Aiden: hey guys! I'm actually only updating today because I got sick and have the day off from school.

Ikuto: karma's a bitch

Aiden: how?

Ikuto: you made me sick in the last chapter and then the next day, here you are at home in bed sick with the flu.

Aiden: ha, ha I guess so!

Amu: you're taking this well

Aiden: yeah well I got to stay home and miss my semester mid terms so I'm happy karma's a bitch!

Ikuto: you got lucky.

Aiden: yup! And anyone who reviewed got lucky too!

Amu: how?

Aiden: I gave them a preview of this chapter! I don't own Shugo Chara in any way!

Amu's point of view

I felt my eyes widen as he opened the box.

"The dumpty key" I managed to say. There it was lying on the velvet. Four leaf-clover made of crystals, a rod of gold creating a stem and intricately carves ridges at the end of the rod.

Ikuto's head shot up, and he looked me in the eye. Then his eyes shifted down to my lock. I tightened my grip around it and pressed it to my chest.

"How did you-" I cut him off by jumping up off the bed.

"I-I have to go!" I said frantically, while running to the balcony doors. I managed to get them open before Ikuto grabbed hold of my left wrist. Luckily, I had the lock in my right hand.

"Wait!" he exclaimed as I tried to pull my arm away. His grip only tightened.

"Let go of me!" I yelled, while pushing his chest away and running onto the balcony.

"Amu!" I heard him call. No use. I jumped off the balcony and ran. I don't know where, nor do I care; I just needed to get away from that place.

Many people don't know the legend of humpty and dumpty. Sure we've all heard the story of how the egg fell of a wall, but most people don't know what really happened. First off, humpty dumpty was NOT an egg, nor was it one being. Humpty was a troubled young woman. She had trouble with her life such as anger issues, every man she was ever in love with would betray her, her family was abusive, and she had problems with drugs. That is, until she met dumpty. Dumpty was a young traveling prince, who would give advice and wisdom to those he met. One day he met humpty, she was sitting on the wall that separated the town from the ocean. He instantly fell in love with the young woman, and spent most of his adolescence helping humpty out of her problems. Humpty had also grown fond of the young prince. One day the couple had agreed to meet on the wall where they had met so many time before. That day an old enemy of humpty's pushed them both off the wall and into the ocean. When the king found out about his son's death, he sent for his best men to search for his son. All they found was an opened lock with a key still placed inside the key hole. The key and lock were returned to the king. He sent for the lock to be sent to humpty's aunt, and he himself passed down the key trough his other son. Ever since then the humpty lock and dumpty key have been passed down through the generations. It's legend that when the humpty lock and dumpty key met up again that the two bearers were destined soul mates.

I shook the thought of Ikuto from my head. Sure I loved him, but there's no way in hell he would ever like me anymore than just a friend. I looked around while running and I began to recognize the area. It was my safe haven, my life worth, and my last shred of hope; my parents' graves. I stopped one I reached the middle of the clearing; you see my parents were buried in the forest. I walked over to the stones that were up against the large oak. I knelt down in front of them, and put the lock on my mother's head stone.

"What am I supposed to do mom? I mean I love Tskuyomi and all, but I don't know if he even likes me as a friend." I said tracing her outline in the dirt, then my fathers, with an incense I keep with me. I lit the incense with a lighter and placed it lying down in between the stones. I sighed. "You would know what to do dad, you always helped me with my problems."

"Well, well, what do we have here? One of Lucas' minions, eh?" I turned sharply to see the barrel of a gun flush in my face. "Stand up slowly" I heard the voice say. I put my hands up and slowly stood up. I could see his pale face and dark green eyes; Bruce Blake, the one whose man shot Yumi's arm. He chuckled darkly. "What's wrong darling? Don't you want to attack, or even attempt to talk your way out?" I stayed silent and glared at him. "No? Wise girl." He said lowering his gun a little and looking me over. His eyes widened. "Are you Pyro?" he asked in awe. I smirked and slightly nodded. He smirked as well. "Wow. To be able to have the infamous Pyro at my disposal. It's an honor to take your life." He said rising his gun and aiming at my head again. I smirked and nodded. He looked at me curiously. "You aren't going to fight back?" he asked putting his gun down at his side. I shook my head and kept my hands in the air. I wasn't actually going to let him kill me, though with the crap I have to deal with now I wouldn't think twice to jump on another grenade. The memory of the event from yesterday brought pain back to my torso. I reached down and grabbed the wound, causing Blake to raise hi gun again. I pulled my hand away and saw that it had re-opened; it was most likely when I tore out of Ikuto's grasp. Blake lowered his gun again after noticing my grimace from the pain. I clenched my teeth and grabbed my head. I may donate blood, but with how much blood I lost yesterday I don't think I can afford to lose much more. I heard Blake chuckle again. "So I see I'm not the first to take a stab at you." He said raising his gun again. I heard a click, meaning he was going to shoot at me; bad idea. I pulled my pistol out of my skirt and fire four times into his chest. He fell back on the ground, while groaning in pain. I walked over and stepped on his wrist, causing him to hiss in pain. "Why did you- I thought." He stammered. I narrowed my eyes at him, propelling my glare deeper into him. I could feel him shudder.

