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Wish Upon a Wing
A Change of Heart
Ryuu kneeled down before the figure.
The figure frowned, "You failed to capture the Positive Tsubasa," the figure said.
Ryuu looked up, "Give me another chance. I wouldn't fail this time," he pleaded.
There was a pause.
"Why don't you leave it to me?"
A female voice came from the shadows. Another figure stepped out. Her hood was trimmed with orange. Ryuu narrowed his eyes when he saw her. The hooded figure smiled confidently.
The figure frowned, his blue eyes narrowing.
"It's not your time yet," he said.
Her smile dropped.
The figure turned to Ryuu, "Don't disappoint me."
Ryuu stood up and placed his hood over his head.
"...I won't"
Amu yawned as she walked downstairs. When she walked into the kitchen she stopped. Ikuto sat at the table, staring awkwardly at the food.
"Good morning, M-Amu," greeted Shigeru. (A/N: He was about to call her 'monster')
"G-good morning...," Amu greeted back shyly, glancing at Ikuto.
"How's your wound?" she asked.
"Its fine, thanks to you," smiled Ikuto.
Amu blushed. It wasn't a smirk or a cheeky grin but a smile. She sat down and started to eat. Ikuto sat there and watched them.
Amu blinked, "You're not eating?" she asked.
Ikuto jumped slightly, "I c-...I'm not hungry...," came the reply. Ikuto avoided eye contact.
"Amu? Is it okay if Ikuto walked you to school?" asked Shigeru.
"What?!" cried Amu.
If that happened, we'll look like...a couple.
She stood and took her dishes to the sink. Then she grabbed her bag and rushed out of the door.
Ikuto watched her.
"Keep an eye on her," said Shigeru.
Ikuto turn to face Shigeru.
Shigeru looked at him, seriously. "You told me that someone attacked Amu," he said, "So they've began their move..."
Ikuto remained silent.
Ryuu weaved in and out of the marketplace. He avoided the stall where he bought the strawberries.
I can't get distracted. Not this time.
Suddenly he bumped into a green-haired girl. Her grocery fell onto the floor. It was Lulu. Ryuu quickly walked pass her. Lulu blinked after him. Ryuu continued on his way. He stopped at a shop selling herbs. Making sure his hood is firmly in place, Ryuu approached the old shopkeeper.
"Double dose of Sunset herb," Ryuu muttered.
The old shopkeeper raised his grey eyebrows.
"Sunset herb?" he said in a gruff voice, "Not many customers order that kind of herb. You sure you want that one?"
Ryuu avoided eye contact.
"Yes."
The shopkeeper placed a glass blue bottle on the table. Inside there was two plants. At the end of each stem was a flower. Its spiky petals were deep orange and yellow. Ryuu took the bottle and handed the money. He then disappeared into the crowd.
Amu stomped down the path.
What was Onii-chan thinking?!
A sound of crying broke her thoughts. A little girl was crying. A kite was stuck in a tree overhead. A little boy was climbing a thin branch, trying to reach it. A branch bent under the boy's weight.
"Watch out!" cried Amu.
Suddenly the branch broke. The boy fell through the air, screaming. Amu ran up and leapt into the air, wrapped her arms around the boy. Both fell towards the ground when strong arms caught Amu. Amu looked up and Ikuto's blue eyes met hers.
"I-Ikuto," she stammered.
"Do you always run into trouble?" he asked.
Amu leapt out of his arms.
"No!" she cried.
Amu then placed the boy down.
"Are you alright?" she asked.
The boy nodded, "I was trying to get the kite for my sister."
When hearing this, Ikuto nimbly leapt up onto the tree branches and untangled the kite. Then he jumped off, landing perfectly on his feet.
Just like a cat thought Amu.
"Here you go," he said giving the kite to the girl.
The girl's face broke into a smile.
"Thank you Onii-chan!" She then turned to Amu, "You too Onee-chan, for saving my brother!"
The two happily walked off.
Ryuu watched from a distance, "She risked her life for that little boy," he muttered.
Tadase looked up and saw Amu approaching the school gates.
"Good mor-"
Tadase's eyes narrowed when he saw Ikuto walking with Amu.
"Good morning Tadase!" called Amu.
"Good morning...," he mumbled back.
Ikuto turned and walked off.
