I'm back people from a long line of exams! Gosh did that tire me out! Anyway, who likes amusement parks?! I hope you do cause this chapter is about them!

Wish Upon A Wing

Amusement Park of Emotion

The figure's hood flapped in the wind. He stood on the top of a lamp post, unseen. He turned to the palace.

"Tempting," he muttered, "But I need to keep focused."

He faced back to the houses.

"Now for a game of hide and seek. Where are you, Tsukiyomi Ikuto?"

It has been 5 days without Onii-chan. That also meant five days with Ikuto as a stuffed cat. It was a hot summer's day and Amu was lying on the cool timber floor. Ikuto, in Yoru's body, was lying on the couch.

"So hot...," groaned Amu.

"Think about being stuck in this body," grumbled Ikuto.

Having Ikuto as company wasn't as bad as Amu had thought. He didn't teased her that much either. Cicada's buzz was almost deafening. Suddenly Amu's phone rang. Ikuto slowly opened his sapphire eyes. Amu lazily stretched out her hand, grasped the phone and answered it.

"Hello?" she mumbled.

"AMU-CHII!"

Amu had to hold the phone away from her ear, to prevent herself from going deaf.

"Yaya?" Amu croaked.

"GuesswhatKairiandIwonsometicketsfromacompetitiont oanamusementparkand..."

"Slow down Yaya!" Amu cut in, "I can barely understand you."

There was the sound of Yaya taking a deep breath then she started again, "Kairi and I won some tickets!"

Amu's head dropped, "Again?"

"This time it's to an amusement park!" cried Yaya.

"That's nice," smiled Amu, "Hope you and Kairi have a nice time."

"Nooo!," pouted Yaya, "You and Tadase have to come! And Rima, Nagi, Kukai..."

"Whoa, whoa. How many tickets did you win?" asked Amu.

"Lots!" was the reply.

Amu's golden eyes flicked over to Ikuto. He was sitting up; his eyes were fixed on her.

"Alright," Amu sighed, "Since I don't have anything to do."

Yaya pressed the red phone button on her cell. She smiled to herself. She looked down at the tickets in her hand. A picture of a Ferris wheel was printed on the paper. Yaya gave a soft chuckle.

Time to get them together~

Amu pulled on a flouncy white skirt and a black and white striped shirt with a black satin bow at the neck. Amu gathered some hair in her hand and tied it, leaving the rest of her hair down. She pulled the strap of a leather brown bag over her shoulder. Ikuto leapt into it. Amu then pulled black slippers on her feet.

"Tell me again," spoke Ikuto, "Why are we going?"

"Once Yaya has her heart set on something," explained Amu, "She doesn't take 'no' for an answer."

Ikuto sighed as he did his ears drooped. They walked in the strong sunlight, occasionally going into the cool shades of trees.

"Well," smiled Amu, "At least it's a nice day."

"If you ignore the temperature," added Ikuto.

For some strange reason, he had a feeling that they were being watched.

"Argh! Where's Amu-chii?!" complained Yaya.

The friends were standing under a tree, outside a giant amusement park. Music could be heard from the amusement park.

"Why do I have to come?" asked Utau.

"Coz you were free," grinned Kukai.

Utau rolled her eyes.

"Amu-chan is here," announced Nagi. Amu was running towards them.

"What took you so long?!" complained Yaya.

"Sorry," apologised Amu, "We- I mean I was enjoying the stroll."

Tadase's eyes caught the sight of the stuffed cat, peeking from Amu's bag.

Its eyes...it feels like it's watching me... he thought.

"Shall we go in?" asked Rima.

"Of course!" cheered Yaya, "Let's go!"

The figure's hand traced the characters of 'Hinamori'. He looked up to Amu's balcony. Her pale yellow curtains were drawn.

He smiled, "Not home, huh?"

Laughter, shrills, music and all kinds of aromas filled the air. Amu couldn't help but turn 360 just to have a glimpse of everything. Her golden eyes shone brighter in the sunlight.

"Why are you so excited?" whispered Ikuto.

"It's been ages since I've been to an amusement park," Amu whispered back, "The last time was when I was young and Onii-chan took me."

Ikuto fell silent when Amu mentioned Shigeru.

"What should we ride first?" asked Nagi.

"We can make our way clockwise," suggested Kairi.

"Let's go on the rollar coaster first!" Kukai grinned.

A spinning motion caught Amu's eyes and she ran towards it.

"Where are you going, Amu-chan?!" cried Tadase. But she was too far to hear.

"It's such a nice day," smiled Kaneko, "Maybe I'll go for a walk."

