Ok! I'm free from exams, people! FREE! Here's the FINAL chapter of this story! *sniff* I'm getting teary again... I don't own Kobato's song or plot! Enjoy~
Girl from the World that Ended: I'm flattered. I don't mind. Can you give me the link when you're finished?
Wish Upon A Wing
Found Wings
It was an early morning. A silver blanket of mist was draped over the kingdom. The sun had just risen above the horizon. Its warm rays made the mist sparkle. All was quiet in the kingdom, for not a soul has woken yet. Dew drops on grass blades and flowers sparkled in the light.
On a hill overlooking the kingdom, stood an old tree. Tiny little robins were hopping from branch to branch, greeting each other with chirps. Suddenly there was a breeze that made the tree rustle. The robins took flight.
Along with the wind, a young man stepped out. His long midnight blue bangs danced in the wind. He opened his eyes revealing sapphire blue pupils. The man wore a crisp white shirt with jeans. A violin case was hitched over his shoulder. The man stared at the Kingdom of Light.
"…Where am I?" he whispered.
Utau leapt into the air. The sun shone down on her, making her become a black figure with bat wings and glistening violet eyes. She swung down her triton and sparks flew into the air when it came into contact with Amu's steel blade.
Amu quickly pulled back and sent a spray of stars. Using her wings, Utau blocked the attack. Amu took this chance and charged her blade in hand. Realizing Amu's plan, Utau quickly sent a hurricane of red butterflies. Amu cut through it with her sword.
"Time's up!" called Kairi.
Both girls stopped and flopped onto the grass.
"Ah! I'm exhausted!" Amu panted.
"Good training," Utau puffed.
Since there was no more Akumas, the friends would battle against each other, to make sure their skills didn't go rusty.
Lulu gave a round of applause, "Good job you two!" she smiled.
Masayoshi and Chie walked out with trays of refreshments.
"Take a break, everyone," Masayoshi announced.
Yaya bolted up to them, "Strawberry tarts!" she shrieked and took two.
Kukai took a big bite out of one. "Too bad we can't see Yaya in battle now," he munched.
"It's best if we don't," Tadase chuckled.
Chie checked her watch and turned to Masayoshi. "It's time for the delivery," she said.
Masayoshi looked at her watch and nodded, "You're right Chie."
"Is there something wrong?" Amu asked.
"Oh, it's nothing Hinamori-san," Masayoshi smiled, "Just a birthday cake delivery."
"I can do it," Amu offered.
"Do you want me to come?" Tadase asked.
"I'll be fine!" Amu beamed, "See you everyone!"
And she took the cardboard box Chie handed to her.
Yuki stare out his window to the kingdom. Amrita was busy drawing.
"He's back," Yuki muttered.
Ryuu and Kitsune appeared. They looked at Yuki.
Kaneko's wind chime gave a tinkle. Kaneko looked up from her parchment.
"He's back," she whispered.
Kukoi looked up and Fang untucked his head from his wing.
Hydrin closed a dust book. He walked to the crumbled wall and looked out to the forest.
He smiled.
"So he's back, huh?"
"Arigatou Onee-san!" a little boy cried as Amu gave him the cake box. (T/N: 'arigatou' means 'thank you')
"Happy Birthday!" Amu smiled.
The boy gave her a big grin. He carefully opened the box's lid and stared in awe.
"Sugoi!" he gasped. (T/N: 'sugoi' means 'amazing')
Chie had iced the cake with blue icing and piped white stars along the edges. Masayoshi had made an edible dinosaur and placed it in the middle.
Amu smiled and straightened up. "Enjoy!" she waved.
The boy waved back, "Bye! Bye!"
Amu skipped happily along the streets. Sakura petals fluttered down on her. Her smile then disappeared. She sighed.
"Too bad I don't have anyone to talk to on this walk," she muttered.
Amu remembered the way she carried Ikuto in her bag when he was a stuffed cat, in summer. They'll always talk… Suddenly a soft melody drifted in the spring breeze.
Amu stopped and her eyes widened. The melody came from a violin! Memories rushed to Amu; Ikuto carrying a violin case, his beautiful playing… Amu bolted off in the direction it was coming from. It came from a park. When she entered the park, there were different people around; some had musical instruments while others came to listen.
