Hey Guys!

Yeah, I'm fully expecting some of you to kill me... but since I brought a peace offering in the form of a couple of chapters, maybe you'll spare my life?

Summary:

A baby stolen from the royal palace, then prized for her long pink locks, escapes from the tower in which she is captive... and as she meets the royals, secrets will come about. Only the pink haired princess called Amu will be able to discover the truth behind the Humpty Lock and Dumpty Key... and time is ticking... for her, it may already be too late.

Previously:

"I guess I don't know who my parents are... or who Rapunzel is..." Amu said.

"Rapunzel? She's the girl in the fairytale with very long hair." Nagihiko stated, and then looked at Amu, "Your hair is quite short though."

"Two days ago it could be wrapped around my entire body like a cocoon." Amu said, and then smiled, "It was nice to meet you, Prince Nagihiko."

A girl walked up to Amu, with the same purple hair, interrupting Nagihiko and Amu, "You're a wonderful dancer..." she said, smiling softly in a feminine way. "I'm Princess Nadeshiko, Nagihiko's twin sister." The girl said.

Chapter Three: The Twins, The Necklace, and The Kiss

Amu nodded, "I couldn't think of you being anything other than a princess... is it just me, or are there a lot of princes and princesses?" she asked.

Nadeshiko looked sad, "We lost a princess the day she was born you know..."

"She was a stillborn?" Amu asked, shocking Nadeshiko. Nagihiko smiled softly, before ruffling Amu's hair gently.

"Oh no, no, no! She was kidnapped; she'd be ranked a Princess Queen by now. It'd only be two years until she took over the empire, too." Nadeshiko said, "They're replacing her at last, now..."

Amu looked horrified, "How can you replace the loss of a child? That's something that can never be accepted!" she said, her temper rising.

Nadeshiko put a finger over Amu's lips, "Please understand that they have no choice... if there is no heir, a war would break out." Nadeshiko said, then grabbed Amu's arm, "I'll fix you up to look like you belong here with us, okay?"

Amu nodded and let Nadeshiko take her to an abandoned room with Nagihiko trailing along, and Nadeshiko pulled a brush through Amu's hair, and surprisingly, Amu's hair started to grow longer and eventually reached its former length.

Then Nadeshiko put it up in a plait and wrapped the plait and pinned it at the top of Amu's head, and curled the rest of Amu's hair around Amu's face and placed small white flowers and pearls throughout Amu's hair, then rummaged through a wardrobe and then pulled out a beautiful light pinkish white dress, "This is my palace room, you know." Nadeshiko said as she placed a silver tiara on Amu's head.

Nagihiko nodded, looking through a collection of earrings before passing pearl earrings to Amu, "Wear these, they'd match the dress beautifully."

Amu nodded, walking to behind a wall, then slipping out of Rima's clothes, before putting the dress on. The long white bell sleeves that were quite spacious, and the corset styled top half of the dress had a flower lace like pattern. The bottom half of the dress was a full tulle skirt with an elegant train, and very puffy.

Nadeshiko gasped as Amu came out of the dressing room, and then looked at them, before regaining herself and giving Amu elbow length white gloves, which instead had more see-through fingers, and a thick white sleeve. Then Nagihiko put a veil over Amu's head, and then a necklace around Amu's neck, before putting a silver ring on Amu's middle finger.

Nagihiko then bent down, and put two white ballet slippers on Amu's feet gently, as Nadeshiko placed her on a chair and put white nail polish on Amu's fingers.

"Perfect." Nadeshiko said, pulling Amu along. Nagihiko nodded, and then slipped his arm through to Amu, escorting her through the hall. Amu rested her arm on Nagihiko's arm, and then had Nadeshiko hook her elbow through Amu's.

Amu looked at Nadeshiko and Nagihiko, "Why are you doing this for me?" Amu asked, and giggles came from both twins.

"Because you're cute," Nadeshiko said earnestly, dabbing into some silver power, and placing it on Amu's eyelids. Then Nadeshiko put lip gloss on Amu's lips, "Now you look like a princess."

Nagihiko smiled, "You'd make the perfect wife, Amu."

Nadeshiko froze, unhooking her arm from Amu's, "What did you call her?" Nadeshiko asked, in a very confused tone, shaking her head, "She can't be..."

Amu looked at Nadeshiko, "He called me by my name, Amu." Amu said cheerfully, "At least, that's what the old witch called me since I can remember." She said in a sadder tone.

