A/N: Hey everyone!! Sorry for such a long delay. I just wrote my entrance exams. Anyway, I just hope you didn't give up on me.

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Chapter 4

A new acquaintance

"This is totally unfair." cried out Nanami.

"Tell me about it." replied Aya, ruefully.

The two turned and looked around Kanata who was staring hard at the closed door of Miyu's house. Christine, Nozomu and Santa were sulking beside them.

The gang had finally managed to come to Miyu's hometown to pay her a surprise visit. But what greeted them was not a cheerful Miyu but an abandoned house with no sign of life.

"But what could have happened?" Christine muttered "She couldn't have shifted, could she? ...At least not without telling us?"

"Forget telling us about shifting!" Kanata cut in angrily "It's been over a week. She didn't even call once since she left… She doesn't care!"

"You should know better than to say such cruel things about her, Kanata!" snapped Nanami "You think it was her choice to leave? ...her choice to shift her house??"

Kanata shifted his gaze guiltily. He didn't mean to loose his cool like that.

"Ok everyone. Calm down" said Nozomu "Let's sit down and think rationally. Fighting won't get us anywhere."

Nanami and Kanata nodded quietly.

"But where should we start?" asked Santa.

Just then a young man passing by the house stopped and called out, "Hey! Are you guys looking for the famous Miki Kozuki? I'm afraid they've shifted their residence to Tomoeda."

"Tomoeda?" everyone echoed, stunned.

"Yes." the man said, "Miki and her husband had come here two weeks ago to empty the place."

"And do you know where exactly in Tomoeda they are now?" asked Kanata.

"I'm sorry but I can't help you there." the man replied.

Kanata turned his head away and stared hard at the empty house. Why was Miyu going so far away from him?

"Thanks anyway, Mister." replied Christine.

"No problem" he said and went on his way.

Everyone gloomily made their way back to Heiomachi. Now they had to start all over again and search for Miyu. Why did everything have to be so complicated?

Meanwhile, back in Tomoeda,

"Wow! I still can't believe Eriol and you were childhood friends." exclaimed Sakura, excitedly as the two made their way home.

"We're not exactly 'childhood' friends." Miyu replied thinking about Kanata and Akira "I was twelve then. My mom had to go to England for some research and we stayed there for about a year and a half. And Eriol was our next door neighbour and we went to school together."

"That's so cool." replied Sakura "If I didn't know about Kanata, I'd say you two were going out."

"Don't be ridiculous!" Miyu argued "He's just a friend. And I don't think he's even my type. A bit too mysterious, wouldn't you say? In fact, he said that it was 'fate' when I left England."

"So that's why he said that 'fate wanted you two to meet again'." replied Sakura "Anyway, you'll be coming to Tomoyo's house for the fashion show rehearsals, right?"

"Yeah... I'll be there at five- thirty, as planned. But I still don't understand why she's so keen on keeping so many rehearsals."

"Tomoyo is a perfectionist when it comes to style and fashion." Sakura explained.

"More like 'obsession-ist." replied Miyu "and that's not even a word."

Sakura giggled "You're so right. But she's sweet and that's all that matters to me."

"Ok, I'll see you later today. Are you sure you don't want to come with me?" she added as she turned towards her lane.

"No, I think I'll manage." she replied, waving a small paper slip "Tomoyo has given me a detailed address. Bye then"

"Bye." called out Sakura

As Miyu slowly made her way back home, she remembered her walks back home with Kanata. She never had to walk back alone… except when they were fighting that is.

It was true that Sakura had accompanied her till then… but Miyu still had quite a long walk before reaching her house.

Just then, she saw a young couple walking towards her. The woman was holding a cute blonde baby in her arms. Miyu couldn't help but stand and stare longingly at them thinking, "When Luu was around, Kanata and I probably looked like a couple."

She blushed as she remembered the day when they went shopping and Luu magically stuck their cheeks together when they argued.

That was the day when a new understanding developed between Kanata and her and they truly understood their responsibility as foster parents to Luu.

These thoughts kept her occupied until she reached her house.

"I'm home!" she called out cheerfully as she let herself in.

No response.

She walked over to the kitchen and found a note on the fridge stating 'Miyu, your dad and I have lots of work at office tonight. Don't wait up for us. You can order pizza for dinner. Lots of love, mom'

Miyu sighed as she crumpled up the note. What else was new?

She changed into a comfortable blue tank top and tan shorts. Guessing that Tomoyo would probably have prepared a grand tea for her, she just gobbled up a quick cheese sandwich.

It was still only three thirty so she decided to see if threw was anything interesting on TV. But apparently, there was nothing good as Miyu eyes wandered around the huge living room.

It was strange.

Her parents had bought such a big house but they hadn't kept any maids or butlers. There was only an old security guy at the gate. Of course, there were surveillance cameras and burglar alarms but her parents had never kept maids or someone to watch over her.

"Guess I'll make an early start." she said to herself.

Even though she was fully aware that no one was going to read it, she left a quick note on the fridge explaining that she was going to her new friend's house for tea and set off.

She was to take the metro train to Tomoyo's stop. As opposed what she had hoped for, the train was very crowded.

She squeezed herself inside and steering away from a group of sneering college boys, found a secure spot between two fat women who were clutching huge shopping bags.

