Hey guys, here is chapter two. I got nothing to say except enjoy. I don't own Shugo Chara.
(Amu's POV)
Right now I was showering, trying to wash away all the sweat and tears from the nightmare. I looked down at my stomach where the scar from 9 years ago laid, reminding me that I'm imprisoned here. I turned off the shower and dried myself and rapped the towel around me. I looked at myself in the mirror and I looked different from when I was 9. My hair stopped at the middle of my back and was still pink. Of course I grew taller, and I'd say that I had an average figure. But my body wasn't the only thing that changed; I did a lot of changing too.
I opened the door to the bathroom and walked into my room. I now live in the room that's through one of the passage ways in Kazuomi's study. The one that the maid took me through to clean me and Ami up.
I walked into my walk-in closet to pick out my clothes for the day. I wore plain white shirt with red pants and a black belt, jacket, and boots. And of course, I wore my mother's locket safely around my neck. I walked out of my closet and headed to the black door in my room and walked through it. At the other side of the door, there were stairs going up. At the top of the stairs there was a door covered in pictures and hearts. The pictures were of me and Ami. Some were from when she was still a baby and others were when she was older and me too. I opened the door and I entered a light purple bedroom with a balcony.
"Onee-chan!" Ami said while running up to me, then I picked her up and held her in my arms. She was 9 years old, just like I was when I came here.
"Onee-chan, can you do my hair today for school?" Ami asked me with a big smile on her face and adorable golden eyes.
"Sure." Then I walked over to her desk to get the brush and then went over and sat down on her queen sized bed and started brushing her hair.
"Onee-chan, can you sing a song?"
"What song do you what to hear?"
"Someone like you." I smiled at her. She has always loved it when I sang to her. Then I began to sing while brushing her hair.
I heard that you're settled down
That you found a girl and you're married now.
I heard that your dreams came true.
Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you.
Old friend, why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light.
As I sang and did Ami's hair, I remembered the times that my mom used to sing to me. She was so sweet and kind-hearted. My dad was always helping everyone and cried every time he saw me talking to boy in school. It's still hard to believe that they were assassins.
Ami doesn't know that they were assassins or that Kazuomi is a diabolical monster. She knows that our parents died in a fire, but she thinks that it was an accident. She also thinks that I willingly came to Kazuomi and that he accepted me. Luckily I've taught her not to trust him and to not think of him as a friend. To her, he's just a nice stranger. She also knows to never be alone with him, and that gives me relief.
The song was over and her hair was done in two little pigtails. She got up and ran to the mirror.
"They look awesome, Onee-chan!" Ami said spinning around. She was wearing a gray skirt that ended a little above her knees, a white button-down shirt with a red blazer, white socks that ended a bit above her ankles, and black shoes.
"Come on, time for breakfast." I said then she came up to me and grabbed my hand.
Then we walked out of a white door with a red heart on it and entered a hallway. We went right, then we took a left, then another left, then we took the stairs on the right, then went down the hallway on our left, and finally we took a door on the right and we were in the dining room. 'I seriously hate this house with all its damn twist and turns! I swear, one day I'll get lost and no one will ever find me in this stupid house!" I thought as I sat down in the table, tired from all the turns.
"Good morning, Amu. Good morning, Ami."
"Kira-chan!" Ami said with a bright smile.
Kira was the maid that helped clean me and Ami up when we first got here. It turns out that her mother was one of Kazuomi's maids, but she was actually more than a maid. She was one of his lovers, and one day Kira was born. But Kazuomi didn't do anything; all he did was give her a job as a maid. When Kira's mother died, she was stuck with him. She always hated him and what he did despite of being her father. She had become a close friend of me and Ami. I always trust her to take care of Ami when I'm not around and she does it happily.
"Morning Kira, what's for breakfast?"
"What do you want?"
"I want waffles!" Ami beamed.
"What about you Amu?"
"I'll just have cereal." Then she left to go back in the kitchen and came back with our breakfast and some waffles for herself.
When we finished we went to the garage, which of course required more twists and turns. When we got there we saw a lot of cars. Some weren't even available in Japan, but we went to the regular little dark red car in the back.
