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Wish Upon a Wing

A Close Encounter

Somewhere, in the dark room, the figure stared at the giant mirror. It was all fuzzy like a television without any signal. The figure's ice cold blue eyes gleamed in the dark.

"He's taking his time," he muttered.

Then there came a voice, "Why don't you call for me?"

Another shadowy figure appeared from the shadows.

The figure smiled, his blue eyes shone in the dim light.

"Don't fail me."

The shadowy figure bowed, "Of course not, Master."

Ikuto looked up at the sky as a cool breeze blew form behind.

"Something is going to happen," he said.

The blossoming trees trembled under the wind as if shaking in fear. Ikuto calmly sat there, listening to the wind.

"So he has finally made his move."

"Good morning, Onii-chan!" greeted Amu as she walked into the kitchen.

Shigeru blinked, "You're early," he said.

Amu puffed out her chest proudly.

"Must be a full moon," said Shigeru as he looked out of the kitchen window.

Amu glared at him.

She then took her seat at the table, "Good morning Mum. Good morning Dad," she said to a photo on the table.

It was a picture of Amu's parents along with her brother when he was young and she was only a baby when it was taken. Shigeru came out of the kitchen with both hands holding breakfast.

He smiled when he saw what Amu had done.

"Now eat up," Shigeru gently commanded, "You want to get to school early right?"

Amu nodded and started to eat. Shigeru smiled as he watched her but then his smile disappeared when he looked in the direction of the photo.

The only photo of the whole family before…

"Onii-chan?" Amu blinked at her brother, "Are you going to eat?"

Shigeru jumped, "Huh? Oh, yes. Let's eat!"

Ikuto was lazily watching the clouds. Suddenly he sensed a presence behind him. Ikuto quickly got up and came face to face with a figure in a black hood, trimmed with red.

Ikuto narrowed his eyes, "You."

"Long time no see, Tsukiyomi Ikuto," said the figure, "Ever since Master sent you on that task, I haven't seen you."

Ikuto frowned, "You didn't come here to just greet me, didn't you? What do you want?"

The figure smiled, "Master is getting impatient so he sent me instead."

Ikuto raised an eyebrow, "That's it? You came all this way just to give me a report?"

The figure laughed, "Of course not! Now I want you to make this easy. Hand me over the girl."

Ikuto glared at the figure, "What girl?"

"Don't play dumb with me, Ikuto," the figure's voice was firm, "Give her to me. She doesn't mean anything to you!"

Suddenly Iktuo ran to the figure and thrust his leg up, knocking the hood off revealing a young man, about the same age as Ikuto. He had raven black hair and deep red eyes.

"I'm Amu's guardian. I can't allow you to talk about her as if she's dirt. Keep that in mind, Ryuu," Ikuto growled, his blue eyes blazing with anger.

Then Ikuto picked up his violin case and walked off.

Ryuu watched him disappearing down the hill.

He smiled to himself, "So her name is Amu."

Amu looked up at the sky. Suddenly she felt a shiver down her spine.

"Good morning Amu-chan."

Amu jumped and spun around.

Tadase smiled at her, "Is something wrong?"

Amu blushed, "N-No."

Tadase laughed, "Then come on!"

He took Amu's hand, causing her to blush even more, and lead her towards the school. Standing on top of a lamp post, Ryuu watched them.

He eyed Tadase, "Hotori Tadase. You might not want to get too close or you might get tangled with some...unnecessary ropes. Watch your step."

And with that, Ryuu disappeared.

Amu felt that shiver again. "I-Is it me or is it cold?" she asked rubbing her arms.

Tadase blinked and faced the sunny blue sky. "It's spring Amu-chan. Are you really cold?"

Amu nervously looked around, "I just keep getting shivers," Amu trembled.

"Come. Let's get on our way," said Tadase gently and he squeezed Amu's hand.

Amu followed Tadase, giving the last nervous glance behind her, not noticing the figure hiding in the shadows.

Ikuto suddenly stopped. He had walked quite a distance from the hill. Now he was overlooking the school from a distance. A sudden breeze blew. Ikuto's ears pricked up, listening to the wind.