This must be some music performance…
Amu approached a young woman who was tuning a guitar.
"Excuse me?" she asked, "Is there a person who plays the violin here?"
The women nodded and pointed to the other entrance/exist.
"You just miss him dear," she replied.
Amu quickly bowed, "Thank you!"
She took off in the direction the woman had pointed.
She said 'he'. It must be!
Just then Amu saw a figure turning a corner. The figure had a violin case around his shoulder.
"Wait, please!" she called.
But when Amu turned the corner, she stopped. A man with a neat crop of brown hair blinked at her.
"Is there something wrong miss?" he asked.
Amu's face turned red with embarrassment.
"I'm so sorry!" she cried as she bowed, "I thought you were someone else!"
The man smiled, "It's alright."
And he walked away. Amu straightened up. She had a disappointed look on her face.
So it wasn't Ikuto…
"But then it turned out to be not him," Amu sighed.
She was lying on her stomach on her bed. Her chin was resting in her hands as Amu stared at Yoru. Amu sighed again and placed her hands down and allowed her head to flop on the bed.
"But of course Ikuto wouldn't be here…," she whispered, "He's with his parents…"
Yoru said nothing. Amu stared at the lock and the key around the stuffed cat's neck.
"The lock and the key…," she muttered, "He and I…"
"Monster!" Shigeru called, "It's late! Go to sleep!"
"Yes!" Amu called back.
She turned to lights off and drew the covers over her.
In the middle of the night, a person walked passed the Hinamori household. A white case was hitched over the person's shoulder. The moonlight shone on the person's head, revealing his hair colour; midnight blue.
Shigeru stared at his sister. Amu was sitting on the couch, reading a manga book. (A/N: Let's pretend it's the Shugo Chara manga book! ^-^)
"Not working?" he asked.
Amu shook her head. "Masayoshi and Chie told us to have a day off since we worked so hard," she replied.
Shigeru smiled, "Is it because of their wedding plans?" he chuckled.
Amu smiled but shook her head, "Chie was bombarded with so many questions and attention, she felt quite uncomfortable so Masayoshi decide to have a day off in order to give her some air."
Shigeru continued to look at his sister.
"Are you alright?" he asked with concern.
Amu looked up from her book.
"I'm fine," she replied, "Why do you ask?"
"You seem… faraway," Shigeru replied.
Amu bit her lip.
"Why don't you go out a bit?" suggested Shigeru with a smile, "It's a beautiful day."
Amu nodded and stood up.
"What about you, Onii-chan?" she asked.
"I'll be leaving soon for my job," Shigeru smiled, "Go and enjoy yourself."
Amu smiled back at him and walked out of the door.
Amu stood on a wooden bridge in the park. She was watching the fishes swimming in the water of the lake. It was the lake that Ikuto had hired a bow and rowed out to the middle, where he had started their second water fight. (A/N: Refer to chapter 22)
Sakura petals also dotted the water's surface. Amu looked up to the pink blossoms in the branches.
"The Ohanami…," she whispered, "That was the first time I heard Ikuto's violin playing…" (A/N: Refer to chapter 2)
She started to hum the lines of the song.
"Flowers bloom in the springtime…," she sang softly, "They sway underneath the summer sky…"
A soft melody accompanied her soft humming. Amu sways her head along to the melody. Her head suddenly snapped up, in realization.
That's a violin playing!
Amu looked around, trying to pinpoint the melody's location. But the music seems to resound everywhere, making it difficult to do so. Her eyes drifted to the tall sakura trees. Amu clenched her fist in determination.
I'm going to do it!
She raced to a tall tree, her long pink hair flowing behind. Taking care with her dress, Amu climbed up the tree. By the time she reached the top, the music had faded away. She scanned the park land below.
Look hard, Amu!
Just as she turned around to scan the area behind her, Amu's foot slipped.
Before she could even scream, Amu was plunging straight to the ground. She shut her eyes, bracing herself for the impact. Suddenly something brushed past her and strong arms wrapped around her. A familiar scent filled Amu's nose.
Could it be…?
She opened her eyes and they widened. A man with midnight blue hair held her safely in his arms. A big smile came to Amu's face.
It is! Ikuto!
