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THORNS OF BETRAYAL-

Chapter 10- The First Thorn

This world is filled with many things, good and bad. However the bad seems to out weight the good. In the end I guess it's a matter of opinion and the way you view things. To me the world was a dark place of hate and lies. You live and then you die, what happens in between?

Lies, Hate, Pain, Betrayal. Everyone is a liar and life is never fair, the sooner you accept it the better. Love? In truth love is only a illusion and it borders on hate. In one instance you feel strongly attached to your "Loved one" In the next you can't stand them and wish to harm them.

Fate? Ha don't make me laugh I have been around for hundreds of years observing such useless things. Humans are such strange creatures, they all have the ability to become intelligent. Yet in the end they choose to throw away all these possibilities in an instant.

They complain and their minds are forever changing. Nothing is definite and yet they waste their life complaining instead of trying. I have slept in the dark waiting and watching quietly, for the time I could awaken. With my awakening I shall show them true pain and make them regret their bad decisions.

(Amu pov)

I felt a chill run up my spine, the wind seemed to be changing directions and the clouds began to grow dark. I couldn't shake the ominous feeling everything seemed to scream of doom. Gathering what ever courage I could I promptly rang the door bell. I knew he was here and I also knew he definitely knew I was there.

In an instant the door was flung open with enough force to shatter it. If I had been human I would have coward in fear, however I knew if I did that he would win. Instead I opted for crossing my arms in a defiant manner while jutting my hip to the left. " Ikuto if you do things like that you will have a mob of villagers with pitch forks at your door." Apparently my joke had made him even more angry, judging by the way his face turned into a scowl.

Maybe it was too soon, I should have waited to come see him. I stared at the ground I needed to appologize and fast. Though in truth it should have been the other way around, but I just couldn't leave things as they were. Two days had passed since we had talked.

It shouldn't have affected me this way but since we had reunited I found myself changing. " Look I'm sorry! I can't stand not talking to you I hate when your mad at me!" I closed my eyes tight waiting for him to yell or do something.

I flinched when I felt his hands grasp my shoulders, I didn't dare to open my eyes yet. " Look at me" his soft whisper caused me to give in and I felt my knees nearly buckle when I met his eyes. His eyes were no longer angry but seemed to be apologetic instead. Any fear I had held melted away with just one look.

" Amu... I'm the one who's sorry. I had no right to act the way I did, not that I like you around any other guy but me. However I shouldn't try to control you like that." I could see him struggling with his words and I felt the honesty behind them.

In an instant I had my arms wrapped around his neck and my head pressed against the crook of his neck. I sighed when I felt his arms hug me back. This was a familiar place a place where I had experienced many things. Happiness, sadness, pain, relief, and love.

Yet no matter what being wrapped in his arms was a place I loved to be. His scent was calming his arms warm and his head resting on top of mines made me feel safe. He is a person I was terrified of most and yet also the person I didn't wish to be without. " Amu let's go inside, I have something to give you." The vibration from him speaking made me not want to let go, so I hugged him tighter.

Mumbling I don't wanna let go against his neck. I heard him chuckle and in an instant I was picked up in his arms. Once we reached his room he sat gently on his bed leaning his back against the wall. I remained un moving clinging to his neck like a child clings to their mother.

" Ikuto... I love you the most out of anyone or thing in this world and universe. So please don't ever hate me." I felt my eyes water I didn't ever want to lose him I didn't ever wish to lose this place in his arms. He pushed me slightly back and grasped my chin making my eyes meet his. The instant I did meet his eyes the tears fell down.

" I could never ever hate you, because I love you even more than you could ever love me." I was about to protest when his lips gently met mine, in a soft but sweet kiss that promptly made any thing I had previously wished to say vanish. I felt my body began to tingle from the core of my existence. I felt as if I was on fire I needed more my soul ached painfully yet in a sweet way.

I wanted all of him I cursed myself for ever even trying to push him away. Somewhere in my mind something said that if I keep going I will be submitting to him completely. Yet I ignored it at the moment that was exactly what I wanted and needed. It felt so right as if this was the reason I existed.

(Ikuto pov)

I felt my hunger for her grow with each second, I would die if I ever lost her. I was about to stop before it was too late. If I went any further she would probably get upset and leave. I wanted to at least be able to hold her longer.

