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Wish Upon A Wing

Snow's Valentine

"Pearl~!" called Ebony, "I got some hot drinks for both of us~!"

Pearl perked up and flew to her friend. She did a few wing gestures to Ebony. (A/N: Remember, Pearl is mute)

"Yep," replied Ebony, "The cook told us we have to go to the kitchen to have them 'cause they're too hot to bring in here!"

Pearl nodded and took off out of the room with Eonby following her. In her glass coffin, Zina exhaled. Her closed eyelids fluttered but they did not open.

Hydrin…

"Ah…"

Amu stared at the large amount of chocolate she had bought. She had tied her hair up in two ponytails and she wore an apron.

"W-whose chocolate should I start with?" she muttered, "I'll like to make bonbon chocolates for everyone. But for each bonbon for each friend, I'll like to make them different."

Her head started to spin.

"It is going to take a while," she moaned.

Amu quickly shook her head to clear her thoughts. She clenched her fists in determination.

"No!" she cried, "I can't just think of the negative points! The sooner I start and faster I'll progress!"

Amu picked up a block of chocolate and started to break it into pieces in a bowl. Amu then noticed the basket of yarn next to her. She stared at it for a minute before smiling to herself.

I'll work on that tonight.

Lulu undid Shigeru's bandages.

"Oh," she breathed, "It's completely healed. Looks like that medicine did work."

Shigeru blinked. "What do you mean?" he inquired.

"Yesterday I received a parcel that had a medicine I've never seen before," Lulu explained, "So I decided to use in order to test it out."

Shigeru stared at her in disbelief, "S-So I'm your 'guinea pig'?" he said.

Lulu laughed while she rubbed the back of her neck.

"I do apologise if that's how you view it," she replied, "Also it came with a letter addressed to you but it's completely blank."

"May I have a look?" Shigeru asked. Lulu fished in her dress pocket before producing a folded piece of paper.

"Here," she smiled, "I'll leave you for a bit."

She walked out of the room and closed the door behind her. Shigeru held the paper in the sunlight. He could make out invisible ink.

Dear Hinamori Shigeru,

I hope this medicine will fully heal you. By the time you received this, the Prince of Darkness will have been defeated so your sister will have to return back to your house. I know very well of your sister's condition if she's left alone for a period of time.

That is why I've sent you this special medicine. Although your sister has her guardian, he cannot always be with her, which is why I want you to return to her as soon as possible. Take care.

The person didn't sign their name. They only signed with a drawing of a butterfly.

"A butterfly?" muttered Shigeru, "Could it be her…?"

Ikuto slipped through the spare room window. He landed silently on the timber floor. He looked around the spare room. There was the futon (A/N: Futons are Japanese mattresses) Amu had given him and his violin case. There wasn't a speck of dust in the room.

Ikuto blinked, "She cleaned this room?"

Suddenly there was a scream coming from door stairs.

"Amu?!" cried Ikuto as he rushed down the stairs.

He burst in the kitchen, where Amu's scream had come from.

"What happened Amu?!" asked Ikuto.

She turned around with a teary face.

"I accidently poured water in the chocolate!" she sobbed.

A sweat drop appeared on Ikuto's head as he stared at her. He sighed as he shook his head but he had a smile on his face.

I rushed down here for nothing…

Ikuto walked over to Amu and examined the kitchen bench. Different shaped molds were scattered over the bench. There were also bits of white, milk and dark chocolate as well.

Amu was melting some chocolate in a pot while holding a thermometer, keeping a close eye on the chocolate's temperature.

"Why are you making chocolates?" he asked.

Amu flinched. "U-Um… well…," she stammered, "You see… er, Valentine Day is coming up."

Ikuto dipped his finger in one bowl of already melted chocolate. He was about to pop it in his mouth but then had second thoughts. Ikuto then noticed the basket of yarn.

"What's that for?" he asked pointing the basket.

Amu followed his finger and stiffened.

"W-what?" Oh, that!" she spluttered, "T-That's, um, er, nothing! Clearly nothing!"

Ikuto raised his eyebrows and looked at her suspiciously.

"If it's nothing," he said, "Then why is it in the kitchen?"

Amu nearly spilt the bowl of chocolate as she took if off the stove.

"Why is it in the kitchen?!" she repeated, "T-To remind me it's nothing!"