Once he was gone, Tadase whispered to Amu, "Why are you still hanging around with him?"
Amu blinked at him.
"I told you. I don't trust him at all. There's a dark aura he's emitting," Tadase frowned. "Come. Let's go."
Tadase took Amu's hand and lead her away.
As Ikuto walked, he sensed a presence. He glanced at one of the flowering trees. A hooded figure quickly shifted into the shadows. Ikuto blinked the continued on walking. Ryuu peered from the tree. In his hand, glint a ruby-handled dagger.
"So you need protecting do you?"
Amu felt a familiar hand ruffling her hair. It was Kukai. She looked at Yaya.
"You told them?" she asked.
"Of course!" exclaimed Yaya, "We need as much people to help! I told all the people we know! Even Lulu, Masayoshi and Chie!"
Amu's eyes widened. Lulu, Masayoshi and Chie were friends she hadn't seen for a while.
Kukai flopped down.
"Let's eat before the food gets cold!" he grinned.
"Yes!" agreed everyone.
Amu took a biscuit and bit into it.
It's nice to have friends all around you that care.
"How's your head, Tadase?" asked Amu.
Tadase looked up and smiled at her, "It's fine. Thanks for asking."
Amu looked down, blushing.
"Oooo. A Tadamu moment," commented Yaya.
Rima nodded, "Maybe we should leave them alone," she suggested.
"WHAT?!" cried Amu and Tadase, their faces were red.
Laughter filled the air that lunchtime.
Ikuto leapt back just as a blade of a dagger swiped at him. Ryuu narrowed his eyes, the dagger glinting in the sun. He slashed his dagger but Ikuto nimbly dodged all of his attacks. Ikuto did a back flip and landed on his feet.
Ikuto clenched his fist tightly and a claw made from shadows took shape. He swiped it at Ryuu's direction. Ryuu placed a finger in front of his mouth and a beam of red energy shaped of a dragon charged forward. Both attacks collided.
When the smoke cleared, Ikuto approached Ryuu.
"Why did you attack me, Ryuu?" he asked.
Ryuu pointed the dagger at Ikuto, "For the last time, hand her over," he said.
"I am her guardian," Ikuto replied, "I will protect her."
Ryuu clenched his teeth, "Why?! She means nothing to you! You were planning to steal the Positive Tsubasa from her when you were first assigned as her guardian!"
There was a pause.
Ikuto placed his hand on his wound from last night. Amu's voice echoed in his head; Ikuto! Are you ok?!
The image of Amu gently treating his wound came to his mind.
"I will not hand her over," answered Ikuto.
Ryuu frowned. He angled the dagger in the direction of Ikuto.
"You won't kill me, would you?" Ikuto asked calmly.
Ryuu hesitated. "You leave me no choice," he said.
He turned around.
"I will finish her myself."
Ryuu walked away leaving Ikuto.
Amu and her friends walked out of the school gates.
"Hey!" cried Yaya, "Why don't we visit Masayoshi and Chie?"
Kairi pushed his glasses up his nose, "But that'll will clash with our-"
"Oh! Come on!" said Yaya clinging onto Kairi's arm. She looked at the others.
"It's fine with me," said Rima.
Nagi nodded, "Same here."
Kukai grinned, "Definitely! I haven't tasted their cakes in ages!"
Tadase smiled, "Now that you mention it, Souma-kun's correct. We haven't ate there for a while," he turned to Amu, "You coming, Amu-chan?"
Amu thought for moment.
Onii-chan's definitely working... but what about Ikuto?
"I'll come," she replied.
"Well? What are we waiting for?!" cried Yaya, "Let's go!"
As the friends set off, Ryuu followed them at a safe distance. He held a blue glass bottle with a deep orange-yellow powder.
"Here we are~"
They were at the heart of Central Park. In front of them was two storey building. Its white walls glowed in the setting sun's rays. A sign hung above the entrance: Dream-Coloured Cafe. Flowers bloomed in the front garden.
"Well? Come on!" urged Yaya.
She dragged the others with her. Despite the sign on the door saying 'Close', Yaya pushed it open.
"Masa! Chie!" shouted Yaya.
Kairi sighed, "Yaya-senpai. Keep your voice down."
