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Amu's POV
I was tired- of life, of how I survived, of an existence with almost nothing to enjoy. Even while I was deep in thought, I sensed something, or someone behind me. Scowling, I quickened my pace, thinking of the possible things. It couldn't be the girls, because I had specifically told them to always stay at the apartment, or their work places. I envied them. They had normal lives, except the occasional visits from me. I knew they didn't like the line of work I did, but I always considered myself without a choice. If it was a rapist or murderer, he would regret coming out today, especially when I was in a bad move. I controlled myself from shivering. Ghosts were still frightening to me, but I doubted that a ghost would be behind me.
Kisangi is going to get mad I thought. He and I were partners, even if we didn't like it. Of course, I didn't, but Kisangi seemed satisfied. He knew I would never fight him for his seat of power, that there was no sign of threat from me. Oh well. What will I do? The Guardians…I felt a flash of pain. I had missed them he first few years, but learned to hide it under a mask of uncaring. I had planned on telling Kisangi. He would deal with the unfortunate visitors. From what Ran had said, they suspected nothing, but were still intent on finding me. A reunion would be nice, if it were possible. I smiled to myself sadly. Finally irritated of the presence behind me, I walked into an alley. Stalkers usually do follow their prey, even into bizarre places. I waited in the shadows, crouching, ready for action.
Ikuto's POV
I had followed Amu from her apartment. Even in the dark, she held an aura of menace and danger. People walked around her, as if she had a barrier with an invisible wall. Those people looked as if they were doing it unconsciously even! Looking toward Amu as I followed her in the dark, I sensed turmoil. Suddenly her pace quickened from its lethargic walk, and she went into a dark alley. I followed suit, wondering why she would even go in there. Perhaps she knows someone is following her? No. She was probably as dense and insensitive to her surroundings as she had been six years ago. As I entered the alley, I saw and heard nothing. Where did she go?
Normal POV
Amu jumped out of the shadows as fast as a bullet. She did not see the face of shock, for her eyes were closed with concentration. She attacked Ikuto and flipped him on his stomach. Amu got on top of him and held him there, with her finger at a pressure point that would knock the person unconscious.
"Who are you, and why are you following me?" she hissed. There was silence from the stalker. "Answer me!"
"Oww Amu. That hurts," said the boy. Amu recoiled. She flipped the person on his back, with her finger at another pressure point. Ikuto was still unable to move. Amu moved closer, her face nearly in contact with hers.
"Ikuto?"
"Yo." Ikuto stared at her for the longest time. Amu had changed, he could see it now. There was something cruel in her eyes, but still the innocence of a child. Her hair was still the same shade of bubblegum pink, and still the same length. Her x-clips were gone, but her hair was held back by a band with an X. Amu was on top of him, basically sitting on him. He smirked, thinking of the position they were in. People outside were staring at the strange couple in the alley, but going on their way.
To Amu, his appearance was of the biggest shock. She had expected the Guardians to come, but Ikuto? That seemed basically impossible. Amu looked down and saw his features had barely changed. Still blue-haired with the sapphire eyes, and lean figure, the only difference was his height, probably. She saw him smirk. Suddenly there were his cat ears, and a tail wrapped around Amu's leg. Keeping her face devoid of motion she flicked his nose and grabbed Yoru as if out of nowhere. Yoru yelled out for release but to no avail.
"Wow Amu. I guess you still like me, huh? Seeing the position we're in," he teased, keeping his smirk in place while waiting for the customary blush. Sadly, he was in for a surprise. Amu did not rise to his taunts. Instead she started asking the questions.
"Why are you here? How did you find out I was here? Who are you here with? If you don't answer, I'll find out anyways. But I'll just knock you unconscious and leave you here," she threatened.
"Well, well, Amu. Nice moves. Well, you probably know who I'm here with, the Guardians and my sister. And the glasses-guy guessed you would be here, in Osaka. I never dreamed that he was right. Now, Amu. Where did you learn to throw a person like that, and what have you been up to," he scolded teasingly, as if he was her mother. No response.
"Why are you here," she repeated with gritted teeth.
"I found a wonderful violin shop in Osaka, and wanted to see if I could purchase another violin," he lied. Amu suddenly laughed out loud, a bitter sound.
"That was pathetic Ikuto. Did you really think I would believe that? Buying another violin," she snickered. "Ah well. I suppose I won't be able to get any more information out of you. Now then…shall we begin your path to sleep?"
"Who is Kisangi?" he suddenly asked. Amu stiffened.
"How do you know his name? Wait…you were eavesdropping somehow, weren't you?" she answered herself, muttering.
"Is he a new boyfriend, Amu?" he asked expecting another blush, or a frantic explanation.
"Something like that," she replied instead. Ikuto froze, his face shocked.
"Well now, seeing as how you asked the final question of the day, good-night," she said pushing down on the pressure point hard. Ikuto was knocked out. Whispering to herself, she also added, "and you will never see me again."
The Next Day (Ikuto POV)
I woke up, groaning. My head hurt tremendously. As I gained control over myself again, I remembered yesterday night. Suddenly I sat up, which caused my headache to hurt even more. I stood up, leaning against the wall for support. Yoru was floating, angry.
"How could she do that to me, nya?! And to you! Ikuto, are you okay, nya? Did she hurt you, nya? I can't believe that Amu girl, nya!!" With his anger slowly evaporating, Yoru became curious again. "What do you think happened to her, nya? She recognized you, but didn't even react like she usually does, nya. Plus, nya, she even hit you and grabbed me out of the darkness, nya. Did she learn new tricks, nya?"
I stayed silent, wishing I knew how to answer my chara's questions. Those same questions were running through my head. Oh well, I'd better go back to the others. Sigh. Utau's going to kill me. I slowly started the walk home, wincing mentally at the thought of Utau's rampage.
With the Guardians
Utau was pacing while the rest of the Guardians were lazing about. Yaya was sprawled all over the bed, and Kairi was looking over files again. Tadase looked anxious, though he denied it when asked. He would never admit that he was worried for Ikuto, since they had spent a childhood together. Finally a knock on the door. Utau practically ripped the door open.
"Ikuto!!!" she shrieked. She tried to hug him, but once again, he avoided her and jumped into the room ahead of her. Ikuto looked around and said,
"Yo." The other visibly relaxed, and Utau, managed to hug Ikuto from behind. He struggled for a second, then gave up.
"What happened?" asked Kairi, right off the bat.
"I met Amu," he said quietly and matter-of-factly.
"WHAT?!?! WHEN?! WHERE?! HOW?!" they all shouted.
"I followed Ruma, or Ran as she is, to their home. There, all of Amu's shugo charas, except Dia was there, except they had human bodies they popped in and out of. Amu came eventually, and then left. I followed her outside, but she managed to get away," Ikuto edited his shame.
"How could you lose her?" asked Rima. "Why didn't you just wrap her in chains and bring her back? You knew we wanted to see her!" Yaya behind her broke down crying at the missed opportunity.
"It's okay!" encouraged Kukai. "If Ikuto found her, we know she's in Osaka! Kairi was right! We'll meet up with her definitely!"
"Yes…I suppose so. There is always hope," agreed Nagihiko reluctantly. Tadase nodded and added,
"Fujisaki-kun is right. If Hinamori-san is here, then we will meet up with her again." Kairi looked up finally from his files.
"Well the news Tsukiyomi-san brought was surprising, and much more than we needed. But, I have figured out another strategic plan of finding her. Tsukiyomi with Nagihiko, Rima with Yaya, Tadase with Kukai, and Utau with me." The others, no longer protested. They finally had the taste of hope in their mouths.
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