Ikuto landed nimbly as a cat on the ground. He placed Amu down as well. Ikuto seemed to have grown too. He looked about 24, just age he should be. Amu's cheeks were slightly pink and her smile hadn't left her.
Ikuto smiled at her. "Are you alright, madam?" he asked.
Her smile instantly vanished.
Madam?
She stared at him in disbelief.
No, no… This can't be happening…
Amu had no choice but to slowly nod.
"You were quite lucky I happened to pass by," Ikuto smiled, "Otherwise, you could be seriously injured."
"Yes…," Amu whispered, "…Thank you…"
"No scratches?" Ikuto asked.
Amu shook her head.
Ikuto, it's me! Amu!
"Anyway, I must be going," Ikuto announced, "Take care."
Amu stood there as Ikuto swept past her.
Ikuto… why don't you recognize me? Why?
She quickly turned around.
"Wait!" Amu cried.
Ikuto stopped and turned to face her, his blinked in confusion. Amu opened her mouth but could not find her voice.
No, I can't tell him. It'll just be strange. Me, a stranger, rambling about something he clearly doesn't remember.
"C-Can you… can you play your violin?" she found herself asking, "I heard it before I… climbed the tree and fell."
Ikuto smiled. "Well…," he said, "Only if you'll sing."
Amu found herself smiling. That was the same thing Ikuto had said long ago. (A/N: Refer to chapter 5)
"Sure!" she beamed.
They walked to a sakura tree and Ikuto took his violin out. He fixed it underneath his chin and he carefully drew the bow across the strings. Amu opened her mouth and sang the song she sang along with his violin 4 years ago.
Flowers bloom in the springtime
They sway underneath the summer sky
In my heart their light won't fade
Even when fall withers them away
In the rain they shine so bright
Whether or not my window's shut tight
I can feel their warmth and rays
Breaking through the clouds to save the day
A distant voice beckons to me
Leading me to the place I intended to reach
It's warm and inviting
Singing and smiling its soft lullaby in the wind
Autumn lies upon the beach
In treetop's branches winter sleeps
Though this world is far from peace
In us all kindness is hidden deep
As night falls into twilight
Let us all offer a prayer tonight
Ever softly
Let us greet tomorrow no matter what it brings
A distant voice beckons to me
Leading me to the place I intended to reach
It's warm and inviting
Singing and smiling its soft lullaby in the wind
I'll embrace both joy and sorrow
And keep moving forward on to tomorrow
Now we are protected
Strongly connected
With joined hands
Nothing can stop us
Ikuto played the last note. Amu held the last note then slowly closed her mouth.
"You got a beautiful voice," Ikuto smiled, "I'm surprise you know the lyrics to this piece. I've known this piece for… as long as I can remember."
Amu closed her eyes, trying to hide the tears. She smiled to Ikuto.
"Same here," she replied, "It's quite an important song to me."
Ikuto carefully packed his violin back into its case. He closed the lid and slung the case over his shoulder.
"Thank you for allowing me to hear your voice," he said.
Amu bowed, "N-No, thank you. For allowing me to hear your violin playing," she sniffed.
Amu took a few steps forward.
"Here," she said, "I should return this to you."
She held out her closed fist. Ikuto blinked and held out his hand. Amu placed the key in his hand. A single tear fell onto the key's jewelled clover design.
"I hope to see you again," she smiled sadly, "Sayanora Ikuto."
And with that, Amu turned and walked away, wiping her tears. Ikuto stared after the strange pink-haired girl.
"How did she know my name?" he muttered.
Masanori was walking in the corridors of the palace. Then he saw Princess Zina walking up to him.
"How are you today, Masanori?" she smiled.
Masanori bowed. "I'm fine, your Highness," he replied.
Zina's eyes softened. "Thinking about her?" she whispered.
Masanori stiffened before straightening up. "…Yes," he mumbled.
Zina looked at him with concern, "What's wrong?" she asked.
A light blush came to his face.
"P-Princess Mia sure has changed…," he softly replied, "She used to be so sweet… but ever since you fell asleep and she took the throne…"
Masanori's voice trailed off and Zina nodded, understanding.
"Yes," she sighed, "She has changed but…," Zina gave the minister a warm smile, "I'm very sure you can change her, Masanori. Especially with that…," she reached out and pinched his cheek, "With that cute face~" she laughed.
