A/N
Thank you to those who reviewed and went along with this kind of confusing plot line. It's all in my head but it's tricky to actually type! Haha, anyway I hope you enjoy this chapter!
Cruel Clocks
Elegance and grace, mixed with beauty was all she needed to woo the people of her kingdom. A soft smile that curved on her pink lip made the coldest of hearts warm and melt. She was the kindest and fairest one of them all, but anger her and she was like an avenging angel from hell, she'd never forgive you if you betray her. Only one was foolish enough to stab the knife in her back, and thus the Princess was off to settle the score.
Poor thing didn't know what truly lied ahead for her- immorality through death.
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Ah, and as that cat had ran away
You tried to chase it in the end
Jumping right out in front of a
traffic light that poured a shade of red bright red
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Chapter Two
An annoying sound rang through Amu's ear, a soft groan escaping her lips and her eyes fluttered open, only to be attacked by a blinding light. Hissing, Amu covered her eyes with one hand and listened to the rhythm of the beeping besides her. Groaning again, Amu unshielded her eyes to look at her left, eyes stopping at the heart monitor.
"Why the hell am I in the hospital?" Amu wondered to herself as she glanced around the white room. Curtains were enclosing her, hiding her view of what was going on around her beyond the fabric. A little ruffle caught her attention, and Amu placed her attention on the little boy who stood there. He had ebony hair with dark eyes that seemed to glow yellow for a second.
"Who are you?" Amu asked.
The boy titled his head to the side, going to grab Amu's hand, "You named me Ace."
"How would you like to come with me?" Amu asks, earning a purr. "Okay, now let's name you, Ace. I'll name you Ace."
Amu gave the boy a strange look, "I named a cat that- not a little boy."
Ace smiled and shook his head, "You named me."
Amu felt so confused at that second, questioning both her and Ace's sanity. Ace because he believed he was the cat she named and herself because she believed Ace. Amu sighed and offered the ebony haired boy a smile and pointed to the seat next to her hospital bed. A silent demand for him to sit.
"Where are your parents Ace?" Amu asked, a major headache coming on.
Ace looked down sadly, "I don't have any parents."
Amu frowned, he shouldn't be here then. Where was his social worker? Ace shouldn't be roaming the streets alone, especially at his age. Something could go wrong and he could get hurt or maybe worse, he could die on the streets struggling to survive. Amu knew her next words were going to take on a lot of responsibility, but she couldn't let a little boy roam the streets by himself. She'd feel guilty if she allowed him to live like that any longer.
"Ace, I want you to stay with me okay?" Amu spoke gently. She felt a protective connection with the boy, as if she knew him, but she can't really place how. "I promise to take care of you Ace."
Ace's face lit up with a smile and he nodded, "Thank you!"
A soft knock came from beyond the curtains and Amu heard a door open. Footsteps came closer and then the curtain was pulled back to reveal a man with long green hair and a lab coat. Her doctor, but Amu was wondering why his hair was green, even though hers was pink. He was holding a clipboard while looking over at her then at Ace.
"He shouldn't be back here." The doctor stated.
Amu shook her head, "He's with me Doctor."
He looked skeptical but left it at that while he checked Amu's vitals. "I have been your doctor for the past two weeks, and let me tell you Ms. Hinamori, you are very lucky to be alive. You have made a miraculous recovery. You're healing very well."
"Wait, two weeks? How did I even get into the hospital?" Amu's eyes widen. "Oh god, did I fall down the stairs again? I'm such a klutz."
The Doctor, whose nametag said Drew, shined a flashlight in Amu's honey eyes, surprising the model with a blinding white glare. "You don't remember what happened?"
"No." Amu shook her head. "Was it serious?"
Dr. Drew nodded, "You were legally dead Amu. Like I said, you're very lucky to be here right now."
Amu's eyes were as wide as dinner plates, "I WAS DEAD? HOW THE HELL DID I DIED?"
