To Save the Sea World

Disclaimer- I don't own anything from Mermaid Melody so please don't sue me.

Hey everyone, here is another new story. I hope you like it.

Chapter One- Past and Present

Today there were many reasons for the people of the seven seas to be happy. However the main reason for this was because Aqua Regina, the queen of the seven seas had just had a baby girl. She named the baby princess Karei, which meant beauty. Until her 14th birthday the princess would look like a mermaid. When she reached adulthood she would gain the powers of which her mother had at the moment. Around the princess' neck was a pink shell pedant that held her pearl, or her other half.

However this happiness would not last long. For a month after Karei's birth the king of the Panthalassa had come to the kingdom to take over the seven seas by destroying the royal family. Aqua Regina held Karei tightly in her arms as she fled down one of the hallways. Young Karei sound asleep in her arms do to her mother's soothing power. Aqua Regina continued to flee done the hall, trying to protect her baby. There she came across an elderly woman. "Madam Taki!" she called out. The woman looked over at her.

"You're Highness! Thank heavens you're safe." She exclaimed. Aqua Regina stopped right next to her and they heard the sounds of the kingdom being destroyed. Fear appeared on Madam Taki's face."We must escape!"

"No. I am the queen of the seven seas. I must stay and defend my home." Aqua Regina said sternly. She glanced down at her daughter, who was still sleeping soundly. A sad smile appeared on her face. "However, I want you to take Karei and escape from here."

"You're Highness; I will not leave you here." Taki said with tears in her eyes. Just then a small blue penguin came running up to the three.

"We must leave now!" he yelled. Aqua Regina handed Karei over to Taki.

"Madam Taki, you are my oldest and dearest friend. That's why I ask you to please take care of my daughter. Hippo will help you." She said before kissing her daughter's forehead and turning to leave. "Now please go." With that, she disappeared back inside the castle.

"You're Highness!" Taki screamed and went to chase after her but the penguin stopped her. "Hippo, please move aside."

"Madam Taki, you mustn't go. We must get the princess to safety! We must respect the Queen's wish." Hippo ordered. With heavy hearts the two fled the kingdom, hoping that everything would turn out alright. Just then there was a loud explosion and the shock waves knocked out both Taki and Hippo. They fell to the ocean floor unconscious while the baby princess' pearl glowed and teleported her to safety.

A young couple with their young son walked down the beach, watching the sunset and enjoying the ocean breeze. The son with black hair and stormy grey eyes noticed something on the beach. Before either of his parents could stop him he ran over to find out what it was. "Don't go near the water!" his mother called. The little boy stopped when he found a baby girl lying on the beach wrapped in a blanket made of seaweed and a pink shell pedant around her neck. His eyes widened in shock.

"Mommy! There's a baby here!" the little boy called. His parents glanced at each other before running to where their son was. The mom gasped when she saw the little baby. She quickly pulled off her shawl and wrapped it around the small child, a shedding her of her seaweed blanket. The little girl slowly opened her eyes and giggled when she saw the woman.

"I wonder where her family is..." the woman said while looking around her.

"I don't see anyone else...where did she come from?" her husband replied. He noticed the look on his wife's face. "Honey no, we can't just take a baby who we found." His wife looked at the baby girl in her arms who was reaching up to play with a strand of her hair.

"But we didn't find her, she found us." she stated. He sighed and glanced down at his son, who looked like he already loved the baby girl. They looked at each other before he nodded and turning to return to their home. A smile spread across her face. "Let's go home son." she called as she walked with her husband. Their son following after them.

Taki and Hippo both awakened at the same time and turned to see the kingdom they had called home was destroyed. Nothing but ruins laid everywhere around them. Neither could believe that in just one day they lost everything they held dear to them. Suddenly Taki gasped and Hippo turned to face her. "What's wrong Madam Taki?"

"Princess Karei is gone!" Taki said as tears leaked from her eyes. "I failed her Highness! She asked me to protect her daughter and I failed! I lost her daughter!" Hippo swam over and patted the elder woman on the shoulder.

"Do not fret Madam Taki, we'll find the princess and keep her safe just like we promised her Highness." Hippo stated. Taki smiled slightly and nodded her head.

14 Years Later

A man with black hair and stormy grey eyes sat at his piano, working on his next concert piece. He was so enthralled in his music he didn't notice the young woman with dirty blond mid-back length hair and chestnut brown eyes sneaking up behind him. "Nii-sama!" she called before hugging him from behind, startling him.

"Luchia!" he called in surprise as he turned on the piano bench to face to young woman. She just smiled at him. Her smile was just so contagious that he started to smile as well. "What did I tell you about doing that?"

"Not to do it." She said with an innocent look on her face. He chuckled at the girl. She made it impossible to stay mad at her. To be honest he could just never be mad at the young woman standing before him. He sighed as she giggled the giggle he thought was the cutest thing she did.