Ikuto raised his eyebrows.

"How can someone concentrated you in the kitchen?!"

And Amu pushed Ikuto out of the kitchen.

Tadase sipped his cup of green tea. As he breathed out, his breath became foggy in the cold air. Tadase gazed at the falling snow with his ruby red eyes. He then closed his eyes and remembered how Ikuto miraculously freed himself from the Akuma's ropes.

Ikuto's voice played in Tadase's head; "No you don't!"

"My life would be different too if I didn't meet you."

Tadase opened his eyes and stared at his reflection on the surface of his tea.

"Could it be...?" he whispered, "Tsukiyomi Ikuto, are you...?"

He could also hear Amu's voice; "Don't kill Ikuto!"

"Ikuto's not a bad guy!"

Tadase placed the cup to his lips and took another sip.

"Amu-chan...,"he muttered.

Shigeru opened the familiar front door of his house. It's been about 8 months since he left this household to venture off on his assigned journey.

"Onii-chan?" an extremely familiar voice called from the kitchen, "Is that you?"

There was the sound of running before Amu appeared at the door. A bright smile spread across her face.

"It is you!" she cried and Amu threw herself onto Shigeru.

Ikuto walked out and when he saw the sight, he smiled.

"I'm home," Shigeru announced as he held his sister close.

"Welcome back," sniffed Amu.

Ikuto watched the two siblings. It reminded him how Utau had embraced him when he... Ikuto quickly shook his head.

No, don't want to think about it.

Shigeru looked up to see Ikuto. "It's good to see you again Ikuto-kun," he smiled.

Ikuto nodded back at Shigeru. "To you too," he replied.

"Now let's go in the kitchen for some dinner!" Shigeru cried.

"Um, Hinamori…," started Ikuto.

"Wait Onii-chan!" cried Amu.

Shigeru froze when he entered the kitchen. The bench was a mess with chocolates smears, stains and puddles. Also the sink was covered with chocolate-brown pots and pans.

Ikuto stood next to him while Amu stood on the other side, nervously fidgeting. Shigeru sighed and slowly shook his head.

"A-A monster has been cooking in the kitchen, hasn't she?" he asked.

"Yes," replied Ikuto, "I asked her if she wanted any help but she refused."

Amu hung her head. "I'm sorry," she whimpered, "It's just… making sweets isn't my strong point in cooking."

Shigeru started to roll his sleeves up. "Well," he smiled, "Let's start cleaning and hopefully unearth some dinner!"

"I'll cook," Ikuto offered.

"Thank you," said Shigeru.

Amu sighed.

After they cleaned the kitchen till it's sparkling clean. Shigeru opened the fridge only to have a sweat drop appear on his head.

"A-Amu," he called, "The fridge is chock full of chocolate. Why?"

Amu rushed over the closed the fridge. Shigeru had to quickly lean back, to prevent his head from getting stuck in.

"It's for Valentine's so don't peek!" Amu ordered.

"Dinner is ready," Ikuto announced.

The siblings wondered to the dining table and found plates of delicious looking omelette rice.

"Thank you for the food," smiled Amu.

Shigeru and Amu clapped their hands together.

"Itkidukumasu!" they chanted. (A/N: I'm sorry if I spelt it wrong!)

"Aren't you eating Ikuto?" Amu asked.

Ikuto flinched. "I-I ate already," he quickly replied.

Now it was Amu's turn to stare at him suspiciously.

"Since when?" she questioned.

"While you were 'cooking'," he said, "I got take-away."

"If you say so…," she mumbled.

Shigeru chuckled, "It's good to see you two getting along now," he laughed.

"What do you mean?" Amu asked.

Shigeru laughed a bit harder. "You don't remember?" he smirked, "You use to hate Ikuto. But look at you now!"

A faint blush came over Amu and she felt that strange thump against her chest. Ikuto noticed her flushed expression and bit his lip nervously.

Mia's words made him shiver; "You can't fall in love…"

Also Kaneko's question came to his mind; "What will you do if she falls for you?"

As Amu denies her brother, who was enjoying teasing his sister, Ikuto stood in the background, deep in thought.

Soon dinner finished and everyone went to bed. Amu quietly got the basket of yarn out and smiled.

"Time to start," she softly announced.