They were in a large room with tables and chairs neatly set about. At the corner was an entrance with scissor doors. At the other end of the room was a flight of stairs leading to the upper floor. The sunlight filtered through large glass windows.
"Huh? There are some customers at closing time?" called a sweet voice.
"Can you check it out, my dear?" asked another voice. A girl stepped out of the kitchen. She had long black hair with a strand neatly plaited. Her wisteria purple eyes shone kindly.
Mori Chie. Age 21. Her powers are at the highest when there's a full moon. She has the power equal to a wolf. She's great at making sweets and cakes!
Chie's eye lit up when she spotted the group of friends.
"Welcome!" she said. Chie turned to the kitchen.
"Masayoshi! Come out!" she called.
A young man came out. His long brown hair was tied in a long ponytail. His chestnut brown eyes glowed in the light.
Ito Masayoshi. Age 21. He's a model for any gentlemen. Despite burying himself in a good book, he's excellent with brewing tea. He's powers depend on the phrases of the moon.
Masayoshi's face broke into a charming smile.
"Ah! My friends! Long-time no see! Come! Have a seat! Will some raspberry pound cake and rose hip tea, do you?"
Both Kukai's and Yaya's eyes lit up, "Yes!"
As the friends settle down for an afternoon tea, Masayoshi smiled at Amu, "How's our little wing today?"
Amu blinked. Then Amu realised what he was talking about.
"You mean Tsubasa?"
Masayoshi and Chie nodded.
"And how's your guardian?" asked Chie.
Amu turned to Yaya, "You told them about my guardian too?"
Yaya looked up from her plate and shook her head.
"Nope!" she said with a mouthful of cake.
Amu turned back to Masayoshi and Chie. "How did you know about my guardian?"
Masayoshi and Chie smiled at each other.
"Let's say...," begin Masayoshi.
"...a little cat told us," finished Chie.
Amu blinked, "A cat?"
Why does that reminds me of someone but who?
Tadase looked up from his cup but said nothing.
"Thanks for the snacks!" said Yaya when they got up to leave.
"It's my pleasure," said Masayoshi.
Chie added, "If you need any help just call us."
"Thank you," Amu said as she waved goodbye.
The friends started to walk away from the cafe.
Kukai stretched, "That was a good piece of cake!" he said.
"Any more Kukai would have gotten a big stomach!" teased Yaya.
Amu stopped at her tracks.
The feeling... it's back…
Tadase slowed down and finally stopped.
"What's wrong Amu-chan?" he asked.
The friends heard Tadase and stopped as well. Amu looked around. The sakura trees rustled, as if they sensed the danger as well.
"Amu-chan?"
Amu looked at Tadase. His eyes filled with concern.
"The shiver... I feel it again."
Tadase immediately became alert.
"What's wrong?" asked Rima.
"Amu gets chills down her spine when that person attacked us. She's feeling the chills again," replied Tadase.
"You mean," said Nagi, looking about, "The enemy is here?"
The friends walked around, cautiously. Yaya whimpered while Kairi, protectively, stood in front of her. Rima and Nagi stood back to back. Kuukai stood with his arms on his head but there's a serious look on his face. Tadase brought out his sword. The friends looked around. The sakura trees shook under the wind more uncomfortably. Suddenly a sound split the silent atmosphere; a scream.
Tadase and the others whipped around. Amu had narrowly dodged a dagger. The dagger's blade had cut her hair tie and her long pink hair fell past her shoulders. Ryuu had not bothered about concealing his identity. He was more concentrated on the mission.
Tadase rushed towards Ryuu, his sword in hand. Ryuu placed his two fingers up in the air, next to his shoulder. Then he swiped it across. As he did, Tadase was attacked with a shock wave.
"Tadase!" gasped Amu. She then looked back at Ryuu.
"You're coming with me," he said. He took out the bottle and threw the powder over Amu.
"What's going on…," Amu's eyelids grew heavy and closed.
She fell to the ground but Ryuu caught her. He held the sleeping Amu in his arms.
"We'll being going now," he said solemnly.
Tadase looked up from the ground.
"Amu…chan," he rasped.
"Oh! No you don't!" cried Kukai.
Kukai ran up, as he did, a gust of wind appeared and lifted him up towards Ryuu.
"A wind element, huh?" muttered Ryuu.
Ryuu took a deep breath and blew as he did a mighty gust appeared that inflicted damage onto Kukai.