The heart monitor was going wild, her breathing becoming heavier. Dr. Drew had to put a hand on her shoulder, a motion to tell her to clam down. Amu took in deep breaths, holding onto Ace's hand tightly.
"You were hit by a truck." Dr. Drew explained. " The scene wasn't very pretty. Now I'm about to ask you some questions, please answer them truthfully."
"Hai." Amu nodded.
Dr. Drew began to write on his clipboard, "What is your age?"
"Nineteen."
"Profession?"
"Um, modeling and sports."
'Huh, she doesn't have a profession in sports.' Dr. Drew thought, writing it down. "Hobbies?"
"Excising, walking around the city, and sports. I do love dance and sleeping."
"Okay last question. Who is it that you're currently seeing. As a boyfriend, fiancée, etcetera."
Amu perked up with a smile, "Kukai Soma."
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It's in your eyes, a color fade out
Looks like a new transition
The starting up and shaking your ground
Turning your head to see a new day calling
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Utau Hoshina waited impatiently in the waiting room with her boyfriend, Kukai and their friends, and her brother. Ikuto was worried most of all, pacing back and forth the writing room were most people received the worst news in their lives. That was the last thing they needed, to hear that Amu was dead, or that she died again in returning to the hospital.
"Well it seems that Amu will be just fine, but there are a few, issues, I'm worried about." Dr. Drew said, approaching the group.
Ikuto was the first to react, "What do you mean by issues?"
Dr. Drew sighed and became serious, "Amu doesn't seem to remember the accident. It is highly possible memories got jumbled around, I say this for one reason."
"Why's that?" Nagihiko asks.
Dr. Drew looked right at Utau, "She seems to believe she loves Kukai Soma."
Utau eyes widen, "What?"
"Not possible, she's told me herself I'm like a brother to her." Kukai added.
Dr. Drew nodded, "Just keep in mind this was highly likely caused by the accident."
"Can we see her?" Ikuto asks and Dr. Drew nodded.
"Yes, you may. Room 118."
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Amu laid in silence, her eyes closed as she tried to place the correct memories in her head. She just couldn't. She felt as if the ones she had were just wrong. Sighing, she eventually gave up and groaned in pain as her migraine grew in her head. She forgotten to ask for pain medication, though she highly doubted she'd even receive any.
"You okay Amu?" Ace asked tenderly, gaining a smile from the older pink haired girl.
"Yeah. Don't worry about it." Amu whispered as the door opened, the room flooding with a group of people.
Utau was the first to approach Amu, which confused the hospitalized girl. She believed the pigtailed singer hated her. Why was she visiting Amu in the hospital? It made the headache grow even more, causing Amu to rub her temples and look over the other people. A man that looked like Nadeshiko was there, but where was her best friend? Tadase was there of course but Amu wasn't fond of him. Ikuto, the weird man who stalked her. Yaya, Amu's hyperactive friend and Rima? Rima didn't even like Amu, so why was she here? Then she saw Kukai standing next to Kairi, and her honey eyes brighten.
"Kukai!" Amu grinned, sitting up as Kukai smiled and went to greet Amu with a gentle hug, but instead she greeted Kukai with a rather passionate kiss.
"Amu!" Utau yelled, making the named girl look over at the singer.
"I don't understand why you or Rima Mashiro are here." Amu deadpanned looking into Utau's amethyst orbs.
Utau tilted her head slightly, "We are here because we are your friends."
Amu titled her head back and laughed, "We have never in the history of our existence been friends. In fact, if I remember correctly, you told me to 'fuck off'."
"Amu! Never once has she said that to you!" Nagihiko proclaimed but earned the attention of the honey eyed beauty.
"Where is Nadeshiko? Are you related to her?" Amu curiously asked, with a soft smile. "She's my best friend." Amu softly sighed. "She left to dance. Do you know where she is?"
Guilt ran through Nagi as he realized this Amu didn't remember his secret of being a cross dresser, so after a few seconds he pulled his hair back and used Nadeshiko's voice, "I'm right here Amu~chan."
Amu's eyes widen, "That's a really scary, dead on impression of Nadeshiko, but seriously."