She peeked from her curtains and her smile immediately disappeared. He was standing beneath a tree, half hidden in the shade. A smile planted on his face with his hood covering his eyes, which was probably a good thing. Kaneko pulled the curtains back. She gulped.

He's onto us...

"WOOHOO!"

Amu threw her arms in the air as they spun around in the giant teacup. Amu had placed her bag on the seat in front of her and Ikuto had his head out.

"Why are we on the teacups?!" he yelled above the noise of children.

It was a bit awkward to have a 17 year old girl riding on a kiddy size cup.

"Oh sorry," said Amu as she brought her arms down, "This used to be my favourite ride when I came here with Onii-chan."

She expected Ikuto to take the advantage of her statement and make a joke but he didn't instead he smiled.

"I see."

Amu stared. It wasn't a 'you're such a child' smile or a smirk. It was a warm smile and twinkling eyes to go with it. For some reason Amu could picture the real Ikuto, that's not in a stuffed toy's body, sitting there smiling at her. Amu felt a strange thump on her chest.

Tadase was watching from the railing.

Is she talking to her stuffed toy?

Suddenly the teacup came to a stop. She picked up her bag, with Ikuto in it, and got up. When Amu spotted Tadase, she blushed.

"S-Sorry for running off," she whispered.

Tadase smiled, "It's alright." He held out his hand, "Come. Let's go back to the others."

Amu smiled and took it.

Yaya glared at Kukai. Kukai glared back at her. They held their glares. Rima, Nagi, Kairi and Utau stood between them, not knowing what to do.

"What's wrong?" asked Tadase as Amu and him approached the group.

"Well...," began Nagi.

"I wanna eat first!" shrieked Yaya.

"Come on!" shouted Kukai, "People always go on the rides first!"

"Oh," said Amu, "I see the problem."

"Food!"

"Rides!"

The friends were silent.

"Pst," hissed Ikuto, "Get your lock and my key. Whoever chooses the key loses."

Amu smiled. "Brilliant idea," she whispered.

Amu slipped off her lock and did the same with Ikuto. She placed them on each of her hand and closed her fingers over them.

"Whoever chooses the key loses," she explained, "And no using psychic."

Yaya pouted.

Amu held out her fists, "Choose."

Kukai chose the left while Yaya the right. Amu slowly opened her hands. Her left held the lock while her right held the key. Yaya let out a cry of anguish.

"Rides it is!" cheered Kukai.

As Yaya sulked, with Kairi trying his best to comfort her, the group now had problems choosing what kind of rides or amusement to get on first.

"Hinmori-san chooses," said Kukai.

"Eh?!" cried Amu, "Why me?!"

"You helped us choose," replied Kukai, "So choose for us again."

Amu sighed. She closed her eyes.

"I."

She pointed at one direction.

"Choose."

She pointed to another.

"This."

She pointed to the last direction.

"Ride!"

Yaya immediately perked up, "The Haunted House!"

Amu opened her eyes and dread washed over her. An old castle-like building stood in front of her. She could just hear faint screams from inside.

"Well, the Haunted House it is!" Kukai grinned as he walked up towards it with Utau.

"I bet you'll be screaming your head off," remarked Utau.

"In we go!" cheered Yaya, taking Kairi by the arm and walking inside.

Nagi and Rima silently followed.

Tadase noticed Amu had gone pale. "Are you alright, Amu-chan?" he asked.

"I-I'm fine!" spluttered Amu, "L-Let's go!"

A worried expression came over Tadase's face, "Are you sure?" he asked.

"Yep! Better not lose the others!" Amu cried.

Tadase walked in with Amu following behind stiffly. Ikuto was watching her with concerned eyes. (A/N: Remember Amu's fear? Refer to chapter 4)

Masayoshi and Chie were taking a stroll in the park. Chie's leg had healed and the café was closed for the day.

"Are you sure it doesn't hurt?" asked Masayoshi.

Chie smiled, "Its fine! You don't have worry about me all the time!"

Masayoshi stopped in front of her, took her hand and kissed Chie's index finger. Chie's face turned red and she snatched back her hand.

"It's a gentleman's job to ensure that his lady is alright," replied Masayoshi.

Chie's blush deepened.

H-His lady…?

"Excuse me," said a voice.

The couple looked up. A man with a hood stood before them. Masayoshi had the sense to stand protectively in front of Chie.

"What can we do for you, sir?" asked Masayoshi kindly although his voice was cautious.

The man smiled politely, "I'm just wondering, do you know a girl named Hinamori Amu?" Chie frowned while Masayoshi's eyes narrowed.

"And what if we do?" he replied.

"I want to know where she is," said the figure.

