WAIT!!!! THIS IS NOT AN AUTHOR'S NOTE CHAPTER!! Well, it kinda is. But, READ READ READ if you haven't already for "Crossing Paths" or "Drunk" or on my other stories.
Now you might be wondering, "Why the hell did she update three of her stories in one day? She doesn't update that often but she updated three?!" Um, I have an explanation for that. XD August 7th was the day of being an author for a year :D Woo!! XD Because of this, I decided to update all my stories and a one-shot. But my updates were delayed because I had to finish my book, "Gone With The Wind." (Which was quite good.) and I had to hurry since it was overdue on the 3rd XD So here were my presents for me and you readers. But it's like almost a month late because I unintentionally took my break before finishing my updates O.o My bad. So think of these as updates before I put it on hold.
Present for you: updates on all stories and a one-shot
Present for me: a break from Fanfiction
That's right. A break. I already had one but I think I need another one. I'm tired and I have a full explanation in my rant section on my profile. Please read it. But here's a sentence from it: Fanfiction has taken a toll on me. Hope you read my explanation and vote for a random poll I thought of XD "Who's the real pervert?" "Amu or Ikuto?" Vote if you want~ I personally think Amu is in some ways XD But Ikuto is too in some other ways~
Oh, and I'm putting my stories on hold except for "Crossing Paths." I really want to finish that before continuing. I even have part of the ending typed out!! 0o0 I'll probably work on "Unexpected Love" next because "Twilight" is getting a bit old.
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This is the least amount of reviews I've gotten for this story…16 T.T It's a lot to some people but I'm so used to getting more than 20. I may seem selfish but I was so used to getting the usual amount of reviews I get. I hope more people review because I wasn't as motivated for this chapter…I just forced myself to update since it's WAY past the 7th.
Hey, fanfiction changed the character names on the list of the Shugo Chara! cast. XD Instead of "Amu", it's "Amu H." Okay, that's pretty random xD
Oh, and I forgot to mention that Rima was back from her honeymoon. Though it was only a week -.- I completely forgot about that.
Well, here's the chapter!
X-x-Flashback of Chapter 6-x-X
What time was it? I lost track and it sucks that she didn't put a clock in here. I glanced at the table about five yards away from me and I squinted my eyes. TO pass the time, I should see what's on the desk. I saw a picture frame and my eyes widened with horror.
Yuki was hugging a man with jet black hair and green eyes. The same man who danced with me at Rima's wedding.
Yamotaru Koji.
X-x-End of Flashback-x-X
X-x-X
Taken Away
September 18th
Ikuto's POV
"Hand me a ruler."
"Why do you need a ruler?"
"So I can whack you with it because you completely forgot to tell the bakery to make our customized cake! They need to have it at least a week before we need it and there's six days left until the party!" I grabbed a toy hammer instead and repeatedly hit Kukai with it.
"Ow! Hey! I forgot, ok?! I bet we can persuade them! I'm sure they would since it's a special birthday party!" That still didn't stop me from beating him up. This is pretty out of character but Kukai deserves it.
We were now at Day 2.
Utau is becoming frantic because Amu's still not answering. But I told Utau I'll call her tonight. I'm sure Amu's phone is dead or something but even I'm starting to worry a little. Amu would be like "Stop worrying about me! I can take care of myself." She's headstrong and that's a good and bad point of hers.
Amu is strong (she took karate lessons before) and she knows to lock the doors and such because we all know what would happen if someone broke in the house. And I trust Amu. Sure, she may be ditzy at times but she's super alert.
But I can't help but worry.
Rima's POV
"Hello?"
"Rima-chan? It's Aya."
"Oh, hey, Aya." Saito Aya was the chief of all the computer graphics and such of my line. We had become friends at one point. She's really nice and caring. "What's up?"
"I was just wondering…is Amu-chan going to come to work?"
"No, I don't think so. I can't contact her at all for some reason but her boyfriend said that she may have turned the phone off or something."
"…Rima-chan, does Ikuto-san know a girl name Yuki-san?" Oh, she knows Ikuto.
"Um, yes, she's Ikuto's manager. Why?"
"…isn't Ikuto-san with Amu-chan right now?"
"No, he's working for a couple of days on something for Amu's surprise birthday party. Why don't you come, too? I think Amu would love that."
"…Rima-chan, please tell Ikuto-san to hurry and go home to check up on Amu-chan."
"Aya, what's wrong? You seem panicky…did something happen?"
"…tell Ikuto-san to be aware of what Yuki-san does."
"Ikuto fired her, I think. That's what Amu told me. I don't know if Ikuto still talks to this "Yuki" person."