Then a faint scent came to Ikuto's nose. A scent he knew very well. Amu's image appeared in his mind. Then another scent blew into Ikuto's face. His eyes widened for he had recognise this scent as well. But it was not a scent of a friend...but one of danger.

"We're here!" announced Tadase as they stepped into the school's grounds.

Amu looked around. There wasn't a person in sight.

"We must be very early," observed Amu.

Suddenly dark clouds appeared and covered the sun's rays. A sudden mist deceased on the two.

"What in the world?!" cried Tadase.

In an instant it had thickened so much that the school building disappeared from sight.

"Amu-chan grab my hand!" said Tadase, "We don't want lose each other."

Amu grasped Tadase's hand and trembled. The fog was cold like a rain cloud, and tasted stale and wet on Amu's lips. She kept blinking against the grey light but it was as if a bandage had been pulled tight over her eyes.

"Come to me...," a soft voice rang out.

Amu tightened her grip on Tadase's hand, "D-Did you hear that?" she whispered.

"Hear what?" asked Tadase.

"That voice," Amu trembled.

Suddenly something sliced its way through them, breaking their grasp on each other. Pain shoot through Amu's hand and as she held it. A black figure stood in front of her. Red eyes gleamed at her. Amu whimpered.

"W-Who are you?" she whispered.

The figure reached out a hand when suddenly a beam of light shot out hitting the figure. Amu turned to the direction where the beam had come from. Underneath Tadase was a magic circle pulsing with light.

"A Light Element, huh?" muttered the figure.

Tadase clenched his teeth. The platinum crown attached on a copper chain that hung on the side of Tadase's pants glowed. He pressed his index finger with his middle finger tightly together and muttered a word. A ball of light was launched at the figure. Amu quickly ducked. The figure thrust his index finger in front of him. Suddenly a beam of red energy appeared, taking shape of a dragon launched forward. Both powers collided causing an explosion.

Ikuto turned to face the direction of the school. The pillar of smoke was coming from it. Also dark clouds clustered there with a blanket of mist.

"Something is wrong," he murmured.

Ikuto headed towards the school.

When the smoke cleared, Amu opened her eyes.

"Tadase!" she cried.

Tadase rubbed the debris out of his eyes when figure charged towards him. The figure held out his arm as a giant scythe appeared in his hand. The figure swung it above Tadase, ready to strike down his opponent.

"Tadase!" screamed Amu.

Tadase placed his two hands together and parted them. As his hands parted, a sword emerged. Sparks shoot out as steel clashed with steel. Amu watched Tadase battle this mysterious person, helplessly.

What should I do? I don't have any powers!

Suddenly the figure knocked Tadase away. He hit the ground, unconscious. Amu was about to run towards Tadase when the figure cut her off.

"You are coming with me," said the figure. T

he scythe's blade gleamed in the grey light.

Someone help me!

Suddenly a shadowy blob was hurled at the figure, causing his hood to come off. Amu turned around. Standing there was...

"Ikuto!" gasped Amu.

Ikuto looked at the figure who was a young man with raven black hair and deep red eyes. Ikuto raised his hand and a sharp claw made from shadows took shape. Ikuto swiped it at the boy. The boy dodged it.

Whoa! Both of them are fast!

Amu took the chance to check on Tadase. He was still unconscious.

"Tadase wake up" urged Amu as she shook him.

Tadase stirred but didn't open his eyes.

"Be gone Ryuu!" cried Ikuto.

He slashed Ryuu's face with the shadow claw, leaving a cut on Ryuu. Ryuu slowly backed away.

He turned to Amu, "We will meet again, Amu." he said.

Amu gasped. Then Ryuu disappeared.

"He knows my name," whispered Amu.

Then she remembered Tadase. Amu quickly kneeled by his side. Tadase was still unconscious.

"Tadase! Wake up!" urged Amu, "Please!"

Ikuto crouched next to her, "Let me have a look," he said.

Ikuto placed his hand on Tadase's forehead and a light momentarily glowed. Then Ikuto took his hand off.

Tadase's red eyes flickered open, "Amu?" he groaned.

Amu gave a sigh of relief, "Thank goodness! You're alright."