Ikuto was asleep in the spare room, next to Amu's bedroom. The moonlight streamed through the window and onto his sleeping body. Suddenly a cry made his eyes flew open.

"Oh! I messed it up!"

Amu's muffled voice came from next door. Ikuto sat up. He looked out of the window, to see that the moon was high up in the inky black sky. Reading the celestial body's position, Ikuto estimated it was about 11 o'clock.

"Doesn't she have school tomorrow?" he muttered.

Ikuto got up, opened his door and peered into the dark hallways. He could see Amu's room's light flooding underneath her door.

There was another groan coming from the door, "Argh!"

Ikuto knocked on the door.

"Amu?" he called, "You're still awake?"

He heard a soft gasp then thumping as if she was running back and forth. Suddenly the door opened just a crack and Amu peeked out.

"I-Is there something wrong?" she nervously asked.

Ikuto shook his head. "I just thought you should be sleeping by now," he replied, "Since you got school tomorrow."

"Oh," sighed Amu, "Alright, I will. Thanks."

Ikuto nodded and headed back to his room. Amu quickly shut the door. She heaved out another sigh.

"That was close," she breathed.

After a delicious warm breakfast, Amu headed out on her way to school. She shivered as she wrapped her scarf tighter around her neck. Her breath came out as foggy clouds. She rubbed her eyes sleepily.

Amu forced herself to get up much earlier than usual so she could check on the chocolates and decorate them. Another foggy cloud appeared as she sighed.

"All's that's left is that," she said.

During classes, Amu had to struggle just to keep her heavy eyelids open. At lunchtime, Tadase had noticed Amu's drowsy behaviour. Amu's head was slightly bobbing up and down as she sat at her desk.

"Amu-chan?" he said as he gently tapped her on the shoulder.

Amu's head instantly perked up.

"Oh, Tadase," she yawned, "What is it?"

"What time did you go to bed?" he asked worriedly.

Amu beamed at him. "I'm fine!" she replied using all the strength she could to sound cheerful.

Tadase nodded in defeat and walked back to the other friends.

"Is Amu-chii alright?" Yaya inquired.

Tadase sighed and looked back at the now sleeping Amu.

"She seems exhausted," Rima observed.

The friends grew more anxious as the days passed and Amu still remained sleepy. Ikuto seemed worried as well. One time, while he picked Amu up, she nearly walked into a nearby lamppost!

He also had noticed she was staying up late. Ikuto had brought up the issue to Shigeru but he didn't seem as worried.

"She'll be fine in no time," Shigeru had replied as he smiled a secret smile.

What's even more concerning, Amu kept her promise of helping Masayoshi and Chie at the cafe. Due to her drowsiness, she nearly had some accidents.

Ikuto sighed.

What's with that girl?

"Finish!" Amu announced with flourish.

She slumped down in exhaustion. Amu quickly packed her finished product in a bag. She got up and wondered to her calendar that hung on her wall. Amu let out a sigh of relief.

"I finished just in time," she smiled.

Amu then staggered into bed.

She held Yoru close and immediately fell asleep.

Amu's eyes fluttered opened. She was surrounded in darkness.

"Huh? What's this?" she asked.

"Hello?" she called.

Her voice echoed until it died out. Feeling frightened, she ran in the endless darkness. Her footsteps rang around her.

Where is everyone?! Where am I?!

Suddenly she spotted an illuminating light and Amu ran towards it. Amu skidded to a halt. It was Ikuto. His body was glowing dimly. Amu was relieved to see a familiar face in the dark.

Ikuto held out his hand. Amu blinked then smiled. She reached out to take it. As soon as she touched his hand, Ikuto dispersed into shards. Amu gasped in shock.

"Ikuto!" she screamed.

Amu reached up as the shards drifted up, in attempt to catch a piece.

"Ikuto!" she cried again, "Ikuto!"

BANG!

Groaning in pain, Amu opened her eyes. The top half of her body had fallen off the bed and onto the ground. The rest was still on her bed. Her door flew open.

"Amu?!" called both Shigeru and Ikuto as they burst in, "Are you alright?!"

Amu sat up, rubbing her red cheek.

"Yes," she mumbled.

"You were screaming," said Shigeru.

Ikuto helped her up. "Did you have a nightmare?" he asked.