"This is the final resting place of my parents you bastard. AND I WILL NOT THINK TWICE BEFORE KILLING YOU FOR DISRUPTING IT!" I yelled. I saw his face contort in fear. I pulled out my sword and put the point to his throat. "Any last words?" I asked. I could see him swallow hard. "No? Well then." I said before swing my sword downwards. I pulled my sword back up and sheathed it at my side. I walked back over to the graves and retrieved my lock. "Bye mom, dad, I think I know what to do now." I said. My voice cracked a little from the pain in my torso. I held the part where even more blood was coming out than before. I just had a near death experience, and the only thing I thought really mattered was me getting out of here and working things out with Ikuto. I don't want to go back, but if I don't then I'll have some form of regret for not at least trying to figure things out. I walked out on a path that I had memorized so long ago. As I walked out to the park I felt myself sway. I quickly leaned against a tree and grabbed my stomach. I'm losing too much blood! My vision became blurry and I fell down on my back. God, please don't take me now.

Ikuto's point of view (hey reviewers, do you recognize anything?)

I ran across another street after the light finally turned green. I ran to the convenience store where Amu took us last night. I walked inside and saw nick cleaning the counter. I walked over and he greeted me with a warm smile.

"Hey you're one of Amu's friends right?" he said walking over to me.

"Yeah, have you seen her?" I asked hoping for good news. His face lit up with confusion.

"No, wasn't she with you?" he asked with a hint of worry.

"Yeah but she forgot something when she left so I'm trying to find her to give it back." I lied. His face relaxed a little.

"Well, I wouldn't try work she's not allowed back in until they fix the matter with Maxus and all. Hmm, do you know the central park?" he asked.

"You mean the one connecting to the old oak woods?"

"Yeah, that's the one! Try there, she always goes there to hang out." He said nodding. I thanked him and ran outside. I have to find Amu! I ran for about another hour when I finally reached the park. I would have gotten there faster, if I hadn't been sick.

"Amu!" I screamed her name at the wind, while running trying to find her. Damn it I shouldn't have shown her the key! I ran into the park, and stopped to catch my breath. Damn this flu, I can barely see! "Amu" I whispered to no one.

"Tskuyomi?" a withered voice asked. I opened my eyes to see her. Her entire right side was covered in blood. Her wound had re-opened. There she was lying on the ground. Dying.

"Amu!" I stood up straight and ran over to her. "Are you okay?" I asked still panting. I let a few coughs out. She smiled weakly at me.

"I-I'm sorry, I shouldn't have run away." She said closing her eyes slightly.

"Amu!" I felt her forehead. Damn she's freezing! I put my fingers to her neck and barely felt a pulse. I saw her close her eyes all the way. "Amu! Wake up!" I put my hand on her cheek and she opened her eyes slightly.

"Hey, I'll be fine. So stop yelling, dumb-ass." She sassed, but I could hear her voice fading. She smiled lightly at me before closing her eyes again. I pulled out my phone and dialed Utau's number; good thing school was over.

Utau's point of view

I was sitting at the front gates with everyone waiting for Kukai's chauffer to show up when my phone started ringing.

"Who is it?" Rima asked. I shrugged and looked at the caller ID.

"It's Ikuto." I said flipping my phone open. I pressed speaker phone and held out the phone so everyone could hear. "Hello?" I asked.

"ALL OF YOU GET YOUR ASSES OVER TO THE PARK RIGHT NOW!" I heard Ikuto yell.

"What's wrong man?" Kukai asked.

"AMU'S DYING!" he yelled and then the line when dead.

Aiden: cliffy!

Rima: Is Amu okay!

Aiden: she'll be fine if I can continue the story.

Rima: then continue it!

Aiden: only if I get at least five reviews!

Rima: R&R! PLEASE!