Kira got in the driver's seat, I got in the passenger's side, and Ami was safely in the back.
"Onee-chan, do you have my bag?" 'Shit, not again.'
"You forgot again, didn't you nee-chan?"
"Sorry Ami, I'll go get it." Then I got out of the car and headed back into the house.
I tried to remember how we got from the dining room to the garage and just take the same route, but like always, I got lost. Right now I was running down the halls trying to find either the study, the dining room, or the entrance. Thankfully I found the entrance which is the first room you see when you enter the front door. But to my displeasure, Kazuomi was there and he looked as if he was waiting for someone but I'm guessing that he wasn't expecting me.
"What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be taking your brat of a sister to school?" He said with an irritated voice. And in case you were wondering, Ami does go to school and a good one at that. I wanted her to have a normal life and school is one part of it. I also want her to get a good education so that she could have a better future, away from all this.
"Aww, what's wrong? Upset because she doesn't trust you like you hoped for her to so that you could use her later on?" I knew that was exactly what he wanted but I wasn't about to let my sister be any type of friendly with him.
"You have to leave, now." He said sternly.
"Well I can't take Ami to school without her backpack now can I?"
"Just go!" he said pointing in the direction of the study, so I left.
I entered the study and I started to look for Ami's bag. We always leave it here because I always help her with her homework here. Then I found it on one of the couches. It was a pink backpack with an army pattern on it. Then I heard Kazuomi down the hall talking to someone and they were heading to the study. I realized that he was taking to four other people since I heard five pairs of footsteps. I climbed the stairs and went to the second floor of the study and hid behind one of the pillars.
I heard the doors to the study open and Kazuomi's annoying voice enter the room.
"As you all know, I do not respond well to bad news, so I expect to receive positive reports from all of you."
I stuck my head out of the pillar a bit. I was right, there were four people. One of them was Sanjou Yukari, the lady that showed me my parents on that computer. She was like a teacher to me. She showed me everything I needed to know about academic stuff. I was at university graduate level when I was 15 because of her. But then she got a huge promotion and now she's managing one of Kazuomi's "dirty workers" as I like to call them.
I also saw Nikaidou Yuu, another manager of one of his dirty workers. He used to be my trainer but then I surpassed him and he got promoted like Yukari. Both of them are now managers and I barely see them around here anymore. Now they spend most of their time in the actually company.
I also saw two people I've never seen before, but I knew who they were. They were Kazuomi's dirty workers. Their job is to raise money any way they can to help with Kazuomi's plans. Whether they earn it or steal it, it goes to Kazuomi. I hate what they do because there is no limit to what they will do to get some bucks. But then again, I shouldn't be judging since I do worse than them. One of them was a girl with blond hair tied in pigtails and purple eyes and the other was a boy with midnight blue hair and sapphire eyes.
"We did very well, Utau has earned more than 800,000 dollars in each concert she performed, and she has performed 6 this month. She has also stolen 5 million dollars so far. In total, that is more than 14,600,000 dollars. Top that, Nikaidou." Yukari said to Yuu.
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that Yuu and Yukari are sort of rivals. When they were both teaching me they were a couple but something happened and they started fighting out of nowhere. Then they got promoted and they were competing on who could get the most money and now they're "at war" as I like to call it.
"I do admit you did well, but we did better. Ikuto has performed 6 concerts this month as well but he earned 1,000,000 each. He has done 11 photo shoots and that earned us 500,000 each. He also stolen 5 million as well, but he has kidnapped 3 girls and each got us 100,000 dollars. In total, that is more than 16,800,000 dollars. And I did top it, Sanjou." Yuu said with a smirk.
I looked at this Ikuto guy, his hair was covering his eyes. The girl was looking at him with wide eyes and I could see a bit of worry and pain in her eyes.
"So, how much is that combined?" Kazuomi said emotionlessly.
"31,400,000 dollars." Yuu and Yukari said at the same time and then glared at each other.
"I guess that's enough."
"Um sir," Yuu said.
"Yes Nikaidou, what is it?"