Masanori's face went fully red with embarrassment. The crystal glass of his monocle shone in the light.
"Y-Your Highness!" he spluttered, "P-Please!"
Zina gave a final chuckle then let go. (A/N: Princess Zina sure is different from her sister)
"Just treat her with love," Zina nodded, "She didn't feel much of love since our parents passed away and I left her…"
Her smiled faded away.
Masanori placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "It wasn't you fault your Highness," he said kindly.
Zina smiled at him then ruffled his peridot green hair.
"Onee-chan!" shrieked a voice.
Zina turned around.
"Speak of my sister," she chuckled.
Mia was stomping down the corridors, in rage.
"What is it, Mia?" Zina calmly asked.
Mia stepped aside and pointed, "What in the world is her doing here?!"
A man with pitch black hair and ice blue eyes stood behind her; Hydrin.
"I decided to come here instead of letting you come to me," he smiled.
Zina smiled back, "Your welcome here."
"But Onee-chan…!" Mia protested.
"Your Highness," Masanori spoke up, "Someone is here to see you."
"Then we shall be off to the throne room~!" Zina announced.
"May I tag along?" Hydrin asked.
Zina nodded, "Of course you may."
Zina and Mia sat on the thrones. Masanori stood behind Mia while Hydrin stood behind Zina. A man with midnight blue hair stood before them; Ikuto. Zina stared at him for a bit.
"Welcome to the Kingdom of Light," Zina greeted with a smile, "Is there something we can do for you?"
Ikuto bowed to her, "Yes," he replied, "I'll like to arrange a place to stay."
Zina's smile turned to a smirk.
"But don't you already have a place to stay?" she asked then she added, "Tsukiyomi-kun."
Ikuto straightened up, "H-How did you know my name?" he asked.
Zina gave him a sweet smile, "Don't you remember?" she asked back.
Ikuto blinked, not understanding. Zina's sharp eyes caught a glint around his waist.
"May I ask, where did you get that from?" she pointed to his belt.
Ikuto unhooked the gold chain with the key attached.
"This key?" he replied, "A young woman gave it to me. She said she's returning it to me but I've haven't seen it in my life."
Zina's amethyst purple eyes lit up. Mia, Masanori and Hydrin watched her, waiting for what will happen next.
"Did the young woman happen to have rose pink hair and golden eyes?" Zina asked.
Ikuo stared at her in amazement. "Yes, she did," he replied, "How did you know?"
"You said you haven't seen that key in your life," smiled Zina, "You may not have in this life, but in another."
Ikuto looked at her carefully, "What are you trying to say?"
Zina locked her eyes into his. "That song she sang," she continued, "Can you tell me the four lines that link to one another?"
Ikuto thought for moment.
"…Flowers bloom in the springtime; they sway underneath the summer sky," he muttered, "Autumn lies upon the beach, in treetop's branches winter sleeps… They relate to the seasons."
Zina gave a little applaud, "Very good Tsukiyomi-kun," she laughed, "One year consists of four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Anything strike you familiar?"
Ikuto slowly shook his head. Zina closed her eyes for a bit then opened them again.
"Very well," she said solemnly, "I want you to think about that connection of the seasons and of the pink-haired girl while holding the key."
Ikuto blinked. "…Of course your Highness…," he muttered.
Ikuto clutched the key tightly.
Ikuto closed his sapphire blue eyes and thought about the seasons, how they could change a tree's appearance; blossoming branches in spring, green branches in summer, orange in autumn and white or bare in winter.
He thought of the pink-haired woman: her gratefully expression and her somewhat shocked expression when he asked if she was alright.
Suddenly the place where the girl's tear had landed shone. The light spread across the key's surface. Ikuto's eyes flew open. Mia and Masanori watched in awe while Zina and Hydrin calmly watched as the light enveloped the young man. Images flashed across Ikuto's mind and voices filled his head.
"AHHH! Who are you?!"
"JERK!"
"I made it for you."
"I…I loved you too."
"Ikuto!"
Ikuto stumbled forward and fell onto his knees and hands.
"A-Amu…," he gasped.
The light from the key faded.