"Where's your sister?" he asked. Luchia thought for a moment.

"She's still getting ready for school." Luchia answered before smiling. The two continued a small conversation about anything and everything they could think of. Just then a young woman with shoulder length brown hair and hazel brown eyes came into the room.

"Good morning." She called to gain the attention of the two in the room. A warm smile spread across Luchia's face.

"Morning Mikaru." She said happily. Luchia didn't notice the look of jealousy that flashed across Mikaru's face. "Are you ready for school?"

"Yes onee-chan." She answered. 'Why does Luchia get everything that I want!' Just then the doorbell rang. Luchia didn't understand who would be at the door at this time. She quickly went to the door and opened it to find a boy with orange spiky hair and red-orange eyes. A blush appeared on her face.

"Kaito!" she said in complete surprise. He chuckled at the girl's reaction. Mikaru appeared in the doorway as soon as she heard the name. A huge smile spread across Mikaru's face and her eyes lite up.

"Kaito!" Mikaru cried happily before hugging Kaito. A somewhat awkward smile appeared on his face. Luchia felt her heart pound at Mikaru's action.

"Hey Mikaru." He said before turning his attention to Luchia. "Hi Luchia."

"H-hi Kaito." Luchia said stupidly while trying to regain her composure. Kaito smiled at her. "What are you doing here?" Before Kaito could answer the girl's nii-sama came into the entrance way.

"Kaito-kun, how nice to see you." He stated though he didn't seem as happy as he said. Kaito smiled at the man.

"Good morning Rihito-san." Kaito replied. Luchia turned to face Rihito. Mikaru also turned to face Rihito.

"Nii-sama, is something wrong?" Mikaru asked. Rihito shook his head.

"No, I just came to see who was at the door." He answered. Luchia smiled and turned back to Kaito.

"So...um... Why are you here Kaito?" Luchia asked again, feeling very self conscious with Rihito and Mikaru both there.

"I came to see if you two wanted to walk to school with me." Kaito answered a slight blush on his face. A blush appeared on Luchia's face. Both Kaito and Luchia averted their gaze from each other. Rihito noticed the action. Before Luchia could reply Mikaru linked arms with Kaito.

"I'd love to Kaito, let's go!" she cried before pulling Kaito away by the arm. Kaito glanced back at Luchia who looked down sadly. Rihito sighed and walked up behind Luchia.

"Here's your bento, and please give this one to your sister." Rihito said as he placed the two bentos in her hands. Luchia turned and smiled at him.

"Thanks Nii-sama. I'll see you later." Luchia said before hugging him and running off to catch up to Kaito and Mikaru. Rihito sighed and closed the door before leaning against it.

'It must be hard for both of them; they're both in love with the same guy... however I'm not sure I want Kaito to be with either of them. But that's not my decision to make.' Rihito thought. He walked back into the living room and glanced at the picture on the mantle. It was a picture of him, Luchia, and Mikaru when they were younger. Rihito sighed and went back to work on his concert piece.

At School

Kaito and Mikaru walked into the school courtyard, Mikaru still clinging to his arm. Since they had gotten ahead start neither realized that Luchia was running to catch up to them. Kaito felt very strange having his best friend's younger sister clinging to him like he belonged to her. True he cared about the girl but not the way she obviously thought he did. "Mikaru, can I please have my arm back?" Kaito asked awkwardly. Mikaru looked up at Kaito with a pleading look.

"Please just a little longer Kaito? Until the bell rings?" she pleaded. Kaito wanted to tell her that he didn't want that but he couldn't think of a way to tell her no. To be honest he had actually wanted to walk with Luchia not Mikaru, he just didn't want to be cruel and leave the younger girl out. Just then someone appeared in front of Mikaru and held something out to Mikaru. That's when they noticed it was Luchia with Mikaru's bento.

"Here, you forgot it in your rush this just now." Luchia stated. Mikaru took it and Luchia turned to head inside. "See you in class Kaito." she said while walking away. Kaito went to follow her.

"Ah wait, Luchia!" Kaito called. However Mikaru wouldn't let go of his arm. Luchia just continued to walk towards the school entrance. Mikaru glared at Kaito.

"Kaito, is Luchia more important to you than I am?" Mikaru asked with pain filled eyes. Kaito tried to think of something to say. How were you supposed to talk to this girl? How was he suppose to say that he just didn't think of her more than a friend or a little sister. She was two years younger than he was. And besides, his heart already belonged to some else. Just then the bell rang to signify that they had to get to class. Kaito pulled his arm free from Mikaru's grasp.

"That's the bell; I have to get to class. I'll see you later Mikaru." Kaito said before running off to catch up to Luchia. Mikaru stood there clutching her chest, tears forming in her eyes.

