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Chap 19
Amu suddenly felt herself being ripped from Ikuto's grasp.
"IKUTO!" she cried out, reaching for him.
Amu! He thought and whirled at their attacker. He pinned Amu's attacker with a glare that she hadn't seen in a very long time.
It's even worse than the one he gave Seji-san! She thought, shivering. The arms around her waist and chest tightened. Ikuto's fist clenched visibly. Amu flinched in the crushing grip.
The young man's body tensed entirely. When he finally spoke, his tone held a bone-chilling edge, "Put. Amu. Down."
The man holding the girl spat back, "Why should I?" his grip tightened, Amu let out a whimper.
Ikuto's voice was level, but he said even louder, "Put her down!" if possible, his icy glare intensified.
"Ooooo….." the man mocked, "Black Cat-san is getting mad. What are you gonna do, Shrimp?"
Amu began to cry, Ikuto… her eyes pleaded.
"Aww…poor little girl." The man said and touched her cheek.
Amu recoiled at his unwanted caress as well as the tone he used when he said 'little girl'.
The man guffawed, "I can see why you like this little girl, Ikuto! She's so spirited! Small, and pretty…." His tone dropped too low for Amu's comfort.
Amu was crying now, "Ikuto! I'm scared!"
The man clamped a hand over her mouth, "Shut your mouth, Sweetie."
She whimpered again.
That was all Ikuto could take. He charged at the man. The attacker brought out a knife and held it to Amu's throat, "One more move, Cat-boy and she dies."
Ikuto stopped and glared at him, "What do you want? You've been chasing after me all these years, I don't recall an explanation as to why."
The man scoffed, "I just want your violin."
Ikuto tried to hide his disgust, "Why? It's just a dumb violin."
"You're old man's soul is in there and I want it."
Ikuto scoffed, "Yeah right." He crossed his arms, "My Otou-san is alive you moron. There is no way his 'soul' could be in that piece of wood." The words stung him, but, it was the only way he could save Amu.
The pursuer brought his knife close enough to the girl's neck to draw a crimson bead of blood on her white throat, "How much does she mean to you?"
Ikuto's eyes followed the bead as it dripped down her neck and underneath her tank top, a small spot of crimson appeared on the fabric. He clenched his teeth and forced himself to look back into her eyes. She was so scared, that was obvious, but, nevertheless, she bit her captor's hand and cried out, "Don't do it Ikuto! That violin means so much to you! I don't care what happens to me! Just don't give it to him! YOU are the rightful owner, not this weirdo! Remember the Dumpty Key! How we are-"
Ikuto stopped, Amu. He thought and smiled, curious as to what she had nearly said.
The man panicked and covered her mouth, "Shut up!"
Amu bit him again. At the same time, Ikuto kicked the oppressor's stomach and punched his chest. Hard. Amu was freed as a result. She fell into Ikuto's arms, crying, "Ikuto! I was so scared!"
Ikuto knelt with her in his arms, comforting her in his embrace, "It's all right Amu. You're safe."
"Ikuto!" she wept, throwing her arms around his neck and passing out.
"Amu," he murmured, propping her against a rock, "What were you going to say?" he gently brushed some of her pink hair out of her face and kissed her lips lightly, gently touching her cheek. He straightened and spun around to face his attacker, eyes full of anger.
He spoke, a voice a deadly monotone, "No one. Touches Amu. But me." He enunciated, voice dripping with venom. He launched himself at the intruder.
Wohoo! Last chapter + an Epilogue (which I think is super adorable ^_^ , let's just say Ikuto really shows his feelings for Amu without any hesitations now ;) ) Thanks for staying with me since I've been away. I know, it might have been tough for some dedicated readers, I just hope this ending won't disappoint you. My next posted story will be super special to me, just read the rather lengthy author's note at the beginning of it and you'll understand why ;) Anyhow, thanks for your patience with me! –violetrose92