"I'm her Amu." Nagihiko smiled sadly, "Sorry I didn't tell you earlier but my name is Nagihiko, or you can call me Nagi."
Amu's cheeks flushed a bright pink and Ikuto smiled. That was the look he adored on Amu's face, her rosy cheeks. Instinctively he moved closer, causing the blushing girl to look up at him with slightly narrowed eyes.
"What are you doing here baka?" Amu barked. " I thought I made it clear I didn't like you around me."
Ikuto sighed, "Well, I don't recall you ever actually saying that."
Amu crossed her arms; "I would think throwing you out of my room would doing the trick. How did you even get onto my balcony? Climb?"
Ikuto rolled his eyes and pointed to Yoru, who woken up from his egg with all the commotion. "Character change of course."
"Character change?" Amu asked confusedly, looking at nothing but air next to Ikuto. "What are you pointing at? There isn't anyone there."
Everyone eyes widen, as they all looked over at one other. Suddenly Kukai was looking deep into Amu's honey eyes, completely and utterly serious.
"Amu, please tell me you remember the charas, Easter and everything else. Tell me you remember the Guardians, being the joker and being Utau's best friend. Tell me you remember being in love with Ikuto and the Humpty Lock and Dumpty Key. Tell me you remember."
Amu's heartbeat picked up speed as she saw Kukai was completely serious, and it was scaring her greatly. "This is nonsense Kukai. Charas? What are those? Easter is that company that went out of business a few years ago when they were exploited for smuggling rare artifacts. The Guardians was never a thing and I was called the Joker for my amazing pranks. I have nor ever will be Utau's best friend." Amu took in a sharp in take of breath. "Why would I love Ikuto, a stalker- when I'm in love with you Kukai?"
Kukai unintentionally grabbed Amu's shoulders harder, making the girl squeak as he gave her a shake. "Amu! Please-"
"You're scaring her." Ace finally spoke up, shoving the man off his caretaker. "She doesn't remember everything the way she's suppose to, and that's the way it's suppose to be." Ace glanced at his caretaker's fearful eyes. "It was this or her being dead."
"Ace-" Amu begun but Ace put his hands on her eyes, covering her sight.
"Sleep." Ace chanted, and Amu slowly slumped back into her seat.
"Who the hell are you?" Utau snapped.
Ace though looked at Ikuto, "You met my brother Aki."
Ikuto nodded, "What does that have to do with anything? Do you even know what was going on?"
Ace nodded, "I do, but it is not my place to say what is going on. It will only mess things up, but I can tell you one thing."
"What is that?" Rima asked the little boy.
"Every month, be prepared for a new Amu, who will remember you all differently."
Ikuto brought his hand down in a fist onto the table by Amu's bedside. "What the hell is that suppose to mean!?"
Ace smiled, "One who is cursed to live with immortality through death."
Nagihiko furrowed his eyebrows, "A riddle?"
Ace began walking out the door, "Decipher it and you have your answer. That, or it will all come back in pieces."
With that, Ace was gone.
"Makes no sense." Yaya muttered to herself as Kairi went closer to Amu.
"I say we just go with it for now, if she loves Kukai, make her believe it's real." Kairi said.
Utau protested against the idea, "That's my boyfriend you're offering there!"
"Then you explain that Amu has magical gain memories that never happened, that she's best friends with you and you're dating her 'boyfriend'." Kairi said.
"How about the media? If they catch Amu and Kukai.." Utau trailed off when Amu started laughing suddenly, opening her eyes.
"How much did you hear?" Kukai asked in a rush.
Amu grinned, "Only the last part. Oh and Utau- you and Kukai only are 'dating' in public for the publicity, don't you remember? That's the same reason why we are best friends.. Which makes perfect sense now. It would have looked suspicious if you didn't visit your 'best friend' in the hospital. Bad for the career. I get it."
Utau sighed as the door opened, Dr. Drew coming in with a small bag that Amu recognized as hers.