Amu bit her lip before replying, "Sort of."

The two young men gave a sigh and headed out. Amu suddenly launched forward and grabbed Ikuto's arm. He turned to face her, his expression was shocked.

"You... you won't leave...us, would you?" she quietly asked.

Ikuto stared at her. Ikuto felt his mouth going dry. "...No," he choked out, "I won't."

Amu let a sigh of relief and let go. Ikuto felt his heart sink.

Masayoshi and Chie turned their heads to the left then the right. They did this for quite some time. The reason for this was Yaya. She was flying back and forth with a mop in hand.

"She must be excited about the party," laughed Chie.

"Yes. Very excited," Masayoshi agreed.

Amu stacked the last plate and smiled at her hyper friend.

Utau, who was wiping down the tables, looked up.

"What party?" she asked.

"Oh, that's right. Hoshina-san wasn't here when I decided it," remembered Masayoshi, "Tomorrow we're holding a winter party here after closing time. It's good to have a small party after a victory, no?"

Utau nodded. Amu gazed at Ikuto, who decided to drop by and help. He was cleaning the windows. Ikuto looked out through the frosty glass. He stared at the bare branches of the sleeping trees.

"Are you coming Ikuto?" Amu called.

He jumped slightly and quickly nodded.

"That's good," smiled Tadase, "To see that Ikuto-kun will be attending."

Amu looked at Tadase in surprise.

Did Tadase call Ikuto 'Ikuto-kun'?

She smiled.

At least there's a chance they'll get along.

"Let's not forget tomorrow is also Valentine," Nagi pointed out.

Kukai's lime green eyes lit up and he appeared by Utau's side.

"Hey Utau," he grinned, "Will my chocolate be this big?" he asked drawing a large circle with his hands.

Utau turned away from him, "I'm afraid you'll be disappointed," she huffed.

A sweat drop drooped down Kukai's head. Rima looked at Nagi, who looked back at her. Rima quickly faced away.

"I won't be expecting anything," he said kindly.

Yaya leapt up. "I'm gonna give Kairi-kun my whole stash of candy and sweets that I saved up," she beamed.

"T-Thank you Yaya-senpai," stuttered Kairi, "B-But I don't really like sweets."

Yaya stared at him with big teary eyes.

"You're going to accept my chocolate?" she sniffed.

Kairi stiffened. "O-Of course I will," he replied.

"YAY!" Yaya cheered.

Amu laughed with the others but then noticed Ikuto who was staring out of the window with a sad and lonely expression.

Yuki smiled as he watched the rising sun turn the sky a firey orange. The same shade of orange as Kitsune's hair.

"Good morning my dear," he whispered.

"Good morning Yuki!"

He jumped and spun around. Amrita was beaming at him.

"Amrita!" he cried, "This is the earliest time you've gotten up!"

Amrita laughed and spun around. "I wanted to surprise you!" she laughed.

Yuki chuckled. "Well, you achieved your goal," he smiled.

Amrita skipped to Yuki's side and held out a small box.

"Happy Valentine!" she smiled.

"Ah," said Yuki, "So there was a rational reason for you to get up so early."

Kukoi and Fang fearfully waited in the sitting area. Kaneko was busy in the kitchen making a Valentine 'surprise'. According to Kaneko it was 'made especially for them'.

"And for the final touch!" they heard her saying from the lounge.

Suddenly there was an explosion of red and violet light. Kukoi and Fang shrunk back slightly.

"All done!" sang Kaneko as she waltzed in.

She was holding a plate with a piece of cloth covering her creation.

As she whipped off the cloth, Kaneko sang, "Ta-da!"

On the plate was what looks like, vanilla cupcakes with white icing on them, topped with a candied heart. If you look closely, there were red and violet sparkles floating around the delicious looking cakes. Dread fell on the two followers.

"Sorry but I'm not eating that," Kukoi politely reused.

"Are you sure?" teased Fang.

"Definitely!" he replied.

Kaneko looked at the cakes. "I might as well leave them out then," she sighed, disappointed that no one fell in her trap.

"Good morning!" greeted Amu as she entered the kitchen.

"Morning Monster," Shigeru greeted back.

Amu was already dressed and she was holding a bulging bag. She fished in the bag for a bit before pulling out a small wrapped parcel.