She turned to Ikuto, "The weirdest thing happened. We were walking to the school building when dark clouds and mist rolled in. Then a stranger attacked us!" Amu explained.

Ikuto nodded, "Dark clouds and mist, huh? That's one of Ryuu's powers. He creates a barrier, trapping his prey inside. When they're confused with their bearings, he strikes."

Tadase sat up and looked at Ikuto, "Ryuu? You know him?"

Tadase glared at Ikuto suspiciously.

Ikuto fearlessly looked him right in the eye, "And what happen if I say yes?"

"Now, now please don't fight!" pleaded Amu, "Tadase this is Ikuto, my guardian."

She turned to Ikuto, "This is Tadase, my...friend. Thank you for helping us, Ikuto."

Ikuto shrugged, "It's nothing." Then he walked off.

Tadase continue to glare at Ikuto. "I wouldn't get too close to him if I were you," he whispered.

Amu blinked, "Why?" she asked.

Tadase looked at her, "I don't trust him."

Amu laughed, "It's alright! Come on! Let's go!"

They both head off.

The figure watched Ikuto's and Ryuu's fight in the mirror.

"He's gotten better," he hissed as the figure watched Ikuto's swift movement.

Then the image changed, showing Amu's helpless face.

"Ah, the Positive Wing, poor thing. You can't do anything," the figure chuckled, "But don't worry! You shall witness more painful things in the future."

"Hm? A guardian?" repeated a young girl with long lime green hair curled at the end.

Her fringe was clipped with an exotic flower made from gems. She sipped her cup of tea.

"Yes. That's right," replied Shigeru.

He sat across the table from the girl. Her aquamarine eyes shone in the sunlight. They were sitting at a cafe.

Shigeru sighed, "And there's another thing about him, Lulu."

Lulu gently placed her teacup down, "What is it?"

Yamamoto Lulu de Morcerf. Age 19. She runs a flower and jewellery shop. She's one of Amu's close friends. She comes from a long line of Healers. Her power element is Nature.

"I saw something in his right eye," continued Shigeru, "It's the strangest thing I've seen."

Lulu straightened up, "Please continue."

Amu looked at Tadase worriedly. Tadase rubbed his head.

He noticed Amu's concerned expression and smiled at her, "I'm alright, Amu-chan. Really!"

"What's this talk about being alright?"

Tadase and Amu turned around. Yaya, Rima and Nagi were there.

"Good morning everyone" greeted Nagi, "Is everything alright?"

Amu and Tadase explained everything.

When they finished Yaya groaned, "Aww! You guys get to fight?! And the rest of us miss out of the action?!"

Rima rolled her eyes, "Yaya! I don't think that's the reason that we should be worried about."

Nagi thought deeply, "Why would someone attack you two?"

Everyone thought for a moment.

Suddenly Amu gasped.

"I know why!" she cried.

All eyes turned to her.

"H-he's after me," she trembled, "He must know that I have the Tsubasa. I don't want to think about what happens if he gets me."

Tadase placed his hand on Amu's trembling shoulders, "No. That won't happen because I will protect you," said Tadase.

"Don't forget us!" added Nagi.

Rima nodded.

"That's right!" cried Yaya, "You have all your friends with you Amu-chii!"

Amu smiled, "Everyone... thank you!"

Ryuu slowly made his way to the outskirts of town. He wiped away the blood from his cut.

"Pretty good, Ikuto. Pretty good," he muttered.

Making sure his hood is firmly in place, he weaved in and out of the crowd in the market place. The street was bustling with eager customers and chatty stall keepers.

As Ryuu walked through the busy street, a woman behind a stall beckoned to him.

"Good day sir! Would you some fresh strawberries? They're only for two silver coins," she called.

Ryuu came to a halt at the mention of the fruit's name. He turned to the shopkeeper. She smiled at him. The sun shone on the crate of red berries making them sparkle like rubies. Ryuu bit his lip. He slowly walked to the shopkeeper.

Avoiding eye contact, he handed her a gold coin. The shopkeeper smiled warmly and took the coin. She filled a paper bag of strawberries and handed to him. Ryuu placed the bag in one of the pockets in his hood. She then fiddled with the change.

