A/N Me: Okay…where'd Caroline go?
Kayla: Don't know.
Chelsea: Don't look at me she's your sister.
Me: I'm dead…I don't own Shugo Chara…now excuse me while I go find that thing I call a sister.
No One's Point of View
Ran, Miki, and Su were flying around the newly delivered Christmas tree, "It's here!" Ran yelled happily.
"About time!" Miki yelled.
Amu laughed and pulled out a box of decorations she and Ikuto had gotten from her house. She pulled out Ran, Miki, and Su's decorations, "Here guys," she said making the three charas cheer.
Amu looked at Dia who was just floating there smiling. Amu handed Dia the star, "Here Dia," Amu said, "This goes on top."
Dia giggled and grabbed the star and flew to the top and put it on. When it was on top Amu plugged it in making in shine brightly. All four charas cheered. Amu smiled and laughed, but then turned to Ikuto who was sitting on the couch with his feet on the table with Yoru by his side, "Come on, guys you too," she said.
"No thanks," Ikuto stated.
"Nya," Yoru said.
Amu smirked which confused Ikuto. She pulled out a shopping bag and dug through it. Finally, she pulled out a dark blue cat decoration, "This is for you Yoru," she said, "You want to put it on?"
"Nya? Yeah!" Yoru said and grabbed the cat decoration and put it on the tree smiling.
Amu turned to Ikuto, "Come on Ikuto," she said smiling, "Help us decorate."
Ikuto shook his head, "This is for you to do kid," he stated leaning his head back against the couch with his eyes closed.
Amu glared at him for a second before she smirked again. She slowly pulled out a dark blue ornament that had sparkles covering it and had violins printed on it. Amu held her finger to her lips towards the charas who were about to gasp in shock. Amu slowly got off the hardwood floor and walked towards the bored looking Ikuto. She hid the ornament behind her and when she reached Ikuto he didn't even realize she was there so, she flicked his nose like he always did to Yoru, "Hey!" Ikuto yelled and looked at Amu, "What was that fo…" he trailed off when Amu pulled the ornament from behind her back, "Wha…"
Amu smiled and pulled Ikuto off the couch and towards the tree. She smiled and handed the ornament to Ikuto, "Go on," Amu said smiling, "You probably haven't had a real Christmas in years."
Ikuto blinked at her then stared at the ornament in his hand, "Come on Ikuto," Amu pleaded, "Please."
Ikuto sighed and put the ornament on the tree making everyone cheer. Amu then started pulling out more decorations and they all put them on while laughing when Yoru did something stupid. Once the tree was finished Amu plugged in the lights lighting it up. All the charas cheered and Amu and Ikuto smiled. Amu suddenly hugged Ikuto's arm catching him off guard, "Thanks Ikuto," she said, "I've hardly seen you smile; it's nice."
Ikuto smiled and patted her head gently, maybe she's not such a kid after all… he thought and looked at the tree. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Amu, Ikuto, and the charas looked at the door. Amu let go of Ikuto's arm as he walked towards the door and opened it only to find no one there and a letter on the ground. Ikuto looked around the hallway trying to find the person, but didn't find anyone. He picked up the letter and went back inside, "Who was it?" Amu asked.
"No clue," Ikuto said as he looked at the envelope, "But they left this."
"Well, open it," Amu stated.
"Yeah, yeah," Ikuto said and slowly opened the envelope.
Ikuto sat on the couch as he pulled the letter out. Amu sat beside him so she could read too. Ikuto gave Amu a look, but opened it anyways.
Dear Hinamori Amu and Tsukiyomi Ikuto,
I can't tell you this in person for fear of being found out and punished, but Wall-ie is plotting against you two again. Because of Hinamori's family escape they have a new target…your friends. It would be bad if they know, but I thought you may want to know. And don't worry Hinamori, I've hid your family somewhere safe and they wish you a Merry Christmas and they want to thank you for watching her Tsukiyomi. They're also very proud of you Hinamori and hope they can see you again when this is over with and wish to meet your Guardian Characters that Ami has told them so much about. They wish you both a safe Christmas and Happy New Year and hope to see you soon.
"It's not signed," Ikuto stated.
"My parents know…" Amu said, "Someone must have told them after they were captured."
"But at least they're safe," Ikuto said, "And now we know that there's someone on our side over there."
Amu nodded, "What do we do about our friends being targeted?" she asked worried.
"For now all we can do is keep a close eye on them," Ikuto stated.
"I guess," Amu said, "I just hope they don't get hurt in this."
"I'm sure they'll be fine," Ikuto said and put the letter back in the envelope, "Here," he said handing it to Amu, "It may not be written by your family, but it has the same principle."
Amu smiled and took the letter, "Thanks Ikuto," she said softly and kissed his cheek quickly and blushed a light pink, "You've really made this hard time livable."
With that said she went into the bedroom with her four charas following her. Meanwhile, Ikuto was in complete shock, "What just happened?" he stated.
Yoru chuckled, "I think for once you're behind Ikuto~ nya," he said then joined Amu and her charas in the bedroom.
Ikuto blinked. This was something he was not expecting to happen. Suddenly, Amu and the five charas came out and Ikuto quickly put on an emotionless face, "Ikuto," Amu stated, "I'm going to take the charas Christmas shopping, wanna come?"
Ikuto thought about it for a second then stood up, "Well, someone has to watch and make sure you don't get into trouble," he stated.
Amu glared at him for less than a second before smiling, "Then let's go!" she said and headed for the door.