"If you don't mind me asking, what is that and why is it here?" He asked pointing at Ami's backpack that was still on the couch. Shit, Ami! Because I forgot and listened to them compete on money Ami's going to be late to school.
"Is Amu here?" Yukari asked.
"Who's Amu?" the blond, I believe her name is Utau, asked with a confused expression on her face and the boy had the same expression.
"Ahh, there you are Amu-chan. Long time no see." Nikaidou said in his "happy voice" as I like to call it. 'I guess that there's no reason to hide now.' I stepped out of my place behind the pillar and revealed myself to the group.
"Hey Yuu, hey Yukari,"
"Amu, isn't that Ami's backpack?"
"Yeah and she's already late so I have to go. Nice seeing you two again." I said going down the stairs and grabbing Ami's backpack and heading to the door.
"Do you know how to get to the garage from here?" Nikaidou asked and I froze.
"I thought so; Ikuto, can you be a dear and show her to the garage, after all you've been here before." He asked Ikuto and he stayed silent for a bit.
"Sure," then he headed to the door and walked out.
We walked down the hall in silence but it wasn't a good one. I felt tension in the air and that didn't settle well with me.
"Are you okay, I sense you a bit tense." I don't really know why I asked that but it was already out there.
"How much of the conversation did you hear?" he asked in a plain voice.
"All of it, why?"
"Just asking." Then there was a bit of silence.
"Where are the girls now?"
"What?" he said turning his head a bit.
"The girls you kidnapped, where are they now?"
"They're back with their families, why?"
"Just asking."
Then we reached the garage and Kira and Ami were in the car waiting. I ran up the car and went up to the Kira's window.
"You got lost again didn't you?" Kira said.
"Sorry Ami"
"That's okay onee-chan, when you left Kira-chan called the school telling them that I would be late."
"Wait what, why did you do that?" I asked Kira.
"Because I knew you would get lost. Honestly Amu, you lived here for nine years but you still get lost." I glared at Kira.
"Wait, you've lived here for nine years?" Ikuto said emphasizing "here" word. I thought he left, and now he knows that I live here. 'Great, just great.'
"Amu, who is this?" Kira asked.
"His name is Ikuto, he works for Kazuomi and he's Yuu's client. They were talking in Kazuomi's study, then Yuu saw me and I had to go. Ikuto led the way since I would have gotten lost if I went alone."
"Like always," Ami sang and I glared at her.
"Yuu is here, is Yukari here too? Oh, we haven't seen them in ages." Kira said with excitement.
"Wait, are they still fighting?" Kira asked.
"Yep," I said popping the "p" sound. Then I realized that we weren't alone… again. I turned around to face Ikuto.
"Um, thanks for helping me. We have to go now so… see you around." I said then I went around the car to the passenger's side.
The garage doors opened and Kira started driving out. As the car was backing out I waved goodbye and smiled at Ikuto. I turned to look at Kira and she gave me questioning look. Even I was a little surprised by what I just did. I normally wouldn't do that to someone I never meet, much less when they're one of Kazuomi's dirty workers.
"Onee-chan, do you like him?"
"A-Ami," I said being caught of guard.
"Is he going to be my new onii-chan?"
"Ami! You're doing this on purpose aren't you?"
"Maybe." She said deviously. And I glared at her again.
(Ikuto's POV)
'That girl. Who was she? She lived here for nine years; she on first name bases with Nikaidou and Sanjou and they seem to get along well; and she doesn't seem affected by what me and Utau do. Is it possible that she knows what Kazuomi does too? Why is she living here in the first place?'
Right now I was walking down the halls of Kazuomi's mansion heading back to the study. When I got there everyone was in the same position as they were when I left.
"Okay he's back, now can you explain to us who she is?" Utau said.
"What's going on?" I asked confused. Then Nikaidou walked up to me.
"Ikuto, remember that girl that you took to the garage? Of course you do, you just dropped her off. Well she's going to be working in our department from now on."
"And I want to know who she is if she's going to be working with us." Utau said crossing her arms over her chest. Then the room went silent.
"So what, you're not going to tell us?"