"This is for you Onii-chan~!" she smiled as she handed it to her brother.

Shigeru smiled and took it. "Chocolates, right?" he asked.

Amu eagerly nodded. Shigeru was about to opened it when he stopped.

"Wait," he said, "If the Monster made this should I get someone to taste it first?"

An anger mark appeared on Amu's head. "What is that supposed to mean?!" she cried, "My dessert making isn't that bad!"

Shigeru smirked at her. "But judging by the mess you made," he explained, "Who knows what could be in it?"

Amu glared at him. Ikuto came in the kitchen and raised his eyebrows when he saw the siblings glaring knives at each other.

"What's going on?" he asked.

Amu looked away from Shigeru and faced Ikuto.

"Oh! Ikuto! Good morning!" she greeted.

"Morning," he replied.

Amu ran up to him. "Can you help me with something?" she asked.

Ikuto blinked at her. "Sure," he shrugged.

Shigeru popped a chocolate in his mouth. There was a crunch. A spicy flavour filled his mouth.

"Black pepper?" he muttered as he chewed.

"Yeah," said Amu, "I accidently added that in but when I tasted it, it was quite good."

"So what's the task you want me to help you?" Ikuto asked.

Amu suddenly pulled out a bag filled with small parcels. "You're going to help me deliver these," she smiled.

Amu blew into her gloved hands. Her long scarf flapped in the cold wind and she had to make sure her beret was still on her head. She looked up at Ikuto was a trekking in front of her. He only wore longs black pants and a white shirt with a black jacket over it.

Is he cold? I hope he doesn't get ill.

"We're nearly near," he called.

"Okay!" Amu called back.

Finally they reached the top, the top of a looming mountain. Amu let out a sigh.

"I can't believe you're willing to come up here," Ikuto muttered, "Just to give chocolates."

Amu smiled as she knocked on the door of Yuki's house. It swung open to reveal a young man with snow white hair.

"Hinamori-san? And Tsukiyomi-kun too," Yuki said, "Well, this is a surprise. Come in, come in."

Amu and Ikuto walked into the warm cottage.

"Amu-chan!" cried Amrita as she leapt onto the older girl.

"Amrita!" Amu laughed, "It's been a while!"

"Too long!" corrected Amrita.

"What business do you want to discuss?" Yuki asked.

"Oh! It's not that important!" cried Amu, "I just want to give you the chocolates I made!"

She gave Amrita one box and Yuki another. Amrita opened the box and immediately threw a chocolate in her mouth. Yuki shook his head.

"It's got strawberries in it!" cheered Amrita.

Yuki's chocolates were made from white chocolate. Amu gave him two more.

"I was hoping you might be able to give these to Kitsune and Ryuu," she explained.

Yuki took them. "I'll make sure they'll get it," he promised.

"Thank you." Amu smiled then turned to Ikuto who was staring at Yuki's painting of the black cat.

"Come on, Ikuto!" Amu urged.

Yuki noticed Ikuto's gaze at the painting. Yuki's smile vanished.

His time is running out.

He noticed Ikuto had a sad look in his eyes.

Could it be? His wish has changed?

"Ikuto!" Amu called.

Ikuto turned and walked out.

The forest was quite different in winter. It was bare now that the leaves had fallen of. Also, a thick white blanket of snow had draped itself on the forest. The air and atmosphere was silent. Only the sound of Amu's and Ikuto's boots, crunching in the snow, could be heard.

"Kaneko sure lives a long way from the kingdom," puffed Amu.

"She has to," Ikuto replied, "Mia banished her from the kingdom."

Finally they reached a clearing where Kaneko's cottage was tucked away. Smoke billowed out of the chimney. Ikuto knocked on the door.

"Come in!" ordered a voice.

They both entered. Kukoi was hissing at Fang who was trying to get him to eat a scrumptious cupcake.

"Welcome Hinamori!" Kaneko greeted, "Come in! Make yourself comfortable! Oh, Ikuto. You're here too."

Ikuto's eyebrows twitched. "So I'm the background now, huh?" he said.

"Maybe," Kaneko bravely replied, "Anyway, what brings you here Hinamori?"

Amu gave Kaneko a small box.

"Chocolates, for you. I also made some for Kukoi and Fang," she beamed.

"Thank you so much!" cried Kaneko.