Zina smiled at him, "Welcome back Tsukiyomi-kun," she greeted.
Ikuto looked up at her. He turned to each of the royals.
"Zina… Hydrin… Mia… Masanori…," he whispered.
Zina gestured her hand upwards, signalling him stand. Ikuto struggled to his feet.
"Why? Why didn't I have my memories unlike when I was given the second chance?" he asked.
"It's because you were brought back here," Zina replied, "You weren't revived by the Negative Wing that held your memories."
Ikuto stiffened when he suddenly remembered Amu walking away in tears. He turned to the doors then back Zina. She nodded.
"Go," she urged, "She's been waiting for a long time."
Ikuto turned, flung the doors open and ran out.
Mia shook her head. "I don't understand," she huffed, "He could at least slow down."
Masanori smiled beside her, "Well, if you love someone and you haven't seen them for a long time," he whispered, "You would run towards them, no?"
Mia looked at him.
"Mia," called Zina, "Can you do me a favour?"
His surroundings became a blur. The people around him became merely silhouettes. Ikuto frantically scanned the crowd for pink.
He went to the Hinamori household but no one was there. He searched the marketplace, nothing. He went to Central Park, nothing. Ikuto ran around the village.
Where are you, Amu? (A/N: I just realize it's the reversed. Back in chapter 22, Amu was searching for Ikuto. Now Ikuto is searching for Amu)
He checked the place where Amu brought him to for a picnic. (A/N: Refer to chapter 11) It was isolated. Ikuto panted as he now walked through the village. Running wasn't easy while carrying a violin case.
Violin case! The small park where she found me playing!
With hope in his heart, Ikuto found new energy and pumped his legs a hard as he could.
Amu was sitting on the stone stand on the platform, on a hill, in the park. It was platform where she had first found Ikuto playing his violin.
Ferns had wounded their way around the stone columns and bars above her. Amu sighed. Her cheeks had finally dried after being soaked in tears. The sun shone brightly. Lucky for her, the ferns sheltered Amu.
Well, I can't stay here forever. I'll just have to deal with it.
She stood up. Her white dress fell down half-way to her lower thighs.
"Looks like we meet again."
She jumped at the sound of a voice. Ikuto had just climbed the flight of stone steps to the platform. Amu bit her lip. Ikuto was the last person she wanted to see since he didn't…
No, don't think about.
She forced on a smile.
"Yes, we do meet again," she forced a laugh.
Amu remembered Ikuto's words; "You hide behind a smile, you laugh when you cry."
Amu bit her lip harder, "Oh, look at the time!" she cried, "I best be going."
Amu didn't want to cry in front of Ikuto, now that he didn't know her to comfort her.
She walked past him but before she could descend down the steps, Ikuto spoke up.
"You know I have a wish."
Amu halted.
A wish?
Amu remembered what Zina had told her about Ikuto's wish going to where his parents were, however it changed. She slowly turned to Ikuto, his back was facing her.
"That wish was a place I wanted to go," he continued.
Amu's eyes widened.
"However," he turned to faced her, "My true wish was to be here, with you Amu."
Amu stared at him in disbelief.
"I-Ikuto?" she choked.
Ikuto smiled at her, "I couldn't help but tease you, just a little," he said.
Amu wiped her eyes, tears were already welling.
"Baka," she sniffed.
"Come on," sighed Ikuto and he open his arms, "Can't at least I have a hug? You have seen me in 4 years."
Amu sniffed again and closed her eyes, causing her tears to flow down her cheeks.
"Ikuto!" she sobbed and she ran forward wrapped her arms around him.
Ikuto smiled and held the crying Amu close.
Utau looked up to the sky. Kukai and she had just exited a ramen shop. Redwing was soaring through the air, sprinkling sparkles over the village. Kukai and Utau stared at the sparkles raining down on them.
They've returned the memories of him.
Tadase closed his book and walked outside. He stared in amazement at the sparkles.
Kairi and Yaya were at a crepe shop. They stared at the sparkles in awe. Noticing Kairi was completely spaced out, Yaya quickly grabbed his hand that was holding his crepe, and took a big bite of it. Kairi gave a yell when he realized what had happened.
Nagi and Rim, who were looking at the sakura trees, noticed the sparkles. They watched in a peaceful silence, holding each other's hand.