"She is someone of non-importance. It is just time to make her of importance, that's all." Kazuomi said as if it was so simple.
"If she was of "non-importance" then why did you house her here for nine years?" I asked without thinking. And everyone looked at me with wide eyes except Kazuomi. He had the same plain expression he always has.
"Her parents worked for me and they were very successful. All these years were training for her to be better than her parents and that training is complete." Then the room went through another moment of silence.
"Well since she's going to be working in our department, she'll need a manager. I already have Utau but I think I could handle two girls." Sanjou said.
"And who said you would be her manager. I have done an extraordinary job with Ikuto. Even better job than you have done with Utau, the girl's talents are being weighed down with you and who's to say you won't do the same with Amu. I am the best choice for a manager for her." Nikaidou argued.
"Excuse me, but Utau is in the top 10 of the best singers in Japan. She is immensely popular and successful. And Amu will too if she comes with me."
"Ikuto is the best violinist in Japan. Not one of the best, he is number one. His modeling career is beyond successful. Every girl drools over him. His singing is close to perfection and Amu will make a fully blossomed flower seem like nothing if she comes with me."
They spent what seemed like hours arguing like that until the door to the study opened. There stood one of the maids; she had black hair and green eyes. Wait a minute, that was the maid that was in the car the pinkette left in.
"Amu, they're still here." She said, then she entered the room with Amu shortly following.
"Amu it's a good thing you came, we need to discuss some things." Kazuomi said and I could see her eyes darken.
"Don't worry, it's not what you think. We wouldn't discuss that in front of others. You will now be working in Ikuto and Utau's department." I could see her eyes widen.
"But does that mean that I won't be-" she started but she was cut off by Kazuomi.
"No, you will not stop doing what you were doing before. You will just be working in that department as well." I could see her sending him a glare.
"What will I be doing?" she asked through clenched teeth. Well at least now I know that she hates Kazuomi too.
"Before we decide that, we will need to decide on who will be your manager." When he said that I could see Nikaidou and Sanjou's eye shine declaring war again.
"Amu sweaty,"
"Amu-chan~,"
Then they started saying things like "I would be the best choice for a manager." and "I will make you shine brighter than a million suns." and stuff like that. I feel sorry for her. Being in the middle of a battle like that is suffocating.
"Stop, both of you, right now!" she yelled and they both froze.
"Sanjou, stand up straight! Nikaidou, fix your hair!" she ordered them.
"Amu-chan," the both said slowly and with a hint of fear in their voice.
"NOW!"
Like rockets, Sanjou and Nikaidou did as she ordered and they were both standing there frozen in fear. Utau and I were beyond shocked, we were astonished. She stopped a battle between Sanjou and Yukari. It was like she stopped a hurricane with nothing but a few words.
"I love both of you, I really do. But if I'm going to have a manager it wouldn't be either of you." When she said that it was like a dark cloud was placed over both of them.
"But if it's not going to be one of use, who is it going to be?" Sanjou asked.
"I already have someone in mind who would be the perfect manager for me; Kira." She said signaling to the maid and her eyes widen.
"Me?" she said pointing to herself.
"Her?!" Nikaidou and Sanjou yelled.
"You two have already taught me so much. And Kira has always been my backbone and looking after me. I know that she will be an awesome manager." Amu said smiling at Kira.
"I approve your proposal, but just because she is now your manager doesn't mean she will stop being a maid." Kazuomi said in a plain voice.
"I-I don't know Amu, maybe Nikaidou or Sanjou would be good managers for you but me?" Then Amu walked up to her and whispered something to her and luckily I was close enough to hear.
"If your my manager than you would spend more time away from Kazuomi." She whispered.
"I accept." She immediately declared.
"Great, so what will I be doing?" Amu asked her.
"What do you mean?" Kira asked.
"She has to do something to raise money. Utau and I are performers and we do other stuff too. What do you suggest Amu should do to get money?" I said to her.
"Singing; you'll be a singer." She immediately declared again.
"I don't sing." Amu stated.
"Oh please, don't pretend I don't hear you when you sing to Ami."
"But that's for Ami and Ami only."