"Oh. Please," Ryuu spoke up, "Keep the change."

The shopkeeper stared at him, "Are you sure, sir?"

Ryuu quickly looked away. He gave a single nod and continued on his way.

Ikuto opened his eyes. The sky was a blazing orange with a tinge of yellow. Pink and purple clouds lazily drifted pass. Ikuto stretched his arms and yawned.

"That was a good nap," he yawned.

Using his powers had weakened him and a nap was just the cure. He picked up his violin and looked across the horizon. The sun was setting and the moon was just peeking over the horizon. A few stars winked at him.

"Twilight," sighed Ikuto, "A time when light fades away and the shadows grow long."

Ikuto started to walk down the hill, towards the village.

Amu stopped at the school gates.

He's not here...

"Are you looking for someone, Amu-chan?" Tadase's voice made Amu jumped.

She turned around. "N-No! Not at all!" she stammered.

Tadase smiled, "Come on. Let's go."

Amu leapt in front of him with her hands out.

"No!" she cried, "I sorry but you can't walk me home, Tadase! You need to rest that head of yours!"

Tadase blinked at her. Then he chuckled, "It's alright, Amu-chan! I'm fine!"

But Amu stood her ground.

She looked Tadase right in the eye, "I'm serious! That bump made you unconscious so you should rest. Besides, I need to do some grocery shopping."

Amu ran off before Tadase could object.

"See you tomorrow!"

Tadase waved at her, "Bye..."

Amu walked out of the grocery shop with a large paper bag in her arm.

"Well, that's everything!" she said happily.

Amu looked at the sky.

"Whoa! It's already dark!" she cried, "I better hurry home."

She looked around.

"I think this is somewhere near one of Ikuto's short cuts."

Amu then had an idea, "If I use them I could get home even faster!"

She ran off, disappearing into the dark allies.

A few minutes later...

Amu bit her lip. She looked around the street in confusion.

"Maybe I made a wrong turn...," she whispered.

A single lamp post lit the dark street and flickering shadows danced on the walls. Amu hugged the paper bag tighter. The night sky seems to be pitch-black tonight.

Calm down Amu. You just need to focus. There's nothing out there.

Suddenly there was a laugh and a gang of rough-looking men stepped out of the darkness. Amu gasped and stepped back.

"Well well. What do we have here?" croaked one of the men.

The others laughed. Amu's golden eyes dart around in panic. She was surrounded. The gang closed in on her like how a pack of wolves close in on their prey, hungry for flesh. Only these men weren't hungry for flesh but for a weak girl's body.

They smelt heavy of beer and smoke. Suddenly they made a grab for her.

"Nooo!" screamed Amu.

Before a finger could even touch her, a dagger flew through the air, cutting off the men's path to the trembling girl. A figure leapt up into the air and landed in front of Amu. Amu's eyes widened, for she recognised the midnight blue hair. "Ikuto!" The gang growled at Ikuto.

"Hey! Who do you think you are, crashing the party?!" the men cried.

Ikuto turned to face Amu, "What are you doing in these parts of town?"

Amu shrank back, "Well...um..."

The sounds of men charging made Ikuto whipped his head back. Ikuto leapt into the air, swiftly kicking the men away. Some threw punches at him while others were armed with daggers.

In the confusion, Amu noticed a man with a dagger in hand creeping towards Ikuto while he was busy with another man. Before the man could pierce Ikuto's back, Amu slammed her body against the man causing him to fall over. When seeing this action, Ikuto smiled. The men scattered, fleeing into the darkness.

"We did it!" announced Amu as she watched the men running off.

Suddenly a noise split the atmosphere; a gunshot.

She whipped around and saw a man holding a pistol, with trembling hands, aimed at Ikuto.

"Ikuto!" she screamed.

Ikuto, with his back facing Amu, leapt up and knocked the pistol out of the man's hand with his legs. The man ran off, clutching his hand. Amu dropped the grocery and ran to Ikuto

"Ikuto! Are you ok?!" she cried.

Ikuto turned around with a smile planted on his face. His head was bleeding.