"You've been cleared to leave. There is a car around back if you want to dodge the cameras." Dr. Drew says, handing her the bag and ushering everyone all out. "Be careful, and look both ways when crossing a street."
Amu sweat dropped, she wasn't stupid.
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No later than ten minute was Amu out in the hallway, strutting her outfit. She was dressed in skinny jeans, accompanied with heeled shoes and a black crop top. Her pink hair was pulled in a messy, but good-looking bun, and her honey eyes covered by sunglasses. This Amu decided not to take the back way, but the front, ignoring Kukai as he told her it was a stupid idea.
Not even a second Amu stepped foot out into the public eye was she surrounded by paparazzi, she was like the bright light that bugs were attracted to. She was the center of attention as cameras flashed, people asking questions.
"Did you meet Jesus?"
"Or was it god?"
"Where you touched by the lord?"
"How are you doing now?"
"How did it feel to be dead?"
"Did it hurt?"
Amu smiled politely and shook her head as she kept walking, "I honestly don't really remember much besides waking up in the hospital."
"Amu." Ikuto grabbed her arm. "This way."
Resisting the urge of shaking this stranger off, Amu went with Ikuto, both ignoring the buzzing questions on who he was. New rumors were bound to come into view and Amu mentally slapped the indigo haired man. The public would rule them out as a secret couple, a secret affair. They'll ne big news and Amu didn't want that type of attention. They were then whisked into a car that pulled up, and Amu was on Nagihiko's lap. Utau was driving.
"The hell?" Amu groaned.
"Saving your stupid ass." Utau snapped.
Amu chuckled, "There she is, the Utau I know and hate."
Utau sighed, "I didn't mean it like that, but now you just got yourself even more drama Amu."
Amu raised an eyebrow, "It's nine of your business."
"It actually is Amu, as your friend-"
"News flash, we aren't friends."
Silence as Utau pulled up to the curb, looking over at Amu. "We are, but you cant remember. Not right now at least Amu. Please, believe that."
Amu rolled her eyes, opening the door and getting out while she had this chance.
"Amu!" Ikuto yelled after here, but stopped when he saw Amu staring at a familiar little white head of a little boy.
"Aki." Amu whispered.
"Does she know him?" Kukai asked, standing besides Ikuto as they watched the little boy begin to run to Amu and into her arms.
"Amu-sama!" Aki yelled out happily.
'Amu-sama?' Ikuto asked himself.
"Aki." Amu laughed holding onto the little boy more tightly. "Aki, how are you here?"
Aki looked up happily at Amu, "Do you remember me?"
Amu paused, coming up with an blank expression. She struggled but shook her head. "Your name… how do I know you again Aki?"
Aki slumped his shoulders sadly and shook his head, "Can't say Amu-sama." HE gave a cheeky grin. "You'll figure it out soon enough." He looked over at everyone else. "All of you will."
Amu suddenly perked up and grinned at her friends, even if she didn't remember them completely. Grabbing Aki's hand she stood up straight. "I have decided to get a dog."
"A dog?" Ikuto asked in distain.
"Yes, a dog. Let's go pick one out!" Amu declared, running with Aki.
"Amu you can't get a dog!" Ikuto groaned, running after the pink haired model, where Kukai was smart enough to get back into the car and fallowed the three running forms.
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A/n
Yup so here is chapter two of Cruel Clocks. I really hope you enjoyed it because it was fun to write but a little tricky to get everything with the memory. It has been revealed that Ace and Aki are brothers, both representing the colors black and white, but can anyone guess what symbol they represent? It starts with a 'Y'. Please please review, can we get it up to 12 reviews maybe? Or 10?
Second of all, I have posted this poll. I want to do a story with one shots with our male characters from Shugo Chara X the reader, so if you want one, PM me or vote which male character should go first.
Thirdly, please check out some of my other stories.
Walking On The Wire
While You Were Away
Life After Death
The Other Sister
Cruel Clocks
Game Of Life
Lost Child
Rock-A-Bye Baby
In The Flesh
A Tale As Old As Time