"…ah, fuck."
"Aya?" Okay, there must be something wrong. Aya rarely curses. Probably the occasional "damn" or "crap" but not any intense words. "Tell me what's wrong."
"Amu-chan is in danger."
"What?"
"Rima-chan, did Amu ever tell you about her injury on her hand?" (A/N: Refer to chapter 4.)
"Hmm? Oh, yea, she did. What's that got to do with this?"
"I was the one who put the knife in the drawer, bolted the first aid kit shut, and put the hole in her tire."
Amu's POV
"Tell me something. Was Koji your boyfriend?"
"…"
Okay, Ikuto would kill me for doing this. Asking private questions and stuff would probably provoke her to kill me or something but I have to get this straight. And it can help me get the hell out of here.
I continued blabbing about things. Why? I don't know. To bring pain upon myself? Great, I'm starting to become a masochist. "If you guys are still together, why are you aiming for Ikuto? You have a boyfriend, don't you? I'm sure Koji would be mad if you cheated on him. Where is he right now? You love him, don't you?" Why—" I was cut off by a slap on my left cheek. More like a bitch slap.
"All because of you…" she trailed off, sobbing. Ok, she was angry one minute and now she's weeping? "Koji…"
"Let me guess, he is your boyfriend." Maybe I can talk some sense in this woman. "If he is, then why are you targeting Ikuto and me?! It just doesn't make sense!"
"Was. He broke up with me. When I met Ikuto, I thought he resembled Koji so much." Well, I can't deny that. They have the same hairstyles except Koji's hair was a bit neater and black. Also, his eyes were emerald. "I thought I could pretend Ikuto was Koji so the heartbreak wouldn't hurt as much. And Ikuto was nice to me. I even thought that maybe, just maybe, I can love Ikuto for him and not because he is similar to Koji. So I began thinking more about Ikuto and talking to him as him and not Koji. I soon found myself falling for him. But then I found out about you." She glared at me with intense hatred and I flinched from her gaze. "I found out that you were Ikuto's girlfriend and you even tried to take Koji away!"
"What the—what are you talking about?"
"At your friend's wedding."
"Oh, that. We were just dancing! Trust me, we're just friends." But I don't think she believes me.
"You know, I really pity you," I stated, causing her eyes to widen. "I'm sorry that he broke up with you. I really am. But I think it's just sad that you think of Ikuto as Koji and that you can't move on."
Ikuto's POV
"Yo," I greeted into my cell phone, telling Kukai to go ahead with the work on the boat.
"Tsukiyomi Ikuto, get your ass in your apartment this instant."
"Wait, who's this?"
"Rima. I just went to your apartment but no one's answering the door!!"
"I'm sure Amu's asleep."
"Go. Now." And she hung up.
"Who was that?" Kukai asked, carrying a box.
"Rima. She's demanding me to go to my apartment to check up on Amu."
"Dude, I think you should. The girls haven't heard anything from Amu for almost two days no matter how many times they call her. They're starting to worry."
"And you don't think I'm worried? I've been worried sick." I dashed to the door and yelled over my shoulder, "I'll be right back!"
X-x-X
"What the hell happened in here?"
Papers were scattered across the floor and the coffee table was on its side. I checked the rest of the rooms and they were fine.
"Amu? Where are you??" I searched the bathroom, kitchen, our room, everywhere! But she was nowhere to be found. I looked in small spaces where she might have hid or if someone trapped her there but still, there was nothing. I was beginning lose it.
I quickly dialed Rima's number and waited impatiently for her to pick up.
"Is she there?"
"No."
"Ikuto, I think your ex-manager kidnapped Amu."
Amu's POV (A/N: I said I would warn you guys so I'm warning you now. There is some bloody content [very minor] and I just mention the damage but it shouldn't be very detailed.)
Maybe I shouldn't have done that.
I struggled against the chair. "Damn it!"
Yuki got really mad at my last statement and it only got worse since I opened my big mouth to rub it in her face even more. But seriously, she should just move on or aim to get Koji back! It's like she's not even trying to move on. I hate people who give up before they even start.
'Watch as your lover gets taken away from you!'
She said that before she left half an hour ago. What did she mean by that??
I've been working the whole day, trying to loosen the knots on the ropes. I carefully used my fingers to pull at whichever direction on the rope that was tying my wrists.
After ten minutes or so, the knot came undone and my hands were free. I bent down to grab a bloodstained knife. With my blood. I slashed at the ropes and my legs were free. I quickly undid the ropes around my head and breathed heavily. I stood up, my muscles aching from all the sitting and abuse.