Masayoshi and Chie walked out of an herb shop with bags of herbs in hand. They stopped to admire the falling sparkles. Chie's ring glimmered in the sunlight.
Amrita was showing a drawing she made to Yuki and Kitsune when they noticed the shimmers outside and walked to the window. The two foxes and girl watched with smiles on their face.
Ryuu was on the rooftop. He looked up, letting the sparkles rain down. He had a warm smile on his face.
Kaneko also watched on her roof of her cottage. She held Kukoi in her arms and Fang was perched on her shoulder.
Shigeru skidded to a halt on his bicycle and his breath was taken away at the beauty of the sparkles.
Lulu stopped arranging flowers to watch the sparkles as well.
Mia and Masanori looked out of the tall window.
"Is it alright to return the memories?" Mia muttered.
"Yes," Masanori replied, "Since she remembers and he remembers it's only fair."
Hydrin and Zina stood on the balcony. Hydrin had his arm wrapped around Zina. In the park, Ikuto and Amu still embraced each other, enjoying the long forgotten warmth of each other.
Epilogue
Ding, ding. Ding, ding.
Bells of a church tolled. All the birds of the Bird Council flew through the air, sprinkling flowers down. A bride dressed in white walked out of the chapel with her new husband. Her long jet black hair fluttered in the wind. Zina had a garland of white roses on her smooth black hair. She wore the dress Hydrin had made for her. Hydrin wrapped his arm around her shoulders to reassure her. Zina gave a shy smile and placed her own hand on his. The amethyst on her sliver ring twinkled in the light.
Amrita was walking in front of the bride and groom as the flower girl. She sprinkled rose petals on the long red carpet. Yuki had taken the time (a lot of time actually) to tie her wavy black hair into a neat bun. Kitsune had found some primroses and stuck them in her hair.
"Amu-chan!" Amrita waved when she spotted the pink haired.
Amu waved back. She was wearing a simple white dress with a bow on the bodice. Her pink hair was tied in a high ponytail, pinned with a mini white top hat.
"It's nice to see you again Hinamori-san," said a voice from behind.
Amu turned to found Yuki and Kaneko, had Kukoi in her arms and Fang on her shoulder. Ryuu and Kitsune hovered behind them. Yuki had changed out of his Chinese garments and into a suit. Kaneko wore a traditional white witch dress. Kukoi and Fang had small bow ties around their necks.
"Yuki! Kaneko!" Amu cried, "Ryuu and Kitsune too! You came!"
Kaneko nodded, "Since Princess Zina took the throne," she explained, "She un-banished me, same with Yuki."
"Yuki, you were banished?" Amu repeated.
Yuki nodded. "Mia banished me for the same reason as to Kaneko," he replied.
Ryuu and Kitsune drifted forward.
"Let me give you a hug, Amu!" Kitsune cried throwing her air-weight arms around Amu, "It's been too long!" she then turned to Ryuu and gave him a cheeky grin, "Aren't you going to hug Amu too, Ryuu?"
Ryuu blushed, when Kitsune pulled away, he embraced Amu gently.
"Make sure Ikuto looks after you good," he whispered in her ear, "If he doesn't, I'll make sure he does."
Amu smiled.
"Amu-chan!" Tadase called, "Come on!"
"I have to go," Amu said, "But it looks like I'll see you guys more frequently, right?"
They all nodded.
Amu weaved through the crowd to Tadase. Yaya was staring at Zina. She had tied her hair in low piggy-tails with white flowers.
"I want a wedding!" she pouted then Yaya shook Kairi, "When are we going to have a wedding, Kairi?!"
"Y-Yaya-chan!" Kairi cried. (A/N: Did you notice Kairi called Yaya 'Yaya-chan' instead of 'Yaya-senpai' now?)
Kukai gave a woot. He had a crumpled tie around his neck.
"Congratulations!" he hooted.
Utau rolled her eyes, "Honestly," she sighed, "Can't you act sensible for once? And look at your outfit!"
"When's going to be your wedding, Ito-kun and Mori-san?" Lulu asked turning to Masayoshi and Chie.
Chie gave a nervous chuckle. Masayoshi smiled.
"Soon," he replied.
