Chapter 15: Under the Moon, and Under the Stars

"Amu-chan! You came!" Yaya was in a little pale pink dress, full of lace and frills. She really did look like an infant with a big wide smile.

Amu returned the smile as she stood outside of the observatory looking at her friends. Rima was wearing her peach dress and had a peach ribbon in her hair. Nagihiko was in a light blue tuxedo, and Tadase in a cream one that looked like his Guardian attire.

"So do you want to go in?" Tadase asked.

"We decorated it super nice!" Yaya was beaming.

"I'm glad." Amu smiled.

"Just give it up, you look good in pink. Get happy Amu-chan." Rima nudged her.

"Let's all enjoy?" Nagihiko smiled.

They opened the doors and the night sky full of stars, and star shaped lights on the floor. The drapes were in silver and a band played a calm soothing song. Maybe she could enjoy tonight...it was so beautiful...peaceful...and most of her student body was enjoying the snacks, punch, music and dance. She spotted Kukai in a grey tux and green tie and Utau in a black fitted dress with a white band on top. She did smile more around Kukai. Amu couldn't help but feel happy.

"Amu?"

She turned around and saw Tadase.

"I like your barrette." He said, looking at the heart in her hair.

"Tadase I...I'm sorry I've been so..."

"It's okay. I get it. Rima told me you were afraid that someone left..."

"She did?"

"Do...you wanna dance Amu-chan?" Tadase asked.

"Uh...sure." Amu blushed.

The band played and he took her like a waltz and they danced.

"Tadase...I think I realized something yesterday..."

"Yes Amu-chan?"

"I think I'm always going to need Ikuto and you...I couldn't leave without your clip or his bracelet...you've both been there for me...and I mean, I can stand on my own but...its always better when your both there."

"I'm glad your okay now Amu-chan." Tadase smiled.

"Ya..." She felt her eyes drop...she wasn't though... Ikuto was gone...and well something along the lines of her heart was stopping her.

"It seems like everyone else is enjoying themselves." Tadase looked over while dancing.

Amu followed his gaze. Kukai and Utau were now dancing, and even Nagi and Rima were exchanging glances at a local table. Yaya was being entertained with the food selection...that always was her other love.

"Everyone looks so happy." Amu acknowledged .

"But you havn't been Amu-chan." Tadase looked concerned. They stopped dancing.

"I...I...uh..."Amu felt speechless.

"Actually that's why we want to help out Amu-chan." Tadase smiled.

"Help out?" Amu repeated with wide questioning eyes.

Suddenly the band stopped. Everyone in the room noticed and stopped too. Amu's face dropped.

"What is going on here?" She asked. She looked to her friends who were all smiling keenly at her.

Suddenly the lights dimmed on the stage...and the room was silent. What could possibly make her happier? What could fix all of her problems right now? With Ikuto in Europe there was nothi-

Suddenly music filled the room. Music that was soft and sweet. Music that she'd heard before, once a in the park, under the light of the moon. Now under the light of a million stars Amu felt herself question reality as she held her breath...waiting...hoping...that she might find her answer...