I nearly jumped when I felt her small hands slide beneath my shirt. This small movement made me lose control. I broke the kiss for her to finish pulling my shirt above my head. Her lips were swollen and her cheeks flushed.

Her eyes seemed to be glazed over with passion. I couldn't take it I pushed her down and hovered above her kissing her from her lips to her neck. " Amu I need you" I said against her neck. I was surprised by how strained my voice sounded to me.

"nnn.. Iku...Ikuto I want you ." Her voice and words were the thing that made me lose all control. I became an animal as I tore her clothes from her, taking time to gaze at my love. She seemed to grow shy as she began covering her chest.

I promptly removed her hands and stared in her eyes. " Your the most beautiful thing in the whole universe." I meant it she was the most precious thing to me. I kissed her lips once again enjoying the feel or her skin pressed against mine.

I felt as if we were becoming closer than ever as if we were one being. I didn't and would never ever let her go.

(Nagi pov)

I felt a pain in my heart it grew with each breath I took. Within an instant later it was gone, and with it went the bond I shared with Amu. I knew very well what that meant. She had given herself completely to him, meaning I no longer had a chance.

At least not until the one she belonged to was gone completely. Meaning I would have to not only kill him but also destroy his soul completely. I knew it would scar Amu's heart and soul, but I would do whatever it took to have her.

I allowed the anger and feeling of betrayal seep through my whole being. I would destroy that bastard completely.

(Utau pov)

I had just gotten back from recording the last song for my new CD. I could sense Amu's presence the second I had stepped out of my car. I was excited since lately I hadn't had a chance to spend time with her. I already viewed her as a sister in law despite the fact technically she wasn't yet.

When I saw the front door was basically splintered and cracked I began to worry. I knew my brother had a bad temper, I also knew him and Amu argued alot. I barged in immediatly, with the thought of how stupid my brother could be at times on mind. (Thud) The moment I reached the top of the stairs I stopped in my tracks.

Causing me to nearly fall down the stairs I had just raced up. Blushing like a mad woman I quickly ran back down hoped in my car and raced away. I was not about to intrude, from what I could hear they were getting along more than fine. I called Kukai while I was on my way to his house asking if I could stay the night.

I ignored his questions on what was wrong, I was not about to get into it. Yet despite being embarrassed I was happy they finally were back together officially.

(Tsukasa pov)

(Bang!)

I jumped up immediatly not bothering to waste a second. I felt a very dark aura run through my bones. There was something wrong and it was even bad enough to startle me a being who had been around since the beginning of time. I used my powers to open the door to Nagi's room.

" Demon leave at once!" There Nagi stood in a torn apart room, his shadow stretched across the whole place covering in a darkness. I knew immediatly what was happening, he had been possessed by a demonic power. "Nagi you must not allow them to take control!" I yelled over the menacing laughs that curled through the air like smoke.

"Ha foolish old man! the boy invited us upon him, he has already entered a contract with the lord of darkness. You should know very well what this means you old fool!" My eyes grew weary I knew very well that this had meant he had willingly threw away any chance of ever being saved away.

There was no choice but to either destroy or contain him for eternity. My heart ached I knew it was something that must be done. Yet I couldn't help but feel deeply wounded by the betrayal my dear friend had bestowed upon me. He was like a son to me and like any father this was something I felt unable to do.

" You are indeed a strong one. Yet you allow yourself to grow weak by your emotions. Ha! Very well let me cure the pain that courses through you " The way his smile was sickening and twisted made my heart hurt worse, this was indeed no longer Nagi in any way at all.

I felt the darkness of a thousand demons creep up on me. Just as the sickening black smoke had completely covered me I chose that moment to disappear from this world. I would only return when the time was right, I silently apologized to Amu my other dear friend.

This was something I would leave to her for now. It may seem cowardish but for now this is all I could do. However I will gather allies, the fact that the demon lord was involved directly could only mean one thing...

A/n: I hope you all enjoy this chapter I had fun with using descriptions I hope this chapter is good. Personally speaking I felt I was losing my ability to write but this chapter helped me alot. For the remainder of the book it will be focussing on the theme of the title .