She opened the box. Her chocolates were shaped of spirals, dusted with an aqua-green powder.

"They're lovely," Kaneko smiled.

She then took a plate of those cupcakes.

"Want some?" she asked.

"They look delicious!" Amu said as she took one.

She was about to take a bite, when Ikuto looked up.

"Don't eat it!" he screamed.

Amu flinched. Kaneko gave Ikuto a disappointed look.

"Ikuto," she groaned, "You had to say that."

"What's wrong?" Amu asked.

"Those are Cupid Cakes," Ikuto explained, "One bite and you get smitten with the first person you see, even if it's a photo of a person!"

Amu stared in shock at the cake.

"I was looking for to some amusement too," Kaneko sighed.

Mia stared at the wrapped small box in her hand. She placed it on the side.

"Thank you so much," bowed Masanori who also had a box of chocolates in his hands.

"Yes… thank you," Mia muttered.

"It's for Valentine, right?" Masanori eagerly asked.

Amu nodded.

"Oh, thank you," Masanori smiled, "Since we're in the Royals court and family, we never had experience in normal people's holidays."

"Really?" gasped Amu.

Mia cleared her throat and gave Masanori a glare that quietened him. Masanori straightened up and regained his calm composure.

"Is there any important matter that needs our concern?" Mia asked.

Amu was slightly insulted and taken back. She worked her heart out to make these chocolates and Mia didn't consider them 'important'. Ikuto noticed Amu's reaction and glared at Mia. She glared back at him.

"I'll like to borrow a horse," he replied.

Mia raised her eyebrows. "For what purpose?" she asked.

Ikuto gestured to Amu. "An important purpose," he replied.

Mia sniffed, "Fine."

Horse hooves thundered against the cold, frost-covered ground. Amu held tightly onto Ikuto. They were riding on the same black stallion Ikuto had ridden during Kitsune's fire. Amu's pink hair danced in the wind.

"Are you really sure you want to go there?" Ikuto asked above the howling wind.

"Yes!" Amu insisted.

Ikuto stared at her for a bit before digging his heels in the horse's side.

"Ya!" he urged as Ikuto flicked the reins.

She's willing to go back there despite the dark and painful memories that place holds. (A/N: Where do you think they're going?)

Suddenly a fallen log came into view.

"Hold on tight!" said Ikuto.

Amu grasped her arms tighter.

"Not too tight!" Ikuto gasped.

She felt the horse shifted underneath her then found herself corrected flying through the air. They landed and continued to gallop off. Soon Amu spotted crumbled torrents peeking over the tops of the bare trees.

Ikuto reined in and they stopped in a familiar old courtyard. Ikuto slipped off and helped Amu to the ground. She looked up at Hydrin's old castle. Ikuto took Amu by the waist and guided her to the front door. Amu took a deep breath, grabbed the cold, metal knocker and let it dropped.

Thud!

Somewhere in a dark room, ice cold blue eyes opened.

Amu and Ikuto waited and waited. Amu grabbed the knocker and let it drop again.

Thud!

She fidgeted nervously as they waited. There was still no answer.

"Looks like he not here," Amu sighed.

However, Ikuto sensed a presence by the window, above them. Amu bent down a placed small box of chocolates. Then they rode off. A few minutes after they've gone, the castle's door creaked open and a hand extended out and took the box.

Ikuto returned the horse back and the two headed to the café. Amu stopped by Lulu's shop to give her chocolates. When they arrived the café wasn't closed yet and the whole place was packed with customers.

"Tsukiyomi! Hinamori!" cried Masayoshi who was balancing plates in his hands, "Good timing! Give us a hand or two, please!"

Ikuto and Amu rushed off to get change. After Amu and Ikuto started to help, Masayoshi quickly joined Chie and Nagi in the kitchen.

"Apple tarte tatin!" announced Yaya.

"Here's your pot of strawberry tea," Amu smiled.

The café was full of hustle and bustle. Ikuto helped out at the cash register.

"Utau! Catch this!" called Kukai as he threw a dirty plate at the kitchen.

Utau caught it with one hand. "Easy," she sneered.

"Here's another one!" Kukai grinned.

"Please don't drop or break anything," Masayoshi sighed.

The air was filled with orders; "Mont blanc!"

"Café roll!"

"1 mousse au chocolat!"