"Clearly she's not with us," spoke Masayoshi, "Now, good day."

He took Chie by the hip and led her away.

The figure watched after them.

"They remind me so much like those two," he muttered, "Before they were ripped apart."

Dim red, purple and green lights partly lit the long dark hallways. Amu slowly walked behind Tadase. Imprints of scary, hideous and fear-striking faces were printed on the walls.

A low moan echoed through the hallway. Amu gave a yelp, lunged froward and clung to Tadase's arm. Tadase blushed slightly. Ikuto's eyes were fixed on them. Tadase placed his hand on Amu's.

"It's alright," he whispered, "It's alright."

They continued. Suddenly Amu felt something grasped her ankle. She looked down. A bloody hand had grabbed her ankle. She grew even paler.

"Tadase!" she screamed.

Tadase gave it a swift kick and the hand disappeared in the darkness. Amu staggered towards Tadase and wrapped her arms around his arm. Tadase continued to walk.

"Please help me...," rasped a voice.

They came to a stop. A person with long bangs, wrapped with a cloak sat against the wall.

"Can you help me to the other wall?" whispered the person.

Tadase gently squeezed Amu's hand and walked past.

"Please...," the person softly pleaded.

Amu looked back but continued to follow Tadase.

"How dare you...," the person muttered, "...Ignore me."

There was a rustle. Amu and Tadase stopped and looked back.

"HOW DARE YOU!" cried the person.

Red eyes shone from beneath the long bangs. Canine-like teeth could be seen from his mouth and his finger bones had grown long with razor sharp nails to top it.

Beads of sweat had formed on Tadase's forehead and Amu screamed.

They ran as the... 'Person' gave a chase. Suddenly a swarm of bats descended onto them. Amu screamed again as she blindly ran through the flurry of wings and fur. Unable to see clearly Amu turned, heading in another direction to Tadase.

Mia had her eyes closed and she was resting her head on her hand. A hand was gently placed on her shoulder. Mia woke with a jolt. A man stood beside the throne. He had navy green hair and saffron yellow eyes. He wore a dark green uniform. He also had a monocle on his right eye. Mia's shoulders relaxed when she saw him.

"Oh, it's only you Masanori," sighed Mia.

Masanori was Mia's only minister.

"Sorry to disturb your sleep, my princess," apologised Masanori.

"I was sleeping?!" gasped Mia.

A faint blush came to her cheeks.

"Yes, you were," Masanori replied, "I have news for you, princess.

Mia straightened up to look dignify, "News? Please continue," she said.

"Someone has crossed our borders," Masanori replied.

Mia's face fell.

"It can't be..."

Tadase ran around the dark hallways. As he ran, Tadase scanned the area, hoping to catch sight of the pinkette.

Where are you Amu-chan?

Amu crouched in a dark corner with her arms over her head, trembling. She could hear moans and groans. Amu could just picture claws of shadows, reaching for her. Her breathing came out in short and sharp breaths.

"Amu...Amu."

She slowly looked up. A small cat-like figure stood in front of her, a dim light glowed from beneath it, emphasising the shadows on its face. She screamed. The cat-like figure covered its ears.

"It's me!" it cried.

"Ikuto?" asked Amu.

The light grew brighter to show the full face of a familiar of a stuffed cat. The light was coming from his key. Amu shoulders relaxed but then stiffened but she heard some cackles.

"What was that?!" she cried.

Ikuto concentrated and the pool of light widened. Amu gasped. She could see silhouettes of Akumas in the shadows. She screamed. Ikuto leapt in front of her and hissed. The tiny Akumas reached towards Amu. Ikuto opened his mouth and an orb of shadows started to form. The Akumas reached closer. Ikuto launched the orb and it hit the Akumas. The Akumas shrieked and drew back.

"Amu!" called Ikuto, "You got to help."

Amu didn't reply. She was frozen with fear.

"Amu!" cried Ikuto.

The Akumas took this chance to creep towards them.

"You must snap out of it!" yelled Ikuto, "Amu!"

"It's dark...," whispered Amu, "Very dark...I'm all alone..."

"No you're not!" cried Ikuto.

He leapt in front of her, "Amu, look at me!" Amu stared into those orbs of blue.

"You're not alone!" continued Ikuto, "You've got your friends and Tadase! You've... you've got me!"

Amu's eyes widened.

It's true.

She stood up. Her lock glowed. A magic circle appeared. The Akumas backed away. The lock shone and transformed into the staff. Small white wings unfolded from Amu's back.

"Now!" cried Ikuto.

She raised the staff over her head.

"White Swirl Purification!" she cried.