After ten minutes, she decided to check the name of the stop one last time. But to horror, she couldn't find the paper on which Tomoyo had written the address.

But Miyu remembered that the stop's name sounded like Tomoyo's surname.

The train stopped at Daidoji station… but the next stop was Daidouji. Hoping that it was the right stop, she got off the train and tried to recollect the directions to Tomoyo's mansion.

"It can't be too bad." she thought "Someone will surely know where her house is. I just have to ask someone."

But as she stepped onto the streets, she didn't know where to start. It was like she had walked into a ghost town.

All around there were only mean looking people, dressed in tattered shabby clothes. Not a single soul looked decent enough to be able to talk to. "What mess have I got myself into now?" she thought desperately.

Puckering up all the courage she had, she walked over to an old man and asked, "Hello sir. Could you please direct me to Daidouji mansion?"

The old man looked up and said, "I dunno what you're talking about, little missy. But you look like you've got some spare change."

Miyu sighed and handed him a few coins, "Thanks anyway." she muttered.

"Hey there, are you lost?" someone asked from behind.

Miyu turned around and came face to face with a tall boy with long black hair tied into a pony-tail. "I can help you if you like pretty-face" he said

"Umm… no thank you." she quickly replied.

She was sure that he was one of the sneering guys she had seen earlier in the train… and she didn't like his attitude one bit.

"You don't want to be alone in a place like this, sweetie." he drawled, taking one step closer. "I… I'm not lost." she stammered slowly backing away from him.

"I'm just going to visit this uncle of mine. He's a police officer." she lied. But he didn't seem to believe her as she replied coolly, "A police officer, eh? I'd like to meet this uncle of yours."

It was time for some quick thinking on Miyu's part.

"Oh there he is!" she exclaimed, pointing behind the guy. "UNCLE, OVER HERE!!" she yelled, waving frantically.

The guy quickly wheeled around and looked around, terrified that she had been telling the truth.

But there was no policeman in sight.

"Hey! I don't see any…" His words trailed away as she turned around.

Miyu had taken the chance to get as far from the guy as possible.

She ran swiftly through the narrow lanes, hoping to at least find a phone booth.

She found one soon enough. She quickly grabbed the receiver and raised her hand to dial… but then, a realization struck her…

Who was she going to call?

No one was at home and she certainly didn't know anyone else's number. Was she supposed to call Kanata, who was in Heiomachi, and ask for help?

Putting the receiver back, she hurried out… only to walk headlong into the guy she had been trying to avoid.

And what's more, his college buddies were with him.

"So, you think you can trick us, Sweetie? You're going to pay for that." he said coldly.

He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a piece of paper that looked like the one she had lost.

"Hey that's mine." she cried out.

"I know." said the guy "And you've got off at the wrong stop…which is good for us."

Miyu didn't know what to do. Her eyes were beginning to glisten with tears "Please…" she began to plead "Leave me alone."

"So now you want to talk politely. But it's too late." he replied and grabbed hold of her hand, "You're coming with us."

Miyu looked around helplessly. The street was deserted. No one was going to help her.

As she found herself being dragged away, she began to cry, "Please… let… let me go."

Her voice seemed to have stuck in her throat as she couldn't scream for help.

Just when all hope seemed to be lost, she saw a sudden blur of blue and black jump out from nowhere. The next minute, the guy who was dragging her away was sprawled on the ground, sporting a bloody nose.

He had just been punched in the face by the new comer, a young man with short ruffled black hair.

"It's rude to make a girl cry, you know." he told the guys.

"Hey" he added, looking at Miyu from the corner of his eye "Are you alright?"

Miyu nodded weakly.

"Who do you think you are?!?" yelled the guy, after getting onto his feet. "Come on boys, let us teach this wannabe hero a lesson." he added to his companions.

They all charged at the young man, who displayed some very good skills, dodging all their attacks and performing some impressible somersaults and kicks. The guys had enough and quickly made a run for it.

"And don't ever come back!" the young man called out after them.

He then slowly turned around to see Miyu on her knees, her face hidden behind her beautiful strands of blonde hair.

He hurried over and knelt beside her. "Are you hurt?" he asked; his voice full of concern.

Miyu slowly raised her head and looked into his face. She was rather startled to see that he was incredibly handsome, with piercing blue eyes.

For a moment, he too seemed stunned, as he gazed into her bright emerald green eyes.

"Tha…thank you." she whispered gratefully, flashing a warm smile.

He quickly snapped to reality and replied, "Hey, no problem."

He took her hand and helped her stand up. "Are you lost?" he asked.

"Yes, I was looking for Daidouji mansion." she replied.

"You mean, Tomoyo's house?" he asked "You're quite far from there."

"You know Tomoyo!? Could you please show me the way." she begged.

"No I can't..." he replied.

Miyu's face fell. What was she going to do now?

"But I can take you there." he suddenly said.

"Really?" she asked, hopefully.

"Sure, I was going by her house anyway." he said, casually. "But it's going to be a slightly long walk."

"No problem." Miyu replied cheerfully "By the way, I'm Miyu Kozuki."

"Well Miyu, you can call me Touya." he said.

A/N: Well, what do you think? Please review and let me know.

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Next chapter: A warning