"Yes…," Chie chuckled.
"Don't keep us waiting!" Shigeru added.
"The bride looks beautiful, doesn't she?" Nagi breathed.
Rima nodded in agreement, "Yes. She does."
Mia stood in front of the crowd; her eyes were on her sister.
"Is something wrong, princess?" Masanori asked.
"No," replied Mia, "I'm just happy for her. I'm just thinking what it's like to be in love…"
Masanori reached out and grasped her hand. "Maybe you'll found out, one day," he smiled.
Mia flinched and stared at him; her cheeks were slightly pink.
"You call, Tadase?" Amu asked.
Tadase smiled at her as other girls gathered.
"I called you over because," he said, "Princess Zina is going to throw the bouquet."
Amu blinked at him then flushed.
"What?!" she gushed, "N-No, I'm going to step out…"
Suddenly there was a cry, "The bouquet is up!"
Many girls leapt in the air.
"I'm going to catch it!" Yaya shrieked.
"I will!" growled Utau with fire in her eyes.
Rima was behind them with her hand outstretched. Her face was expressionless but there was determination in her eyes.
"If I wasn't a ghost, I've would have got it," Kitsune sighed.
Yuki chuckled and Amrita was cheering.
Chie watched, slightly afraid. "L-Look at them go…," she stuttered.
"Yes," laughed Masayoshi.
Mia, Masanori, Zina and Hydrin watched. Gravity pulled the bouquet down and it landed in someone's hands.
Yaya, Rima and Utau stared. Zina, Hydrin and Masanori smiled while Mia blinked. Yuki, Kitsune and Ryuu didn't look surprise but Amrita was gawking. Masayoshi, Chie, Kukai and Nagi beamed.
Amu stared in disbelief. The bouquet had landed in her arms while she was trying to get away from it!
Ikuto suddenly appeared by her side, "Looks like I have to get the ring ready," he teased.
Amu's faced went red.
"Amu-chii is going to marry Ikuto-kun!" Yaya declared.
"N-No, I'm not!" Amu objected.
"If you hurt my brother, I'm going to hunt you down," Utau warned.
"Good luck for the future," smiled Rima.
"W-What are you guys talking about?!" Amu spluttered.
Ikuto watched as girls surrounded Amu. Tadase appeared by his side.
"I'll watch your back, Ikuto-kun," he said.
Ikuto smiled at him, "Thank you."
Ryuu hovered beside him, "Look after her," he smirked.
Ikuto chortled and nodded.
"It's not what you think!" cried Amu and she accidently threw the bouquet up.
Everyone looked up. The bouquet burst and all its flowers rained down. A flower landed on Yaya, Rima, Utau, Chie and Amu's open hand even Mia's. Kitsune reached out and one landed on her hand as well. Amrita showed her brother her flower that drifted down on her. Fang flew down and landed on Amrita's shoulder. Even Kaneko had a flower in her hands.
Ikuto wrapped his arm around Amu. "Will you accept if I did go bend knee?" he asked.
Amu blushed and shyly looked at her flower. She had a smile on her face.
Zina and Hydrin watched all friends.
Nagi was tucking Rima's flower in her hair.
Masayoshi turned the flower into a ring and was giving it to Chie.
Yaya was giggling when Kairi sneezed after he sniffed the flower.
Utau was blushing when Kukai went on his knee, holding the flower to her.
Masanori had one arm around Mia and was explaining the meaning of flowers. Kitsune was gently placing the flower in Yuki's hand.
Kukoi had just finished tying the flower around Kaneko's wrist.
Amrita was holding her flower to her head, allowing Fang to catch a sniff of it.
Tadase and Ryuu were happily gazing at Amu and Ikuto.
Shigeru had his arms crossed and was proudly watching his sister.
Lulu was smiling at herself.
"Looks like everyone will have a happy ending," Hydrin said.
Zina shook her head. "No," she smiled, "Not an ending but a beginning."
The End
That's it, guys. You saw the words: THE END. It's the end! I must admit... this Fanfiction kinda became real to me... I smile all the time when I rewatch some epsiodes of Shugo Chara. Please review and THANK YOU for reading this far!
I don't own Shugo Chara, or Kobato! T^T
They belong to Peach-Pit and CLAMP