Amu swung the staff down and swirls of white feathers rushed to the Amukas. They screamed and faded away.

Tadase noticed a bright light.

Could that be...?

He ran towards it. Tadase wasn't only one who had noticed the pure light. The hooded figure had also spotted it.

Amu fell to her knees and let out a sigh.

"You did well," said Ikuto as he walked to her side, "It takes a lot of energy to purify lots of Akumas."

He looked at Amu.

"Are you alright?" he asked.

Amu nodded. Suddenly Ikuto's ears perked up.

"Someone's coming!" he whispered.

He quickly leapt back into Amu's bag and she stood up.

Tadase burst into the scene, "Amu-chan! Are you alright?!" he panted.

Amu smiled, "I'm fine," she replied.

Tadase let out a sigh of relief and held out his hand, "Let's get out of here, huh?" he asked.

Amu nodded vigorously. She desperately wanted to get out alright!

"There they are!" called Yaya as she waved towards Tadase and Amu.

The friends were resting at a mini cafe in the amusement park. Tadase and Amu sat down and ordered some drinks.

"So?" asked Yaya, "How was the Haunted House?"

Amu nearly spat out her creamy soda

(A/N: soda with a scoop of ice cream on top! Kinda like...oh what's it called? Lemonade spider or something?)

"Amu-chan didn't take a liking towards it," spoke Tadase, "She ran off."

"Oh," said Yaya and she returned to her table, "Drats," she whispered, "They didn't cling to each other."

A sweat drop appeared on Kairi's head.

Kukai and Utau returned. Apparently they went on the rollar coaster after they came out of the Haunted House. Which carriage did they sit in? Why, the very first one of course!

"It was great!" said Kukai as he drained his fruit juice down.

"It was nothing," replied Utau as she took a sip of water.

As the friends chatted about their Haunted House experiences (which Amu tried really hard to tone out), Ikuto was watching the crowd from Amu's bag. There were couples, friends and families. He seems to be focused more on the families.

A little girl was walking with her parents, with a balloon in hand. A little boy was having a piggy-back on his father. Ikuto watched them with sadness in his eyes. Suddenly something, rather someone, caught his eye. The figure in the hood. Ikuto stiffened. What's worse, the figure seemed to have spotted him too and was making his way through the crowd.

Ikuto gulped.

"Amu," he hissed, "Amu."

Amu slightly tilted her head in Ikuto's direction.

"What is it?" she whispered.

"C-Can we move on?" asked Ikuto.

His eyes were fixed on the figure, who was slowly advancing towards them.

"Why?" Amu asked.

"Just go!" Ikuto hissed.

"Hey, everyone!" cried Amu, "Why don't we go on the next ride?"

"Excellent idea!" cried Yaya who jumped out of her seat, "I know what we can go on next! Follow me!"

The friends got up from their seats and followed Yaya. Ikuto glanced back at the figure. The figure was frowning. Ikuto let out a sigh but he had a feeling this wasn't the last time he'll see him.

Amu stared up at the big wheel.

"The Ferris Wheel?" she repeated.

"Yep!" smiled Yaya and then added with a wink, "Have you heard the legend?"

Amu blinked, "What legend?"

Yaya cleared her throat and explained, "They say if a couple went on a Ferris wheel, and reached the very top, if they kiss, they'll be a happy married couple in the future!"

She gave a cheeky grin and started to push Tadase and Amu into a carriage.

"Come on!" she grinned, "Let's go!"

Tadase and Amu was in one carriage, Yaya and Kairi behind them, followed by Kukai and Utau, and Rima and Nagi in the last.

Rima crossed her arms, "Since we're in a small confound space doesn't mean I'll be enjoying your company."

"Why are you so cold towards me?" asked Nagi.

"No particular reason," replied Rima.

"Really?" said Nagi.

"Yes!" insisted Rima, "Now, don't ask me anymore!"

"Out of all the people, I'm always stuck with you," glared Utau.

Kukai rubbed the back of his neck and laughed, "What's wrong with me?" he asked.

"Because you act like a kid," Utau huffed.

"We're just one year apart," replied Kukai.

"So?" said Utau, "That doesn't make a difference."

"Yaya-senpai, what are you doing?" asked Kairi.

Yaya was leaning against the glass with her phone in hand. She was focusing on Amu and Tadase's carriage, in front of them.

"I don't want to miss anything~!" Yaya grinned.

"J-Just be careful," warned Kairi, "Don't tilt the carriage."

Amu and Tadase were sitting beside each other with an awkward silent around them.

"I-Isn't the view great?" stuttered Amu as she looked out through the glass.

"Yes," replied Tadase, he seemed so far away.