"A caramel au noix cake, please!"

Finally it was nearly closing time and most of the customers had left. Chie was washing the dishes in the soapy sink with Masayoshi helping her by wiping down the plates.

Suddenly the doors of the café flew open and a merciless laugh bounced of the walls. Amu immediately looked up with a frightened expression on her face. Ikuto looked up from the list of prices. A girl with curly crimson hair and sharp green eyes stood in the doorway.

Clearing his throat, Masayoshi stepped out and bowed.

"Hello madam," he smiled, "What can I get for you?"

"My name is Yamabuki Saaya," the girl declared.

She held at her hand. Masayoshi chewed his lip before give a slight peck on it. A cloud drifted pass revealing a full moon in the sky. Grey ears and a tail instantly appeared on Chie and her eyes grew wolf-like.

"Get me a table that has not too much sunshine yet not too little as well," Saaya ordered.

"That'll be the tables in the middle," beckoned Masayoshi.

Chie was watching them very carefully.

When Saaya sat down, Amu approached her. "What would you like?" she asked politely.

Saaya looked up from her menu and stared at Amu then burst in laughter. Amu blinked in confusion. Ikuto's grip on the list tightened.

The more she laughs, the more it sounds like a hysterical dog yapping.

Amu cocked her head, "Is something the matter?"

Suddenly Amu found herself looking at Saaya's perfectly filed index finger.

"I can't believe the cool 'n' spicy Hinamori Amu works in a pitiful café!" Saaya laughed.

Masayoshi's face puckered for a bit and Chie's ears twitched vigorously.

Pitiful café?

Ikuto sharply looked up.

What's wrong with Amu working here?

"I'm sorry," said Amu, "But who are you?"

Soft gasps came from the remaining customers. Saaya stared at Amu; the bottom of her eye was trembling.

Tadase appeared next to Amu. "She's the daughter of the richest families here," he whispered, "She also goes to our school."

"Really?!" Amu softly cried.

A blazing aura was emitting out of Saaya.

"HOW DARE YOU INSULT ME?" Saaya screamed, "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?! A CAVE?"

Amu shrunk back in fright.

Well, I've been in an old castle with a ruthless prince.

Kukai walked out with a plate in hand.

"Hey you," he called, "Want to try some samples of our strawberry cheesecake?"

Saaya turned to Kukai and her anger instantly vanished, instead it was replaced by a sickly love-stricken look.

"Souma Kukai?!" she gasped, "Is that you?!"

Kukai blinked, "Who else would I be?"

Saaya rushed up to him.

"I'm the leader of the cheerleading group!" she babbled, "I'm also the president of your fan club!"

"I have a fan club?" Kukai repeated.

Suddenly a hand grabbed his collar.

A dark aura was surrounding Utau.

"Shut up," she hissed, "Hearing your squeaky love voice makes me sick."

The whole café fell silent. Utau started to lead Kukai away.

"Also," she added, "He already got somebody."

Saaya was slightly intimidated but she quickly scanned the café. Rima quickly grabbed Nagi, who was cleaning a table, and whisked him into the kitchen so he was out of sight.

Kairi walked towards Saaya, unaware of the dangers, and placed a pot of tea.

"It's chamomile tea," he said.

Saaya stared at him then smiled, "My, you look mature," she cooed, "What's your-"

Yaya's shrill voice cut her off.

"KAIRI-KUN DOESN'T WANT TO DATE A SCARY OLD HAG LIKE YOU!"

(A/N: Ouch)

A blank yet slightly shocked expression came over Kairi. Saaya turned around to give Yaya her best death glare but Yaya had beaten her. Her orange eyes had sharpened and there was an evil look in them. Yaya gave Saaya the 'you-touch-him-you're-dead' look. The finally person Saaya caught was… Ikuto.

She flounced over to him. "Why hello-" she started.

"I'm not interested in snobby people who think they're the most important thing in the world," Ikuto said bluntly.

That was the last straw.

Masayoshi hurried Saaya out. "We may have lots of handsome gentlemen working of us," he said solemnly, "But please keep this in mind, a person's feelings is not a toy. Now, if you excuse me, we are preparing for a party."

And with that, he shut the doors in her face.

Masayoshi heaved out a loud sigh.