Well someone's in the Christmas spirit, Ikuto thought as he grabbed his black jacket and slipped on his shoes. Meanwhile, on the roof, Akiko watched as Amu and Ikuto left with their charas, "What now Akiko?" Airi asked.
Akiko didn't answer she just character changed and flew off towards the house where she and Daisuke stayed. She entered the house and found Daisuke on the couch with his laptop in his lap and Katsu 'riding' a wave. Daisuke looked up when Akiko closed the door, "Welcome back Akiko-chan," he said smiling.
Akiko didn't answer. He wouldn't be smiling if he knew what his research was really for and I don't have the heart to tell him. Akiko went into the kitchen and started to cook dinner, "Akiko-chan?" Daisuke asked.
"Just do your job," Akiko said not looking at him and in monotone.
"Um," Daisuke said, "Do you want to know what I learned or just wait till the end?"
"I don't want it," Akiko stated, "The boss does. So save it for him."
"Um, okay," Daisuke said and turned back to his laptop.
Akiko glance at Daisuke, he really has no idea does he… Akiko thought as she continued cooking.
With Amu and Ikuto…
"Aw!" Su yelled and put her face to the window of a pet store, "Look at the cute puppies~ desu!"
Amu and Ikuto looked and Ran, Miki, and Dia all crowded around the window with Su, "Aw," they said in unison.
Amu smiled, "Where have I seen this kind of dog before?" Amu asked herself out loud.
Amu looked and saw Ikuto smiling slightly, "They're the same breed as Betty," he said.
Amu looked at Ikuto in shock then back at the puppies, "Ikuto…" Amu said causing the older boy to turn to her, "Would you mind a dog staying in the apartment until Christmas?"
Ikuto blinked, "Why?" he asked.
Amu smiled, "Because…I think this would be the perfect Christmas gift for Tadase…" she said softly, "Don't you think?"
Ikuto looked shocked, but then smiled gently, "I'm fine with it," he stated, "What about you Yoru?"
"Uh…well, since Christmas is only three days away and if it's a gift…I-I guess~ nya," Yoru said nervous.
Amu smiled then pulled her wallet out and looked at the price of the puppies and smiled then entered the store with Ikuto and their charas, "Hello," the owner said, "Can I help you?"
"We'd like one of those puppies in the window," Amu said smiling.
"Ah," the owner said and went over to the puppies, "A Christmas gift or for your own house?"
"Gift," Amu said smiling, "My friend's dog, Betty, died about two years ago and they're the same breed as she was."
"Ah," the owner said smiling, "So would you like a male or female for your friend?"
"Female," Amu and Ikuto said in unison.
The owner smiled and picked up a female puppy that started licking the man's face and wagging her tail. He handed the puppy to Ikuto because Amu had her wallet in her hand, "I'll also give you two bags of dog food," he stated, "One to hold you over till Christmas and one for your friend and two dog toys of your choice for free."
Amu smiled, "Thank you," she said and handed the owner the money for the puppy then took said puppy from Ikuto so he could carry the dog food bags and Ran and Su held the dog toys.
"Have a nice day and Merry Christmas," the owner said as they left.
Amu smiled, "You too and Merry Christmas," she said then left.
Ikuto chuckled as the puppy licked his face, "Stop it," he said smiling.
Amu smiled and pulled the puppy away from Ikuto's face and glanced at the pet store I may visit there again… she thought and looked at Ikuto who was smiling, "Let's head home," she stated, "We can shop for everyone else tomorrow morning."
Dia petted the little puppy, "I think Tadase will love this gift Amu-chan," she said softly.
Amu smiled, "Yeah, I think so too," she said, "You sure you're okay with this Yoru?"
"Well, it's a little late to say no now," Ikuto chuckled.
"I-I'm fine~ nya," Yoru said then sweat dropped when the puppy barked happily.
Miki chuckled, "Oh I'm going to have some fun with this…" she said smirking.
Yoru double sweat dropped. Amu and Ikuto entered the apartment and Amu set the puppy down and she began to run around barking, "Don't get used to the place," Ikuto stated setting the dog food on the kitchen counter, "We'll give you to your owner on Christmas."
The puppy barked happily as Ran and Su played with her. Miki was drawing the puppy and Yoru was well, uncomfortable. Amu grabbed two bowls from the counter and poured dog food into one and water into another and set them on the floor for her to eat whenever she wanted, "You know Amu," Ikuto stated coming beside her, "I think you have a gift when it comes to finding gifts. I don't think anyone would've guessed in getting a puppy for Tadase."
Amu just smiled and looked at the puppy, "Well, I just remembered how much Tadase was hurt when he told us about Betty," she said, "And I think it's time for a new friend to fill the hole in his heart, but it's thanks to you that Betty died peacefully."
Ikuto just smiled and shrugged, "All I did was play the violin," he said.
Amu gave him a look that said 'Yeah…that's all…', "You're sweet when you want to be Ikuto," Amu said, "And I wish you'd show that side more often."
Ikuto smirked, "Don't count on it Amu," he whispered in her ear making her shiver.
"Don't do that!" Amu yelled and slapped him in the arm.
Ikuto chuckled, "My house, my rules Amu," he stated then went into the kitchen.
Amu sighed and there goes the sweet Ikuto…she smirked, but now I know you have a sweet side Ikuto and I won't stop until you show it more often.
A/N Chelsea and Kayla: Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
Caroline: It's a dog…
Me: Where were you!
Caroline: Uh…McDonalds…you don't feed me here.
Me: You could've had popcorn!
Caroline: …that's not food
Me: *Sigh* R&R please!