"The Breath of The Dragon!" cried Nagi.
Ryuu turned to the remaining friends; Yaya, Kairi, Rima and Nagi. Ryuu placed his finger in front of his mouth and muttered a word. A vicious tornado was whipped up and tore through the friends. Yaya, Kairi, Rima and Nagi all cried out in pain.
"Looks like we're done here," announced Ryuu.
Tadase struggled to his feet.
"No! Wait! Amu-chan!" he cried.
But Ryuu had already disappeared.
Tadase hit the ground with his fist, "I can't believe I let her go!" he said.
Yaya rubbed her bruises. She groaned, "My body ache all over," she grumbled.
"What I'm amazed about," said Nagi as he helped Rima up, "Is the amount of power he possesses."
Kukai rubbed his head. Kairi offered a hand to Yaya.
Tadase looked up at the blazing sky. "Amu-chan," he whispered, "Don't worry. I will find you."
Behind a sakura tree, a figure with midnight blue hair walked away.
In the heart of a forest, Ryuu appeared.
"This will have to do," he said, looking about.
Ryuu crouched down with the still sleeping Amu in his arms. He pulled out his ruby-handled dagger. Ryuu gripped the handle. He took a deep breath. Amu's face seems to etch into Ryuu's heart. He felt his heart skipped a beat. What?
What's going on?
Ryuu clenched his teeth.
No! This is not a time to get distracted!
Ryuu bit his lip. He swung the dagger up high... the sunlight shone on Amu's face... brought the dagger down and... Stopped. The point of the dagger just hovered above Amu's chest.
"Why?" Ryuu rasped, "Why is my... heart beating?"
Ryuu's grip loosened and the dagger fell to the ground.
"I… I can't do it...," he gasped.
Ryuu gently placed Amu on the soft grass. Ryuu bent down.
"I'm... sorry," he whispered in her ear.
Amu's eyes fluttered open. She sat up. She was in a clearing of some sort of forest. Then she sensed a presence next to her. Amu looked to her left. There was Ryuu sitting next to her, watching her. Amu gasped.
"It's alright!" he said.
Amu stared at Ryuu, wide eye. Her eyes fell on the dagger hitched onto Ryuu's belt; the ruby glinted in the fading light.
"I won't hurt you."
Amu nervously looked at Ryuu. His expression had change, no evil glint in his deep red eyes. In fact, he almost looks… friendly.
"I'm sorry for what I did, Amu," said Ryuu.
Amu looked at him, "I… forgive you, Ryuu."
Ryuu watched this strange girl. When she called his name, his heart couldn't help but flutter. Why?
"I see you know my name," he replied.
"I see you know mine as well," answered Amu.
She looked up, worriedly, at the sky. The sun was rapidly setting.
Ryuu stood up.
"See that path up there?" he said, pointing to a fade track, "If you follow it, you'll reach the Kingdom of Light."
He pulled his hood over his head and turned to leave.
"By the way," he added, "You seem like… a nice person. I hope I'll see you again."
Then he disappeared into the shadows, leaving a puzzled Amu.
Ryuu leaned against a tree truck and sighed.
"What is wrong with me?!' he thought as he slapped his hand on his forehead.
"Why can't I kill her?! Why does my heart feels like it ran a marathon when I look at her?!"
"It's called Love."
A voice came from above him. Ryuu looked up. Ikuto sat on a tree branch with his legs comfortably stretched out and his hands on his head.
Ryuu stepped back, "Love?" he repeated.
Ikuto jumped down and nimbly landed on his feet.
"Yes. That's right," Ikuto continued, "Love is a... strange feeling. It can strike any time, any place."
Ryuu raised his eyebrows, "You sound like you know a lot, 'professor.'"
Ikuto coughed, "Shouldn't you be more worried about HIM?"
Ryuu sighed, "If I tell HIM I'm afraid what he'll do to her."
There was a pause.
"Don't tell him then," Ikuto said.
Ryuu turned to him, "What?!" he cried, "Are you crazy?! If he finds out then...," his voice trialled off.
Ikuto nodded, "The result will be harsh."
"Yikes. This forest gives me the creeps," said Amu as she walked on the faded path Ryuu had pointed out.