"We defeated those drunkards," he said weakly.

Amu spotted a river of red running down Ikuto left arm. Ikuto gave a weak laugh and collapsed.

"Ikuto!" Amu rushed to him. "Are you ok?! Did he get you?!"

The words tumbled out of Amu's mouth.

Ikuto looked up into her face, "That guy...really need to work on his aim..."

Amu pulled Ikuto jacket off. A cut ran across the flesh. Amu gasped at the sight. She fished out a handkerchief from her bag and gently placed it on Ikuto's arm. Red seeped through the material. Amu gathered the grocery and helped Ikuto to stand up.

"You need to be treated before you bleed to death! Please show me the quickest route to my place!"

Shigeru sat at the dining table, tapping his finger impatiently. He stared at Amu's dinner, all wrapped up. He then looked at the kitchen clock.

"She's late," he muttered.

Then he heard the front door open and Amu's voice called out, "Onii-chan!"

Shigeru rushed out to the front. There was Amu and Ikuto standing at the door. Amu had one hand holding a handkerchief on Ikuto's arm, which was bleeding, and the other holding the grocery. Amu shoved the grocery into Shigeru's hands.

"Here Onii-chan!" she said, "Can you bring the first-aid upstairs? Thanks!"

She then helped Ikuto upstairs.

In Amu's room, Amu made Ikuto sit down. Ikuto leaned against her bed. There was a knock on the door and Shigeru entered with a tray. On the tray was rolls of bandages, a jar of ointment and a dish of water. He placed it on Amu's short little table.

"Thank you Onii-chan!" said Amu and she washed her handkerchief in the water.

"Do you need help?" asked Shigeru.

"I'll be fine!" replied Amu.

"I'll go and heat up your dinner," said Shigeru and he strolled out.

Amu wringed the handkerchief and started cleaned Ikuto's wound. After cleaning his wounds, Amu scooped out the aqua-coloured cream with her fingers and placed it on Ikuto's cut. He winced.

"Of course it hurts. The bullet had torn the flesh," said Amu.

She then dressed the wound.

"Now for the finishing touch," she said. Amu gently laid her hand on Ikuto's arm.

He flinched at the action. "What are you doing?" he asked.

Amu smiled, "Onii-chan used to do this when I was little," she said, "When you can't do anything else for a person you care about, this is what you do. Hope and pray that they'll heal and get better."

Ikuto watched her. Suddenly, light pulse from Amu's hand. The light wrapped around Ikuto's hand then fade.

"What happened?" asked Amu.

Ikuto moved his arm without a flash of pain, "The Positive Tsubasa," he muttered, "One of its powers are healing."

Amu beamed, "So you're well!" she exclaimed.

Ikuto looked at her. Then he smiled mischievously.

"People you care about?" he smirked.

Amu flushed.

"Ah! Are you always like this?!" she cried.

"Amu! Your dinner is ready!" called Shigeru.

"Coming!" she called. Then Amu stomped out of the room.

Ikuto smiled after her. He placed his hand on the bandage.

"You're the first one to care for me," he whispered.

Ryuu walked through a dark hallway of an old castle. When he passed a hooded figure, Ryuu stopped. The figure's hood was trimmed with orange.

"We were wondering where you were," said the hooded figure.

The voice was of a female. Ryuu remained silence.

"Let me guess," continued the hooded figure, "Paying a visit to her?"

Ryuu clenched his fist and walked away. The figure watched him go. Yellow eyes out peeked from the hood and a fang gleamed in the grey light as the figure smirked after Ryuu.

In the mirror room, the figure watched every move.

"An interesting story is slowly unfolding its wings; an unaware heroine, a hero with dark secrets and a villain who doesn't know how to do his job."

The figure stood up. His cold blue eyes twinkling, "But," he continued, "Some wings weren't meant to fly. And there's not always one villain..."

To be continued...

And that's that! P.S I own Ryuu. R&R or I'll send Ryuu to attack you!

Moral of this chapter: DON'T WALK IN THE STREETS AT NIGHT, PEOPLE! YOU DON'T HAVE A HANDSOME, BLUE-HAIRED GUARDIAN TO HELP YOU!

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