But when I took one step, I collapsed. From hunger, thirst, and pain. Just great.
Then the door banged open. Fear swept through me. What if it was Yuki? If it was, I'm screwed. No, more than that. I'm dead. I'll be tied up again and thrown into the ocean. What a great way to die when I was this close to escaping.
"Amu-chan!!" This voice…
I felt strong hands flip me onto my back, making me moan.
It was Koji. Guess I won't die.
"Amu, what and how did this happen to you?" he asked, his tone showing disbelief and shock as he took in my appearance. I must look terrible. Last time I checked, I had cuts on my legs, arms, stomach (those were minor), bruises in various spots of my body, and a huge gash down my back. And a big red mark on my left cheek.
"I opened my big mouth." I smile grimly and placed my right hand over my stomach.
"Who did this?"
"Yuki." I coughed. His hands clenched into fists.
"Have some water." He opened a new water bottle and propped my head up so it would be easier for me to drink.
"How did you find me? Or more importantly, how did you know I was missing?"
"Your boyfriend was practically tearing apart the city, looking for you." He chuckled at the memory. I can just imagine Ikuto doing that. "I asked him what was wrong and he said that Yuki, his manager from before, might have taken you. And Aya agreed."
"Aya? What does she have to do with this?"
"Remember when you cut your hand during work? And the tire?" I nodded. "Aya did it."
I gasped. "Aya? Why??"
"Yuki…threatened her to do it. You see, Yuki's father owns a company that supports a business that belongs to Aya's parents. If Aya didn't help Yuki, Yuki would immediately cancel all ties with Aya's parents' company. And it just so happens that Aya works in the same company that you do. Aya knew if that happened, her parents' corporation would fall and she doesn't want that." Poor Aya. At least I found out who did that to me and why she would do it. I sat up with Koji supporting me. Unfortunately, he applied pressure to the wound on my back and I let out a small scream. He instantly moved his hand to the back of my neck.
"I am so sorry, Amu-chan. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have broken up with Yuki."
"It's not your fault, Koji. But I'm curious. Why did you end your relationship with her?"
He looked to the side, thinking back to the past. "I guess I didn't really love her anymore. I'm not sure when but I did lose the feeling. And started to fall for someone else."
"Could that have been Aya?" I assumed.
He nodded. "Aya was one of Yuki's friends. I saw her with Yuki one time and we were introduced. She's such a sweet girl and the more I spent time with her, the more I fell for her. I'm not sure if Yuki knows about it and if that was the reason why she made Aya do that to you. But I felt bad for making Yuki believe I stilled loved her. Sure, I still do but not like a lover. More like a friend or even a sister. She was furious when I broke up with her. She tried many ways to get me back but I told her that the feeling between us disappeared. After that, I haven't seen her since the wedding of Rima-chan."
"So that's why…" I murmured. I never knew that happened to Yuki…
"I went looking for you too and I saw her car outside. This building has been out of use for years and is on the outskirts of the city. Construction workers are planning to tear it down and build a whole new building. Then I opened the door and found you like this…I didn't think she would go to this extent… Anyways, we must hurry. I'm not sure what Yuki is up to but I saw her heading to the docks. And I'm pretty sure Tsukiyomi-kun is there. Who knows what will happen."
"Ikuto? Why would he be there?" I asked, as I stood up slowly.
'Watch as your lover gets taken away from you!'
It then hit be like a brick wall.
"Koji! Please help me get to your car quickly and drive to the pier. Hurry!!"
-while Amu and Koji were talking…-
Ikuto's POV
"Okay, Ikuto, you are officially staying here."
"But—"
"No buts! You're basically destroying the city and scaring the people away. We'll found Amu for sure. You can bet on that." And with that, Utau left without another word.
I sighed. Maybe I did overdo it a little but this is Amu we're talking about! I can't be slow. I must be quick and fast!
I began pacing around the inside of the boat.
"Dude, chill. We're going to get her back."
"What would you do if Utau was missing?! Huh, Kukai??"
Kukai frowned. "I would do what you did earlier. But I know Amu would say what Utau just said right now. You would be saying what I'm saying right now. And I know Utau would be found. Just believe in your sister, Tsukiyomi."
I sat down, not replying to that. Kukai was right. I should trust Utau more.
We waited for ten minutes and still no news.
"Just wait a bit more," Kukai said, sensing my impatience.
I heard the door open and I turned around, expecting Amu to be standing there with a smile on her face.
But what I saw was completely different.
"Don't move!" Yuki was holding a gun in both of her hands and it was pointed at me. I could tell her hands were trembling and tears were rushing down her face. Kukai abruptly pushed himself off from the chair he was sitting on.
