" Ikuto asked.
"Oh yeah, she went to the guardian meeting…" Rima remembered. "How can I help?"
"You can use Yoru…" Ikuto said. Yoru perked his head up.
"Nya? Oh, I'm going to character transform with Rima?" Yoru asked Ikuto. He put his hands behind his back.
"Exactly. Yoru, get to work right away!" Ikuto instructed. He looked to Rima, who smiled.
"I haven't character transformed in a while, even with Kusu-Kusu… My own heart, unlock!" Yoru went inside it's egg, coming inside of Rima. Rima fully transformed into Midnight Leopard. Rima was surprised, never before character transforming with a chara other than her own. She used the X-Egg energy to create X-Eggs. Thousands of X-Eggs floated out, surrounding the field. Rima knew that all of the guardians, if they found out, would never forgive her. Rima knew that tomorrow, she had to quit the guardians. Once ten thousand X-Eggs were made, Rima ended the transformation, panting.
"I should go… Good-bye Ikuto!" Rima kissed his cheek, and walked to her house. She heard the guardians immediately rush to fight the X-Eggs. Little did they know who did it…
Rima arrived at her house, with Kusu-Kusu waiting.
"Hey Rima! Where were you?" Kusu-Kusu asked.
"With Ikuto." Rima answered dully. She changed into pajamas, and fell to sleep.
A hell of a lot more dramatic then intended! RATE AND REVIEW PLEASE! I NEEEED IT!