It was twilight. The time when light fades away and the shadows grew long. Tree branches seem like fingers reaching to grab her. But it's her imagination, right? Amu bit her lip as she walked on. Even the sound of a twig snapping makes her jump.
Come on Amu! Focus!
Ever since Amu was a little girl, her brother told her he could see these people when she couldn't that made Amu have a weak spot for any horror stories.
Onii-chan was probably teasing me. But he can see things no normal person can so does that mean... its true?
Suddenly a crow took flight, crowing loudly. Amu whipped around but there wasn't anything there. She swallowed the big lump on her throat and forced herself to move on. For a while, Amu hadn't encountered any 'spectres' or 'phantoms'.
Maybe there isn't anything in these woods. Yeah! It's all in my imagination!
Amu happily walked along when a she felt a hand on her shoulder and a cold breath on her neck.
"Boo."
Amu screamed her lungs out.
"Calm down!" said a familiar voice.
She turned around and there was Ikuto.
"Geez! You didn't have to scare me like that!" Amu huffed as they walked together.
"Scare you?" repeated Ikuto, "More like you scared me with the sudden scream."
Amu glared at him, "How did you think I would react?!" There was a moment of silence. Amu felt her anger slowly faded away. She smiled to herself.
At least... I'm not alone any more.
"Oh yeah," Ikuto broke the silence, "I heard you got kidnapped."
Amu's eyebrows twitched.
I take it back!
She stomped off as Ikuto followed her.
Lulu looked out of her window. The moon shone bright. She was in her flower and jewellery shop. She had close shop for a while but Lulu was expecting someone. The door opened with a chime of bells. Lulu turned around and Shigeru was standing at the door.
"I'm sorry for bothering you at this time," said Lulu, "But there's a matter I need to talk to you about."
Shigeru took a seat, "Go on," he said.
Lulu looked at him seriously, "Have you seen Amu?"
Shigeru sat up, "No. She hasn't come home yet."
Lulu's eyes widened.
"Oh no," she gasped.
Shigeru looked at Lulu, "What's wrong?"
Lulu gulped and turned to Shigeru, "Guess who I bumped into at the marketplace today."
Amu had shrunken back to the end of the line so Ikuto was leading the way. She could feel eyes of creatures from the trees and bushes. Screeches from bats gave her chills. Ikuto looked perfectly fine and undisturbed that they're lost.
"You shouldn't have run off the path, screaming," said Ikuto as he made his way through the bush, "It was only a spider."
Amu completely ignored him. She didn't like the idea lost in a forest, at night, stuck with the worst person in the world. Ikuto suddenly stopped, causing Amu to crash into him.
"Why did you stop?!" she cried.
"Shush," Ikuto whispered.
"Don't you tell me-"
Ikuto placed his hand over her mouth. He signalled to a hideous and fearsome-looking creature sniffing at some remains of an animal. It looked like a wolf with mane of hair along its back. It's was a monwolf. Amu stiffened.
"These woods are dangerous. Especially at night," whispered Ikuto.
Amu and Ikuto slowly crouched down in the bushes. He fingers felt the handle of his dagger.
Amu watched Ikuto carefully, "Ikuto!" she hissed, "What are you going do?"
"We'll pass by it quietly," he replied.
Keeping his eye on the creature, Ikuto silently scrambled over to the other side. He nodded towards Amu. She nodded back. Amu scrambled across but suddenly fell flat to the ground. She looked back; her foot was caught in an old rabbit-hole.
The creature looked up, its eyes fixed on Amu. "Oh no," she rasped.
The monwolf began to stalk towards her. Amu struggled to get up but gave a yelp when pain shot through from her ankle. The 'wolf' charged fowards. Amu shut her eyes. She felt a whosh.
"You can open your eyes," said a voice.
Amu opened her eyes. She was in Ikuto's arms, held close to his body, in a tree. The blood rushed into Amu's cheek. A growl came from overhead. Another monwolf, teeth bared, leapt at Ikuto. Ikuto turned with his back facing the creature, jumped. Amu's eyes widened as she spotted droplets of red flew in the air. They plunged to the ground. Ikuto quickly turned again so Amu didn't hit the ground. They landed with a heavy thud.
Amu looked up.
"Ikuto! Are you-" she trialled off.