"Kaito." She said before coughing and dropping to her knees.

Class 9-2

Luchia opened the door and walked to her desk and sat down. She let out a heavy sigh. 'Stupid Kaito.' She thought while resting her head on her desk. Just then something hit her on the head. "Ow!" she cried. Looking up she saw Kaito standing next to her desk.

"I said I wanted to walk with you and you just left me behind." Kaito stated. Luchia turned her head away, a light blush on her face.

"You left me behind first." Luchia countered childishly.

"That was your sister's fault, not mine." Kaito retorted. Her eyes widened when she realized that Kaito was right. Luchia turned back to him embarrassed.

"I'm sorry Kaito." She said before he hit her on the head again with his book. "Ow!"

"I wasn't holding it against you, stuuupid." Kaito said jokingly. Luchia;s blush darkened at his words. Just then the teacher walked into the class.

"Everyone take your seats." She instructed. As quickly as possible everyone went to their seats, Kaito's being right next to Luchia's. "Today we have to foreign exchange students, please make them feel welcome."

"Hai!" the class called back. Just then two young women walked into the classroom. One had shoulder length baby blue hair and honey brown eyes. The other had long green hair, stormy grey eyes, and she was wearing a boy's uniform. They both walked to the front of the room.

"Hi, I'm Hosho Hanon!" the blue haired girl called. The green haired one just sighed. Everyone began to whisper about the two girls.

"I'm Touin Rina." She said simply. Luchia didn't get why but the two seemed familiar to her but she knew that she had never met them before. How is it she could recognize people she hadn't known until this second? Glancing over she noticed the serious look on Kaito's face. Just then Hanon and Rina's gaze fell upon Luchia and a strange pulse went through her body. She felt all her strength leaving her.

'What's going on with me? Why do I feel so weak?' she thought before she collapsed to the floor.

"LUCHIA!" Kaito screamed as he went to help the fallen girl. Everyone in the class turned their attention to the unconscious girl on the floor. Kaito quickly lifted Luchia into his arms. "I'm taking her to the nurse." He said before taking off down the hall. Hanon and Rina both glanced at each other before looking in the direction Kaito had ran off in.

Kaito's POV

I ran down the hall towards the infirmary. Worry was clearly written on my face. What the hell had caused Luchia to collapse like this? I have known her since we were five years old. Not once had she collapsed! I had never been this scared in my life! That's when something occurred to me. It has to be that, there is no other explanation. After putting her in the infirmary I stepped out into the hall and dialed my home number. "Hello?"

"Hey Leo, it's me." I replied.

"Kaito-kun? Why are you calling me while you're in school!" Leo replied in a harsh voice. I sighed and glanced at Luchia, who was being checked out by the nurse.

"It's time." I answered, my eyes never leaving Luchia.

Luchia's POV

I slowly opened my eyes to find that I was in the infirmary. Why was I here? The last thing I remember was the new foreign exchange students introducing themselves. "Luchia, you're finally awake."

I turned to find Kaito at the bedside. A blush appeared on my face, and I slowly sat up. "Kaito, what are you doing here!" Next thing I knew he was hugging me. Kaito was hugging me!

"I was so worried about you" was all he said to me. Could it be that he was the one who brought me here? Was Kaito really that worried about me? Slowly I wrapped my arms around him, hugging him back. My heart was racing so much that it felt like it would burst out of my chest. I loved Kaito so much, but he probably didn't feel the same.

"I'm sorry Kaito... I didn't mean to worry you." I replied. He continued to stare at me. "What's wrong?"

"What happened to you?" he asked. I just shrugged. "No offense but I thought collapsing at random times was your sister's thing." He stated. I rolled my eyes. Though it was true he didn't have to bring it up. It isn't Mikaru's fault that she's sickly.

"That's not funny Kaito... and I'm sorry for worrying you." I looked away. Kaito pulled away and flicked my forehead. "Ow!"

"Don't worry about. I told you I'll always be there for you." He said before smiling at me. I smiled back and giggle slightly.

"Thank you Kaito."

After School (Luchia's POV- still)

I walked outside carrying my bag and looking at the ground. I couldn't help but think about what happened this morning. There was no explanation for what had happened. At least of what I could think of for me to collapse like that. Kaito had returned to class while I stayed in the infirmary for most of the day. I sighed. My head hurt so much right now. "Kaito let's go home!" Mikaru's voice reached my ears.

"But Mikaru I..." Kaito started. Looking up I saw Kaito and Mikaru leaving the school together. Right before they disappeared around the corner Kaito glanced over at me with an apologetic and worried stare. I sighed again.

"Hey Amagi." Someone said before tapping me on the shoulder, scaring me half to death. I turned to find Hosho and Touin standing there.

Well there you have it, the first chapter of my new story. Sorry about the long wait. Please tell me what you think. Until next time, byes^_^