"Listen to your manager, you will sing Amu and that's final. And you will not disobey me." Kazuomi ordered. I could see everyone's except Kazuomi, Utau, and my eyes darken.
"Fine, I'll sing. Will I do anything else?" She said.
"I suggest she models. She has the most adorable face I've ever seen." Nikaidou said half serious and the other half goofy while walking up to her and pinching her cheeks.
"Can you let go of my cheeks now?" then he let go.
"I approve." Kira declared.
"I suggest she should be an actress as well. After all, she should be a natural right?" Sanjou said.
"I second that." Nikaidou said.
"I approve as well. What about you Amu, what do you want to do?" Kira asked while turning to her. Then she started thinking.
"I think that's enough, but I do have one condition. Ami has to be with me and Kira everywhere we go. I will not allow her to be alone him for so much as a second." She said pointing at Kazuomi.
"Very well, the girl will stay with you." Kazuomi accepted.
"Who's Ami?" Utau asked.
"Ami is my little sister." Amu said.
"Can we go now, I'm starting to get bored." I said and I honestly was.
"Actually we will be spending a few days here to get Amu-chan ready." Nikaidou said with his goofy side.
"Sanjou, is that true?" Utau asked.
"Actually yes, it will at least take us a week."
"Sanjou, can you call one of the maids to show them to their rooms?" Kazuomi asked.
"That's not my job anymore sir."
"Just do it." Sanjou sighed and then she walked to a desk that had a computer and typed a few keys. Then a maid walked in
"Come with me and I'll show you two to your rooms." She said and Utau and I left the room.
We walked around the corner and we were now in a different hallway.
"Hey, where's the bathroom?" I asked.
"Just go back the way we came and down the hall. We'll wait for you here." I turned around and followed her instructions.
I was walking back when I heard screaming come from the door on my right. That was the door that led to the study. I was about to walk away when I heard it again but that one was louder. I opened the door a little bit to see what was happening, but there was nobody there. Then one of the book shelves started to move and I went back in hallway and closed the door, but not all the way so I could still see and hear. Kazuomi, Nikaidou, Sanjou, Amu, and Kira walked through the now open book shelve and then it closed again.
"I can see you've improved Amu-chan. That footage of you was impressive." Nikaidou complimented.
"Thanks," Amu said a bit depressed.
"I meant it as a compliment, Amu." Nikaidou said.
"I can't exactly take that as a compliment when what I'm doing is-" Amu said only to be cut off by Kazuomi.
"Your job, you were doing your job. And you will do it today as well." I could see Amu's knuckles go white and her eyes darken with a death glare directed at Kazuomi.
"When?" she asked with clenched teeth.
"Be here and ready by midnight."
"Can we go now? We need to pick up Ami?"
"Ami gets out in an hour."
"We're picking her up early. Come on, Kira." She said grabbing the maid's arm and dragging her towards the door. I quickly backed away and bumped into the wall and it opened. I fell into what I believe was a secret passage way and the wall closed trapping me. 'Great, just great.'
There was a hole in the wall that let me see through the wall. I saw Amu walk out the door and now she was I the hallway with Kira.
"Amu, stop. Look at me." Kira said but Amu kept looking away.
"I'm going to hurt more people when I'm in that department. I already hurt enough, why do I have to hurt more? From the first day I came here he tried to make me a monster, and he's doing it."
"You are not a monster, Amu. Remember why you're doing this."
"But that doesn't erase what I'm doing. Every week my assignments get worst, and because of me every week people… I don't want to do this anymore." Then she turned around and cried into Kira's arms.
"Come on, why don't we go to the city and waste Kazuomi's money until Ami get out of school?" Then Amu chuckled.
"Okay," then they left.
'What does Kazuomi make her do and why does she do it?' Those thoughts and more about her were going through my head. She interests me and I am determined to find out everything about her.
Finished. And people that have read my other story might be like "You said you wouldn't put song lyrics no more" Well someone told me I could but I just had to give the credit to the artist and all that. And when I read that I felt stupid. Anyways R&R! No seriously please, you have no idea how much it helps. Bye. :-)
Song: Someone Like You by Adele