Their noses were almost touching. Ikuto stared into the pools of gold. A pale flush of pink came into his cheek. Ikuto shook his head, trying to clear his mind.
"Run...," he gasped.
The pack was starting to close in on them.
"But-"
"Run!" he demanded.
Amu picked herself up and ran, ignoring the pain in her ankle.
Amu stopped and clutched her ankle.
Ikuto...
Her mind swirled. Suddenly, without thinking, she turned around and ran.
Ikuto struggled to lift himself up. He placed one hand on the dagger. The pack had completely surrounded him. A shaft of moonlight shone through the trees making the monwolves eyes glowed. It also shone on Ikuto, causing his right eye to grow pale. A flash of pink brushed past him. Suddenly Amu was in front of Ikuto with her arms spread out protectively.
"Baka! Get away!" cried Ikuto.
But Amu didn't move. The monwolves charged.
"Amu!"
Amu shut her eyes, bracing for the feeling of sharp teeth piecing her skin. But it never came. She opened her eyes and gasped. A barrier made of light has been conjured up. Ikuto stared. The monwolves threw their weight against the barrier but it did not break.
Amu gnashed her teeth and concentrated. The light from the barrier shone even brighter. The monwolves yelped as the light blinded their eyes. They quickly scattered throughout the forest. The barrier faded away. Amu collapsed into the ground and gave a sigh of relief.
Amu dabbed a clean piece of moss on the bites marks on Ikuto's back.
"Now if only we had some dressings for your wound," said Amu looking worried.
"It's alright," said Ikuto pulling his shirt over.
Amu looked the other way. She was trying to concentrated while she washed Ikuto's shirtless back. She stood up but quickly came back down. The pain in her ankle was unbearable.
Ikuto had noticed.
"Come here," he said.
Amu limped over to him.
"Yes? What is it?" she said warily.
This might be a trick.
"Sit down," Iktuo gently commanded. Amu obeyed but glared at him. Ikuto reached forward. Amu slightly backed away. "Stay still," said Ikuto.
"W-What are you doing?" trembled Amu.
"Hush."
Ikuto placed his hand on Amu's ankle. She flinched. His hand felt smooth and gentle. Ikuto took a deep breath and closed his eyes. Amu could feel her pain slowly draining away. Pain flashed in Ikuto's face. Finally he took his hand off.
"What did you do?" asked Amu.
"I took your pain away," replied Ikuto, "And placed it into my own body."
"What?!" cried Amu.
Ikuto placed his hand up, "It's alright. My powers are just like that."
Amu looked at him, "Powers? Then do you... have an Amulet?"
Ikuto held up a silver chain. Attached to it was 5 charms; a moon, a cat's head, a black feather, a paw print and a treble clef. Amu's eyes widened.
Five charms... just like me.
Normally the total amount of charms one can hold is two.
"I see. Um, what was that barrier that appeared?"
Ikuto relaxed his shoulders, "That was the Positive Tsubasa's power."
Amu placed her hand on her chest.
"Anyway," said Ikuto settling down, "Let's sleep. We need to heal and set out as soon as possible."
"Right," Amu quickly replied.
She lay down and closed her eyes.
As Amu slept, Ikuto stared into the heart of the blazing fire they had built. He thought of that strange feeling that overcame him, when they landed on the ground.
What was it?
He closed his eyes. An image of a black feather flickered in his mind then a blade piecing into... His eyes flew open. That memory was like... a ghost constantly haunting him.
Need to think about something else...
He turned to Amu. She was peacefully sleeping like there's nothing wrong. He smiled.
"I... Ikuto..."
His eyes widened.
Did she just... call out my name?
Suddenly Amu sneezed. Ikuto choked on the chuckle. He looked up at the sky. Was him? Or were the stars shining even brighter than before?
Amu's eyes fluttered open. The morning sunlight shone through the tree branches. Mist clung to her like a silver blanket. She sat up and found Ikuto's jacket draped over her shoulders. Amu looked at Ikuto. He was still asleep, leaning against a tree truck. The fire had long died out.
Her breath was a foggy cloud in the cold air. Birds sang their morning song. Dewdrops sparkled in the light. It was hard to believe they were attacked by a pack of monwolves the night before in this place. Amu carefully placed Ikuto's jacket back on him. She noticed his wounds had healed... a bit. The morning sun makes Ikuto's midnight blue hair turn into sky blue. Strands of blue fell onto his face.
