Melissa: Yo Minna! Gomen ne, watashi wa, arigatou te! Dame ja nai no…

Ikuto: O.o She watched too much anime…and your words don't make sense.

Melissa: BWAHAH who cares!?! And yes, sorry for the update that was a little late.

Amu: (sigh) Took ya long enough.

Miki: Aren't you supposed to be really devastated right now, Amu?

Ran: Uh huh! She's using her cool and spicy-

Suu: -charcter-desu!

Amu: ….. (leaves room)

Ikuto: NOOO AMU WAIT FOR MEEE!! (follows her)

Yoru: Isn't Miki mine?

Ran and Suu: NOT YET!!!! –DESU!! O-Oops. (ran away for their lives)

Miki: WHAT?!!!!!!!??! (chases Ran and Suu)

Melissa: T^T Everyone left…except Yoru!! (runs to Yoru)

Yoru: Meli-chan doesn't own Shugo Chara or it's characters! (Meli squeezes Yoru)

Chapter 9: Discoveries

Amu hugged her knees at the shock she just discovered. "I-Ikuto..loves me?" She whispered to herself, completely stunned. How would she go outside and face him after what he just told her? Would she not speak at all? Or…

Amu shook her head and flung onto her bed. She couldn't forget those words. And Lulu…was too much to handle. She clutched her pillow. She didn't feel good about this. But yet, his words kept on repeating in his mind. Why? Why was this happening? Could it be…She whispered nervously in her mind, and clutched the pillow even tighter.

Kai's POV

Kai untransformed with his new chara. He stared, a little surprised at his chara, called Mamoru.

Flashback

Kai moved around restlessly in bed and he sighed. Since he found Harmony, now his job was done. But, if only there was anyway to protect her from anything..and he wouldn't have to use Kitsune's power…

And then he feel asleep, and light pressure passed through him. When he woke up that morning, he gasped and saw a bright white egg with golden wings in the middle.

"W-Wha.." He whispered, and took the egg in his hands. It slowly wobbled, and it hatched. "W-Who are you?" He asked, his hand clasped over his mouth. "I am Mamoru. I'm your protective side-because you wished to protect your love. I'll be your guidance. Even if I wasn't completely born, I knew you were coming," He said. He floated up towards his face. "H-How did you know? Harmony.." He whispered. Mamoru smiled pleasantly. "Angels can know what's going on, you know. I can see what's coming ahead of me even if I'm not born. I told you once already," He replied.

Then, the halo on Mamoru's head tingled. "Kai!" He said urgently. Then, a sleepy Kitsune floated up to Mamoru. "Ohayo! Who's this guy, Kai?" He said excitedly. "The new chara. His name's Mamoru. Ok, now what were you going to say?" Kai answered, and then turned to Mamoru.

"At exactly 5:30 P.M., be ready. Harmony will be in danger. I'll chara change with you," He informed. Kai's eyes widened. Harmony will be in danger? He wouldn't allow that. No, Kai would never allow Harmony to be in danger.

End of Flashback

Kai smiled faintly at Harmony's peaceful sleeping face and her charas laying down with her. She breathed slightly, a smile on her face. He chuckled. Her face was sloppy, but it was adorable to him. He sighed and put his arms under her waist and legs and carried her to his house. When he arrived, he gently laid her down onto his bed. Then, her eyes twitched and she slowly opened up her eyes.

Her eyes widened and she got up, but Kai restrained her. "It's about time you've woken up, but don't use up your energy, Harmony-chan," he whispered. She blushed and got into bed. He smirked, thinking if Harmony was thinking, "Oh wow, this is the first time I've been in his room!" He sighed and shook his head. "H-How did you do that?" She mumbled, looking at the wall.

He smiled and explained everything.

Amu's POV

Amu sighed and threw her pillow back against the bed. But she clearly wouldn't be that way. She wouldn't be…

Jealous, right?

Amu shook her head. No. That cat would never make her fall in love with him. She bravely went out the door. She saw that Ikuto's door was shut and he wasn't in the room.

She sighed in relief and walked outside the door and sat on the table. She stared at the note on the table.

Dear Ikuto,

Lulu is coming to visit today in the morning. Please take caution.

Sincerely,

Your Dear Stepfather, Mr. Hoshina.

Amu sighed. She was giving a lot of sighs today. "Amu-chan? What's wrong?" Ran floated up to her. Amu sighed and stared at her. "Don't be sarcastic, Ran. I know you know what I'm so worked up about," Amu sighed. Ran nodded and floated over to Miki and Suu. Probably she was telling them to give her some space for a while.

Amu silently giggled, but it was weak. She still had no idea how to face him. Her vision suddenly came to her bag and it was getting closer. Amu realized it was her who was walking towards it. Her hands gripped the bag and it opened it. She wondered if there was anything there that could help her. Her hands stopped when it reached the yellow envelope.