Amu turned to Tadase, "Are you alright?" she asked.

"Yes," was his reply.

Amu looked at him worriedly. Tadase seem to be deep in thought.

"You don't look like it," she pointed out.

Tadase clenched his hands together, "I'm just thinking," he said.

Amu looked down at her legs.

What now?

Amu pretended to take interest with her skirt while Tadase still remained silent.

They were going higher and higher...

Finally Tadase spoke up, "Amu-chan."

Amu looked up; "Yes?" .

..They were nearly to the top...

Tadase's hands grew sweaty, "I-I have something to say."

Amu stiffened.

Could it be...?

Yaya leaned even more forward.

"Something is starting to happen!" she announced.

Kairi silently watched her with a small smile.

"W-What is it?" stammered Amu.

She could feel her face going red. Tadase was blushing too. They were nearly at the top.

"I can't hold these feelings inside anymore," continued Tadase.

Amu watched him with red cheeks. Tadase turned to her.

"S-So please!" he pleaded, "Hear me out!" Amu nodded.

They were edging closer to the top.

"I-I must admit," said Tadase, "when we first met I only considered you as a friend but the more time we spent together, the more I see how pure and kind you are."

Amu's hands were slightly trembling.

"T-Then I realised," Tadase continued, "I-I've...fallen in love with you!"

They've reached the top of the Ferris wheel. Amu breathed in, her cheeks felt like it was on fire.

"So," said Tadase, "Will you accept my feelings for you?"

Amu felt like she was light as a feather.

"Yes," she whispered.

Tadase stared at her.

"Yes!" repeated Amu with more joy, "Yes!"

Tadase smiled, took her hand and gently squeezed it. Amu had completely forgotten that they were not alone.

Ikuto stared out of the glass but he could still see the couple's reflection. He then merely closed his eyes.

Sun began to dip below the horizon. The friends strolled out of the amusement park. Yaya had noticed that Amu and Tadase were being strangely quiet and did a little dance in her head.

"S-Shall I walk you home?" offered Tadase.

Amu blushed, "O-Of course. Thank you."

Yaya stood next to Kairi, "Aren't they cute?" she commented.

Kairi sighed, "Since when do you do match-making?" he asked.

"All the time~!" replied Yaya, "But I didn't get them together. All they need is a little nudge!"

Amu sat on her bed, hugging her pillow (since she couldn't hug Yoru). Her head was still spinning from Tadase's confession.

"Tadase… finally said it," she whispered, "That he-"

"Loves you," finished Ikuto.

Amu jumped, "Y-You heard?!" she cried.

Ikuto stretched his legs and flopped onto the bed, "Of course," he grumbled, "I was there when he blurted it out."

"B-Blurted?!" repeated Amu.

"What? You completely forgot I was there?" said Ikuto.

"N-No! A-Anyway, that's my side of the bed!" cried Amu.

She just wanted to get to bed and not talk about this. Finally the lights went out. Amu was lying on her side while Ikuto curled up next to her pillow. Amu sighed.

So many things happened today…

"So, Tadase loves you, huh?"

Amu jumped at Ikuto's sudden statement.

"So what?" she stammered, "Don't you have someone you love, Ikuto?"

Why is my face turning red?

There was a pause.

"Maybe," he replied.

"What kind of answer is that?" Amu huffed.

"An unsure answer," Ikuto bluntly replied.

Amu thought for a moment, "So… you're not sure whether you're in love or not?"

Ikuto sighed, "This is getting boring."

"You're the one who started it!" cried Amu as she turned.

She froze. Amu was staring right into the sapphire pools of Ikuto's eyes. There was there was that strange thump against her chest. She quickly rolled to her other side.

Why? Why am I feeling this way?

Shigeru was lying on his back, gazing at the starry sky. Stars twinkled silently. His journey had been tough but he's nearly there. Shigeru closed his eyes.

I hope Amu's alright.

Ikuto woke up. It was the middle of the night. The clock read 1 o'clock. Ikuto could hear Amu's soft breathing. He stirred and sat up. He stared straight to Amu's balcony. The curtains were pulled back.

Ikuto froze. The figure stood there on the balcony. Ikuto automatically ducked back down to the covers. He could feel his heart thumping hard against his chest. After a few minutes, Ikuto sat up again. The figure was gone. Ikuto panted and could feel a cold sweat coming on.

He found me…

To be continued…

Da-da! The 'figure' has found Ikuto! And Tadase has revealed his feelings for Amu! Hey, hey! Don't threw things at me! Just because there were Tadamu moments, okay?! Question of chapter: What do you think Ikuto was feeling during the Ferris Wheel ride? :) R&R!