"That was a… interesting customer," he chuckled, "Alright, everyone! The café is closed; you can get changed out of your uniforms now!"

The others walked off to the changing rooms. Masayoshi walked into the kitchen, untying his apron. Chie was sharpening a knife, to relieve her stress.

"That girl really bugged me," she growled.

Her tail was swishing back and forth. Masayoshi placed his hands on her shoulders.

"Now, now," he hushed, "Calm down."

Chie inhaled then exhaled. Her eyes returned back to normal. She turned around and gently stroked Masayoshi's eye patch. She leaned forward. Their lips were inches away.

"IT'S PARTY TIME!"

The couple flinched when they heard Yaya bouncing into the room and quickly stepped back. She grabbed a party cracker and pulled the string.

Pop!

Streamers and confetti burst out. Masayoshi chuckled with Chie as they strolled out with plates of party food. Then all the girls took turns giving out their chocolates.

Utau had given Kukai a 1cm by 1cm block of chocolate. His grateful reaction shocked her.

Rima went through the trouble of getting some nice chocolates for Nagi. According to her, she 'just happened to have some extra cash on her'.

Yaya had kept her promise and buried Kairi in sweets. Everyone loved the chocolates that Amu made.

"They're beautiful," smiled Tadase.

"You've put in a lot of effort in them," Masayoshi said.

The friends begin to chat, play around or eat. Amu scanned the group and that was when she noticed Ikuto wasn't in the building.

"Where's Ikuto?" Amu asked Utau.

"I think he went outside," she replied.

Amu grabbed her beret, scarf and gloves. She also took a paper bag with her as she walked outside.

Hydrin placed down the glass of wine. He stood up and walked to the tall window. Along with the window, his shadow trailed along the ground. The shadows of the snow fell down as well. Hydrin closed his ice blue eyes.

Voices of the past came to him:

"Hello. Who may you be?"

"I'm not your typical princess."

"Yes! Yes!"

"I'm leaving."

He opened his eyes. Hydrin then turned to the long table. Next to his wine glass was the small wrapped box.

The pink-haired girl's voice echoed: "She never hated you!"

"She never stopped loving you."

He walked over and placed a hand on the box with a small smile on his face.

Amu stopped. Ikuto was standing in the middle of the empty park. Snowflakes had started to fall. Ikuto was looking up at the black sky. Amu then noticed he was still wearing a light jacket.

"Ikuto!" she cried.

Ikuto turned to see Amu running towards him.

"I can't believe you're not cold!" she gasped.

She then rummaged in the paper bag.

"Here," she said as she pulled something grey out.

Ikuto blinked at it. Amu was holding out a woollen scarf.

"I made it for you," she smiled.

"Thank you," he whispered.

Amu reached out and carefully wrapped it around Ikuto's neck.

"There!" Amu said in flourish, "It's your Valentine present. Since I noticed you don't seem hungry that much, I decided to knit you a scarf instead of making chocolates for you!"

So that's what she's been doing Ikuto thought.

He looked back up at the sky.

"Is something the matter?" Amu asked as she looked up as well.

"My mother used to love watching the snow," Ikuto explained, "She passed away at the beginning of spring. I guess, when I see snow, I think of all the pain she experience before she died and wish if there was anything else I could do instead of taking her life."

There was silence.

Amu glanced at Ikuto, sadly. "Well, what I think," she spoke, "All those snowflakes raining down are actually tiny blessings."

Ikuto looked at her.

"All those snowflakes are a present to you from your mother," Amu continued, "Saying thank you for everything!"

Ikuto smiled.

That girl has a way with words.

Amu reached over and held his hand. Her gloved hand felt pleasantly warm against his cold skin. The two stood there, silently watching the snow.

Yuki gently pulled the covers over the sleeping Amrita. He looked out of the window.

Kaneko stirred the glowing embers in the fireplace. Kukoi and Fang had also fallen asleep.

Water silently swirled around Zina's glass coffin.

The white fox, the young witch and the sleeping princess all at the same time muttered;

"Tsukiyomi Ikuto, don't forget your wish."

To be continued…

I decided to put in a special even like I did with chapter 2 (the Ohanami) I personally think this is like a filler but it's up to you. Please review and sorry for the wait!

In Japan, on Valentine's Day girls give the boys chocolates to show their feelings or friendship.