"Yuki," I began slowly, holding both of my hands up. "Why are you pointing a gun at me?"
"Because, I love you!!" she screamed.
"I know that."
"Tsukiyomi, be careful. Don't do anything to make her mad," Kukai murmured so only I could hear. I nodded slightly.
"If you do, then why are you doing this to me?! Why can't you give me another chance??"
"Because I love Amu." Geez, how many times do I have to say it to get it through her thick head?!
She lowered her gun about a foot and I relaxed a bit. "Fine, if I can't have you, then no one will!!" She aimed the gun at me and Kukai pulled me back before I could react.
BANG!!!
"Oi, Tsukiyomi, are you alright??" Kukai shook my left arm.
"The bullet just grazed my right shoulder." I looked to my right and sure enough, blood was seeping from the injury.
"Why did you do that?!" Kukai roared at Yuki. "If you truly love Tsukiyomi, then you would accept the fact that he loves someone else!"
"Kukai, don't push it…" I wouldn't be able to bear it if Kukai got hurt because me.
"If a gun can't kill you, I should just set the boat ablaze!" She held up a lighter.
"You're crazy!"
"Kukai, shut it!" Kukai was telling me to not provoke her but look what he's doing! That's hypocritical.
Then Kukai jumped up.
He pounced on Yuki knocking her to the ground.
"Kukai!"
Amu's POV
"Koji, please drive faster!"
"We're at the speed limit, Amu-chan."
"Argh!!"
'Watch as your lover gets taken away from you!'
I can think of many scenarios with that sentence. Either Yuki kisses Ikuto and hypnotizes him or something (hey, it's possible) and make him marry her; Yuki knocks Ikuto unconscious and takes him to some faraway country where she'll drug him and make him sign the marriage papers; or even hurt him so he would agree to leave me!
"We're here."
I quickly got out of the car but almost fell down if not for my grip on the car door.
"Amu-chan, stay here," Koji ordered firmly, getting out of the car. I fervently shook my head. "Please. You'll wind up getting more hurt and I can take care of this. Have some faith in me." He smiled at me and I couldn't help but do that. He ran towards an embellish boat. Why would Ikuto be in that boat?
Normal POV
The scene was crazy.
Kukai was literally wrestling with Yuki while Ikuto was trying to call for help. Then Yuki got on top of Kukai with her gun and pointed it at his head. Before she triggered it, Ikuto threw himself at her, ignoring the pain in his shoulder. Ikuto toppled over her.
"Ikuto, get off of me!" Yuki growled.
"No way."
But Yuki wouldn't leave it at that. She grabbed his right shoulder, causing Ikuto to roll away in agonizing pain. Yuki was about to get up but Ikuto grabbed her ankle, making her fall.
"There is…no way…you are going…to hurt…anyone else," Ikuto breathed, panting in between some words. Ikuto got on top of Yuki once again and started rolling around. Kukai was trying to get the two to separate but couldn't.
While spin around, Ikuto's head collided with metal. Hard. And the next thing he knew, blackness surrounded him.
Yuki got off from him and grabbed the gun and pointed it at Kukai, who was holding a metal rod that was meant to hit Yuki.
"Make one more move and I'll shoot!"
"You're probably going to shoot me anyway. And I'm not going to die without killing you first!" He raised the rod while Yuki started to press her index finger on the trigger.
Suddenly, Yuki fell to the floor, the gun falling out of her hands. Behind her stood Koji with a metal rod of his own. Kukai was astonished, of course.
"Ikuto!!"
The two turned around to the voice and found Amu limping past Koji, who was at the door.
"Amu-chan, I thought I told you to stay in the car!"
She ignored him and proceeded to stagger towards the blue-haired man. She fell down on her knees and shook his chest.
"Ikuto? Wake up. It's me, Amu. I'm here so you can wake up now." Her hand fell to the floor but she brought it back up once she felt liquid.
Blood.
Her eyes were wide and she saw the puddle of blood surround Ikuto's shoulder and that his face was as white as a ghost.
"Hinamori—" But Kukai was interrupted when Amu let out a scream.
'He's dead!! And it was all my fault! 'Watch as your lover gets taken away from you!' I didn't think she meant killing him!' Amu buried her head in Ikuto's chest and cried her heart out.
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If you think the last half of the chapter sucked, didn't make sense, or whatever, it's because I got lazy and I'm really tired and I still have to work on "Unexpected Love" next.
Oh, and please read my current one-shot "Drunk." That was the one-shot as a present to all my readers :3 Please read and review it~
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