He looks younger than his is when he's sleeping.
"Like what you see?"
The smooth and annoying voice shattered the quiet peaceful morning. The blood rushed to her face.
"I-I was just checking your wounds!" she stammered.
Ikuto laughed, "You should see your face!"
Amu threw her fist at him but Ikuto easily dodged it.
"Miss slowpoke," he teased, poking his tongue at her.
Amu took a deep breath.
Remain calm.
She forced on a smile, "Anyway, good morning! I noticed you placed your jacket on me. Um, thank you for the jacket. It was rather cold last night."
Ikuto looked at her then smirked.
"Oh that," he said, "It was getting rather warm around the fire so I took off the jacket and threw it onto you. You can say you're my clothes rank."
Amu's smile dropped.
How in the world can you remain calm around this guy?!
An angry yell rang out in the forest.
It took a while but Ikuto and Amu finally reached Amu's household.
Shigeru welcomed them warmly. "I was getting worried about you two," he inquired.
Ikuto gave him a smile.
"Oh. Everything went well," he replied, "We had a lot of fun."
Amu glared at him.
Yeah right!
Ikuto walked towards Amu. She blinked.
"See you," he said.
Amu smiled, "Yeah..."
Ikuto was about to walk off when he added, "Clothes rank."
Amu felt like a block of concrete had fallen onto her. "JERK!"
Amu flopped down onto her bed that night. She had been busy calling all her friends and trying to convince them she was alright. Tadase was the most difficult one to convince. He kept asking her if she was alright. Amu could tell he was VERY worried about her. When she told him that Ikuto was with her, Tadase seem to be more irritated.
Amu turned to her stuff cat, Yoru. When she was young, Shigeru had bought her four dolls. She named them; Ran, Miki, Su and Dia. But her most favourite toy was Yoru. Yoru was given to her when she was a baby, when her parents were alive. Amu held Yoru close to her. His soft fur brushed against her.
"I wonder why Tadase doesn't feel comfortable near Ikuto," she wondered out.
The thought of him cause Amu's anger to flare up again.
"He's such a jerk! Every time I try to be nice to him, he always teases me!"
She looked at Yoru. Yoru's sapphire eyes gleamed in the light.
Amu sighed, "Who am I kidding with? I'm seventeen and I still talk to my toys."
She then slapped her hand against her forehead.
"I'm doing it again!" she realised.
She sighed as she threw Yoru up in the air and caught him.
"I wish you were a real cat or at least talk."
Yoru stared at her and just smile with his sewn mouth.
"Tch. You should've asked her to dress the wound for you," said a girl as she placed cotton-balls soaked with medicine onto her patient's back.
A bell jingled. She looked up. The girl had long greyish-black hair that tumbled down to her bottom. Her pale aqua eyes looked out of the window.
"Someone made a wish," she muttered.
The patient gave a cough.
"Kaneko," he said, "Would you mind finishing the job?"
It was Ikuto. Kaneko was one of the youngest witches at the age of 15. Despite her age, Kaneko is the most skilled witches and most intelligent. She was banished by Mia for unknown reasons. Kaneko quickly dressed Ikuto's wounds. She walked over to the bell. A pink star fell from the bell into Kaneko's hand.
"The rules say you can't fall in love, right?"
Ikuto looked at her.
"Yeah," he replied.
Kaneko turned to him with the star pulsing in her hand.
"Then," she continued, "What will you do if she falls for you?"
Ryuu leaned against the stone wall of a worn castle. The image of Amu's smiling face was stuck in his mind. A gentle spring breeze blew across the desolated court yard.
Love... what a strange feeling, he thought.
He didn't sense a presence from the window of the castle.
The hooded figure smiled when she saw the confused Ryuu. She smiled.
"Yes Ryuu," she whispered, "Keep pondering while I make MY move."
Deep in the secret chambers of the Kingdom of Light's palace, Zina continued to sleep on.
Hinamori Amu... stay alert. Darkness is slowly creeping in... You must learn how to master the Positive Tsubasa's powers... before it's too late.
To be continued...
Well, things become unexpected. I apologise for any grammar, spelling etc mistakes! I have a lazy editor! Not mentioning any names *mumble mumble* R&R!