Nadeshiko turned pale, spinning Amu around, "Shit... is that old witch still alive? She was our parent's old maid... our parents said that our old maid kidnapped the empress's baby, so they felt indebted to the emperor and empress."

Amu looked confused, "So I wasn't the only one she kidnapped? She wasn't in the tower with me..."

Nagihiko looked at Amu in a new light, and then gasped, "I heard a whisper once that the empress's baby had pink hair, but I didn't take much note... oh gosh..."

Nadeshiko nodded, "Our old maid was a witch... and it so happens that Amu has something that the old witch wants very much." Then Nadeshiko turned to Amu, "Princess Amu, where is the Humpty Lock?"

Nagihiko's eyes landed on the other necklace around Amu's neck, "You sealed the Humpty Lock into another form. There's a rumour that when the Humpty Lock, and the Dumpty Key meet, the embryo and the guardian characters of the hearts egg will hatch."

Amu placed her hand on the necklace protectively, and then looked at Nagihiko and Nadeshiko, "What does that mean?" Amu asked, as she concentrated on the words, Humpty Lock.

A shining white light came from Amu's necklace, and a lock appeared on a golden chain. Nagihiko looked at Nadeshiko, "Didn't someone try to kidnap Ikuto around the same time as Amu? Wouldn't that mean he has the Dumpty Key?"

Nadeshiko and Nagihiko took Amu's hands and started to run down the hall, taking Amu through multiple doors, and then finally entering a grand bedroom, and then walking over to a bed next to a crib.

Nadeshiko looked at Amu, "Stay there, I'm going to get Empress Midori, Nagihiko will stay with you." Nadeshiko ran to the door of the room, and then ran out.

Amu looked at Nagihiko, "I forgot to say this before, but you're also an amazing dancer." Amu said, smiling. Nagihiko intertwined his fingers through Amu's, making her look up.

Nagihiko grinned, "And I forgot to say this before, but you look beautiful... your hair was like this before, right?" he said, smiling. Then he leant in, and moved his mouth to Amu's ear, "You're gorgeous." He said, and then kissed Amu's cheek.

Amu sighed, "You're so sweet Nagihiko, and I trusted you from the moment you danced with me. You're very likeable." Amu said, resting her shoulders and head on his chest.

"As are you, Princess Queen Amu Hinamori." Nagihiko said, and Amu's eyes brightened.

Amu tugged on Nagihiko's shirt, "Is that my real name? I sound like some sort of princess!" Amu exclaimed. Nagihiko grinned, wrapping his arm around Amu.

"Yeah, that's your real name, but your full name is Her Royal Highness Princess Queen Amu Stephanie Anna Elisabeth Hinamori." Nagihiko said, smiling, "It's a long name, isn't it?"

The door opened, and a woman with red hair stepped in, pulling a man with blue hair in with her, "Shh... its okay Ikuto, I heard no one uses this room anymore, not since the kidnapping."

"Saaya..." Ikuto said, kissing the woman with red hair and pushing her onto the wall.

"Excuse me!" A woman with brown hair, followed by Nadeshiko said, "What do you think you're doing in my daughter's room!"

Author's Note: Just now, I was checking my e-mail (which admittedly, was the first time this year), and I saw an Story Alert for this story. This then reminded me that I had typed up the chapter ages ago, and then I came to a split second decision... maybe I'll update. Honestly, I can understand if some of you wanted to kill me. Everyone who read this story, please know I'm greatful. You are allowed to tell me to get a move on with the story if I leave it for a while. I need a push forward sometimes.

Yes, I actually introduced Saaya into the story. After writing a small fanfic (which I deleted) about a girl who befriended Saaya, I then started to have a liking towards this particular character. I wouldn't interfere with the main pairings. Poor Tadase hasn't even been introduced into the story yet. One of the things about Shugo Chara is that all the characters are wonderful in their own way. I mean, how many people can say they started a fan club over their crush, or actually was in a helicoptor that crashed?

Anyway, a special dedication to Natalie (who might not ever read this), the promise you had me make... I've kept it, even though it got a little hard over the holidays. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I only wish you the best... I can't believe someone like me has a friend as wonderfully amazing as you. Thanks for saving me.

Titles:

Ikuto~Prince

Utau~Princess

Rima~Countess

Tadase~Duke

Yaya~Marchioness

Kairi~Duke

Midori~Empress

Tsumugu~Emperor

Kukai ~ Prince

Nagihiko ~ Prince

Nadeshiko ~ Princess