No. That wouldn't help me in this situation. Tadase-kun wouldn't give it to me for that..

She sighed and closed her bag. She started for steps towards her room when Ikuto's door was open.

Amu's eyes widened. His midnight blue hair was ruffled and messy, and his face was unbelievably flustered and a tint of pink was in his cheeks. "I-Ikuto," Amu whispered.

Ikuto's gaze whipped to her eyes. "H-hi," He replied and walked right past her. Amu looked at the floor. This wasn't Ikuto's character. She blushed while thinking about doing this. Maybe…just maybe it'll make him feel better.

Amu stepped slowly towards him and grabbed his hand. "I-Ikuto…." She started.

Her eyes widened when she saw his smirk go across his face.

She sighed and now was officially annoyed. "Did you know your such a pervert?" She remarked, and slapped his hand away from his.

Ikuto looked back at Amu and pouted. "Oh? Amu, don't you know what a real pervert means?" He questioned, his smirk now very playful.

Amu blushed. "A-a real one?" She asked, now curious.

She blushed even more when his breath was against her ear. "Someone just like you, Amu, that doesn't complain when people pin her down. And a person who suddenly grabs people's hands or suddenly hugs them."

Amu was so red now, and she got out of his grasp. "OOOH YOUUU!!" She shouted, and Ikuto chuckled when she tried with extreme effort to give a blow to him.

Then, she realized her face was so close to hers. She blinked and stepped away, while looking at the floor. She could feel her pink hair tickle her eyelids. Ikuto sighed and ran his hand through his hair.

All of a sudden, she felt an egg wobble in her pouch. "D-Dia!" She blurted, and she immediately opened her pouch. The egg wobbled, but it seemed that it refused to hatch.

"Dia.." She whispered, now worried. Now she felt Ikuto's breath and his hand touched hers. "May I take a look…?" He asked, but Amu whipped her hand away and shut her bag. She looked afraid, and Ikuto's face was devastated. "A-Amu.." He whispered, walking towards her.

Her eyes turned sad and she ran to her room and shut the door.

W-Why did I just do that?!

Her eyes widened and she opened the door. Ikuto's eyes were surprised. "I-I forgot something!" Amu stuttured, and grabbed her bag.

Then, she closed the door shut again.

She sighed and decided that Ikuto should be laughing right now. But, he was acting like nothing had happened, like he had never said those words.

Maybe he was kidding? I-I hope not..

Wait, why am I thinking "I hope not?!" Amu accused herself in her mind. She sighed and opened her bag.

"I-I guess it's time to open that yellow envelope." Amu whispered to herself, and she pulled out the envelope. She slowly ripped it open, and a dark blue liquid was inside a mini flask.

"What the.." She whispered, and the door flung open. "If you want me to, I'll marry Lulu." Ikuto said suddenly, his eyes cold.

Amu gasped and looked at him. "I-Ikuto…" She whispered, and he slightly smiled. "If it makes you happy, I'm fine. I just want to let you know..my feelings," He continued, his voice confident. Amu blushed and turned her back. She gasped when she felt strong arms wrap around her waist. "Take time to think ok?" He whispered, and his cat ears and tail were out.

Amu stiffened when she felt his tail go up her skirt. "I-Ikuto..stop.." She whimpered, but Ikuto kept on going. "I cant.." He whispered, now his lips pressed against her neck. "I can't hold it..because your so cute," He whispered, and his lips crashed against hers.

"Mmph!" Amu mumbled, and Ikuto suddenly grabbed the blue flask. "Is this a special drink for me?" He smirked, and gulped down the liquid.

"No, Ikuto!" Amu warned, but it was too late.

Ikuto had already gulped down the liquid, and his eyes widened. "A-Amu, what is this!" He choked, and he stepped backwards, and a flash of light appeared. "I-Ikuto?" Amu asked.

He was covered by that flash of light. But..what was happening?

Harmony's POV

Harmony was talking happily to Kai and learning new things. She liked talking to him now, reuniting with her friend that he hasn't talked to for so long.

Then, Mamoru's halo tingled. "It's started." He whispered, his voice trembling, worried now.

A large man with brown hair, deep wrinkles jumped out of his chair. "This is it. It's starting." He whispered, a smirk appearing across his face. "Yes, Gozen-sama, I will be of service," A woman's voice whispered softly, bowing. "They will regret they were ever born," He whispered darkly, a plan forming in his mind.

Amu's POV

The light vanished, and she had to squint closer in order to see what happened.

She gasped and fell to the ground. "IKUTO!" Amu shrieked, her voice trembling, now so afraid.

Melissa: GAHAHAH!! I left with such a good cliffhanger…

Ikuto: I DIDN'T DIE RIGHT?!

Melissa: NO ya didn't! And its so late..anyways..lemme go sleep now…(faints)

Amu: O.O. Anyways, hope you enjoyed! Ten reviews till update!